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VHP seeks immediate FIR in Ram Mandir donation row; says diversion of funds hurts faith of Hindus

IANS | June 25, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Commenting on the alleged Ram Mandir donation pilfering controversy in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) President, Alok Kumar, on Thursday said an FIR should be registered immediately. He stressed that any diversion of offerings made to Lord Ram’s temple amounts to an injury to the faith of the Hindu community.

In a first, India exports Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore via sea route

IANS | June 25, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In a significant boost to India's fresh produce export sector, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapalle mangoes from India to Singapore, according to a statement issued by the Commerce Ministry on Thursday.

Left's ideological dilemma over national awards continues

IANS | June 25, 2026 1:31 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 25 (IANS) The Padma awards ceremony this week was a celebration of national achievement. However, in Kerala, it also revived a familiar question that surfaced when the honours were announced earlier this year: what happens when one of India's highest civilian awards comes calling for a Communist icon such as V.S. Achuthanandan?

Raghav Chadha demands Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s resignation, FIR amid video row

IANS | June 25, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) BJP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Thursday demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and called for an FIR against him under the Anti-Sacrilege Law due to an alleged controversy involving an objectionable video.

ED launches money laundering probe into Rs 600 crore Delhi health procurement scam case

IANS | June 25, 2026 1:08 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a money laundering investigation into an alleged health procurement scam involving an estimated Rs 600–650 crore and has sought extensive records from the Delhi Government’s Health Department as part of its ongoing probe, sources said on Thursday.

India launches AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected nations

IANS | June 25, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), on Thursday launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, an upgraded and fully contactless Passenger Health Self-Declaration Portal aimed at enhancing public health surveillance at international Points of Entry amid concerns arising from the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak, officials said.

Nitin Gadkari asks officials to strengthen monsoon readiness on National Highways

IANS | June 25, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to ensure comprehensive monsoon preparedness across National Highway projects and undertake preventive measures to minimise weather-related disruptions, an official statement said on Thursday.

NIA arrests Malda leader in SIR-linked judicial officers' detention case

IANS | June 25, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) A local leader from West Bengal's Malda district has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a case linked to the pre-poll SIR-related mob blockades, violence and detention of judicial officers that took place in April, officials said on Thursday.

Gautam Adani launches ‘Vande Bharatam' to nurture grassroots innovators, entrepreneurs

IANS | June 25, 2026 11:42 AM

Ahmedabad, June 25 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday launched ‘Vande Bharatam’, a national initiative to identify and support innovators, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers from across India.

Saharanpur youth arrested for plotting attack on Ram Mandir by joint NIA-ATS operation

IANS | June 25, 2026 11:39 AM

Saharanpur, June 25 (IANS) Mohammad Sohail, a resident of Gangoh in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district, who was allegedly plotting to target the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, has been arrested in Karnataka following a joint operation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).

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VHP seeks immediate FIR in Ram Mandir donation row; says diversion of funds hurts faith of Hindus

In a first, India exports Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore via sea route

Left's ideological dilemma over national awards continues

Raghav Chadha demands Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s resignation, FIR amid video row

ED launches money laundering probe into Rs 600 crore Delhi health procurement scam case

India launches AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected nations

Nitin Gadkari asks officials to strengthen monsoon readiness on National Highways

NIA arrests Malda leader in SIR-linked judicial officers' detention case

Gautam Adani launches ‘Vande Bharatam' to nurture grassroots innovators, entrepreneurs

Saharanpur youth arrested for plotting attack on Ram Mandir by joint NIA-ATS operation

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