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Adani case: US judge’s order a routine procedural requirement, say legal experts

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:54 AM

Washington, June 29 (IANS) A US federal judge's decision to seek a fuller explanation from the Justice Department before approving its request to dismiss criminal charges against industrialist Gautam Adani is unlikely to prevent the case from being dropped, leading American and Indian legal experts told IANS, adding that prosecutorial discretion ultimately rests with the executive branch.

'Secret' call, deleted chats emerge as key evidence in Ketan Agarwal murder probe

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:00 AM

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Fresh developments have surfaced in the investigation into the alleged murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal at Pune's Lohagad Fort, with police uncovering crucial digital evidence pointing towards a pre-planned conspiracy.

‘Plunder of faith far more dangerous than looting money': Maulana Rashidi on Ram Mandir donation row

IANS | June 29, 2026 9:51 AM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The controversy surrounding irregularities in Ram Mandir donations intensified on Monday after President of the All India Imam Association, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, said that the “plunder of faith” is more dangerous than looting money.

'India's reputation is driven by its fulfillment of global promises'

IANS | June 28, 2026 11:27 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India's rise on the global stage has been driven not only by its economic growth and geopolitical weight, but also by its reputation as a country that follows through on its promises, Tarah Nguyen wote in Vietnam Times.

MP: Biaora's environment conservation effort echoes in 'Mann Ki Baat'; locals thrilled over PM Modi's praise

IANS | June 28, 2026 11:20 PM

Bhopal, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 135th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' highlighted an inspiring grassroots effort from Biora of Rajgarh district, where local women have transformed plastic waste into a powerful tool for environmental conservation and urban beautification.

ISKCON removes V-P Radharaman Das from all positions amid row over social media post

IANS | June 28, 2026 10:36 PM

Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Sunday removed Radharaman Das from all posts of the religious organisation.

Shivraj Chouhan tells officials to ensure last-mile delivery in rural job schemes

IANS | June 28, 2026 10:09 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday directed officials to ensure that the annual provision of more than Rs 1.5 lakh for the rural employment schemes under Viksit Bharat – GRAM-G and MNREGA schemes reaches the panchayats properly and is utilised effectively to promote development in the villages across the country.

'FIR should be lodged against those rumour-mongering': VHP chief Alok Kumar backs Ram Temple Trust Treasurer

IANS | June 28, 2026 9:59 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Vishva Hindu Parishad International President Alok Kumar on Sunday urged for legal action against those spreading "bizzare rumours" and backed the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj that "all donated gold ornaments and silver bricks are safe", while asserting that anyone, irrespective of their positions, found guilty in the Ram Temple embezzlement case will be punished.

India, Seychelles ties not transactional relationships, says Foreign Secretary Misri

IANS | June 28, 2026 9:16 PM

Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Ties between India and Seychelles are not "transactional relationships", Foreign Secretary (FS) Vikram Misri stressed on Sunday.

In Gujarat, 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme empowers lakhs of women

IANS | June 28, 2026 9:16 PM

Gandhinagar, June 28 (IANS) The Lakhpati Didi scheme, a Central government scheme for improving the livelihoods of poor households and ensuring their financial inclusion, is brining paradigm shift in the lives of lakhs of women in Gujarat.

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Adani case: US judge’s order a routine procedural requirement, say legal experts

'Secret' call, deleted chats emerge as key evidence in Ketan Agarwal murder probe

‘Plunder of faith far more dangerous than looting money': Maulana Rashidi on Ram Mandir donation row

'India's reputation is driven by its fulfillment of global promises'

MP: Biaora's environment conservation effort echoes in 'Mann Ki Baat'; locals thrilled over PM Modi's praise

ISKCON removes V-P Radharaman Das from all positions amid row over social media post

Shivraj Chouhan tells officials to ensure last-mile delivery in rural job schemes

'FIR should be lodged against those rumour-mongering': VHP chief Alok Kumar backs Ram Temple Trust Treasurer

India, Seychelles ties not transactional relationships, says Foreign Secretary Misri

In Gujarat, 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme empowers lakhs of women

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