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HM Amit Shah takes stock of steps to boost cooperative sector banks, exports

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a series of review meetings here on national-level cooperative initiatives aimed at strengthening the cooperative banking ecosystem, promoting organic products through cooperatives and expanding exports of cooperative products, according to an official statement.

Cross-voting rocks Jharkhand RS polls: Setback for Congress as NDA-backed Nathwani pulls off surprise win (Lead)

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:09 PM

Ranchi, June 18 (IANS) In a major political upset triggered by cross-voting within the ruling alliance in Jharkhand, NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani on Thursday secured a surprise victory in the Rajya Sabha elections from the state.

Gujarat schools secure national recognition under Centre's green and clean campus rating programme

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:58 PM

Gandhinagar, June 18 (IANS) Gujarat has secured national recognition for 15 schools under the Centre's Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR) 2025-26 programme, with each selected institution set to receive a certificate and a grant of Rs one lakh to continue environmental and sustainability initiatives, government officials said on Thursday.

'One Governor, two states, two stands': Arlekar reads Tamil Nadu's contrary position on Kerala’s demand

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 (IANS) An unusual political situation unfolded in Tamil Nadu on Thursday when Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who is officiating as its Governor too, read out the new TVK government’s policy address reiterating the state's opposition to the demand for a new Mullaperiyar dam.

1.47 crore LPG cylinders delivered in last 3 days as supply stays normal

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:13 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Nearly 1.47 crore domestic LPG cylinders were delivered in the last three days against fresh bookings of around 1.36 crore cylinders as normal supply of cooking gas for household continues to be maintained across the country despite the supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict, according to an update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday.

Shiv Sena-UBT split: How 6 rebel MPs executed plan to join Eknath Shinde-led faction

IANS | June 18, 2026 5:25 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) The political landscape of Maharashtra has been upended once again by a meticulously planned, highly confidential defection codenamed "Operation Tiger".

PM Modi to release Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

IANS | June 18, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release over Rs 18,880 crore directly into the accounts of more than 9.44 lakh farmers across the country as the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Saturday, at a function to be held at Tarakeswar in West Bengal’s Hooghly district, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

PM Modi meets top CEOs, highlights tremendous opportunities in India

IANS | June 18, 2026 4:18 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met several top CEOs and business leaders here, highlighting tremendous opportunities in India’s growing innovation and manufacturing ecosystem.

UP: ‘Noting credible, only rhetoric’, Shivpal Yadav rejects SP split speculations

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:58 PM

Lucknow, June 18 (IANS) Amid escalating speculations over deep cracks in the Samajwadi Party (SP) resulting in a major split, veteran party leader Shivraj Singh Yadav on Thursday dismissed it as mere political rhetoric and also mocked the two UP ministers for making baseless and frivolous claims.

Samajwadi Party will not come to power in UP until 2047, says OP Rajbhar

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday asserted that the Samajwadi Party (SP) will not come to power in the state at least till 2047.

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HM Amit Shah takes stock of steps to boost cooperative sector banks, exports

Cross-voting rocks Jharkhand RS polls: Setback for Congress as NDA-backed Nathwani pulls off surprise win (Lead)

Gujarat schools secure national recognition under Centre's green and clean campus rating programme

'One Governor, two states, two stands': Arlekar reads Tamil Nadu's contrary position on Kerala’s demand

1.47 crore LPG cylinders delivered in last 3 days as supply stays normal

Shiv Sena-UBT split: How 6 rebel MPs executed plan to join Eknath Shinde-led faction

PM Modi to release Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

PM Modi meets top CEOs, highlights tremendous opportunities in India

UP: ‘Noting credible, only rhetoric’, Shivpal Yadav rejects SP split speculations

Samajwadi Party will not come to power in UP until 2047, says OP Rajbhar

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