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Infrastructure and intelligence key pillars to make India a leading global power: Gautam Adani

IANS | June 24, 2026 10:44 AM

Ahmedabad, June 24 (IANS) The Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday said that infrastructure and intelligence can no longer be viewed as separate priorities, as they have become complementary forces that will strengthen India's economic capabilities, enhance strategic self-reliance and support its ambition of becoming a leading global power.

Bhagwant Mann video row: Gurugram Police arrest two for forcing 'tailored' forensic report; BJP says state-sponsored cover-up

IANS | June 24, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday alleged that a major conspiracy to manipulate forensic evidence has been exposed following the arrest of two men by Gurugram Police in connection with a complaint filed by a forensic expert, who claimed that senior Punjab Police officials had attempted to influence the preparation of a forensic report related to an "objectionable" video clip allegedly featuring Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Monsoon drenches Mumbai; overnight rainfall reported in several parts

IANS | June 24, 2026 8:31 AM

Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Mumbai received heavy rainfall overnight as the monsoon finally set in in the financial capital of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert, valid for three hours, for Mumbai and Palghar early on Wednesday as heavy showers continued across the region.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Madani sparks row over bizarre 'wage Jihad' remark

IANS | June 24, 2026 3:42 AM

Haridwar, June 24 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind National President, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, arrived in Kaliyar, a small town near Roorkee in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, and attended the meeting of the State Executive Committee as the chief guest has sparked a fresh controversy, saying that "in 1803, when the country was under colonial rule, a call for 'Jihad' was issued for the nation's freedom. Therefore to free the nation, it was must for all Muslims to wage Jihad (war)".

PM Modi thanks Qatar Amir for condolences on Ras Laffan accident

IANS | June 23, 2026 11:48 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian nationals in the accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar.

Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh slams party's internal strategy, warns of minority narrative

IANS | June 23, 2026 11:38 PM

New Delhi, Jun 23 (IANS) Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Tuesday launched a sharp critique of his party’s internal strategy, linking its poor electoral performance in Bihar to misguided leadership decisions and warning against the growing perception of Congress as a minority-centric party.

Productive discussions on advancing trade pact negotiations with US: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 23, 2026 11:28 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and discussed ways to finalise a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement (BTA).

India-Luxembourg ties on upward trajectory: MEA Secretary

IANS | June 23, 2026 11:02 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George on Tuesday highlighted the upward trajectory of the longstanding partnership between India and Luxembourg.

India’s trade rose 5.4 pc to touch $1.84 trillion in Q4 of FY26: NITI Aayog

IANS | June 23, 2026 10:37 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India's total merchandise and services trade expanded by 5.4 per cent year-on-year during January–March in the financial year 2025-26 to reach $1.84 trillion, reflecting a stable performance despite the uncertainties in global markets, according to NITI Aayog’s latest “Trade Watch Quarterly” released on Tuesday.

Padma Awards: Alka Yagnik, Vijay Amritraj, Rohit Sharma among 65 honoured by Prez Murmu (Ld)

IANS | June 23, 2026 10:09 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II in New Delhi, with tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, cricketer Rohit Sharma and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees.

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Infrastructure and intelligence key pillars to make India a leading global power: Gautam Adani

Bhagwant Mann video row: Gurugram Police arrest two for forcing 'tailored' forensic report; BJP says state-sponsored cover-up

Monsoon drenches Mumbai; overnight rainfall reported in several parts

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Madani sparks row over bizarre 'wage Jihad' remark

PM Modi thanks Qatar Amir for condolences on Ras Laffan accident

Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh slams party's internal strategy, warns of minority narrative

Productive discussions on advancing trade pact negotiations with US: Piyush Goyal

India-Luxembourg ties on upward trajectory: MEA Secretary

India’s trade rose 5.4 pc to touch $1.84 trillion in Q4 of FY26: NITI Aayog

Padma Awards: Alka Yagnik, Vijay Amritraj, Rohit Sharma among 65 honoured by Prez Murmu (Ld)

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