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5 children drown in water-filled pit left open in Bihar's Madhubani after soil excavation; 2 battling for life in hospital

IANS | June 3, 2026 6:30 PM

Patna, June 3 (IANS) A devastating tragedy struck Bihar's Madhubani district on Wednesday when seven children went for a swim in a deep water-filled pit in a field, leaving five dead and two others hospitalized. Preliminary reports indicate that the tragedy took place in the Raghepura-Yadupatti Chaur area of Benipatti, where soil had earlier been excavated using a JCB machine.

PM Modi congratulates Denmark counterpart Frederiksen for 'remarkable' third consecutive term

IANS | June 3, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Mette Frederiksen on assuming office for the third consecutive term as Denmark’s Prime Minister, underscoring the robust partnership between both nations that remains rooted in mutual trust and shared values.

J'khand woman becomes 'Atmanirbhar' through poultry farming under Centre's NRLM

IANS | June 3, 2026 5:58 PM

Jamtara, June 3 (IANS) Rekha Besra from Jharkhand's Jamtara is an inspiring example of how the Rashtriya Gramin Aajeevika Mission (NRLM) is playing a vital role in empowering women to become 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant).

India condoles death of former Yemen President

IANS | June 3, 2026 5:57 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India on Wednesday offered its condolences over the demise of former Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, asserting that the late leader will always be remembered as a "friend of India" for his contributions to strengthen ties between the two nations.

Adani Foundation, Anushkaa Foundation launch initiative to support treatment of 10,000 children with clubfoot

IANS | June 3, 2026 5:22 PM

Kanpur, June 3 (IANS) The Adani Foundation and the Anushkaa Foundation on Wednesday announced a three-year partnership to support treatment and follow-up care for more than 10,000 children affected by clubfoot across five states through public healthcare systems.

Vadhvan Port project: Palghar administration shifts land compensation account to Union Bank of India

IANS | June 3, 2026 4:56 PM

Palghar (Maharashtra), June 3 (IANS) The Palghar District Administration on Wednesday said it has decided to shift the compensation account of the Dahanu Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) for the Vadhvan Port Project to Union Bank of India.

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5 children drown in water-filled pit left open in Bihar's Madhubani after soil excavation; 2 battling for life in hospital

PM Modi congratulates Denmark counterpart Frederiksen for 'remarkable' third consecutive term

J'khand woman becomes 'Atmanirbhar' through poultry farming under Centre's NRLM

India condoles death of former Yemen President

Adani Foundation, Anushkaa Foundation launch initiative to support treatment of 10,000 children with clubfoot

Vadhvan Port project: Palghar administration shifts land compensation account to Union Bank of India

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar on Thursday

Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka’s 25th CM

RBI MPC rate pause would support growth, stabilise conditions: SBI Chairman CS Setty

Delhi ministers travel by electric bus for inauguration of PWD drainage project

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