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Lucknow fire fallout: Noida administration seals coaching institute after gaps found during inspection

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:38 PM

Noida, June 23 (IANS) After the tragic fire mishap in Lucknow coaching institute claiming more than a dozen lives, the Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration on Tuesday stepped up inspection and examination of coaching institutes as well as commercial establishments to check their adherence to standard safety protocols and also fire safety mechanisms.

Shibu Soren conferred Padma Bhushan posthumously, wife receives honour from Prez Murmu

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren was conferred the Padma Bhushan posthumously at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Tuesday evening.

India calls on Bangladesh govt to curb extremism, ensure safety of minorities

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:26 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India on Tuesday expressed hope that the government in Bangladesh would act against extremist elements and ensure the safety of the minority community following reports of desecration involving Hindu deities and their images that have triggered protests across Bangladesh.

Working with Qatari authorities for identification, repatriation of mortal remains of 12 Indians: MEA

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India on Tuesday said that it is coordinating with local authorities to identify and repatriate the mortal remains of the 12 Indian nationals who had lost their lives in the explosion at the Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial city on Sunday night.

VOC Port becomes a model for green maritime growth: Sarbananda Sonowal

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The VO Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has emerged as a model for sustainable maritime development in India, citing the port's significant progress in decarbonisation, renewable energy adoption and green infrastructure development, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Tuesday.

Over 50 lakh pilgrims visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in 2026 so far

IANS | June 23, 2026 5:54 PM

Jammu, June 23 (IANS) In a significant milestone, over 50 lakh pilgrims have visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K’s Reasi so far this year, officials said on Tuesday.

India successfully achieves 56 auctions of critical mineral blocks: Govt

IANS | June 23, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India has successfully achieved 56 auctions of critical and strategic mineral blocks, marking a significant step towards strengthening domestic mineral supply chains and advancing India’s critical mineral mission, the government said on Tuesday.

India needs to strengthen its position as global pharmaceutical and innovation hub: NITI Aayog

IANS | June 23, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) While India remains one of the world’s largest suppliers of generic medicines and a major provider of vaccines and essential drugs, its global export share in pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) remains modest at 2.8 per cent, indicating scope for expansion amid rising global demand for medicines, biologics, and speciality therapeutics, a NITI Aayog report said on Tuesday.

India dismisses Pakistan’s 'fabricated claim' on PoK unrest, seeks global intervention

IANS | June 23, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday categorically rejected Pakistan’s "fabricated claims" linking India to the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), stating that such remarks reflected a desperate bid by Islamabad to divert attention from its own failures and human rights abuses.

India, Russia face common challenge of preserving faith in justice system: CJI Surya Kant

IANS | June 23, 2026 5:27 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Tuesday said that while the Supreme Courts of India and Russia have evolved through different legal traditions, both face the common challenge of preserving public confidence in the administration of justice while adapting to a rapidly changing world.

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Lucknow fire fallout: Noida administration seals coaching institute after gaps found during inspection

Shibu Soren conferred Padma Bhushan posthumously, wife receives honour from Prez Murmu

India calls on Bangladesh govt to curb extremism, ensure safety of minorities

Working with Qatari authorities for identification, repatriation of mortal remains of 12 Indians: MEA

VOC Port becomes a model for green maritime growth: Sarbananda Sonowal

Over 50 lakh pilgrims visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in 2026 so far

India successfully achieves 56 auctions of critical mineral blocks: Govt

India needs to strengthen its position as global pharmaceutical and innovation hub: NITI Aayog

India dismisses Pakistan’s 'fabricated claim' on PoK unrest, seeks global intervention

India, Russia face common challenge of preserving faith in justice system: CJI Surya Kant

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