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Jagadguru Rambhadracharya backs CM Yogi on ‘Gau Mata’ remark, calls for end to cow slaughter

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:47 PM

Lucknow, June 2 (IANS) Spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on Tuesday expressed support for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent remarks on the cow, stating that the Chief Minister was “absolutely right” in describing the cow as a mother figure. He also called for an end to cow slaughter and said that political support would be needed to bring about such changes.

Ahmedabad nears 90 pc stray dog sterilisation under rabies control programme

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:47 PM

Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)'s Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD) has reported that the city has achieved around 89 per cent sterilisation coverage of stray dogs under its Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme, alongside large-scale anti-rabies vaccination, microchipping, and a newly launched scientific dog census aimed at supporting the “Zero by 2030” rabies elimination goal.

Muslims not obliged to accept cow as ‘mother’: Husain Dalwai

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:12 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Amid the debate over granting cows the status of a “national animal”, Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Tuesday said that while some people may consider cows as mothers, Muslims are not obliged to accept that belief.

Expelled Trinamool MLA targets Abhishek Banerjee; claims leader sought CAPF security cover

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:08 PM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) A day after Trinamool Congress expelled its party legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, the Uluberia (Purba) MLA on Tuesday afternoon launched a scathing attack against the party's General Secretary and Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee.

Authorities seal unregistered madrasas in Ghaziabad's Khoda under Op Clean Sweep

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:07 PM

Ghaziabad, June 2 (IANS) The district administration in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad has launched an extensive crackdown against illegal madrasas in the Khoda area under 'Operation Clean Sweep', as authorities step up efforts to curb criminal activities and strengthen law enforcement in the region.

Jammu youth held for spying for Pakistan after falling into honeytrap

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:57 PM

Jammu, June 2 (IANS) A youth has been arrested from Jammu's Makwal village, near the International Border, for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) after falling prey to a honeytrap.

Laos Deputy PM Thongsavanh Phomvihane visits Taj Mahal

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:49 PM

Agra, June 2 (IANS) Laos Deputy Prime Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane and his wife Vadsana Phomvihane visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Tuesday.

'UP police act impartially': NDA leaders hit back at Abu Azmi over Ghaziabad encounter

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday strongly criticised Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief and MLA Abu Azmi for his remarks on the recent encounter by Ghaziabad police, asserting that the Uttar Pradesh Police functions without bias and that strict action against criminals has helped create a safer environment in the state.

VP Radhakrishnan, South African counterpart hold talks on advancing priorities of Global South

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Vice President C P Radhakrishnan met South African counterpart Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing bilateral ties with focus on trade, investment, defence cooperation, skills development, and enhancing people-to-people ties.

SC stray dog order implemented across Ahmedabad; AMC covers 1,050 sites under compliance drive

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:45 PM

Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has implemented a structured framework to comply with Supreme Court directions on management of stray dogs in public spaces, focussing on educational institutions, health facilities, sports complexes, bus stations and railway stations, while balancing operational constraints in shelter capacity and animal welfare rules.

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Jagadguru Rambhadracharya backs CM Yogi on ‘Gau Mata’ remark, calls for end to cow slaughter

Ahmedabad nears 90 pc stray dog sterilisation under rabies control programme

Muslims not obliged to accept cow as ‘mother’: Husain Dalwai

Expelled Trinamool MLA targets Abhishek Banerjee; claims leader sought CAPF security cover

Authorities seal unregistered madrasas in Ghaziabad's Khoda under Op Clean Sweep

Jammu youth held for spying for Pakistan after falling into honeytrap

Laos Deputy PM Thongsavanh Phomvihane visits Taj Mahal

'UP police act impartially': NDA leaders hit back at Abu Azmi over Ghaziabad encounter

VP Radhakrishnan, South African counterpart hold talks on advancing priorities of Global South

SC stray dog order implemented across Ahmedabad; AMC covers 1,050 sites under compliance drive

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