Delhi BJP marks PM Modi's 12-year tenure with cleanliness drives

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Delhi BJP leaders marked the completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led government with cleanliness drives and public outreach programmes across the national capital on Wednesday, highlighting governance achievements and ongoing development initiatives.

Miscreants hurl two petrol bombs at RSS office in Ranchi; police probe underway

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:12 AM

Ranchi, June 17 (IANS) Two unidentified miscreants allegedly hurled petrol bombs at a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi's Nivaranpur area. Fortunately, the bombs failed to reach the office premises, and no damage or injuries were reported. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras, and police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible.

Shiv Sena(UBT) petitions Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla amid 'rumours' of split

IANS | June 17, 2026 8:56 AM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) In a pre-emptive move against a brewing political rebellion, the Shiv Sena(UBT) leader in the Lok Sabha, Arvind Sawant, in a petition before the Speaker, Om Birla, has sought his intervention to block any attempts by disgruntled lawmakers to orchestrate a fresh split or merger in the Lower House of Parliament.

India, Canada review full range of relations at G7 Summit

IANS | June 16, 2026 11:08 PM

Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Tuesday reviewed the full range of relations between India and Canada during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing G7 Summit at Evian, France.

Indian officials discuss collaboration on land governance reforms with World Bank experts

IANS | June 16, 2026 10:36 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Department of Land Resources Secretary, Narendra Bhooshan, held a discussion here with a delegation of World Bank experts led by the Country Director for India, Paul Procee for developing an India-specific framework for assessing land governance reforms across states, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.