Ayodhya, June 18 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding irregularities in handling donations at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, Mahant Kamal Nayan Das on Thursday called for an impartial and time-bound investigation and also demanded strict action against those involved in the alleged misappropriation of temple funds.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a series of review meetings here on national-level cooperative initiatives aimed at strengthening the cooperative banking ecosystem, promoting organic products through cooperatives and expanding exports of cooperative products, according to an official statement.
Ranchi, June 18 (IANS) In a major political upset triggered by cross-voting within the ruling alliance in Jharkhand, NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani on Thursday secured a surprise victory in the Rajya Sabha elections from the state.
Gandhinagar, June 18 (IANS) Gujarat has secured national recognition for 15 schools under the Centre's Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR) 2025-26 programme, with each selected institution set to receive a certificate and a grant of Rs one lakh to continue environmental and sustainability initiatives, government officials said on Thursday.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 (IANS) An unusual political situation unfolded in Tamil Nadu on Thursday when Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who is officiating as its Governor too, read out the new TVK government’s policy address reiterating the state's opposition to the demand for a new Mullaperiyar dam.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Nearly 1.47 crore domestic LPG cylinders were delivered in the last three days against fresh bookings of around 1.36 crore cylinders as normal supply of cooking gas for household continues to be maintained across the country despite the supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict, according to an update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday.
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) The political landscape of Maharashtra has been upended once again by a meticulously planned, highly confidential defection codenamed "Operation Tiger".
Lucknow, June 18 (IANS) Amid escalating speculations over deep cracks in the Samajwadi Party (SP) resulting in a major split, veteran party leader Shivraj Singh Yadav on Thursday dismissed it as mere political rhetoric and also mocked the two UP ministers for making baseless and frivolous claims.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday asserted that the Samajwadi Party (SP) will not come to power in the state at least till 2047.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the achievements of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in promoting both development and cultural heritage over the past 12 years.
