Trump-Xi recent meeting under scrutiny for silence on Uyghur human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 8:41 PM

Washington/Beijing, June 25 (IANS) The recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has drawn attention after official statements from both Washington and Beijing following the talks made no mention of human rights concerns, including allegations of abuse against Uyghurs by Chinese authorities.

Govt lifts curbs on commercial LPG as supply improves

IANS | June 25, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In a major relief to industrial and commercial LPG consumers, the government on Thursday removed all sectoral restrictions on the supply of non-domestic packed LPG and restored supplies to the levels prevailing prior to the West Asia crisis.

J&K: Bal Jarallan village in Rajouri connected with banking services under NRLM, locals elated

IANS | June 25, 2026 7:12 PM

Jammu, June 25 (IANS) Bal Jarallan, a quaint and isolated village in J&K’s Rajouri district, suffered for a long time from a lack of banking services, but the situation has improved drastically in the past few years. And, leading this shift is the Central government’s National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) scheme.

Gujarat: Electric vehicle sales surge, buyers credit state govt’s EV-friendly measures

IANS | June 25, 2026 7:07 PM

Gandhinagar, June 25 (IANS) The Electric Vehicles (EVs) market has seen exponential growth in Gujarat over the past few years, offering insight into the state government’s focus and priority in transitioning from conventional to renewable energy.

Saints, seers slam Swami Prasad Maurya over distasteful remark on Ram Temple donation

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:10 PM

Lucknow, June 25 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader, Swami Prasad Maurya, found himself in the crosshairs of Hindu saints and seers on Thursday, as they expressed strong displeasure over his controversial and distasteful remarks on the alleged embezzlement at Ayodhya's Ram Temple.

Observing June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' does justice to history: Nitin Nabin

IANS | June 25, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday said that for decades, attempts were made to erase the dark chapter of the Emergency from the nation's collective memory. He further stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, justice had been done to history by deciding to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’.

Judicial probe begins in Bharat Tiwari encounter; retired judge visits victim's kin in Bihar

IANS | June 25, 2026 3:59 PM

Patna, June 25 (IANS) The judicial inquiry into the controversial encounter death of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari has formally begun, with a commission-led team visiting the Bilauti village in the Shahpur block of Bihar's Bhojpur on Thursday.

Emergency 1975: Sanjay Gandhi and the darkest chapter of Indian democracy

IANS | June 25, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) On June 12, 1975, the Allahabad High Court invalidated the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s election from the Rae Bareilly Parliamentary seat in Uttar Pradesh. She challenged the High Court's decision in the Supreme Court. On June 24, while allowing her to continue as Prime Minister, Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer ordered that all privileges she received as an MP be stopped, and that she be debarred from voting. This was to continue till the resolution of her appeal.

CM Yogi congratulates UP BJP's new office bearers; state chief says equal representation ensured

IANS | June 25, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced a new organisational team for Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the newly-appointed office bearers while state chief Pankaj Chaudhary stated that attempts have been made to ensure an equal representation from all communities and regions.

'Govt should clarify, will create confusion': Congress after MEA says passport not proof of citizenship

IANS | June 25, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Congress leaders on Thursday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central government after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the passport has never been proof of citizenship, asking the Centre to clarify its position as such a declaration will lead to "confusion" among people.

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Trump-Xi recent meeting under scrutiny for silence on Uyghur human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang: Report

Govt lifts curbs on commercial LPG as supply improves

J&K: Bal Jarallan village in Rajouri connected with banking services under NRLM, locals elated

Gujarat: Electric vehicle sales surge, buyers credit state govt’s EV-friendly measures

Saints, seers slam Swami Prasad Maurya over distasteful remark on Ram Temple donation

Observing June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' does justice to history: Nitin Nabin

Judicial probe begins in Bharat Tiwari encounter; retired judge visits victim's kin in Bihar

Emergency 1975: Sanjay Gandhi and the darkest chapter of Indian democracy

CM Yogi congratulates UP BJP's new office bearers; state chief says equal representation ensured

'Govt should clarify, will create confusion': Congress after MEA says passport not proof of citizenship

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