PoK crackdown: Leaders say region part of India, won't tolerate atrocities on civilians

IANS | June 12, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday lashed out at Pakistan after dozens of people were reportedly killed in recent police action on protesters in several parts of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying that the region is an integral part of India and such "atrocities" on civilians won't be tolerated.

NITI Aayog holds meeting with CMs of Northeastern states

IANS | June 12, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Friday held discussions with the Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura on development priorities, innovations and challenges in the eight Northeastern states.

With over 19,000 DPIIT-recognised ventures, Gujarat powering India’s start-up ecosystem

IANS | June 12, 2026 5:16 PM

Gandhinagar, June 12 (IANS) As the Narendra Modi government completes 12 years at the helm in the Centre, Gujarat’s success story is also hogging the headlines because of its fast-emerging start-up ecosystem. The Western state, ruled by the BJP for over decades now, has led the nation in shaping the growth trajectory of the Start-up India mission, an initiative that remains a key hallmark of the Modi government.