Maha govt clears formation of committee on UCC

IANS | June 23, 2026 4:16 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has approved the formation of a retired High Court judge-led committee to submit a report on implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.

Gujarat court convicts AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava, eight others in forest officials assault case

IANS | June 23, 2026 3:07 PM

Narmada, June 23 (IANS) A court in Gujarat’s Narmada district on Tuesday convicted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chaitar Vasava, his wife Shakuntala Vasava and seven others in a 2023 case involving the alleged assault and intimidation of forest department officials, marking a significant legal setback for one of the party’s most prominent tribal leaders in the state.

President Murmu to confer Padma Awards 2026 today

IANS | June 23, 2026 6:45 AM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday, with former Union Minister Shibu Soren, Tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik figuring among the 65 awardees.

Iran talks could transform Middle East: Vance

IANS | June 22, 2026 11:57 PM

Burgenstock, June 22 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that negotiations with Iran had produced agreements on maritime security, regional ceasefire enforcement and nuclear inspections, describing the talks as the foundation for what could become a "truly transformed Middle East."

Ashok Gehlot failed to resolve Panchna Dam issue: Rajasthan BJP

IANS | June 22, 2026 10:13 PM

Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajasthan State President Madan Rathore on Monday strongly criticised former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over his remarks regarding the Panchna Dam dispute, stating that those questioning the current government must first explain what concrete steps they took to resolve the long-pending issue during their own tenure.