Gujarat schools secure national recognition under Centre's green and clean campus rating programme

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:58 PM

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.

'One Governor, two states, two stands': Arlekar reads Tamil Nadu's contrary position on Kerala’s demand

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:18 PM

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.

1.47 crore LPG cylinders delivered in last 3 days as supply stays normal

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:13 PM

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.

Shiv Sena-UBT split: How 6 rebel MPs executed plan to join Eknath Shinde-led faction

IANS | June 18, 2026 5:25 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) The political landscape of Maharashtra has been upended once again by a meticulously planned, highly confidential defection codenamed "Operation Tiger".

UP: ‘Noting credible, only rhetoric’, Shivpal Yadav rejects SP split speculations

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:58 PM

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.

Samajwadi Party will not come to power in UP until 2047, says OP Rajbhar

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:53 PM

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.

HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi’s 12-year record on promoting development, cultural heritage

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:47 PM

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.

Long-pending development projects gained momentum under PM Modi's leadership: Uttarakhand CM

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:42 PM

Dehradun, June 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said that several major development projects in the state, which had remained pending for decades, gained momentum after the formation of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre in 2014.

JD-U calls Trump's praise for PM Modi positive, RJD hits out

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:41 PM

Patna, June 18 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump's praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary on Thursday termed it a positive development, saying that appreciation from global leaders reflects India's growing stature on the world stage. However, the RJD criticised the government, alleging that India's foreign diplomacy has failed and that key issues remain unaddressed.

Shinde Sena treads cautiously as SC verdict casts shadow over Uddhav MP defections

Sanjay Jog | June 18, 2026 3:34 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) In a bid to avoid any legal complications, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is proceeding cautiously over the possible defection of Members of Parliament from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT).

Politics

Gujarat schools secure national recognition under Centre's green and clean campus rating programme

'One Governor, two states, two stands': Arlekar reads Tamil Nadu's contrary position on Kerala’s demand

1.47 crore LPG cylinders delivered in last 3 days as supply stays normal

Shiv Sena-UBT split: How 6 rebel MPs executed plan to join Eknath Shinde-led faction

UP: ‘Noting credible, only rhetoric’, Shivpal Yadav rejects SP split speculations

Samajwadi Party will not come to power in UP until 2047, says OP Rajbhar

HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi’s 12-year record on promoting development, cultural heritage

Long-pending development projects gained momentum under PM Modi's leadership: Uttarakhand CM

JD-U calls Trump's praise for PM Modi positive, RJD hits out

Shinde Sena treads cautiously as SC verdict casts shadow over Uddhav MP defections

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