From healthcare to family bonds, NCW charts new roadmap for women in prisons

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a major overhaul of India's prison system from a gender perspective. It has recommended the creation of a ‘National Commission for Prisons’. The Commission has also proposed wide-ranging legal and administrative reforms to improve the lives of women prisoners, pregnant inmates, children living in prisons and transgender detainees.

‘Pandit ji was a philosopher, PM Modi a practical man,’ Ex-Nagaland CM distinguishes two leaders

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:08 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru as India’s longest serving elected Prime Minister – 4,398 days (between 1952-1964) to 4,399 days, SC Jamir, a political veteran from Nehru’s era, has drawn out a rare yet unique distinction between the two leaders.

Bengal CM Adhikari serves 'jhalmuri' to PM Modi in NDA meeting

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday served the popular Bengali snack 'jhalmuri' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a crucial meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the national capital.

Kerala offers free travel in KSRTC ordinary buses for women from June 15

IANS | June 10, 2026 3:13 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) The Kerala government on Wednesday sanctioned the ‘Priyadarshini Scheme’, providing free travel for women in KSRTC ordinary buses from June 15. Announcing the decision after the weekly Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said the scheme will have no eligibility criteria, with no restrictions based on age or income.

Misuse of Ujjwala scheme led to cut in subsidised LPG cylinders: Hardeep Puri

IANS | June 10, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Amid criticism over the government's decision to reduce the number of subsidised LPG cylinder refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from nine to four annually, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday that the move was prompted by misuse of the scheme by some beneficiaries.

CPI-M rift widens in Thiruvananthapuram as Joy stays, Sivankutty revolts

IANS | June 10, 2026 2:23 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) The simmering factional battle within the CPI-M in the Kerala capital has intensified, with senior party leader and former minister V. Sivankutty openly expressing his dissatisfaction over the decision to retain V. Joy as the Thiruvananthapuram district Secretary.

Italian PM Meloni congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM

IANS | June 10, 2026 1:37 PM

Rome, June 10 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday congratulated her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on becoming his country's longest-serving elected PM and expressed readiness to work with him in creating new opportunities for the people of the two nations.

Hardeep Puri underscores PM Modi's commitment to Indian nationals abroad

IANS | June 10, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday underlined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment towards the safety and welfare of Indian nationals living abroad.

'Singappen' STF to roll out across TN from today, 70 units to begin operations in first phase

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:55 AM

Chennai, June 10 (IANS) In a major initiative aimed at strengthening the safety and security of women and children, the Tamil Nadu government will launch the first phase of the newly formed 'Singappen' Special Task Force across the state on Wednesday.

US envoy Sergio Gor congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister

IANS | June 10, 2026 8:54 AM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected head of government, terming the achievement a "powerful testament to his decades of dedicated public service and leadership".

Politics

From healthcare to family bonds, NCW charts new roadmap for women in prisons

‘Pandit ji was a philosopher, PM Modi a practical man,’ Ex-Nagaland CM distinguishes two leaders

Bengal CM Adhikari serves 'jhalmuri' to PM Modi in NDA meeting

Kerala offers free travel in KSRTC ordinary buses for women from June 15

Misuse of Ujjwala scheme led to cut in subsidised LPG cylinders: Hardeep Puri

CPI-M rift widens in Thiruvananthapuram as Joy stays, Sivankutty revolts

Italian PM Meloni congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM

Hardeep Puri underscores PM Modi's commitment to Indian nationals abroad

'Singappen' STF to roll out across TN from today, 70 units to begin operations in first phase

US envoy Sergio Gor congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister

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