A century and a half on, the Ishavasya Upanishad returns to Oxford, this time in Acharya Prashant's voice

IANS | June 10, 2026 11:27 AM

Oxford (UK), June 10 (IANS) In 1879, Professor Max Muller carried the Ishavasya Upanishad to the West, publishing its first English translation through Oxford University Press as the opening volume of the ‘Sacred Books of the East’. Nearly a century and a half later, an Indian philosopher has arrived at the same university to return the text to its living meaning.

'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.

Dharavi redevelopment to match int'l standards prioritising citizens' welfare: CM Fadnavis

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:31 PM

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed officials to redevelop Dharavi on the lines of modern housing projects in Singapore and Hong Kong. However, he emphasised that the residents, their livelihoods and the local identity of Dharavi must remain at the centre of this transformation, while ensuring that the project is completed within the stipulated timeline.

SC invokes extraordinary powers to acquit POCSO convict after victim marries him, seeks case closure

IANS | June 8, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure "complete justice", the Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a man sentenced under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after taking note of subsequent developments, including his marriage with the victim after both attained majority and a settlement arrived at between them.

Afghanistan: UN expresses concern over detention of women in Herat

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:34 PM

Kabul, June 8 (IANS) The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has voiced concern over the detention of women by Taliban authorities in Herat for alleged non-compliance with dress requirements, stressing that the action raises serious human rights concerns.

J&K: Rajouri resident mints money with poultry farm, inspires others to benefit from Central scheme

IANS | June 7, 2026 10:29 PM

Rajouri, June 7 (IANS) The impact of Central government-aided poultry farming under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) is becoming increasingly visible.

Suvendu Adhikari announces govt jobs for kin of BJP workers killed in post-poll violence

IANS | June 7, 2026 10:23 PM

Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) Before coming to power, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had said that he would stand by the BJP workers who were killed in the post-election violence in the state in 2021. After taking oath as the Chief Minister, he had promised jobs to the families of the deceased.

Tech-driven crime on the rise in Bangladesh with increased AI users

IANS | June 7, 2026 9:32 PM

Dhaka, June 7 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven criminal tendencies are witnessing an alarming surge in Bangladesh, in parallel to the number of AI users expanding at an exponential rate, said a report on Sunday.

China's elder care programme reflects financial pressure, structural weakness in ageing welfare system: Report

IANS | June 7, 2026 9:21 PM

Beijing, June 7 (IANS) China recently introduced the "mutual aid elder care" programme and presented it as an innovative community-based solution, but analysts and social policy observers have said that the initiative showcases increasing financial pressure and structural weakness in China’s ageing welfare system, as per a report.

'Pakistan failing miserably to meet constitutional and moral obligations on women's rights'

IANS | June 7, 2026 9:17 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Pakistan is failing miserably to meet the most basic constitutional and moral obligations on women's rights, said a local media report amid the ‘honour’ killing of Gulaan Bharo.

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A century and a half on, the Ishavasya Upanishad returns to Oxford, this time in Acharya Prashant's voice

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

Dharavi redevelopment to match int'l standards prioritising citizens' welfare: CM Fadnavis

SC invokes extraordinary powers to acquit POCSO convict after victim marries him, seeks case closure

Afghanistan: UN expresses concern over detention of women in Herat

J&K: Rajouri resident mints money with poultry farm, inspires others to benefit from Central scheme

Suvendu Adhikari announces govt jobs for kin of BJP workers killed in post-poll violence

Tech-driven crime on the rise in Bangladesh with increased AI users

China's elder care programme reflects financial pressure, structural weakness in ageing welfare system: Report

'Pakistan failing miserably to meet constitutional and moral obligations on women's rights'

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