32 booked for govt land scam with forged records in UP's Sambhal

IANS | June 30, 2026 1:24 PM

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), June 30 (IANS) A major land scam involving government-owned Gram Samaj land worth crores of rupees has allegedly surfaced in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, with police registering an FIR against 32 people, including former Municipal Council officials, employees, public representatives and private individuals, officials said.

US Postal Service unveils new Diwali stamp for 2026

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:53 PM

Washington, June 29 (IANS) The United States Postal Service (USPS) has unveiled a new Diwali Forever stamp for 2026, featuring a colourful rangoli created by Indian-born artist Sangita Bhutada, renewing one of the country's most significant recognitions of the Hindu festival and the growing Indian-American community.

Indigenous GAGAN powers India's first satellite-guided commercial jet landing

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) In a landmark achievement for Indian aviation, an IndiGo Airbus A320 has successfully completed a satellite-guided landing using India's homegrown GAGAN navigation system. The demonstration flight, conducted on June 27 under the supervision of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marks the first time a commercial jet in the country has landed using this technology.

In Gujarat, 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme empowers lakhs of women

IANS | June 28, 2026 9:16 PM

Gandhinagar, June 28 (IANS) The Lakhpati Didi scheme, a Central government scheme for improving the livelihoods of poor households and ensuring their financial inclusion, is brining paradigm shift in the lives of lakhs of women in Gujarat.