SEBI bars Darjeeling Industriies promoters, alleges circular funding and stock manipulation scheme

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:25 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) India's markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Tuesday issued an ex-parte interim order against the promoters and associates of Darjeeling Industriies Limited, alleging they orchestrated a complex scheme involving circular funding, misuse of preferential issue proceeds and suspected stock price manipulation.

'Appeasement politics': UP ministers criticise Owaisi's remarks on Ram Temple Trust

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:20 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Ministers on Tuesday hit out at the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi following the latter's remarks over investigation into the Ram Temple embezzlement case, accusing him of indulging in "politics of appeasement" while saying that only "criminals have been killed in police action in the state".

Navies of India, Singapore discuss maritime surveillance capabilities and operational procedures

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:16 PM

Singapore, June 30 (IANS) Indian and Singapore Navy on Tuesday came together for Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) on Maritime Patrol Aircraft Operations, during the visit of Indian Navy’s P-8I (Poseidon-8 India) aircraft to Paya Lebar Airbase in Singapore.

India and UNESCAP work on enhancing collaboration in key sectors

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:12 PM

Bangkok, June 30 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, met Deputy Executive Secretary for Partnerships and Coordination at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Shombi Sharp on Tuesday, discussing enhancing collaboration between the two sides, including by leveraging mutual expertise in sectors like trade, digital public infrastructure, renewable energy, and disaster risk reduction.

Kangana Ranaut on entering 'Lock Upp 2': This show has always been about owning your truth

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:07 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to enter season two of the reality show 'Lock Upp'. The 'Queen' actress will make an appearance on the show this weekend as the ‘Janta Ki Awaaz’, joining Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh.

China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law invites criticism from rights activist

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:06 PM

Canberra, June 30 (IANS) China's 'Ethnic Unity and Progress Law', which is set to come into effect July 1, transforms decades of assimilationist practices into law, Kyinzom Dhongdue, Strategy and Advocacy Manager at Amnesty International Australia, highlighted on Tuesday.

Gujarat records significant decline in school dropout rates; two state-run schemes played pivotal role

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:00 PM

Gandhinagar, June 30 (IANS) There has been a substantial decline in school dropout rates in Gujarat over the past two decades, and the credit for this goes to two flagship schemes of the Gujarat government, namely 'Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav'.

Women's T20 WC: Molineux, Gardner, Wareham lead clinical effort, restrict West Indies to 125/7 in semis

IANS | June 30, 2026 8:56 PM

London, June 30 (IANS) Captain Sophie Molineux, Ashleigh Gardner, and Georgia Wareham claimed two wickets each as six-time champions Australia produced a disciplined bowling display to restrict West Indies to 125/7 in 20 overs in the first semifinal of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval, London, on Tuesday.

Gujarat govt’s emphasis on developing marine and island hotspots for boosting tourism

IANS | June 30, 2026 8:56 PM

Gandhinagar, June 30 (IANS) Gujarat government, under the stewardship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is placing special emphasis on enhancing eco-tourism, marine tourism, and also island development in the state.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Shivamogga Yodhas edge Gulbarga Mystics by 1 run in thriller

IANS | June 30, 2026 8:43 PM

Hubballi, June 30 (IANS) Shivamogga Yodhas scored a thrilling 1-run victory over Gulbarga Mystics via the VJD Method in a rain-interrupted match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in Hubballi on Tuesday.