RSS chief Bhagwat recalls Kar Seva anecdotes, says 'spirit of devotion can transform lives'

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:35 AM

Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has recalled a series of incidents from the period following the first Kar Seva in Ayodhya, saying the "atmosphere of devotion, sacrifice and collective commitment had the power to transform individuals" without the need for formal instruction or persuasion.

Govt introduces 'Improvement Notice' mechanism to boost ease of doing business

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:32 AM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced an 'Improvement Notice' mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, allowing businesses to rectify specified first-time procedural or regulatory non-compliances before penal proceedings are initiated, according to an official statement on Monday.

UP minor alleges abduction, forced religious conversion attempt; main accused arrested

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:29 AM

Kanpur, June 29 (IANS) A case has been registered in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur after a 17-year-old girl alleged that she was abducted, illegally confined and subjected to attempts at forced religious conversion.

India protected its consumers from oil shock as West Asia crisis rattled world economies

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:24 AM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) As the West Asia crisis rattled global economies with surging oil and gas prices since the US-Iran war began on February 28, the defining choice of the crisis for India was to absorb the cost at the level of the State and the public sector marketing companies rather than the household, according to the government, as no comparable economy chose to shoulder a burden of this scale on behalf of its consumers.

Akshay Oberoi calls working with Shah Rukh Khan in ‘King’ surreal

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:21 AM

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actor Akshay Oberoi has opened up about his experience working with Shah Rukh Khan in the upcoming film “King.”

Kunal Kemmu reveals how 'ego' pushed him to go beyond his limits in gym

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:17 AM

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu, on Monday, shared an inspiring fitness anecdote about how a moment of “ego push” during an intense workout helped him go beyond his perceived limits in the gym.

Rat poison, AI searches, secret Mumbai hideout: How Pune man planned mass poisoning during Muharram

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:14 AM

Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Investigators probing the alleged mass poisoning attempt during a Muharram procession in Mumbai have uncovered what they describe as a meticulously planned operation involving online purchases, AI-assisted research, and thousands of poison-filled capsules prepared over several days.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill dozens, including women, children

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:04 AM

Kabul, June 29 (IANS) The Pakistani military has reportedly carried out airstrikes once again in civilian areas of Afghanistan’s Paktika and Kunar provinces, killing and injuring dozens of civilians, including women and children, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Monday.

Adani case: US judge’s order a routine procedural requirement, say legal experts

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:54 AM

Washington, June 29 (IANS) A US federal judge's decision to seek a fuller explanation from the Justice Department before approving its request to dismiss criminal charges against industrialist Gautam Adani is unlikely to prevent the case from being dropped, leading American and Indian legal experts told IANS, adding that prosecutorial discretion ultimately rests with the executive branch.

Very excited: Indian diaspora in Seychelles ahead of PM Modi's Navashakti Vinayakar Temple visit

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:46 AM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Navashakti Vinayakar Temple in Victoria during his trip to Seychelles, members of the Indian diaspora on Monday expressed excitement and said they were eagerly looking forward to welcoming him.