Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro records 13.81 crore passenger journeys since 2022 expansion

IANS | June 10, 2026 10:51 PM

Gandhinagar, June 10 (IANS) A total of 13.81 crore passenger journeys have been recorded on the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro network since its expansion in October 2022, with average daily ridership rising to 1.53 lakh by May this year, according to information released by the Gujarat government on Wednesday as part of a review of infrastructure developments during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12 years in office.

PGTI NexGen: Sunit Chowrasia shoots 62 to take two-shot lead at Vijay Kumar Memorial

IANS | June 10, 2026 10:36 PM

Lucknow, June 10 (IANS) The 31-year-old Sunit Chowrasia of Kolkata fired a bogey-free eight-under 62 to surge into a two-shot lead after round two of the inaugural Rs 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial being played at Lucknow Golf Club in Lucknow on Wednesday.

PM Modi has laid India's foundation for centuries to come: Baba Ramdev

IANS | June 10, 2026 10:30 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 12 years as the longest, continuously serving head of an elected government in India, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev said that the Prime Minister has not only shaped the present-day nation but has also laid a strong foundation for the future.

Leverage open digital networks to transform retail, distribution ecosystems: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 10, 2026 10:08 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held a review meeting with the officials from ONDC and Nirmit Bharat here.

Report flags extremist activities by Pakistani, Turkish NGOs in Bangladesh's Rohingya camps

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:49 PM

Dhaka, June 10 (IANS) Several international Islamic NGOs from Turkey, Pakistan, and the Middle East have established "sanctuaries" in Bangladesh’s Cox's Bazar, both directly and with the assistance of local NGOs, under the guise of addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis.

India hands over final consignment of earthquake relief equipment to Myanmar

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:48 PM

Yangon, June 10 (IANS) India on Wednesday handed over the second and final consignment of 'Earthquake Relief Equipment for Detailed Post-Earthquake Building Inspection' to the Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies (Fed.MES) in Myanmar’s Yangon city.

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims eight more live, death toll surges to 639

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:47 PM

Dhaka, June 9 (IANS) As many as eight children have died from measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Wednesday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 639 since March 15 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.

Dutch legend Ruud Gullit calls on FIFA president to resign over World Cup immigration chaos

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:43 PM

New York, June 10 (IANS) Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit published an open letter on Wednesday, a day before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, calling on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign amid growing controversy surrounding U.S. immigration policies.

NDA's nationwide growth: Strong presence in SC, ST and key states

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:37 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has steadily expanded its political footprint over the years.

Indian delegation brings back holy relics of Lord Buddha's disciples from Mongolia

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:35 PM

Ulaanbaatar, June 10 (IANS) An Indian delegation led by Ladakh Lt. Governor Vinai Saxena departed from the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday aboard a special Indian Air Force (IAF) flight to India, carrying back the holy relics of Lord Buddha’s two chief disciples, Arahant Sariputra and Arahant Maudgalyayana.