CBI secures deportation of fake currency case accused Moideenabba Ummer Beary from UAE

IANS | June 20, 2025 11:52 AM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in cross-border crime enforcement, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the UAE authorities and INTERPOL, has successfully facilitated the return of Moideenabba Ummer Beary, a key accused in a high-profile fake currency case, a statement from the probe agency said on Friday.

PM Modi begins his three-state tour from today

IANS | June 20, 2025 8:56 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh from Friday to inaugurate a slew of projects and attend a mass yoga session on the International Day of Yoga.

India shines in QS Rankings 2026, academicians credit PM Modi’s vision

IANS | June 20, 2025 8:21 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Academicians and education experts have hailed India's best-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 Indian universities making it to the global list. This marks a significant rise from 46 institutions last year and just 11 in 2014.

Stampede tragedy: Karnataka govt proposes new crowd control law with jail for violations

IANS | June 19, 2025 10:39 PM

Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic stampede incident during the RCB victory celebrations that claimed 11 lives in Bengaluru on June 4, the Karnataka government has proposed a new legislation, the Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Venues of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025, with penalties including jail terms and fines for violations.

Chintan Research Foundation to focus on evidence-based research: Pranav Adani

IANS | June 19, 2025 10:30 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Leading think-tank Chintan Research Foundation, which has completed one year, will focus on key things like climate change, geopolitical issues and research in economy and trade, Pranav Adani, Managing Director (Agro, Oil and Gas) and Director of Adani Enterprises, the in-house incubator of the Adani Group, said here on Thursday.