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Operation Blue Star: Remove 'objectionable' clauses from anti-sacrilege law, warns Akal Takht Jathedar

IANS | June 6, 2026 12:01 PM

Amritsar, June 6 (IANS) Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Saturday once again warned the Punjab government against ignoring their directions to withdraw "objectionable" clauses from the state anti-sacrilege law, even as the anniversary of 'Operation Blue Star' was observed amid pro-Khalistan slogans and waving of posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Praggnanandhaa represents confidence of a rising, youthful India: Gautam Adani

IANS | June 6, 2026 11:22 AM

Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Adani Sportsline's “Garv Hai” athlete Praggnanandhaa R. scripted history by becoming the first Indian champion at Norway Chess after an outstanding campaign in Oslo, with Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday describing the achievement as “one of the ultimate tests of endurance, intellect and temperament in the world of chess”.

Delhi Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Cook arrested for alleged negligence, more detentions made

IANS | June 6, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Delhi Police on Saturday arrested another accused in connection with the Malviya Nagar hotel fire incident in which 21 people were killed and many were injured. According to police, the hotel's cook has been arrested after the investigation revealed that the fire was allegedly caused by his negligence.

Kota seer Devanand Maharaj stabbed to death inside monastery; body found in pool of blood

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:52 AM

Jaipur, June 6 (IANS) A shocking murder has rocked Rajasthan's Kota district after Mahant Devanand Maharaj, head of a prominent monastery in Chandresal village under Borkheda police station limits, was brutally killed by unidentified assailants late on Friday night, police said on Saturday.

Centre to bolster evidence-based fiscal governance for State Finance Commissions

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:45 AM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) In a significant step to strengthen the evidence base for fiscal decentralisation in India, the government is set to launch the Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions on Monday.

Double whammy: Eight of family travelling for last rites to Beas die in horrific road accident in Punjab

IANS | June 6, 2026 10:15 AM

Chandigarh, June 6 (IANS) At least eight people, comprising women and children, were killed and 11 suffered grievous injuries on Saturday in a head-on collision between an overcrowded pick-up (a commercial vehicle usually used for transporting people) and a heavy-duty truck in Punjab’s Ferozepur district, police said.

India remains world’s fastest-growing economy despite global uncertainty: Defence Minister Singh

IANS | June 6, 2026 8:46 AM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that at a time when many countries are facing economic uncertainty, India continues to stand out as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

MY Bharat youth convention begins today in Delhi, over 6000 youngsters to participate

IANS | June 6, 2026 7:35 AM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), functioning under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is set to organise the ‘Youth for Viksit Bharat - MY Bharat Youth Convention’ on Saturday at Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi, bringing together thousands of young participants from across the country in a major celebration of youth leadership and nation-building.

PM Modi highlights Surat’s cleanliness drive, development push after launching major projects

IANS | June 5, 2026 11:58 PM

Surat, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised Surat’s residents for their continued efforts to improve cleanliness and civic participation after inaugurating and launching major infrastructure and development projects worth around Rs 18,800 crore in the city.

PM Modi launches major healthcare, infra projects in Daman (Lead)

IANS | June 5, 2026 11:53 PM

Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 2,970 crore in Daman, unveiling a wide-ranging package of investments in healthcare, aviation, tourism, education, connectivity, and urban infrastructure that he said would increase growth across the Union Territory.

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Operation Blue Star: Remove 'objectionable' clauses from anti-sacrilege law, warns Akal Takht Jathedar

Praggnanandhaa represents confidence of a rising, youthful India: Gautam Adani

Delhi Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Cook arrested for alleged negligence, more detentions made

Kota seer Devanand Maharaj stabbed to death inside monastery; body found in pool of blood

Centre to bolster evidence-based fiscal governance for State Finance Commissions

Double whammy: Eight of family travelling for last rites to Beas die in horrific road accident in Punjab

India remains world’s fastest-growing economy despite global uncertainty: Defence Minister Singh

MY Bharat youth convention begins today in Delhi, over 6000 youngsters to participate

PM Modi highlights Surat’s cleanliness drive, development push after launching major projects

PM Modi launches major healthcare, infra projects in Daman (Lead)

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