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Panchayati Raj Ministry to join Bhashini to boost e-governance at grassroot level

IANS | June 18, 2025 2:08 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Wednesday said it will collaborate with Bhashini, the National Language Translation Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), to harness cutting-edge AI-powered language technologies for greater inclusivity and improved accessibility in Panchayati Raj governance.

Centre launches Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for cars to ease highway drive

IANS | June 18, 2025 1:51 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Wednesday announced the launch of a FASTag-based annual pass priced at Rs 3,000 for cars, with effect from August 15 this year, in what he termed as “a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel.”

Haryana govt protector of criminals: Congress MP Surjewala

IANS | June 18, 2025 1:02 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Randeep Singh Surjewala, launched a sharp attack on the Haryana government, accusing it of being a “protector of criminals” and failing to maintain law and order in the state.

G7: PM Modi calls for strict action against nations who promote terrorism

IANS | June 18, 2025 12:54 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Participating in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for "strict action against countries who support and promote terrorism."

Congress leader says can't trust PM Modi, let US confirm on mediation claims

IANS | June 18, 2025 12:51 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Udit Raj has stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "claims cannot be trusted" unless the US Presidency issues a confirmation that third-party mediation was not requested during Operation Sindoor.

Opportunism ahead of 2027 polls: UP Minister Danish slams Akhilesh over outreach to Backward Muslims

IANS | June 18, 2025 12:34 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) In a sharp political exchange, Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari questioned the timing and intent behind Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav’s recent outreach to the Pasmanda Muslim community, accusing the party of opportunism ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

Centre okays Rs 2,006 crore fund to help Himachal recover from floods, landslides

IANS | June 18, 2025 12:20 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A high-level committee headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved Rs 2006.40 crore as Central assistance to Himachal Pradesh, for the recovery and reconstruction plan in the aftermath of flood, landslides and cloudburst incidents of 2023.

Narrow escape for Madras HC judges as Yercaud Express hits iron rod on track

IANS | June 18, 2025 11:56 AM

Chennai, June 18 (IANS) Three sitting judges and two retired judges of the Madras High Court, along with hundreds of other passengers on board the Yercaud Superfast Express, had a miraculous escape after the train ran over a heavy iron rail piece deliberately placed across the tracks near Sankagiri in Salem district.

Global gathering on crime and justice: O.P. Jindal Global University to host world Criminology Conference 2025

IANS | June 18, 2025 11:04 AM

Sonipat, June 18 (IANS) The World Conference on Criminology (WCC) 2025 is set to take place at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) from June 19 to 22, bringing together global leaders in criminology, law, psychology, and justice.

When PM Modi told JD Vance ‘India will respond with even greater force’

IANS | June 18, 2025 10:42 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during Operation Sindoor, had conveyed to US Vice President J.D. Vance that India will respond with greater force in case Pakistan launches a retaliatory strike.

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Panchayati Raj Ministry to join Bhashini to boost e-governance at grassroot level

Centre launches Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for cars to ease highway drive

Haryana govt protector of criminals: Congress MP Surjewala

G7: PM Modi calls for strict action against nations who promote terrorism

Congress leader says can't trust PM Modi, let US confirm on mediation claims

Opportunism ahead of 2027 polls: UP Minister Danish slams Akhilesh over outreach to Backward Muslims

Centre okays Rs 2,006 crore fund to help Himachal recover from floods, landslides

Narrow escape for Madras HC judges as Yercaud Express hits iron rod on track

Global gathering on crime and justice: O.P. Jindal Global University to host world Criminology Conference 2025

When PM Modi told JD Vance ‘India will respond with even greater force’

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