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CISF foils smuggling bid at IGI Airport; seizes 1.21 kg gold, unaccounted cash

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The CISF personnel at Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday intercepted a passenger bound for Kolkata after noticing suspicious behaviour during security screening. A detailed frisking led to the recovery of 1.210 kg of gold concealed in the passenger’s clothing, along with Rs 1,97,200 in unaccounted cash. Upon questioning, the passenger failed to produce any valid documents or provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the recovered items.

Delhi BJP marks PM Modi's 12-year tenure with cleanliness drives

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Delhi BJP leaders marked the completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led government with cleanliness drives and public outreach programmes across the national capital on Wednesday, highlighting governance achievements and ongoing development initiatives.

Yoga awareness drive held in Varanasi under ‘Gangotri to Gangasagar’ campaign

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:24 AM

Varanasi, June 17 (IANS) A yoga awareness program was organised at Ravidas Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday under the ongoing “Gangotri to Gangasagar” campaign, a nationwide wellness initiative led by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.

Woman strangled to death by live-in partner in Bengaluru; accused arrested

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:24 AM

Bengaluru, June 17 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her live-in partner at their rented house in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, with the incident coming to light two days later. The accused has been arrested in the case, police said on Wednesday.

Miscreants hurl two petrol bombs at RSS office in Ranchi; police probe underway

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:12 AM

Ranchi, June 17 (IANS) Two unidentified miscreants allegedly hurled petrol bombs at a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi's Nivaranpur area. Fortunately, the bombs failed to reach the office premises, and no damage or injuries were reported. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras, and police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible.

Leaders joining Shiv Sena reflect confidence in governance, says Shaina NC

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:57 AM

Jalna, June 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Wednesday said the growing number of leaders joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena reflects confidence in the party’s governance and development-oriented approach.

She has no remorse; moving freely: Raja Raghuvanshi's mother on daughter-in-law Sonam

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:52 AM

Indore, June 17 (IANS) The mother of Raja Raghuvanshi, the Indore businessman murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, on Wednesday said that the allegations against Sonam Raghuvanshi were not baseless. She also questioned Sonam's conduct and asserted that the family continues to seek justice in the case.

India-Monaco ties will continue to scale new heights in years ahead: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:41 AM

Nice/New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he met Prince Albert II of Monaco and discussed expanding the India-Monaco partnership in sectors such as sustainability, the blue economy, innovation and emerging technologies.

India’s defence production surges 15.6 pc to record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:32 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) In a significant development, India’s annual defence production surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the last financial year (FY26), the government said on Wednesday.

Over Rs 544 crore allotted for crop residue management in 2026-27: Govt

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The government has made a provision of Rs 544.15 crore under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme for 2026-27, out of which the first instalment of Rs 272.07 crore has already been released, according to Agriculture Ministry.

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CISF foils smuggling bid at IGI Airport; seizes 1.21 kg gold, unaccounted cash

Delhi BJP marks PM Modi's 12-year tenure with cleanliness drives

Yoga awareness drive held in Varanasi under ‘Gangotri to Gangasagar’ campaign

Woman strangled to death by live-in partner in Bengaluru; accused arrested

Miscreants hurl two petrol bombs at RSS office in Ranchi; police probe underway

Leaders joining Shiv Sena reflect confidence in governance, says Shaina NC

She has no remorse; moving freely: Raja Raghuvanshi's mother on daughter-in-law Sonam

India-Monaco ties will continue to scale new heights in years ahead: Piyush Goyal

India’s defence production surges 15.6 pc to record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26

Over Rs 544 crore allotted for crop residue management in 2026-27: Govt

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