Delhi Hotel fire: Owner faces interrogation as hunt for manager intensifies

IANS | June 4, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The investigation into the massive fire at a bed-and-breakfast establishment in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar, which claimed 21 lives, intensified on Thursday even as a court sent owner Lavkesh Bajaj to four days' police custody. While police teams continue their search for the absconding manager, Jai Mishra, forensic experts are examining evidence from the site to assess alleged violations that may have contributed to the tragedy.

Venezuela valued partner in Latin America: PM Modi

IANS | June 4, 2026 7:40 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Venezuela a "valued partner" in Latin America, asserting that India-Venezuela cooperation holds "immense importance" for the Global South community.

World Yogasana Championship brings double dose of health and wellness: PM Modi

IANS | June 4, 2026 7:28 PM

Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the inaugural World Yogasana Championship as a “double dose” of health and wellness, saying the event had been organised just days before the 'International Yoga Day' and would further strengthen the global movement around physical and mental well-being.

Kota suicides, Patna clashes expose cracks in coaching industry

IANS | June 4, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The recent attack on “Khan Sir’s” coaching institute in Patna highlighted the darker side of India’s lucrative coaching industry, where rivalry, commercialisation, and profit motives sometimes tend to overshadow education.

India’s 1st-ever sea shipment of value-added millet heads for New Zealand

IANS | June 4, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) In a significant boost to India's food exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the dispatching of first-ever sea shipment of ready-to-cook millet foods from Karnataka to New Zealand, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

India, UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory

IANS | June 4, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched here on Thursday, said G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, and Yvette Cooper, the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.