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BJP leader shares video of Mamata Banerjee threatening private hospital CEO to get her nephew admitted

IANS | May 31, 2026 10:04 AM

Kolkata, May 31 (IANS) A state spokesman of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, has posted a video on his social media handle where the Trinamool Congress supreme and the former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, was seen and heard threatening the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a private hospital at Minto Park in central Kolkata on Saturday night to get her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee admitted there.

National para-athlete Chirag Tyagi found dead in Ghaziabad; UP Police probe suspicious circumstances

IANS | May 31, 2026 9:54 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The death of national para-athlete Chirag Tyagi has sent shockwaves through the sporting community and residents of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, after his body was found under suspicious circumstances in Sai Upvan, located in the Kotwali police station area of the city.

'Humanity has tried science and growth, but never mass education of the self': Acharya Prashant addresses University of Cambridge

IANS | May 31, 2026 9:46 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant addressed a packed audience at the University of Cambridge on Friday in a fireside chat at the historic Cambridge Union, arguing that humanity's gravest crises, climate change foremost among them, cannot be resolved by technology or policy alone because their root lies not in the external world but in the unexamined inner life of human beings. The audience response was overwhelming; seats were fully booked even before the day arrived.

Govt revises fuel export levies for fortnight beginning June 1, domestic rates unchanged

IANS | May 31, 2026 9:30 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Central government has revised export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning June 1.

Over 75.5 lakh street vendors avail 112 lakh loans under PM SVANidhi

IANS | May 31, 2026 9:11 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) More than 75.5 lakh street vendors have availed over 112 lakh loans under the PM SVANidhi scheme so far, according to an official fact-sheet.

Ghaziabad teen murder case: Main accused Asad killed in police encounter

IANS | May 31, 2026 8:58 AM

Ghaziabad, May 31 (IANS) The absconding main accused in the case involving the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan in the Khoda police station area of Ghaziabad was shot dead by the police late Saturday night during an encounter, officials said on Sunday.

Ahilyabai Holkar's devotion to culture, nation-building continues to inspire generations: PM Modi

IANS | May 31, 2026 8:44 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar and said that her dedication to nation-building will continue to inspire generations, while also remembering her for strengthening India's cultural consciousness.

PM Modi to address 134th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' today

IANS | May 31, 2026 6:32 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 134th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.

PIB Fact Check debunks message claiming India Post is offering gifts or rewards

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:15 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) PIB Fact Check on Saturday debunked a message circulating on social media, claiming that India Post is offering gifts or rewards under 'Dak Seva Gifts’.

As VGRC nears, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya highlights growth in education, research and placements

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:01 PM

Gandhinagar/Vadodara, May 30 (IANS) Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), India's first and only Central university dedicated to transportation and logistics education, is expanding its academic, research and industry-linked programmes as Vadodara prepares to host the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Central Gujarat region.

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BJP leader shares video of Mamata Banerjee threatening private hospital CEO to get her nephew admitted

National para-athlete Chirag Tyagi found dead in Ghaziabad; UP Police probe suspicious circumstances

'Humanity has tried science and growth, but never mass education of the self': Acharya Prashant addresses University of Cambridge

Govt revises fuel export levies for fortnight beginning June 1, domestic rates unchanged

Over 75.5 lakh street vendors avail 112 lakh loans under PM SVANidhi

Ghaziabad teen murder case: Main accused Asad killed in police encounter

Ahilyabai Holkar's devotion to culture, nation-building continues to inspire generations: PM Modi

PM Modi to address 134th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' today

PIB Fact Check debunks message claiming India Post is offering gifts or rewards

As VGRC nears, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya highlights growth in education, research and placements

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