India
SC grants anticipatory bail to advocate booked under Gangsters Act

SC grants anticipatory bail to advocate booked under Gangsters Act

18 Jun 2025 | 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Jun 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Advocate Sandeep Kumar, who was booked under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, for allegedly acting as a deed writer in certain sale transactions.

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SC grants protection to minor girl forced into marriage, issues notice to Bihar, Delhi police

SC grants protection to minor girl forced into marriage, issues notice to Bihar, Delhi police

18 Jun 2025 | 2:21 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday stepped in to protect a 16-year-old girl from Bihar who alleged she was forcibly married to a man twice her age and subjected to repeated abuse.

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SC questions suspension of TN ADGP, expresses shock at HC's arrest direction

SC questions suspension of TN ADGP, expresses shock at HC's arrest direction

18 Jun 2025 | 1:49 PM

New Delhi, June 18 UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the State of Tamil Nadu over the suspension of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) HM Jayaram in connection with his alleged involvement in an abduction case, and expressed deep concern over the Madras High Court's direction to arrest him.

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India’s active Covid cases tally dips to 6,483; 4 deaths reported in past 24 hours

India’s active Covid cases tally dips to 6,483; 4 deaths reported in past 24 hours

18 Jun 2025 | 12:35 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) The number of active Covid-19 cases has been declining in recent days since June 16. Compared to the previous day, Covid-19 cases decreased by 353, bringing the total number of active cases down to 6,483 on Wednesday untill 8 am.

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Shah approves Rs 2006 cr Central aid for recovery and reconstruction in Himachal

Shah approves Rs 2006 cr Central aid for recovery and reconstruction in Himachal

18 Jun 2025 | 12:08 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) In a significant step towards rebuilding disaster-affected regions, a high-level committee, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday approved Rs 2006.40 crore in Central assistance to Himachal Pradesh.

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India has never and will not accept third party mediation in resolving POK issue, PM tells Trump

India has never and will not accept third party mediation in resolving POK issue, PM tells Trump

18 Jun 2025 | 12:04 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic talk with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday and told him in unequivocal terms that India has neither allowed nor will allow third party mediation in resolving the issue of illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir).

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High-level Thai Buddhist delegation on six-day India visit

High-level Thai Buddhist delegation on six-day India visit

18 Jun 2025 | 10:45 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) A high-level Thai Buddhist delegation led by Somdet Phra Thirayanamuni, the acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, is on a six-day visit to India, reinforcing the enduring historical and spiritual links between the two nations, according to a statement from the Union Culture Ministry.

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Youth Congress to organise job fair on June 19

Youth Congress to organise job fair on June 19

17 Jun 2025 | 10:58 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) To mark the birthday of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, the Indian Youth Congress will hold a job fair here on June 19.

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Sonia Gandhi’s health stable: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Sonia Gandhi’s health stable: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

17 Jun 2025 | 7:26 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The health of Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi is steadily improving, hospital sources said today.

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SC denies anticipatory bail in 'Donkey Route' immigration scam

SC denies anticipatory bail in 'Donkey Route' immigration scam

17 Jun 2025 | 7:23 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court has declined to grant anticipatory bail to a Haryana man accused of orchestrating an illegal immigration racket through the notorious “donkey route,” expressing strong disapproval over such activities that, according to the Court, tarnish the reputation of Indian passports globally.

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Chiefs’ Chintan conclave begins, focus on Op Sindoor & Army transformation

Chiefs’ Chintan conclave begins, focus on Op Sindoor & Army transformation

17 Jun 2025 | 6:44 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The two-day Chiefs’ Chintan, a structured interaction, between the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, and former Chiefs of the Army Staff (CsOAS) commenced here on Tuesday.

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Study reveals unequal gender impact of ‘Superbugs’ across the globe

17 Jun 2025 | 5:50 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) As the world grapples with the growing health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a first-of-its kind study has revealed that even Superbugs don’t affect everyone equally-- antimicrobial resistance shows gender disparities too.

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Indian Army contingent departs for France to participate in exercise Shakti

Indian Army contingent departs for France to participate in exercise Shakti

17 Jun 2025 | 5:30 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) An Indian Army contingent departed on Tuesday to participate in the 8th edition of the biennial India-France joint military exercise, Shakti, scheduled to be held from June 18 to July 1, at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, in France.

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EV way: Cities drive sustainability with green waste management

17 Jun 2025 | 5:23 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) From the bustling streets of Guntur in Andhra Pradesh to the busy neighborhoods of Chennai and the clean corridors of Indore, electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping how cities handle waste as India races towards its ambitious goal of Net Carbon Zero by 2070.

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SC stays demolition of Thane dargah for 7 days

SC stays demolition of Thane dargah for 7 days

17 Jun 2025 | 4:18 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday intervened in an ongoing legal tussle over the demolition of a religious structure in Thane, Maharashtra, by ordering a temporary halt to any further action for seven days.

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