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Modi politely declines invitation by Trump to visit US

Modi politely declines invitation by Trump to visit US

18 Jun 2025 | 9:07 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi politely declined an invitation by US President Donald Trump to visit the US while on his way back home after completing his three-nation tour.

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India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indians from conflict-hit Iran

India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indians from conflict-hit Iran

18 Jun 2025 | 8:38 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) India today launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran, amid the deteriorating situation as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.

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Employees under Unified Pension Scheme now eligible for retirement, death gratuity benefits: Govt

Employees under Unified Pension Scheme now eligible for retirement, death gratuity benefits: Govt

18 Jun 2025 | 8:32 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) The Government on Wednesday said that all central government staff covered under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now be eligible for retirement and death gratuity benefits available under the Old Pension Scheme.

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Yoga Maha Kumbh: India kicks off IDY celebrations

Yoga Maha Kumbh: India kicks off IDY celebrations

18 Jun 2025 | 6:45 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) As India gears up for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, a nationwide wave of yogic celebrations has already gained momentum under the banner of Yoga Maha Kumbh, the Government said today.

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INS Arnala commissioned into Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam

INS Arnala commissioned into Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam

18 Jun 2025 | 6:37 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) INS Arnala, the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts, was commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy on Wednesday in the presence of General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.

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Trump-Munir ‘lunch’ meet; Ramesh takes a dig at PM

Trump-Munir ‘lunch’ meet; Ramesh takes a dig at PM

18 Jun 2025 | 5:29 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing a series of recent developments involving the United States and Pakistan describing them as a “triple jhatka” to the government’s foreign policy.

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SC grants anticipatory bail to YouTuber in case over remarks against politician

SC grants anticipatory bail to YouTuber in case over remarks against politician

18 Jun 2025 | 4:46 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to journalist and YouTuber Nandakumar T.P., popularly known as 'Crime Nandakumar', in connection with a case registered over alleged objectionable remarks made against former SFI leader and CPI(M) member Sindhu Joy.

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Govt unveils Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for Pvt vehicles from Aug 15

Govt unveils Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for Pvt vehicles from Aug 15

18 Jun 2025 | 4:35 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) In a major push towards hassle-free and efficient highway travel, the government on Wednesday announced the launch of a FASTag-based annual pass, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15.

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Panchayati Raj Ministry & Bhashini partner to boost governance at grassroot level

Panchayati Raj Ministry & Bhashini partner to boost governance at grassroot level

18 Jun 2025 | 3:30 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) Union Panchayati Raj Ministry and Bhashini, an AI-powered language translation platform under MeitY, are collaborating to harness AI-powered language technologies to help people interact smoothly with Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs), especially in diverse linguistic regions in the country.

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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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