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Three India-flagged oil tankers cross Hormuz with 94 crew onboard

The three crude oil tankers -- Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, and Sanmar Herald -- are expected to arrive in India between June 24 and July 1

EU lifts travel advisory for Assam, except 3 districts under Afspa: Himanta

He said that the USA and Canada are yet to lift the travel restrictions for Assam, and the state government was pursuing the matter with them

There is a little bit of Modi in everyone's life: Odisha CM Majhi

Majhi said PM Modi's leadership has transformed governance and welfare delivery, highlighting the state's development initiatives and investment push

NTA says Nagpur candidate selected Abu Dhabi NEET centre through own login

The agency said its web activity records indicated that the city change was carried out through the candidate's registered login during the open correction period

From Pahadpur to Purvodaya: PM Modi sees Odisha driving India's growth

PM Modi said Odisha will play a central role in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation, highlighting investments, tribal welfare and the Centre's Purvodaya strategy

Nagpur candidate chose Abu Dhabi centre via own login, changed later: NTA

The agency said that despite the Abu Dhabi centre being chosen by the candidate, it received an informal request on the evening of June 19, 48 hours before the exam, to change the centre to Nagpur

Unlike past govts, we'll honour Syama Prasad Mookerjee's legacy: Suvendu

The chief minister said the government would observe Mookerjee's martyrdom day on June 23 and celebrate his 125th birth anniversary on July 6 with due solemnity

Delhi Police denies permission to extend CJP protest, Dipke says won't move

The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, is scheduled to begin at 1 pm amid heightened police presence, with supporters arriving from different parts of Delhi and neighbouring states

Bengal has broken its shackles, says PM Modi in first visit since polls

Addressing the Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Tarakeswar, Modi said the atmosphere in the state reflected a sense of change and renewed optimism

Ban on political ads in Delhi Metro during Model Code of Conduct valid: HC

The petition challenged the January 2020 order of a single judge which upheld DMRC banning political advertisements from being displayed in metro stations and trains while the MCC was in force

Eastern India is emerging as a gateway to progress: PM Modi in Odisha

PM Modi said eastern India is becoming a growth hub as he laid foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha and highlighting the state's investment momentum

Only one Shiv Sena exists, led by Shinde: Shah's jibe at Uddhav Thackeray

The Sena (UBT) is staring at a crisis as at least six Lok Sabha MPs are believed to have revolted against Thackeray and are likely to cross over to the ruling Shiv Sena

President Murmu, PM Modi launch projects worth over ₹47,600 crore in Odisha

The projects, spanning sectors such as energy, industrial infrastructure, roads, drinking water, health, education, tourism and irrigation, were unveiled on the 2nd anniversary of the Odisha BJP govt

PM greets people of Bengal on 'Paschimbanga Divas', vows support for growth

The new BJP government has decided to observe 'Paschimbanga Divas' or West Bengal Day on June 20

Neet re-exam: Security tightened at 92 Kota centres; candidate count falls

Authorities have completed security and administrative arrangements at 92 centres, with the number of candidates in Kota falling by nearly 5,900 compared with the May 3 examination

BEST strike day 2: Mumbai commuters struggle as buses remain off roads

The strike has severely impacted the daily commute of lakhs of people in the financial capital, with many office-goers, students, senior citizens and patients reporting difficulties

Rajasthan Police deploys jammers, CCTV surveillance for Neet-UG re-exam

Additional Director General Special Operations Group Vishal Bansal said that preparations for the examination have been strengthened compared to previous times

Stop gambling with students' future: Rahul slams govt on Neet centre mix-up

The family of the Nagpur NEET aspirant claimed that he was allocated a school in Abu Dhabi as his exam centre for the June 21 retest

Nagpur student allotted exam centre in Abu Dhabi 1 day before Neet re-exam

The student, Abdulla Talib, had given preference to Nagpur, Wardha, and Bhandara centres for the examination

India's TikTok ban shows forcing teens off their phones isn't always good

As countries consider stricter controls on social media use by minors, India's experience suggests restrictions may shift users between platforms rather than reduce screen time