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13 security personnel killed in suicide bombing in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle belonging to the Bomb Disposal Unit early this morning

BPCL blames rain after water-mixed fuel affects MP CM's convoy vehicles

Initial assessments indicate that the water presence in the diesel tank was likely due to unusual heavy rainfall in the area during the day, the company said

India to host world police and fire games for 1st time in 2029: Amit Shah

The Indian police contingent first participated in these games in Adelaide world police and fire games in 2007, an official release said

Search op to trace 3 JeM terrorists in J&K's Basantgarh enters third day

A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, while three of his associates remain trapped in the forested area of the Basantgarh belt

NCW chair writes to Bengal chief secy over Kolkata law college gangrape

In her letter to the chief secretary, Rahatkar directed that the state police must fully cooperate with NCW member Archana Mujumdar, who has been deputed to meet the survivor and her family

Investment depression result of Modi govt's policies of suppression: Cong

In a post on X, Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said India's economic growth "stubbornly refuses" to accelerate at the desired and perfectly feasible rate

India ancient living civilisation due to immortal ideas of seers: PM Modi

At Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj's centenary event, PM Modi praised his contributions and said his ideas have inspired many of the government's welfare schemes across different sectors

Language row a distraction from core issues, says Prithviraj Chavan

Former Maharashtra CM criticised the sharp cut in education funding, stressing the need to improve quality education and strengthen infrastructure in the sector

PM Modi pays tribute to Narasimha Rao, hails his leadership and legacy

Rao's 1991-96 tenure marked a turning point as he tackled a balance of payments crisis by ending state controls and opening India's economy to private players, reshaping its growth path

Prestige Group, Chennai-based realtor form JV to develop ₹1,600 cr project

Prestige Estates Projects Ltd and Arihant Foundations and Housing Ltd have formed a joint venture to buy 3.48-acre land in Velachery, Chennai from Rane (Madras) Ltd

Abandoned coal pits turn into fish farms, provide livelihood in Jharkhand

Out of 16, three pits each are located in Ranchi, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, and two in Bokaro and one in Chatra district

Act of 'revenge': Three nabbed for 'poisoning' tigress, 4 cubs in Karnataka

According to Forest officials, Maaduraju was reportedly enraged after his cow named 'Kenchi' was killed upon by wild animals

Centre to hold meeting of state, UT cooperation ministers on June 30

The meeting will serve as a platform to review progress, exchange views and chart the way forward to achieve the collective goal of strengthening the cooperative sector in the country

Centre issues draft rules to ease tree felling on farms, boost agroforestry

The government has been promoting agroforestry to double farmers' income, enhance tree cover outside forests, mitigate climate change, reduce timber imports and ensure sustainable land use

Bangladesh pays $384 mn to Adani Power to clear major portion of power dues

Bangladesh has faced difficulties meeting payments under a 2017 deal, as rising import costs from the Russia-Ukraine war and internal political unrest have strained its finances since 2022

MNRE revises norms for biomass programme to boost clean energy in India

Under the new framework, the ministry has simplified several processes, such as cutting down on paperwork and easing approval requirements

Chinese flight makes emergency landing after 'aircraft malfunction'

A Shandong Airlines flight from Qingdao to Shanghai experienced an aircraft malfunction and the crew diverted to an airport in Nanjing

Northeast has more young population than rest of country: Meghalaya CM

Emphasising the importance of purpose, goal-setting, and entrepreneurship among youth, he said that "without a goal, you could be working endlessly and achieving nothing"

Experts call 25% cap on railway waiting list 'uneconomical, impractical'

Some experts wondered how the Railways arrived at the 25 per cent cap for roadside stations where the berth quota is two or three seats and supposed that it was decided randomly

Over 55 mn devotees visited Ayodhya Ram Temple since consecration: UP govt

Nearly 450,000 VIPs, including Union ministers, CMs, governors, and top names from entertainment, business, and sports, have visited the Ram Temple to pay their respects since its consecration