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Shah directs committee on demographic change to study border districts

The joint secretary (foreigners-l), Ministry of Home Affairs, is the member secretary of this committee

IIM-Calcutta lets MBA students keep placement spot while pursuing start-ups

The initiative was announced by IIM-Calcutta Director Alok Kumar Rai at a ceremony on Friday to induct 480 students into its 63rd MBA batch

ED raids TMC leader Madan Mitra's properties in alleged municipal jobs scam

Search operations were launched at Mitra's Bhabanipur residence in south Kolkata, alongside a five-floor apartment in Dakshineswar on the northern fringes of the city

Five IAF personnel killed in crash of AN-32 aircraft at Assam's Jorhat

The incident occurred while the aircraft was landing at the IAF's airbase in the Rowriah area

Centre takes possession of Jaipur Polo Ground in Delhi after eviction order

The development follows a May 20 eviction order under which the L&DO sought possession of the land parcel, citing its need for a 'larger public purpose and benefit'

'Unacceptable': UP CM condemns remarks against Akhilesh Yadav's daughter

The remarks came after alleged online trolling and objectionable comments against Yadav's daughter Aditi Yadav led to complaints by the Samajwadi Party and affiliated organisations

Assam to stop Aadhaar issuance for those above 18 yrs: CM Himanta Sarma

In some districts, it has crossed the 100 per cent mark, and we must ascertain who these people are who are taking the additional Aadhaar cards, Sarma said

Haryana govt boosts power sector with ₹913 crore infrastructure expansion

The decision comes at a time when Haryana's power distribution companies have emerged among the country's best-performing utilities, recording substantial reductions in line losses

Former BJP leader S Vijayadharani, ex-minister K T Pachaimal join TVK

The three-time legislator Vijayadharani, also an advocate by profession, had joined the BJP in 2024 after resigning as MLA from Vilavancode constituency

Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move fresh bail pleas in 2020 Delhi riots case

The applications argued that there has been no significant progress in the trial despite the Supreme Court dismissing the earlier plea over six months ago

Messi event chaos case: WB police issues fresh notice to ex-sports minister

Case stems from an FIR filed by organiser Shatadru Dutta, alleging black-marketing of tickets, extortion, criminal intimidation and cheating linked to a high-profile football event held in December

Beer sales in Delhi rise 10% in May as popular brands return: Excise data

The data further showed that the share of other brands, including lesser-known labels and imports from Nepal and Bhutan, declined to 46 per cent this year from 62 per cent in May 2024

Emerging tech has altered definition of warfare: Defence Min Rajnath Singh

Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade at the Indian Air Force Academy near here, Singh said emerging technologies have altered the very definition of warfare

'Tests confirm product quality': Nestle rejects infestation claims in Maggi

Nestle said it was made aware of the complaint through the FSSA) following concerns raised by an unverified account on social media platform X

Disaster alert system temporarily on hold as per NDMA direction: KSDMA

Kerala State Disaster Management Authority said in a statement that NDMA sent a letter on Friday night asking that the cell broadcast system (CBS) be put on hold

Cong launches anti-paper leak campaign; Rahul to begin outreach on Jun 17

The movement will seek to unite students beyond political affiliations and provide a platform for affected youth to share their experiences

PM highlights youth-led development as NDA govt completes 12 years in power

PM Modi also said India's youth are making their mark across various sectors, from science and technology to manufacturing, space, semiconductors and drones

Bengal police raid Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence for over 4 hours

The development came barely two days after the West Bengal CID questioned Banerjee in connection with the alleged forged-signature case linked to the state assembly

Jaishankar raises strong protest with Rubio over deaths of Indian seafarers

Three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week, one of them resulted in the death of three Indian seafarers on Wednesday

Air Arabia flight from Sharjah to Kozhikode diverted after technical snag

There were 170 passengers, nine infants and crew members on board. All were safe