Chandigarh, June 18 Two men arrested from Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the murder of a pharmacy cashier in Chandigarh allegedly attempted to escape police custody while being brought to the city on transit remand, sources said on Thursday. Both accused sustained leg injuries after police opened fire during the alleged escape attempt and […]
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New Delhi, June 17 The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a strong warning against cyber fraud, describing cyber criminals as “parasites” who prey on innocent people and saying they should face strict action. The remarks came during a hearing on Wednesday when a man accused in multiple cybercrime cases sought to have several First Information […]
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New Delhi, June 17 India’s defence production rose to an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in the 2025-26 financial year, highlighting the country’s growing focus on self-reliance and domestic manufacturing in the defence sector. The Defence Ministry said production increased by 15.6% from ₹1.54 lakh crore in 2024-25 and has more than doubled since […]
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Shimla, June 17 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said Himachal Pradesh has secured a significant advantage in the Kishau Dam Project after strongly presenting the state’s case during a recent meeting in New Delhi chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by Chief Ministers of beneficiary states. Addressing the media, Sukhu […]
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Shimla, June 17 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast unsettled weather across Himachal Pradesh until June 19, with warnings of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and hailstorms in several parts of the state. An Orange Alert has been issued for June 18 in five districts due to the possibility of hailstorms. According to the […]
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Evian-Les-Bains (France), June 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged world leaders to ensure that seafarers can work without fear, days after three Indian mariners were killed in a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman. Addressing an outreach session at the G7 summit on Tuesday, attended by US President Donald Trump and other […]
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Shimla, June 16 Tourist inflow into Himachal Pradesh has surged ahead of the monsoon season, with hotel occupancy in several destinations reaching 80-90 percent on weekends, according to tourism stakeholders. Popular tourist destinations, including Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kasauli, and Chail, are witnessing heavy visitor traffic. Tribal regions such as Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur have also […]
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Chandigarh, June 16 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday strongly rejected a controversial video circulated in his name describing it as fake and a part of politically motivated campaign aimed at tarnishing his image and undermining his government’s pro-people initiatives. Alleging a conspiracy orchestrated at the behest of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir […]
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Bratislava, June 16 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini watched a special yoga performance by Slovak schoolchildren during a visit to Bratislava as celebrations ahead of International Yoga Day gathered momentum. Modi, who is visiting Slovakia as part of a week-long tour of Europe, said he was pleased to see young people […]
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Amritsar, June 15 The Sikh clergy at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Monday declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann a “Guru Dokhi” (anti-Guru) and “Khalsa Panth virodhi” (opposed to the Khalsa Panth), urging Sikhs to sever ties with him over allegations that he misled the highest temporal seat of Sikhism about a controversial video.The declaration […]
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