Samana, May 29 In a landmark moment for transgender representation in Punjab politics, Komal Mahant has become the first transgender person to win a Municipal Council election in the state. Contesting on a Shiromani Akali Dal ticket, Mahant secured victory from Ward No. 18 in Samana town of Patiala district during the ongoing local body […]
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New York, May 29 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India and the United States are close to finalizing an interim trade agreement during interactions with leading business figures in New York. Speaking at a closed door roundtable hosted by the Consulate General of India in New York in collaboration with the […]
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Bhopal, May 28 Former judge Giribala Singh was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail. The case took a fresh turn after a CBI team reached Singh’s residence in Bhopal’s Bag Mughaliya extension […]
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Kullu, May 28 Three people lost their lives, and eight others sustained serious injuries after a Tata Sumo vehicle met with an accident near Badhai Nullah on the Kullu Peej road in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district on Thursday. According to officials, the vehicle rolled off the road and fell into a gorge while travelling towards […]
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Bangkok, May 28 Global stock markets declined on Thursday after fresh US military action against Iranian drone threats near the Strait of Hormuz triggered concerns over rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices also rebounded by more than USD 2 per barrel after witnessing sharp losses in the previous trading session. European markets […]
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New Delhi, May 28 India and China have held “constructive” and “forward-looking” discussions on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, with both sides noting progress in maintaining peace and stability along the disputed frontier. The talks took place during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination […]
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New Delhi, May 28 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday responded sharply to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over allegations of irregularities in the CBSE examination system, accusing him of opposing India’s technological progress and politicizing issues related to students and examinations. The remarks came after Rahul Gandhi demanded an independent judicial inquiry and a […]
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Chandigarh, May 27 Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Wednesday visited the Civil Hospital in Moonak after dozens of people fell ill following a wedding feast in the area. Several men, women, children and elderly people reportedly became sick after consuming food served at the function. Around 72 people were admitted to government and […]
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New Delhi, May 27 Air India will temporarily reduce a significant number of its domestic and international flights between June and August 2026 due to rising operational expenses driven by high fuel prices, sources said on Wednesday. According to sources, the airline is expected to cut around 20 to 22 percent of its domestic flight […]
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Shimla, May 27 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said preserving the state’s clean air and water is a shared responsibility, as he stressed the need for sustainable urban development in Shimla amid rapid expansion. Speaking at the release of the book City Limits – The Crisis of Urbanisation, edited by former […]
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