NEET-UG 2026 Retest Will Be Fair and Error-Free, Says Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday assured students and parents that the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21 will be conducted in a completely transparent and error-free manner.

Acknowledging the…

Chaibasa Police Crack Down on Opium Trade, Three Arrested with Narcotics and Cash

Chaibasa: Police in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district have busted a major opium smuggling racket and arrested three alleged traffickers during a raid in Rogod Village under the Tebo police station area.

During the operation, police…

Marco Rubio Warns Iran Against Hormuz Transit Toll, Says US Europe Troop Review Not Punitive

Stockholm: Marco Rubio has strongly opposed any move by Iran to impose transit tolls in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, calling such a step “unacceptable” and warning that it could create a dangerous global precedent.

Cyprus President Pushes for Stronger EU-India Partnership Amid Global Challenges

New Delhi: Nikos Christodoulides on Friday stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the European Union and India, saying the relationship is rapidly expanding beyond trade into a broader strategic partnership amid increasing geopolitical…

Election Commission Announces Rajya Sabha Elections in Jharkhand for Two Seats

Ranchi: The Election Commission has declared the schedule for Rajya Sabha elections to 24 seats across India, with polling scheduled for June 18. Candidates can file their nominations until June 8. These elections are being held for seats whose current…

Jharkhand High Court Steps In Over Hotwar Jail Abuse Allegations, Seeks Detailed Report from State

Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged sexual exploitation of a woman inmate at Birsa Munda Central Jail in Hotwar, Ranchi, after reports claimed that the inmate became pregnant while in custody. The matter came…

Firefighter, security guard killed in massive blaze at Thane market

Thane- A devastating fire that broke out at a market complex in Maharashtra’s Thane early Thursday morning claimed the lives of a firefighter and a security guard, while two other fire personnel suffered severe burn injuries, officials said.

‘Hard Work Is the Key to Success’: Italian PM Meloni Speaks in Hindi, Highlights Strong India Ties

Rome- Emphasising the growing momentum in India-Italy relations, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday referred to the popular Hindi proverb “Parishram hi safalta ki kunji hai” (hard work is the key to success) while underlining…

Eastern India can become agriculture growth engine: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhubaneswar: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said eastern India, with its fertile land, abundant water resources, diverse climatic conditions, and hardworking farmers, has the potential to emerge…

Donald Trump Delays Planned Iran Strike After Gulf Nations Push for Diplomacy

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he temporarily halted a planned military strike on Iran after urgent appeals from Gulf countries seeking additional time for diplomatic negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Speaking…