India strengthens people-to-people ties with Romania

Bucharest, June 1 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Romania on Monday interacted with Romanian and Indian students, discussing ways to strengthen people-to-people ties. “Ambassador Manoj Mohapatra interacted with Romanian and Indian students from KIIT – Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology and KISS – Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences at the Embassy, discussing ways to strengthen people-to-people […]
Israel vows to create military controlled zone around Lebanon’s Litani River

Jerusalem, June 1 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday vowed to turn the area of southern Lebanon’s Litani River into a military-controlled zone, and to continue striking Beirut until Hezbollah stops attacks. If there is no peace in northern Israel, “there will be no peace in Beirut,” Katz said in a statement released […]
US Second Lady Usha Vance launches summer reading challenge

Washington, June 1 (IANS) Second Lady of the US, Usha Vance, on Monday launched the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging children to read during the summer months and helping prevent learning loss when schools are closed. The challenge, which runs through September 4, is open to children in kindergarten through […]
NCP rift: Ajit Pawar’s loyalists corner leadership over nominee choice

Pune, June 1 (IANS) High-voltage drama and chaos unfolded within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Pune on Monday over the selection of candidates for the upcoming Pune Local Authorities Constituency Legislative Council election, slated for June 18. June 1 was the last day to file nominations. Despite Vikram Kakade’s name being finalised on Sunday […]
Ahead of 12th Yoga Day, Army conducts wellness sessions in different NE states

Agartala/Itanagar, June 1 (IANS) As part of the build-up to the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the civil administration, organised a series of yoga sessions across several Northeastern states to promote physical well-being, mental wellness and community participation, officials said on Monday. Defence spokesman Lt Col […]
President Murmu meets Myanmar counterpart, highlights shared Buddhist heritage and centuries-old people-to-people bond

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu held a meeting with her counterpart from Myanmar, U Min Aung Hlaing, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, expressing India’s steadfast support for Myanmar’s pursuit of peace and reconciliation. Highlighting the shared Buddhist heritage and the centuries-old people-to-people bonds during the meeting, President Murmu […]
Delhi L-G discusses air quality issues with CAQM chief

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu and Chairperson of Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Rajesh Verma on Monday discussed effective implementation of measures to tackle pollution in Delhi, an official said. The Lok Niwas, in a statement on X, said, “Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality […]
Myanmar assures its territory won’t be used against India’s security interests

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India and Myanmar on Monday underscored the importance of preventing the misuse of sovereign territory for activities inimical to their security interests. During his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing reiterated his country’s assurance that […]
NEET leak: Congress rejects claims on PM Modi getting clean chit from House panel

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Congress on Monday continued its attack on the government over the disruption of the NEET-UG 2026 exam, dismissing claims that a parliamentary standing committee has given a clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh wrote on X, “The Modi government and its Education ‘system’ – […]
YSRCP conspiring to create unrest, claims Andhra CM Naidu

Amaravati, June 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, on Monday accused Opposition YSR Congress Party of what he called ‘hatching conspiracies’ to create unrest and derail good governance. Alleging that YSRCP on seeing the state’s development is growing frustrated, he alleged the party was trying to incite hatred. The Chief Minister was […]