Amrit Prayas conclave focuses on unlocking growth potential of ‘Middle India’
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Senior leaders from industry, government, and policy institutions gathered at Shangri-La, New Delhi, for the Amrit Prayas Conclave, an invitation-only forum that placed “Middle India” — India’s long-overlooked districts — at the centre of the country’s investment and development agenda. Organised under Amrit Prayas, a decade-long economic development initiative for […]
Adani Group transforms Chhattisgarh’s Surguja mine into green landscape with 1.6 million trees
Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) has planted more than 1.6 million trees and saplings across 568 hectares at the Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) mine in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district, transforming the area into a green landscape. Once an active mining site, the area has now been transformed into a lush green […]
FSSAI warns food vendors against using newspapers for packaging
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged food vendors and establishments across the country to stop using newspapers for wrapping or serving food, citing serious health risks associated with the practice, according to an official statement on Saturday. The advisory follows a recent incident in Mumbai […]
Tripura: Exotic mango under trial for self-reliance
Agartala, June 6 (IANS) Tripura has taken a major step towards achieving self-sufficiency in the production of high-value mango varieties, with the State Horticulture Research Centre (SHRC) establishing an exotic mango block to assess the performance of premium varieties under the state’s agro-climatic conditions. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Saturday […]
CM Yogi Adityanath calls for modern, technology-driven railway security in UP
Lucknow, June 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed state government officials to transform railway security in the state into a modern, technology-enabled and result-oriented system, underscoring the importance of passenger safety, women’s dignity, crime control and swift police assistance across the state’s vast railway network. Reviewing the functioning of the […]
Australian study identifies early blood marker for lung cancer risk
Melbourne, June 6 (IANS) A newly identified “blood signature” may predict lung cancer risk more than five years before diagnosis, offering a potential pathway to earlier prevention, a study has revealed. The findings, published in Cell, could help identify people who would benefit from preventative drugs, even before they receive a lung cancer diagnosis, said […]
St. Petersburg under massive Ukrainian drone attack
Moscow, June 6 (IANS) St. Petersburg came under a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday, St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov said on his Max channel. “On the morning of June 6, St. Petersburg came under a large-scale attack by military unmanned aerial vehicles. Air defence systems are operating. In accordance with the recommendations of the […]
‘Let them resolve it’: Trump on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Washington, June 6 (IANS) Speaking with reporters at the White House, US President Donald Trump commented on recent developments, including the Ukrainian President’s ‘open letter’ to the Russian President and the latter’s negative response to the proposal for a meeting. Ukrainian media, such as the United 24 Media platform this morning, reported that Trump emphasised […]
Mongolia: Indian Embassy hosts visiting Buddhist monks, senior delegates
Ulaanbaatar, June 6 (IANS) The Ambassador of India to Mongolia on Saturday hosted a lunch at the Embassy Residence for the Buddhist monks and senior delegates who are on a visit to Mongolia as part of the delegation which brought the Holy Relics of the Lord Buddha’s two Chief Disciples for an exposition in the […]
India navigates US-China bipolarity through ‘strategic neutrality’: Report
Sofia, June 6 (IANS) India’s engagement with both the United States and China reflects a carefully calibrated “strategic neutrality” shaped by political considerations and interdependencies framed as “interconnectedness”. This form of neutrality reflects a broader political trend across the Global South, where India, along with other nations including Indonesia, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, pursues […]
