Russia’s Leningrad region repels massive drone attack
St. Petersburg, June 6 (IANS) Russian air defence forces shot down 144 Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad region during an aerial attack, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said on social media on Saturday. Drozdenko said no major damage was reported. However, falling drone debris was reported in several districts, causing minor damage to residential buildings. A […]
India and Nepal agree to further deepen and broaden bilateral relationship
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi on Saturday stated in a press release that India and Nepal agreed to further deepen and broaden their bilateral relationship during talks between Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, and the Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar. “Both sides agreed to further […]
Tamil Nadu: Mettur dam opening on June 12 unlikely as storage falls below 50 pc capacity
Chennai, June 6 (IANS) The customary release of water from the Mettur Dam on June 12 for paddy cultivation in Tamil Nadu is unlikely this year, with reservoir storage remaining below half of its total capacity and officials closely monitoring inflows before taking a final decision. With less than a week left before the scheduled […]
Bengal: Ashwini Vaishnaw takes metro, autorickshaw rides in Kolkata
Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took a ride in a metro from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata on Saturday. After getting off at the Noapara station, the minister took an auto to the Belghoria Expressway, in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to use public transport […]
IMD sounds weather alert as monsoon activity intensifies in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, June 6 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh warnings for moderate to light thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, squall, hail, and strong gusty winds across several parts of Madhya Pradesh on June 6-7, 2026. The weather activity is expected to intensify during the evening and night hours as the Southwest Monsoon continues […]
Ashok Gehlot cannot move beyond Sachin Pilot: Rajasthan CM
Jaipur, June 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday took a sharp dig at former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, saying the senior Congress leader’s comments often reflect his preoccupation with Sachin Pilot. The remarks came in response to Gehlot’s recent statement regarding the Manesar incident, in which he accused the Bharatiya Janata Party […]
‘Ignore rumours’: NTA vows fair NEET-UG 2026 re-test on June 21
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Reiterating its commitment to conduct a fair, secure and credible exam, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday advised all National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination aspirants to ignore rumours about an alleged “leak” ahead of the June 21 test. The Agency said the integrity of the examination process is […]
Delhi Police deny reports of FIR against Jantar Mantar protesters
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Delhi Police on Saturday clarified that no FIR has been registered against supporters of the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ who staged a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue. In a post on social media, Delhi Police said: “Certain […]
Don’t underestimate ‘cockroaches’, govt must not ignore youths’ outcry: Uddhav Thackeray
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday warned the government not to underestimate “cockroaches” and said it should not ignore the outcry of young men and women who have taken to the streets. He was commenting on the protest organised by the youth at Jantar Mantar in New […]
CM Yadav hints at BJP eyeing third Rajya Sabha seat in MP
Indore, June 6 (IANS) State Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday indicated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is confident of securing the third Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh, responding in his signature witty style when asked about the electoral battle. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a press conference in Indore, Yadav […]
