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Over 500 village panchayats non-existent since 2021 polls

LUCKNOW, June 18 -- Over 500 village panchayats in Uttar Pradesh have ceased to exist following merger of rural areas into urban local bodies or industrial townships since the last rural body election... Read More


Punjab earmarks Rs5 billion for upcoming local body elections

Pakistan, June 18 -- LAHORE - The Punjab government has officially allocated Rs5 billion in its 2025-26 budget to conduct long-awaited local body elections, aiming to restore grassroots democracy acro... Read More


Govt mulls over issuing 'Sukuk' bond in favour of BSL

Dhaka, June 18 -- The government is considering issuing Shariah-based Sukuk bond in favour of the state-owned Bangladesh Services Limited (BSL) for helping settle its existing debt liability. The BSL... Read More


Narayana Murthy claims ChatGPT helps him write 5 times faster: 'Used to take 25-30 hours'

India, June 18 -- Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has revealed that he uses the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to quickly draft speeches that used to take him over 25 hours to write. Murthy ... Read More


Oswal Pumps IPO allotment date in focus. Latest GMP, subscription status, steps to check allotment status online

New Delhi, June 18 -- Pumps manufacturer Oswal Pumps launched its initial public offering (IPO) on June 13 and received strong demand from investors. As the bidding period has ended, applicants now wa... Read More


Bengal rolls out CM's 'no-cost dredging model' to desilt rivers

Kolkata, June 18 -- State Irrigation and Waterways minister Manas Bhunia on Wednesday informed the state Assembly that a unique 'no cost dredging and clearance 'model-conceptualised by Chief Minister ... Read More


OnePlus Pad Lite launch: Affordable features for everyday users

India, June 18 -- The upcoming OnePlus Pad Lite will ensure that OnePlus will have a larger presence in the tablet segment in India by serving as an entry-level device that delivers the latest feature... Read More


Sensex, Nifty End With Small Losses

India, June 18 -- Indian shares ended slightly lower on Wednesday as investors kept a close watch on escalating developments in the Israel-Iran conflict and awaited the Federal Reserve's interest-rate... Read More


Balurghat Municipality marks 75th anniv with major development drive

BALURGHAT, June 18 -- As the 75th anniversary of the Balurghat Municipality approaches in 2025, the civic body has announced a series of developmental and social initiatives to commemorate the milesto... Read More


Uddhav's Shiv Sena in Free Fall as BJP-Shinde Combine Tightens Grip - Devendra Fadnavis Emerges as the Master Strategist

India, June 18 -- In this high-stakes scenario, the recent defection of Sudhakar Badgujar - once a loyal lieutenant of Sanjay Raut - has added to Uddhav's woes. His dramatic entry into the BJP, backed... Read More