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The Rao of Kutch who outwitted a Viceroy of India

India, June 26 -- "We have all different ways of beginning the day. The Englishman starts his day on bacon and eggs, the German on sausages, the American on cornflakes. His Highness prefers a virgin."... Read More


NCERT Class 9 book describes judiciary as 'impartial and independent'

India, June 26 -- The new Class 9 textbook describes the judiciary as an "impartial and independent institution" that safeguards citizens' rights and upholds the spirit of the Constitution. Under a se... Read More


"Operation Amistad underway!": India dispatches relief, medical aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela

New Delhi, June 26 -- India has launched 'Operation Amistad' to support earthquake-hit Venezuela, with two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying a field hospital unit and more than 35 tonnes of reli... Read More


CBSE Class 7-9 students with two foreign languages can retain subject combination till Class 10: Sources

New Delhi, June 26 -- In a relief for CBSE students, those currently studying in Classes VII, VIII and IX who have opted for two foreign languages under the three-language policy will be allowed to co... Read More


Bengal to 'scrap' urban land ceiling Act to attract big ticket investment

New Delhi, June 26 -- West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Friday said the government will "scrap" the Urban Land Ceiling Act to attract big-ticket investments in the State. Speaking at an... Read More


Japanese PM Takaichi to undertake first official visit to India to take part in 16th India-Japan Annual Summit

New Delhi, June 26 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India as part of her three-day official visit to the country, no... Read More


Alleged accused in Ayodhya Ram Temple embezzlement case Tinu Yadav in police custody, FIR cites misappropriation of funds

Ayodhya, June 26 -- The Ayodhya Police have taken the alleged accused in the Ram Janambhoomi Temple embezzlement case Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinu Yadav into custody. The arrest follows after the Poli... Read More


'Nation shaken': Ujjwal Nikam of Kasab 26/11 case fame is govt lawyer in Pune man Ketan's murder by fiancee Siya Goyal

India, June 26 -- Ujjwal Nikam, known for being a government lawyer in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case of 2008 and other high-profile cases, has been appointed as Special Public Prosecutor in the ... Read More


Rajasthan pushes Water Self-Reliance drive under CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

Jaipur, June 26 -- Rajasthan is set to witness a major push towards long-term water security as the state government prepares to sign key agreements and accelerate several large-scale water infrastruc... Read More


Step inside Dream Girl Hema Malini's historic 54-year-old home in Mumbai filled with dance, culture and artistic legacy

India, June 26 -- Esha Deol gave a rare tour of her mother Hema Malini's historic 54-year-old family home, Advitiya, and the video was shared on YouTube on June 25 by CurlyTales. The video highlights ... Read More