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Modi speaks to iran prez, VOICES CONCERN OVER FRESH ESCALATION

New Delhi, June 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep concern at the escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel and called for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and ... Read More


iran's top security body to decide on closing key strait

Dubai, June 23 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council must make the final decision on whether to close the Strait of Hormuz following US bombing raids, Iran's Press TV said on Sunday, after parli... Read More


Bumrah picks five, England cut first innings deficit as Headingley Test hangs in the balance

Kolkata, June 23 -- A streaky but bold 99 from Harry Brook and some late order resilience helped England slash India's first innings lead to just six runs but a solid 66-run second wicket partnership ... Read More


Navy to commission Russian-built stealth frigate Tamal on July 1

NEW DELHI, June 23 -- The Indian Navy will on July 1 commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate, Tamal, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia - the last warship to be inducted from a for... Read More


Plan to axe 1,406 trees for Metro 9 depot on hold after protests

Mumbai, June 23 -- The process of felling 1,406 trees for the proposed Metro-9 car depot at Dongri in Bhayander West has been put on hold within a fortnight of permission being granted, owing to stiff... Read More


NGT halts work at concrete plant near SGNP

Mumbai, June 23 -- The Pune bench of the National Green Tribunal on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd from operating its ready mix concrete plant in Thane. The plant, loc... Read More


Army official, aide held for espionage

India, June 23 -- An army official posted in Jammu and his aide have been arrested on espionage charges for allegedly leaking information to Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a ... Read More


Over 1,400 Indians brought back from war-torn Iran

India, June 23 -- India continued evacuating its citizens from Iran on Sunday amid an escalation in hostilities following the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, with more than 1,400 Indians brought ... Read More


5 men abduct angadia, steal Rs.50L

Mumbai, June 23 -- The LT Marg police arrested five men on Sunday for robbing Rs.50 lakh cash from an angadia, a local courier used to deliver money. According to the police, the victim, Yogesh Patel,... Read More


Ex-BJP Yuva Morcha leader arrested under MCOCA

NAVI MUMBAI, June 22 -- The Navi Mumbai police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against former BJP Yuva Morcha office-bearer and a builder accused of repea... Read More