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Meghalaya ranks sixth in HIV prevalence in India

Shillong, June 18 -- Meghalaya is now ranked sixth among the highest HIV prevalence states in India, State Health and Family Welfare Minister, Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh said. "There is a 221.1 per cen... Read More


SC grants protection to minor girl forced into marriage, issues notice to Bihar, Delhi police

New Delhi, June 18 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday stepped in to protect a 16-year-old girl from Bihar who alleged she was forcibly married to a man twice her age and subjected to repeated abuse. T... Read More


SC grants anticipatory bail to advocate booked under Gangsters Act

New Delhi, June 18 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Advocate Sandeep Kumar, who was booked under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, ... Read More


KSWIFT speeds up investment process, gets big response from investors

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 -- As a one-stop destination for securing all approvals to start, operate and expand businesses, the KSWIFT online portal https://kswift.kerala.gov.in/index/set up by Keral... Read More


Security forces move in for Bengal's Kaliganj assembly by-election on June 19

Kolkata, June 18 -- Over 2,5 lakh voters are expected to exercise their voting right as the Kaliganj assembly seat by-poll is set to be held on June 19. Central armed forces with the assistance of sta... Read More


AFC Grassroot Day: J&K's renowned Vijay Club receives appreciation certificate from AIFF

Jammu, June 18 -- One of the oldest and most renowned football clubs of Jammu and Kashmir, Vijay Club, has been felicitated with a "Certificate of Appreciation" in recognition of its outstanding contr... Read More


IOC reviews achievements of Thomas Bach's presidency

Geneva, June 18 -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released the latest edition of the Olympic Review, highlighting the achievements of the Olympic Agenda reforms under the leadership of ... Read More


Khel Gaon: DG J&K YSS for speedy completion of developmental works

Jammu, June 18 -- Jammu and Kashmir Director General Youth Services and Sports, Anuradha Gupta on Wednesday directed for speedy completion of developmental works during her visit to the Khel Gaon Nagr... Read More


Maha mandates Hindi as third language for grades 1-5, triggers row

Mumbai, June 18 -- The Maharashtra government has mandated Hindi as a compulsory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5 across all Marathi and English medium schools, triggering immediate backl... Read More


Jeffrey Sachs says Russia could mediated in Israel-Iran war

Moscow, June 18 -- Russia could play a key role in de-escalating the conflict between Iran and Israel and bringing the parties back to the negotiating table, said American economist Jeffrey Sachs, a w... Read More