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Southern Europe scorched by extreme heatwaves as wildfire risks escalate

Dhaka, June 30 -- Southern Europe is sweltering under severe heatwaves, with temperatures soaring above 40degC (104degF) across Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal, prompting fresh warnings from local ... Read More


Parliament approves Smart-Ed project agreements worth $25 million for schools, kindergartens and teacher training

Kyrgyzstan, June 30 -- On June 26, the Parliament adopted in the third reading the draft law ratifying the agreements between Kyrgyzstan and the Islamic Development Bank on the project "Joint IDB/IFSD... Read More


Paresh Rawal confirms return to Hera Pheri 3 after refunding Rs 11 lakh to Akshay Kumar

Dhak, June 30 -- Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has officially confirmed his return to Hera Pheri 3, following weeks of controversy involving his exit from the project and a legal dispute with Akshay Kuma... Read More


Andhra: Aurobindo Pharma resumes its Penicillin-G production at Kakinada

Hyderabad, June 30 -- Aurobindo Pharma has resumed its Penicillin-G production at its Kakinada facility in Andhra Pradesh through its subsidiary, Lyfius Pharma, following the receipt of the 'Consent t... Read More


Raja Singh resigns from BJP, cites lack of recognition

Hyderabad, June 30 -- Gosha Mahal BJP MLA Raja Singh announced his resignation from the party today, citing denial of opportunity and lack of recognition within the party. Addressing the media in Hyd... Read More


Conveyed all concerns to Surjewala: BR Patil

Bengaluru, June 30 -- Senior Congress leader and MLA BR Patil today said he had conveyed all his concerns directly to AICC General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala during thei... Read More


AP: Central trade unions reiterate demand for Rs.26,000 minimum wage

Kakinada, June 30 -- The central trade unions at their joint meeting at Valasapakala here today have reiterated their demand for payment of Rs.26,000 as the minimum wage for workers. They were also f... Read More


Islamic scholar launches Waqf manifesto linking theology to modern governance

Mumbai, June 30 -- Prominent Islamic scholar Mufti Manzoor Ziaei launched his seminal work, "Waqf: From Sharia to Politics - In the Indian Context", at an academic gathering here today, framing the Is... Read More


Maha govt seeks 3-week time to finalise policy on immersion of plaster of paris idols

Mumbai, June 30 -- The Maharashtra government today sought three more weeks to finalise its policy on the immersion of plaster of paris (PoP) idols, even as the Bombay High Court urged it not to delay... Read More


Maha govt appoints Rajesh Kumar Meena as new CS

Mumbai, June 30 -- The Maharashtra government today appointed additional chief secretary (Revenue) Rajesh Kumar Meena as the new chief secretary of the state. Meena takes over from Sujata Saunik, who... Read More