Category: News

New Delhi, June 25: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to strengthen monsoon preparedness measures across the National Highway network to ensure smooth traffic movement and minimise weather-related disruptions. During a review meeting, the Minister instructed highway authorities and implementing agencies to take proactive…

Guwahati/Itanagar, June 25: At least four people are missing after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, officials said. Search and rescue operations are currently underway to trace the missing persons. Several areas have also reported damage due to rising water levels and sudden flooding. In neighbouring Assam,…

Hyderabad, June 25: Door-to-door enumeration has officially begun across Telangana under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, aimed at updating and verifying voter records. Election officials said trained field staff have been deployed across districts to carry out the verification process, which involves collecting and updating voter details directly from…

Bhubaneswar, June 25 (UDN): The Odisha Vigilance has launched a large-scale investigation into alleged corruption and embezzlement of government funds in the implementation of LED street lighting projects in Gram Panchayats across Kendujhar, Nayagarh and Jajpur districts. Representational image Acting on credible inputs regarding suspected financial irregularities, the anti-corruption agency…

June 25: A powerful earthquake in Venezuela has claimed at least 32 lives and left more than 700 people injured, according to interim President Delcy Rodríguez. The tremor has caused widespread destruction, with severe building collapses reported in La Guaira and surrounding regions. Describing the situation as a “true tragedy,”…

Cuttack, June 25 (UDN): A fresh petition has been moved in the Odisha High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged disappearance of the Justice A.S. Naidu Commission report pertaining to the murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati. The petition, filed by advocate Debashish Hota, has…

Bhubaneswar, June 25 (UDN): The Odisha government has put in place elaborate transportation arrangements to ensure hassle-free travel for devotees during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri. As part of the arrangements, nearly 400 buses will operate to and from the pilgrim town to facilitate the movement of lakhs of…

Chennai, June 25: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to participate in a series of cultural and heritage-focused engagements in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, underscoring the government’s commitment to preserving India’s rich historical legacy and promoting cultural tourism. As part of her visit, the Finance Minister will launch a…

New Delhi, June 25: The Government of India has mobilised more than ₹25,000 crore through stake sales in public sector undertakings (PSUs) via the Offer for Sale (OFS) route so far in 2026, marking the highest fundraising exercise through PSU disinvestment in over a decade. According to market data compiled…

Kolkata, June 25: West Bengal’s FY 2026-27 Budget marks a significant shift towards an investment-driven growth strategy, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, industrial expansion, technology-led innovation, and job creation, according to recent analyses of the state’s fiscal roadmap. The budget, presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, outlines a…