India

Those lamenting Constitution now worked to become destroyer of democracy during Emergency: Shah

25 Jun 2025 | 12:13 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, without naming the Congress, said that those who now lament for the Constitution belong to that party which instead of becoming the protector of democracy, worked to become the destroyer of democracy.

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SC asks Army man who participated in Operation Sindoor to surrender in dowry death case

SC asks Army man who participated in Operation Sindoor to surrender in dowry death case

24 Jun 2025 | 10:58 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) The Supreme Court has directed an Army commando, who had participated in the recent Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, to surrender within two weeks in a dowry death case.

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Rajnath authorises CDS to issue joint orders for all three services

Rajnath authorises CDS to issue joint orders for all three services

24 Jun 2025 | 9:37 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) In a major step towards modernisation and transformation of the armed forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has authorised the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to issue
joint instructions and joint orders for all three services.

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MEA celebrates Passport Seva Divas; service increased from 91 lakh passports to 1.46 crore in last decade

MEA celebrates Passport Seva Divas; service increased from 91 lakh passports to 1.46 crore in last decade

24 Jun 2025 | 9:22 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in his message on Passport Seva Divas, today said that the journey of passport service from 91 lakh passports in 2014 to 1.46 crore passports in the year 2024 has been marked by tech innovations which has made passport delivery relatively quicker and hassle free.

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Election Commission to begin Special Intensive Revision of Bihar Electoral Rolls

Election Commission to begin Special Intensive Revision of Bihar Electoral Rolls

24 Jun 2025 | 9:06 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) The Election Commission today issued instructions for holding Special
Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar to ensure that names of all eligible citizens are included in the
Electoral Roll (ER).

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DGCA discovers multiple defects in aircraft maintenance

DGCA discovers multiple defects in aircraft maintenance

24 Jun 2025 | 9:02 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) The Directorate general of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has discovered multiple cases of repeated defects on aircraft indicating ineffective monitoring and inadequate rectification action.

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Shrinate slams Modi Govt over US travel advisory on India

Shrinate slams Modi Govt over US travel advisory on India

24 Jun 2025 | 7:36 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate on Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the recently issued "US travel advisory" that warns American citizens, especially women, against travelling alone in India, citing incidents of rape, violence and the potential for terror attacks.

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India welcomes reported ceasefire between Israel, Iran, says willing to play role in peace efforts

India welcomes reported ceasefire between Israel, Iran, says willing to play role in peace efforts

24 Jun 2025 | 7:30 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) India on Tuesday welcomed the reports of ceasefire between Israel and Iran and the role played by US and Qatar in bringing it about, reiterating that there is no alternative to
dialogue and diplomacy to resolve multiple conflicts in the region.

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Karnataka Congress government exposed from within: BJP's Karandlaje

24 Jun 2025 | 7:27 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje on Tuesday tore into the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, calling it a regime “exposed from within” — citing a chorus of disgruntled Congress MLAs who she claimed have publicly highlighted financial chaos, policy paralysis, and a government crumbling under its own weight.

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India, Nepal discuss security, defence cooperation in Consultative Group Meeting

India, Nepal discuss security, defence cooperation in Consultative Group Meeting

24 Jun 2025 | 6:23 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) India and Nepal held the 16th Meeting of the Bilateral Consultative Group on Security Issues in Pune on June 23-24, during which the discussions focused on issues relating to security and defence cooperation.

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Operation Sindhu: More flights bring back Indians evacuated from Iran and Israel

Operation Sindhu: More flights bring back Indians evacuated from Iran and Israel

24 Jun 2025 | 6:08 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) Amid the Middle East conflict, Operation Sindhu saw more Indians evacuated from Iran and Israel arriving in New Delhi, along with some Sri Lankan and Nepalese nationals. So far, 2,576 Indians have been evacuated from Iran, while 594 Indians have been brought back from Israel.

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Researchers develop filter using sunlight, AI to purify waste water

24 Jun 2025 | 5:44 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) A team of researchers at the Institute of Nanoscience and Technology (INST) in Mohali has developed an innovative water purification system that uses sunlight, gentle vibrations, and artificial intelligence (AI) to effectively remove harmful pollutants from industrial wastewater.

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TDB supports BatX Energies’ battery recycling innovation

TDB supports BatX Energies’ battery recycling innovation

24 Jun 2025 | 5:20 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has extended financial support to BatX Energies, Gurugram for its project focusing on the commercialisation of an indigenous, sustainable battery recycling process to extract battery-grade lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.

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Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi’s 'silence' on Gaza

Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi’s 'silence' on Gaza

24 Jun 2025 | 5:13 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for maintaining “deafening silence” on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Indian Railways to hike passenger fares from July 1

Indian Railways to hike passenger fares from July 1

24 Jun 2025 | 5:11 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) The Indian Railways is likely to increase the fares of its long-distance passengers from July 1.

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