Lucknow(UP), June 22 A routine Monday afternoon turned into a tragedy in Lucknow when a massive fire swept through a three-storey commercial building, killing at least 15 students and leaving families anxiously searching for loved ones. The blaze broke out at around 3pm in the Aliganj area of north Lucknow, engulfing a building that housed […]
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Ludhiana, June 25 Punjab BJP president Nitin Nabin on Monday called on party workers to intensify efforts to establish a “double-engine” government in the state, saying the BJP is preparing to contest all 117 seats in the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Addressing a meeting of party office-bearers, current and former MPs, MLAs and district presidents […]
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Chandigarh, June 22 The Punjab government has approved an ordinance aimed at limiting annual fee increases in private schools to 5 per cent, in a move it says is designed to ease pressure on parents. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and announced by Finance Minister Harpal […]
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London, June 22 Keir Starmer on Monday resigned as UK Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, triggering a leadership contest that is expected to conclude by early September. Speaking from the steps of Downing Street, a visibly emotional Starmer said he would remain in office until a successor is chosen, pledging support for a […]
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Ludhiana, June 22 BJP president Nitin Nabin on Monday met noted agricultural economist and Padma Bhushan awardee Sardara Singh Johl at his Ludhiana residence and held discussions on key issues affecting Punjab’s agriculture sector, including crop diversification and farmers’ welfare. The meeting took place on the final day of Nabin’s three-day visit to Punjab, during […]
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Fatehgarh Sahib, June 22 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced that the first installment under the state government’s Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna will be credited to eligible women beneficiaries on July 1. Addressing a Lok Milni programme at Chanarthal Kalan village, Mann said beneficiaries will receive financial assistance for three months in the […]
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Ludhiana, June 22 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Nabin has sharply criticised Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, describing it as a setback for the state’s progress and urging voters to remove it from power in the 2027 Assembly elections. Speaking during a three-day visit to Punjab, Nabin on Sunday said the BJP was […]
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New Delhi, June 19 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that conventional warfare remains as relevant today as it was at the time of India’s independence, underlining the importance of a strong domestic defence manufacturing base in an increasingly uncertain world. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a 10,000-tonne aluminium extrusion press at […]
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Lucknow/Ayodhya (UP), June 19 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday appealed for restraint and patience amid allegations of fund embezzlement linked to the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe will establish the truth. Speaking in Ayodhya on Friday, Adityanath said devotees should avoid drawing conclusions until the investigation […]
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Chandigarh, June 19 BJP National president Nitin Nabin is set to visit Punjab from June 20 to 22, with a packed schedule that combines religious visits, public outreach and organisational meetings across Amritsar, Jalandhar and Ludhiana. Party leaders said the three-day tour is aimed at strengthening the BJP’s presence in the state while engaging with […]
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