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From Trade to Tech: What did Modi discuss with UK PM Keir Starmer at G7?

India, June 17 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, where the two leaders welcomed progress across all pillars... Read More


'They could not get elected, they are going after those who were': UBT Sena's Ambadas Danve targets BJP

Mumbai, June 17 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve on Wednesday targeted the BJP over "Operation Tiger", alleging that the ruling party in the state is attempting to lure elected representatives ... Read More


ECC okays Rs 9.56bn in supplementary grantsPublished on: June 17, 2026 8:22 AM

Pakistan, June 17 -- The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved over Rs9.56 billion in Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) for projects under the Interior Ministry ... Read More


How a 33-year-old land probe was formed and what it uncovered

Kathmandu, June 17 -- As the Balendra Shah-led government decided to take action based on a decades-old report on the encroachment of government and public land, curiosity has grown over how the docum... Read More


"Modi Ji, drop theatrics; Strike at mafia, not students": Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over 'Telegram ban' move

New Delhi, June 17 -- Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over restrictions linked to Telegram in the context of NE... Read More


Bengaluru woman compares apartment societies to 'sovereign nations', says every issue becomes a 'constitutional crisis'

India, June 17 -- A Bengaluru woman has sparked a discussion online after joking that Indian apartment complexes are no longer residential communities but "sovereign nations" complete with governments... Read More


MP flags 'poor state' of chairs in Parliament

Sangsad Bhaban, June 17 -- Ruling BNP lawmaker Zainul Abedin Farroque on Wednesday raised concern over the "poor condition and design" of chairs used by MPs in the House, alleging that exposed fitting... Read More


"Will reply to BJP, they are trying to stop development": DK Shivakumar hits out amid Bidadi township project row

Bengaluru, June 17 -- Amid the row over the Bidadi township project, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday asserted that he will "reply" to the BJP, accusing them of attempting to "stop ... Read More


15 ministers, 15 years later, Nepal's aviation overhaul remains grounded

Nepal, June 17 -- For more than 15 years, Nepal has promised the world that it would reform its aviation sector. Fifteen tourism ministers have come and gone. Draft laws have been prepared, revised, e... Read More


UK-India FTA worth $6.5 billion to come into force on July 15 after Starmer-Modi talks at G7

New Delhi, June 17 -- Britain's free trade agreement (FTA) with India will come into force on July 15, the UK government announced on Wednesday (June 17), clearing the way for the implementation of a ... Read More