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Chandigarh: Tewari flags loopholes, seeks rethink on master plan amendments

Chandigarh, June 17 -- MP Manish Tewari submitted an extensive set of objections to the UT administration's proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP)-2031 under Deregulation 1.0 and 2.0,... Read More


SC rules all executive, judicial authorities bound to act upon its directionsPublished on: June 17, 2026 6:34 AM

Pakistan, June 17 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ruled that all executive and judicial authorities, including the high courts across Pakistan, were bound to act upon its directions under Article... Read More


Nepal's top swimmers accuse association of changing Asian Games selection criteria mid-event

Kathmandu, June 17 -- Nepal's top swimmers Ervin Shrestha, Medhavi KC and Nirnay Thapa have accused the Nepal Swimming Association of bias in the selection of athletes for the 2026 Asian Games in Japa... Read More


EAM Jaishankar extends wishes to Iceland on National Day

New Delhi, June 17 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday extended wishes to Iceland as the country celebrates its National Day. In a post on X he expressed optimism to continue stren... Read More


Sanjay Raut, Arvind Sawant, Anil Desai meet Lok Sabha Speaker amid UBT split buzz

New Delhi, June 17 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and Lok Sabha MPs Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai on Wednesday met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament House in the national... Read More


Sanjay Raut, Arvind Sawant, Anil Desai meet Lok Sabha Speaker amid UBT Sena split buzz

New Delhi, June 17 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and Lok Sabha MPs Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai on Wednesday met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament House in the national... Read More


Girls' family income may also be considered for eligibility for scooty scheme: Minister

India, June 17 -- LUCKNOW UP higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyay on Tuesday said that the annual income of beneficiaries' parents is also likely to be a part of the criteria for eligibility fo... Read More


Nepal's economy fails to keep up with political transformation: Experts

Kathmandu, June 17 -- Despite sweeping political transformations over the past decades, Nepal has failed to achieve a corresponding economic transformation due to weak institutions, policy instability... Read More


China appreciates Pakistan for advancing international peacePublished on: June 17, 2026 6:28 AM

Pakistan, June 17 -- Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi on Tuesday appreciated Islamabad for making a vital contribution to advancing international peace and stability, as Pakistan is set to host the s... Read More


Political realignment not criminal misconduct: Madras HC

Bengaluru, June 17 -- Political realignment, howsoever abrupt, does not amount to criminal misconduct in the absence of evidence, the Madras High Court held on Tuesday, as it dismissed a plea seeking ... Read More