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India's defence production hits record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY25-26 under Aatmanirbhar push, up 110 pc since 2020-21: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, June 17 -- India's annual defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, registering a 15.6 per cent increase over the previous year and a ... Read More


Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi criticises TMC rebels, calls their move "harm to democracy"

Lucknow, June 17 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday criticised the 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs who resigned from the party and joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of Indi... Read More


"Numbers don't mean anything", says Messi after record-breaking World Cup hat-trick against Algeria

Missouri, June 17 -- Lionel Messi said "numbers don't mean anything" after surpassing Brazil's Ronaldo and equalling German's Miroslav Klose (16 goals) on the all-time FIFA World Cup goal-scoring list... Read More


West Bengal CM Adhikari participates in "Swachhata Se Swagat" in Kolkata ahead of PM Modi's proposed visit

Kolkata, June 17 -- Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to West Bengal on International Yoga Day on June 21, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari actively participated in the 'Swachhata ... Read More


Nifty crosses 24,000 mark, Sensex gains as US-Iran peace framework, lower oil prices lift sentiment

Mumbai, June 17 -- Indian equity markets opened higher on Wednesday, with the Nifty crossing the 24,000 mark and the Sensex gaining around 100 points, supported by optimism surrounding the proposed US... Read More


Gill, Kishan and pacers help India beat Afghanistan by 170 runs in 2nd ODI

Lucknow, June 17 -- India defeated Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI held at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing three-match bilateral series. Chasin... Read More


G7 Evian: Japan introduces 'POWERR Asia' initiative; receives support on strengthening global oil stockpiles

Evian, June 17 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi introduced the 'POWERR Asia' framework to the leaders present at the G7 Summit and proposed strengthening global oil stockpiles in collaboratio... Read More


India "trusted ally", playing "big role" in addressing West Asia crisis: Trump

Evian, June 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday characterised New Delhi as an essential partner in navigating regional challenges, noting that India is a "trusted ally" and is playing a "big ... Read More


Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma pays floral tribute to Maharana Pratap on his birth anniversary

Jaipur, June 17 -- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma paid floral tribute to the legendary Mewar ruler, Maharana Pratap, on his birth anniversary on Wednesday. Paying tribute to the Rajput war... Read More


"Hunger for power has crossed all limits": Congress' Nana Patole slams BJP amid 'Operation Tiger' buzz in Maharashtra

Nagpur, June 17 -- Congress leader Nana Patole launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the legitimacy of what has been termed 'Oper... Read More