June 19, 2025 9:53 PM

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Maharashtra witnesses heavy rainfall, high wave warning issued for coastal areas

Almost all parts of Maharashtra are witnessing moderate to extremely heavy showers since morning. A high wave warning has been issued for the coastal areas of Thane, Mumbai Suburban, Mumbai City, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, with waves ranging from 3.5 to 3.8 metres expected to hit the coast u...

June 19, 2025 9:05 PM

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Indo-French biennial Joint Military Exercise commences in France

The 8th edition of the biennial Indo-French Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced at La Cavalerie, France today. The Indian Army contingent, comprising 90 personnel, is primarily represented by a battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, along with personnel from other arms and services. The Fre...

June 19, 2025 8:04 PM

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MoTA & AIIMS to conduct competition for Sickle cell drug treatment

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Science, Delhi, will undertake a competition for drug development for the treatment of sickle cell disease, which disproportionately affects India's tribal populations. The selected proposal will be funded up to...

June 19, 2025 6:36 PM

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MoD reviews DAP 2020 to align it with existing policies

  The Defence Ministry has initiated a comprehensive review of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 to align it with existing policies and initiatives. A Committee headed by the Director General (Acquisition) has been constituted to carry out extensive deliberations with all stakeholders. The Mini...

June 19, 2025 6:13 PM

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US stocks closed mixed

US stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said inflation in goods prices was expected to go up over the summer as President Donald Trump's tariffs work its way to consumers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped marginally by 0.1 percent, S&P 500 closed ne...

June 19, 2025 9:00 PM

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All preparations in place for  commencement of Mansarovar Yatra tomorrow

  In Sikkim, all preparations have been made for the smooth conduct of the Kailash Mansarovar yatra beginning tomorrow. Governor Om Prakash Mathur will flag off the yatra tomorrow morning from Nathula pass. The first batch consists of 36 pilgrims along with two officials of Ministry of External...