Uttarakhand to hold three-tier panchayat elections on July 10

June 21, 2025 5:17 PM

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Uttarakhand to hold three-tier panchayat elections on July 10

In Uttarakhand, the three-tier panchayat elections will be held on the 10th of next month. Issuing the notification for the polls, State Election Commissioner Sushil Kumar said nominations for the polls will begin on the 25th of this month, and the last date for filing nominations will be 28th June.

Bihar govt hikes Social Security Pensions by ₹700

June 21, 2025 5:14 PM

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Bihar govt hikes Social Security Pensions by ₹700

In Bihar, the government has decided to increase the pensions of senior citizens, widows and people with disability under the Social Security Pension Scheme by 700 rupees per month. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said that the beneficiaries will get enhanced pensions of 1,100 rupees from next mon...

Over 20 killed after coltan mine collapse in Congo

June 21, 2025 5:39 PM

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Over 20 killed after coltan mine collapse in Congo

More than 20 people have died following a collapse at a coltan mine in the central African country Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities said that at least 19 bodies were recovered yesterday from the mine, located in the Masisi territory of North Kivu Province. They added that around 100 people ...

Over 500 gather in Riyadh for International Day of Yoga celebration

June 21, 2025 5:07 PM

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Over 500 gather in Riyadh for International Day of Yoga celebration

The Embassy of India in Riyadh celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with remarkable enthusiasm at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium TOday, drawing over 500 yoga enthusiasts from across Saudi Arabia. The event emphasised promoting individual well-being and global harmony. The celebr...

Israel-Iran continue to exchange air strikes on 9th day of conflict

June 21, 2025 8:41 PM

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Israel-Iran continue to exchange air strikes on 9th day of conflict

On the ninth day of the escalating conflict, Israel and Iran continued to exchange intense air strikes. The Israeli military said it targeted missile depots and infrastructure in central Iran, killing senior Iranian commanders Saeed Izadi and Behnam Shahriyari in Qom and other locations. A military ...

International Yoga Day Celebrated with Zeal and Inclusivity Across India

June 21, 2025 2:17 PM

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International Yoga Day Celebrated with Zeal and Inclusivity Across India

International Yoga Day is being observed with Zeal and Inclusivity across the country.   President Droupadi Murmu took part in a yoga camp held at the Police Line in Dehradun today. Highlighting India’s pivotal role in promoting yoga on the world stage, the President said the global community now ho...