June 26, 2025 8:54 PM

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UN Human Rights Chief calls for results in long-standing cases in Sri Lanka

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for achieving results in long-standing human rights cases in Sri Lanka. Speaking to media persons at a press conference on conclusion of his visit to Sri Lanka, Mr. Turk appreciated the new government’s efforts in reopening inv...

June 26, 2025 8:46 PM

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Emergency was dark chapter marked by atrocities: Union Minister Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said that the Emergency was a dark period in the history of the country, and lakhs of people suffered due to it. Addressing a programme in New Delhi, Mr Gadkari said, there was widespread barbarism and atrocities during the period of t...

June 26, 2025 8:40 PM

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Bihar govt constitutes trust for Maa Janaki Temple in Sitamarhi

The Bihar government has issued a notification regarding the constitution of a nine-member trust for the construction of a grand temple dedicated to Maa Janaki in Sitamarhi. The temple at Punauradham in Sitamarhi will be constructed along the lines of the Ayodhya Lord Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. The tem...

June 26, 2025 8:36 PM

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Spain refuses separate trade talks with US

Spain has refused to hold separate talks with the United States on trade issues. Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said, trade relations are conducted through US negotiations with the European Commission, which Spain is part of. He pointed out that Madrid does not consider bilateral agreements ...

June 26, 2025 8:29 PM

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US stocks pause rally as GDP shrinks 0.5% in Q1

US stocks took a breather on Wednesday, pausing a two-day rally, even as the Israel-Iran ceasefire continued to hold. The Nasdaq Composite advanced over 0.3 per cent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined over 0.2 per cent, and the S&P 500 ended flat.   Meanwhile, the US economy contrac...

June 26, 2025 8:22 PM

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Indian culture offers many ways to stay fit, healthy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the country's rich cultural contributions to health and wellness, emphasising the growing trend of innovative startups that harmonise age-old traditions with modern scientific approaches. Responding to a post by Mann Ki Baat Updates on social media, Mr ...