June 22, 2026 10:28 PM

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says bioenergy reducing dependence on fossil fuels

New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said that greater adoption of bioenergy is helping reduce dependence on imported LPG and other fossil fuels. He said, it is also enhancing farmers' incomes and strengthening the country's energy security. The Minister today chaired a review meeting on ...

June 22, 2026 10:29 PM

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Union MoS Jitendra Singh launches IAS e-Civil List 2026 in New Delhi

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today launched the IAS e-Civil List 2026 in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Singh said that this digital platform has emerged as an important tool for administrative planning, talent identification an...

June 22, 2026 10:11 PM

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India adds four medals at ISSF Junior World Championship

In shooting, India added four more medals at the ISSF Junior World Championship, including a gold medal by teenager Pritam Kendre, to strengthen its position at the top of the medals tally.   Pritam Kendre clinched gold in the 10-metre Air Rifle Men's Junior event, earning country's fifth gold medal...

June 22, 2026 10:06 PM

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US and Iran make progress in peace talks in Switzerland

US Vice President JD Vance has said that peace talks in Switzerland with Iran created a good foundation for a successful final deal to end the war.   He was speaking to media in Switzerland after Mr. Vance and Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrapped up a lengthy round of initial...

June 22, 2026 9:56 PM

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BJP President Nitin Nabin raises concerns over Punjab’s law and order situation

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has said that Punjab's deteriorating law and order situation, drug menace and migration of youth have become a serious concern for the state and the nation.   Addressing a meeting of state office-bearers, current and former Members of Parli...

June 22, 2026 9:45 PM

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Bangladesh deploys army ahead of Awami League foundation day

The Bangladesh government has deployed army personnel in Dhaka and five other key areas until June 30, citing security concerns and possible unrest ahead of the founding anniversary of the Awami League on June 23. The move has also renewed questions over the continued blanket ban on one of the count...

June 22, 2026 9:41 PM

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West Bengal government announces 20% DA hike for employees and pensioners

As the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari put as an inclusive one the budget has aimed to build Vikshit Bangla as part of Viksit Bharat. From social security and women's safety to education, from agriculture industry development to infrastructure upliftment from environment - tourism to health care eve...

June 22, 2026 9:35 PM

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UK: Andy Burnham becomes Makerfield MP after Keir Starmer’s resignation

In UK, senior politician Andy Burnham has formally become the Makerfield MP as he took oath in the House of Commons today after Keir Starmer's resignation.   Widely regarded as the frontrunner to succeed Starmer, Mr. Burnham gained significant momentum after returning to Westminster by defeating a R...

June 22, 2026 10:21 PM

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15 killed in fire at coaching centre in Lucknow’s Aliganj area

15 people mostly students aged between 16 and 25 years died in a tragic fire incident in Aliganj area of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh this afternoon. The fire broke out at an animation coaching centre operating above a shop in Puraniya area of Aliganj, triggering panic among students. Six students got i...