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June 1, 2026 1:47 PM

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PM Modi expresses grief over death of singer Suman Kalyanpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed anguish on the passing of the popular singer Suman Kalyanpur. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, Suman Kalyanpur's melodious voice and soulful renditions enriched the cultural world. He said, through her songs, Suman Kalyanpur created a special place amo...

June 1, 2026 12:55 PM

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GST collections rise 3.2% to over ₹1.94 lakh crore in May

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 3.2 per cent to over one lakh 94 thousand crore rupees last month on improved supplies of goods and services and continued expansion of collection from imports. The gross GST collection in May last year was one lakh 88 thousand crore rupees. Gross ...

June 1, 2026 11:24 AM

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PM SVANidhi scheme completes six years of implementation

PM SVANidhi scheme has completed six years today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the scheme, saying PM SVANidhi has transformed the lives of countless street vendors by ensuring access to collateral-free credit, financial inclusion and new opportunities for growth.   In a social media post, Mr ...

June 1, 2026 10:52 AM

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IIT Roorkee announces JEE Advanced results

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, today announced the results of the JEE Advanced exam. IIT said that 56 thousand 880 candidates have qualified in the exam, out of which 10 thousand 107 are female candidates. Shubham Kumar of IIT Delhi zone is the top ranker in the common rank list....

June 1, 2026 10:21 AM

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President appoints five judges to Supreme Court after CJI consultation

Five new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court, taking the apex court's working strength to 37 including the Chief Justice of India. In a social media post, Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, has appointed...

June 1, 2026 2:23 PM

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Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked across four major cities of India

The prices of 19 kilogram commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and other businesses have been hiked across the country. However, there has been no change in the rates of domestic cooking gas used by households.   The price of a commercial LPG cylinder has been hiked by 42 rupees in D...

July 1, 2026 9:02 AM

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PM Modi holds telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with the Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian yesterday. During the talks, President Pezeshkian briefed Mr Modi on the recent developments in West Asia and the way forward.   The Prime Minister welcomed the understanding reached and reite...