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June 20, 2025 12:45 PM June 20, 2025 12:45 PM

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Punjab: BSF recovers drone carrying huge consignment of ICE drug on Amritsar border

In a breakthrough, BSF troops in Punjab today recovered over seven kilograms of ICE (Methamphetamine) from an agricultural field near a village in Amritsar. Sources have claimed that this is the largest consignment of ICE, a synthetic drug, recovered in Punjab in the recent past. Acting on a specifi...

June 20, 2025 12:13 PM June 20, 2025 12:13 PM

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Chhattisgarh: Female naxalite killed in encounter with security forces

A female Naxalite has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh today. The encounter took place in the forests of Amatola and the Kalpar area of ​​Kanker district. On the intelligence inputs, a joint team of District Reserve Guard and Border Security Force was dispatched for t...

June 20, 2025 12:02 PM June 20, 2025 12:02 PM

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Massive participation marks Yoga Day countdown in Telangana

Thousands of Yoga Sadhakas and students participated in a 24-hour countdown event ahead of International Yoga Day in Hyderabad this morning. The event organised by the Union Coal Mines and Steel Ministries was attended by thousands of enthusiasts by performed Yoga. Speaking on the occasion, Telangan...

June 20, 2025 1:48 PM June 20, 2025 1:48 PM

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IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in Northwest, Central India till June 25

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of Northwest and Central India till the 25th of this month. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, IMD senior scientist Dr. RK Jenamani has said that the Southwest monsoon has advanced over parts of Northwest ...

June 20, 2025 8:29 AM June 20, 2025 8:29 AM

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Veteran actor-director Vivek Lagoo passes away at 74

Veteran actor-director Vivek Lagoo, who has worked in both Marathi and Hindi films, passed away yesterday at the age of 74. His last rites will be performed at the Oshiwara crematorium in Mumbai today. Lagoo was previously married to renowned actress Reema Lagoo, a popular actress in movies such as ...

June 19, 2025 9:53 PM 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 9:00 PM 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...

June 19, 2025 5:15 PM June 19, 2025 5:15 PM

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Exclusive job fair for Ex-servicemen in national capital

The Directorate General Resettlement will organize a Job Fair tomorrow exclusively for former officers of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The Job fair is being organized by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare under the Ministry of Defence. The event will br...

June 19, 2025 12:48 PM June 19, 2025 12:48 PM

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ED raids multiple locations in Ranchi, Patna in NEET-UG paper leak case

Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at multiple locations, including in Patna and Ranchi, in connection with the NEET MBBS entrance exam paper leak case. Official sources said the searches are being carried out at the premises related to the mastermind of the paper leak case, Sanjeev Mukhiya...