June 1, 2026 10:05 PM

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Railways maintain freight growth momentum in the first two months of this fiscal

  Indian Railways has achieved freight loading upto 145 million tonnes in May this year despite challenges arising from the ongoing geopolitical situation in West Asia and its indirect impact on logistics and supply chains. The Railways Ministry said that this is an increase of 1.3 per cent over the...

June 1, 2026 9:47 PM

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Maharashtra: Nomination process for 17 MLC seats concludes

The nomination process for elections to 17 seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council concluded today, with instances of rebellion reported in several political parties ahead of the polls. The elections will be held in the constituencies of Wardha-Gadchiroli-Chandrapur, Bhandara-Gondia, Amravati, ...

June 1, 2026 8:30 PM

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West Bengal grassroots leadership: Ex-domestic helper sworn in as Minister

  In a striking example of the beauty of democracy and grassroots leadership, Kalita Majhi, who once worked as a domestic helper to support her family, has been sworn in as a Minister in the West Bengal government. The first-time MLA from Ausgram in Purba Bardhaman district took oath of office at a ...

June 1, 2026 8:08 PM

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Kenya: Women on streets protesting gender-based violence and femicide

  In Kenya, hundreds of women took to the streets today, calling for the government to urgently investigate rising cases of gender-based violence and femicide. Carrying placards and chanting messages of solidarity, the demonstrators also raised awareness about the recent disappearances and murders o...