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"Maha elections rigging of democracy", says Rahul Gandhi; Fadnavis slams remarks as baseless

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday criticised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his write-up in a daily in which he alleged that Maharashtra Assembly elections in 2024 were a blueprint for rigging democracy.

Jun 7, 2025

Musk-Trump rupture to impact NASA and Pentagon programs alike: Report

Elon Musk's threat, which he later retracted, to cut off NASA's use of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft would be a huge blow to NASA, depriving the space agency of the only American vehicle capable of transporting astronauts to the International Space Station and dramatically changing how NASA would access the $100 billion orbiting laboratory, The Washington Post has reported.

Jun 7, 2025

J&K's Poonch Bleeds in Silence: A Month of Pain, Fear, Resilience

Exactly one month after the Pakistani Army launched a devastating artillery attack on the border town of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, fear and trauma still haunt its residents. The shelling on May 7, 2025, claimed 14 civilian lives and left behind a town scarred by destruction, grief, and insecurity.

Jun 7, 2025

Memorable Event: Uttar Pradesh Family Celebrates Son's Birthday on the World's Highest Rail Bridge

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, a family from Varanasi celebrated their six-year-old son's birthday aboard the train as it crossed the iconic Chenab Bridge—the highest railway bridge in the world.

Jun 7, 2025

India Targets Global Leadership in Livestock Exports with 20% Growth Goal for FY26

India can position itself as a global leader in livestock exports, especially in value-added segments, and the industry must be more aspirational and aim for a 20 per cent increase in exports this fiscal (FY26), senior government officials have said.

Jun 7, 2025

Gene Therapy Offers New Hope in Preventing Brain Damage from Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's affects 57 million globally, causing cognitive decline due to abnormal brain proteins. The new therapy targets brain cell behavior, aiming to address the disease's root cause.

Jun 7, 2025

Trump administration ends 'Quiet Skies' passenger surveillance program

The Trump administration has closed a controversial program that used undercover US air marshals on flights to surveil passengers, and removed a government official who took responsibility for putting Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in it.

Jun 7, 2025

269 million people lifted out of extreme poverty in India over 11 years, reveals World Bank

In a significant feat under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary government, India has made key strides in the last decade in reducing its extreme poverty rate, which fell to 5.3 per cent in 2022–23 from 27.1 per cent in 2011–12, latest World Bank data has revealed.

Jun 7, 2025

Elon Musk Hints at Launching 'The America Party' Amid Rift With President Trump

Trump, on his part, has not taken Musk's criticism lightly. He has threatened to revoke subsidies and government contracts awarded to Musk's companies. Acknowledging their rift publicly for the first time, Trump said during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, "Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore. I'm very disappointed in Elon. I've helped Elon a lot."

Jun 7, 2025

Indian Stock market exhibits resilience, RBI's rate cut icing on the cake

After starting the week with consolidation, the domestic market exhibited resilience amid concerns over tariff wars and geopolitical escalations, analysts said on Saturday.

Jun 7, 2025

K'taka govt extends Justice Michael D'Cunha Commission's term to facilitate Chinnaswamy stadium stampede case probe

The Commission is currently investigating the Covid scam and the deaths of patients due to lack of oxygen at the Chamarajanagar district hospital, with a mandate to submit its report within a stipulated time period. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also appointed the D'Cunha Commission to probe the stampede case on June 5.

Jun 7, 2025

India revises GFR Reforms to Streamline Procurement for Scientific Research

India revises General Finance Rules to ease scientific procurement, announced Jitendra Singh. The reform aims to reduce delays and enhance autonomy for research institutions.

Jun 7, 2025

IAF Gears Up for large-scale combat drills near India-Pak border; NOTAM issued

India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a major Indian Air Force (IAF) exercise scheduled to take place near the southern sector of the India-Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan from Saturday, June 7, to Sunday, June 8.

Jun 7, 2025

Inauguration of Kashmir Rail Link: June 6 to Mark a Historic Leap in J&K Connectivity, says PM Modi

On the eve of a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that June 6 would mark a transformative milestone with the inauguration of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

Jun 7, 2025

Omar jokes about 'demotion'; hopes for statehood restoration from PM Modi

Amid mounting pressure from political rivals in Kashmir over the statehood issue, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah humorously raised the matter before Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public rally in Katra. Omar referred to his "demotion" from a state CM to a Union Territory CM and expressed confidence that normalcy and full statehood would return soon.

Jun 7, 2025