Category: Featured Stories
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Photo: TGCRanchiโs underprivileged classrooms produce next generation of IITians
Nine students studying under the free state-level Aakanksha-40 programme, run by the department of school education and literacy have successfully qualified for the Joint Entrance Examination ( JEE) Advanced 2026. The students have become eligible for admission to various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across the country. The Aakanksha Yojana was launched during the 2016-17…
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Photo: ๏ณThe Cyber Centre of Excellence of the Gujarat Police (Photo: IANS)Gujarat Police Uncover โน2,289-Crore Cyber Fraud Network
Gandhinagar: A coordinated statewide crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crime in Gujarat has led to the exposure of Rs 2,289 crore in fraud linked to mule bank accounts, alongside hundreds of arrests and large-scale enforcement action across multiple agencies. The operation, from December 1 to December 31, 2025, named โOperation Mule Hunt 1.0โ, was conducted by…
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Photo: IANSConsecutive Crowns: Kohli Stars as RCB Retains IPL Title
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS): Following the conclusion of a highly competitive Indian Premier League (IPL) season, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia lauded champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) while noting that razor-thin margins between the teams kept the tournament unpredictable until the very end, making it one of the most entertaining seasons. Powered by Virat Kohliโs…
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Photo: Pabitra Margherita's X accountIndia’s growth tied to progress of Global South: Union Minister on RIS’s 44th Foundation Day
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS): India’s development journey isn’t solely about our own progress but is linked to the advancement of the wider world, particularly the countries of the Global South, said Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, while greeting the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on its 44th…
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Photo: File PhotoMore than 20.8 lakh tobacco users visit state cessation centres for help
Over 20.87 lakh people across the state have sought assistance from Tobacco Cessation Centres (TCCs) to quit tobacco consumption. According to health department data, a total of 20,87,801 individuals approached TCC for counselling and treatment services.Of these, around 43,308 people required pharmacotherapy, a treatment method that uses prescribed medicines to help individuals manage nicotine dependence…
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Photo: Delhi PoliceOne from Jโkhand among 8 arrested as Delhi police dismantles ISI network
Nitish Paswan (23) from Jharkhand and Nepali national Anag Kami Lama (66) were among eight suspected operatives have been arrested as Delhi Police busted a Pakistan-based ISI-underworld terror module who were allegedly planning attacks on vital installations, security establishments and police personnel in Delhi and other cities. The arrests were made in a coordinated multi-state…
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Photo: IANS/Biplab BanerjeeIPL 2026: Gillโs hundred leads GT into final against RCB with seven-wicket win over RR
New Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS): Shubman Gillโs majestic 104 off 53 balls and a record 167โrun opening partnership with B Sai Sudharsan powered Gujarat Titans to their highest successful chase in the IPL, as they overhauled Rajasthan Royalsโ 214 in Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the title clash, where they will take on…
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Photo: IANS13 killed after consuming toxic liquor in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; Maha CM orders probe
Pune, May 29 (IANS): At least 13 people have died and several others are reported to be in critical condition after allegedly consuming toxic liquor in Maharashtraโs Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas. An FIR has been registered at Dapodi Police Station under Crime No. 114/2026. The case has been filed under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not…
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Photo: IANSArunachal CM assures long-term solutions on indigenous rights, ILP and demographic concerns
Itanagar, May 27 (IANS): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday assured that the state government would work collectively with all stakeholders to arrive at concrete and long-term solutions on issues relating to indigenous tribal rights, demographic concerns, Inner Line Permit (ILP) regulation and tribal-related matters. Addressing a high-level consultative meeting at the state…










