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June 17, 2025 4:53 PM

Indian, French Armies to conduct joint military drill in Southern France

A contingent of the Indian Army departed on Monday to participate in the eighth edition of the Indo-French joint military exercise, Shakti, set to be held from June 18 to July 1, at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, in southern France. The Indian team ...

June 17, 2025 1:24 PM

India hosts first assembly of International Big Cat Alliance in Delhi

The first Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a global initiative envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the conservation of big cats, was held in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting was chaired by Union Environment Minister B...

June 17, 2025 12:37 PM

Monsoon to reach Bihar within 48 hours, IMD issues orange alert for northern districts

After days of sweltering heat and high humidity, relief is finally in sight for Bihar, with the southwest monsoon set to arrive via Purnea and Kishanganj within the next 48 hours, according to the Meteorological Centre in Patna. The India Meteorolog...

June 17, 2025 12:25 PM

Heavy rains to lash several districts in Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for several districts in Tamil Nadu, predicting formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The warning comes as persistent rains lash t...

June 17, 2025 12:38 PM

India advises nationals to evacuate Tehran amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict

India on Tuesday advised its nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in Iran to evacuate Tehran, shift to safer locations, and remain in close contact with the Indian Embassy amid growing tensions in the region. In a statement, the Minis...

June 17, 2025 10:56 AM

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches campaign for inclusive development, empowerment of tribal communities

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, the largest benefit saturation campaign in India’s tribal regions, aimed at inclusive development and tribal empowerment. This initiative, rolled out from June 15 to 3...

June 17, 2025 10:29 AM

Shivraj Singh pays tribute to martyr Buddhu Nonia in Patna

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday paid rich tributes to freedom fighter Buddhu Nonia at his centenary celebrations in Patna. Addressing the gathering, Chouhan recalled his ultima...

June 17, 2025 10:26 AM

FATF condemns Pahalgam terror attack, says it could not have occurred without ‘money and means’

In a major development, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Monday severely condemned the "brutal terrorist attack" in Pahalgam on April 22, stating that it could not have taken place without "money and the means" to move funds between terroris...

June 17, 2025 9:47 AM

India well positioned to regain strong export growth as global trade conditions likely to stabilize in H2 of 2025: Experts

India's trade performance in May 2025 has shown strength and stability despite uncertain global conditions, according to views shared by industry experts and economists. FIEO President S C Ralhan highlighted that India's total exports, including good...

June 17, 2025 9:40 AM

PM Modi arrives in Calgary for G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Calgary, Canada on Tuesday (local time) to participate in the G7 Summit, where he will meet with global leaders and share India’s views on key international challenges. As part of his ongoing three-natio...

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