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10 Jun

Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Crew Feared Dead

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Muzaffarabad (Rajeev Sharma): A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed in the mountainous region near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday, leaving all onboard personnel dead, according to military authorities. The aircraft, an Mi-17 transport helicopter operated by the Pakistan Army Aviation unit, reportedly went down shortly after take-off. Officials said the incident appears to have been triggered by a technical malfunction during the early phase of flight. In a short statement, the military confirmed that there were no survivors from the crash. However, it did not immediately release details regarding the number of personnel who were travelling on the aircraft. Soon…

10 Jun

Punjab Steps Up Financial Offensive Against Drug Trade, Targets Hawala Network in Special Drive

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Seeking to choke off the financial lifelines of narcotics trafficking, Punjab Police has launched a dedicated three-day operation across the state aimed at identifying and acting against hawala operators allegedly linked to the illegal drug economy. The campaign forms the latest phase of the state's ongoing anti-drug initiative, Yudh Nashian Virudh, which has increasingly focused on tracking the money generated through drug trafficking rather than limiting action solely to the seizure of narcotics. Police officials said underground financial channels have long been used to move proceeds from the drug trade, helping criminal networks conceal earnings and fund…

10 Jun

Cabinet Celebrates Historic Tenure as PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached a landmark in Indian political history, becoming the country's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. The occasion was marked by the Union Cabinet through a special resolution and a standing ovation during its meeting at Sewa Teerth. Ministers acknowledged the achievement as Modi completed 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, moving ahead of Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 days. Nehru had led the country from 1952 until his death in 1964, while Modi has remained in office since first taking charge on May 26, 2014. The Cabinet resolution…

10 Jun

Beating the Heat Naturally: Why PJ Sets are Emerging as India's Summer Sleep Essential

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As Indian summers grow longer, hotter and more unpredictable, one homegrown brand is shifting the conversation around bedroom comfort from cooling appliances to the fabric you sleep in. SWEET DREAMS, one of India’s leading sleepwear and downtime-wear labels, has launched its summer-ready nightwear collections — featuring the proprietary BambooSoft fabric, 100% linen sets, shorts sets and a range of breathable sleepwear options — built specifically for the realities of the Indian climate. Part of the SWEET DREAMS' Summer 2026 collection, featuring breathable fabrics and relaxed silhouettes engineered for Indian climate The brand’s summer narrative is anchored in a deceptively simple…

10 Jun

Bucketlistt Raises INR 1.07 Crore in Pre Seed Funding to Build India's Experiences Infrastructure

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Bucketlistt, a curated experiences marketplace, has raised INR 1.07 crore in a pre seed angel funding round at a post money valuation of INR 10.07 crore, as it looks to organize and digitize India’s fragmented experiences and tourism market. The round saw participation from a group of angel investors including Arvind Choudhar, Aenik Shah, Kartik Khatri, and Yash Mehta. L-R Divyam Shah, CA Nitant Desai, CA Shubham Makhecha Founded by CA Shubham Makhecha (AIR 36), CA Nitant Desai, and Divyam Shah, Bucketlistt is building a curated marketplace for verified experiences across India, ranging from bungee jumping and river rafting to…

10 Jun

RBI Maintains Repo Rate at 5.25%; Developers See Positive Signals for Housing and Commercial Growth

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The RBI’s latest monetary policy decision arrives at a crucial phase for India’s real estate sector, where both residential demand and commercial expansion have remained resilient despite an increasingly uncertain global environment. By maintaining the repo rate at 5.25%, the central bank has signalled a preference for macroeconomic stability at a time when geopolitical tensions, fluctuating commodity prices, and external market volatility continue to influence investment sentiment worldwide. RBI Maintains Repo Rate at 5.25%; Developers See Positive Signals for Housing and Commercial Growth For the sector, the move is being viewed as a supportive development that sustains financing…

10 Jun

Galgotias University Partners with 247VC to Launch Entrepreneurship and Venture Excellence Program

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Galgotias University and 247VC, a leading seed stage venture capital fund, today announced a long term partnership. The collaboration encompasses the launch of the Entrepreneurship & Venture Excellence (EVE) Program, a structured initiative designed to equip students with startup-building frameworks, investor mentorship, and access to institutional capital. Galgotias University and 247VC partner to bring a new dimension to campus entrepreneurship through startup mentorship and venture funding opportunities “Our partnership with 247VC is a one-of-its-kind initiative where a venture capital fund will have an active engagement presence within the University ecosystem itself, enabling students to interact directly with investors,…

10 Jun

Dance Without Borders: BYU Ballroom Dance Gives Historic Performances in India

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The BYU Ballroom Dance Company lit up stages in India for the first time, enchanting over 1,000 audience members with show-stopping performances held on 4 and 6 June 2026 in the nation's capital and a grand finale in Bengaluru on 9 June. Distinguished guests, including government, interfaith, and community leaders, were among the crowd, dazzled by the performances. Audiences in New Delhi and Bengaluru were mesmerized by the elegance and precision of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company's performances "It was superb," said India Foundation Executive Vice President Alok Bansal. "Not only the performance, but everything was so well-coordinated. Here,…

10 Jun

Punjab Transport Services Hit as Contractual Staff Launch Indefinite Strike Against Privatization Move

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Commuters in Jalandhar are expected to face major inconvenience on Tuesday as operations at Punbus and Punjab Roadways depots remain suspended following an indefinite strike by contractual drivers and conductors. The agitation was launched ahead of schedule after employees expressed strong opposition to the government’s decision to introduce privately operated Volvo buses under the kilometer scheme. Services from Punbus and Roadways Depots 1 and 2 have been severely affected, with employees staging demonstrations inside depot premises instead of reporting for duty. Contractual staff of the Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation (PRTC) are also set to join the protest,…

10 Jun

Punjab Faces Intense Heat Spell as IMD Warns of Heatwave; Thunderstorms Expected to Bring Relief Later This Week

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Large parts of Punjab and the Chandigarh region remain under the grip of severe heat, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a Yellow Alert for heatwave conditions across multiple districts. While soaring temperatures continue to affect normal life, weather officials expect a significant shift from June 11 as a fresh western disturbance is likely to trigger rain and thunderstorms. The latest weather data shows a steady rise in temperatures across the state, with Bathinda recording a scorching 46.8 degrees Celsius — the highest maximum temperature reported this month. Most districts witnessed temperatures well above seasonal norms,…