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Govt Cuts Ujjwala Subsidised LPG Quota to Four Cylinders a Year

New Delhi, June 9: The Central Government has reduced the annual quota of subsidised LPG cylinders available to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from nine to four, citing consumption patterns and rising subsidy burdens amid increasing global energy prices. Representational image The decision, announced by the...

MLC Awanish Kumar Singh Launches ‘Yoga Gaurav Samman 2026 Campaign’ to Recognise Yoga Champions Across Uttar Pradesh

June 9 : To celebrate the transformative role of yoga in building a healthier and more aware society, Awanish Kumar Singh, Member of the Legislative Council , Lucknow Graduate Constituency, has announced the launch of Yoga Gaurav Samman 2026 Campaign under the banner of the Awanish Yoga Sankalp campaign. The awards ceremony will be held on 19 June 2026 in Lucknow, bringing together distinguished yoga practitioners, institutions, and social...

Maoist Arms and Explosives Seized in Joint Night Operation in Malkangiri

Malkangiri, June 9 (UDN): Security forces achieved a major breakthrough in anti-Maoist operations after recovering a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during a joint night operation in the Maoist-affected areas of Malkangiri district. The operation was carried out jointly by personnel of the District Voluntary Force (DVF), Special...

President Droupadi Murmu Presents Gallantry Awards at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026

New Delhi, June 9 (BNP): President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conferred Gallantry Awards upon personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and State and Union Territory Police during the Defence Investiture Ceremony-2026 (Phase-I) held at the historic Rashtrapati Bhavan. The prestigious ceremony recognized exceptional acts of...

PM Narendra Modi Set to Become India’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister

New Delhi, June 9 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to achieve a historic milestone on June 10 by surpassing the tenure record of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, becoming the country’s longest-serving Prime Minister. Having first assumed office on May 26, 2014, Modi has completed more...

Indian Railways to Launch AI-Powered Waiting List Prediction System from August

New Delhi, June 9: In a significant step towards modernising passenger services, Indian Railways is set to introduce an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered waiting list prediction system from August, enabling passengers to receive more accurate estimates of ticket confirmation chances. Representational image The new technology will use advanced machine learning...

TERI Director Highlights Climate-Health and WEFE Nexus Solutions at Global Sustainability Conference in Brussels

Brussels, Belgium, June 9, 2026: Anshuman represented India at the 9th G-STIC Conference in Brussels, contributing to key discussions on the Climate–Health nexus and the Water–Energy–Food–Environment (WEFE) Nexus, with a focus on advancing climate resilience and sustainable development. Speaking during the session titled “Climate–Health Nexus: Driving Solutions in a...

FSSAI Directs Food Business Operators to Stop Using Newspapers for Packing Food

FSSAI Bans Use of Newspapers for Food Packaging, Cites Health Risks Representational image New Delhi, June 8: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) across the country to immediately discontinue the use of newspapers for packing, wrapping, and serving food...