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New Delhi: AICC Media and Publicity Chairman Pawan Khera and Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee President Jitu Patwari on Wednesday strongly criticised Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and his family over alleged large-scale land purchases in areas linked to upcoming development projects, including the Simhastha (Mahakumbh) Kumbh in Ujjain. Addressing mediapersons at the AICC office on 24 Akbar Road here, the leaders alleged that the issue went beyond local or even national boundaries and was linked to…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi on Friday. The Ministry of Home Affairs said that the meeting being organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) will bring together representatives of Central Ministries, State Governments and drug law enforcement agencies to review and strengthen efforts to combat drug trafficking and drug abuse across the country. On the occasion, Mr Shah will release the Vision Document on Narcotics Control…

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan today released a book in New Delhi, titled V.I.P. Culture in India: Power, Privilege and Distance from Democracy. Addressing the gathering, Mr Radhakrishnan said the book reflects on the distance that often exists between institutions of power and ordinary citizens and underscores the need to bridge this gap through people-centric governance. He said the publication highlights India’s identity as the world’s largest democracy, while reaffirming the constitutional ideals of justice, equality…

Crude oil prices have entered a clear downward trajectory in recent weeks. As of June 23, 2026, Brent Crude trades around $76–78 per barrel and WTI near $73–75 per barrel, down from peaks above $100–110 earlier in the year amid Middle East tensions. The primary drivers include easing geopolitical risks — particularly progress in US-Iran talks and potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — combined with structural oversupply. A central factor is OPEC+ production policy. OPEC+…

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is organising an exhibition in New Delhi, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Northeast India through traditional household utensils. The exhibition will remain open till 2nd July. The IGNCA has inaugurated a rare and distinctive exhibition titled Living Heritage in Metal, Bamboo and Clay: Traditional Utensils of Northeast India in New Delhi. The exhibition presents a glimpse into the folk life, traditional craftsmanship and cultural traditions of Northeast…

The Central Government has approved over 211 crore rupees towards the construction of 96 road works in Tripura, under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-IV, Batch-I for the Financial Year 2026-27. This covers a length of more than 160 kilometres of roads in the State. The Ministry of Rural Development said that the approved projects will provide all-weather road connectivity to 96 habitations in the State for the first time. The Ministry noted that the enhanced connectivity will facilitate improved access to…

India and the United States opened high-level trade talks to salvage and recalibrate a proposed bilateral trade agreement after changes in US tariff policy disrupted a framework negotiated earlier this year. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi yesterday. Both sides are aiming to conclude an interim trade pact before 24th July, when Washington’s temporary 10% tariff on imports from trading partners is set…