Free Bus Travel Scheme in Tamil Nadu May Be Expanded to Cover 28 Lakh More Women
Chennai, July 6: The Tamil Nadu government is reviewing plans to expand its free bus travel scheme for women, with an estimated 28 lakh additional beneficiaries expected to be included if the proposed extension is implemented. The initiative, which…
OP Jindal Global University Hosts Third India–Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 in Tokyo
Tokyo, July 6 (UDN): OP Jindal Global University successfully hosted the Third India–Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 in Tokyo, bringing together eminent academics, policymakers, and representatives from leading institutions of higher education…
Rain Havoc in Maharashtra; Mumbai Advises Work From Home Amid Disruptions
Mumbai, July 6: Heavy rainfall continued to affect Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra on Monday, leading to widespread disruption in transport, traffic movement, and daily routines across the region. In view of waterlogging, slow traffic, and…
Pranadhara Children’s Hospital & Nyra Fertility Inaugurated in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, July 6: A significant milestone in healthcare was marked today with the grand inauguration of Pranadhara Children’s Hospital & Nyra Fertility at Chintal, Hyderabad, dedicated to providing specialized pediatric and fertility…
15 India-bound fertiliser ships cross Strait of Hormuz safely, stocks set to rise
July 6: Fifteen India-bound ships carrying fertilisers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over supply disruptions and improving domestic availability. The vessels were part of shipments earlier delayed due to geopolitical tensions…
Over 20 Lakh Names Omitted from Odisha Draft Electoral Roll After SIR Exercise
Bhubaneswar, July 6 ((UDN): More than 20 lakh names have been omitted from Odisha’s draft electoral roll following the completion of the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), resulting in a significant reduction in the state’s…
Kem Cho, Gujarat: Patang Brings Home the Taste of Ahmedabad and Jamnagar
New Delhi, July 06: There is a particular sound that belongs to Gujarat alone. It is the sound of a steel dabba being opened in the evening, just as the kites come down from the sky and the chai goes up on the stove. It is the sound of methi para…
Flood Alert Issued as Water Levels Rise in Mahanadi, Bansadhara and Baitarani Rivers
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UDN): The Odisha Government has intensified flood monitoring measures as water levels continue to rise in the Mahanadi, Bansadhara and Baitarani rivers following incessant rainfall across the state and heavy inflows from upstream…
Indian Stocks Open in Green on Improved Monsoon and FII Buying
Mumbai, July 6: Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Monday, supported by improving monsoon conditions and sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows, boosting overall market sentiment. Benchmark indices traded higher in…
Global Oil Prices Dip as OPEC Boosts Production for August
New Delhi, July 6: Global crude oil prices declined by up to 1 per cent in early trade after OPEC+ members agreed to increase production targets for August, adding fresh supply expectations to an already cautious market. The decision by the oil-producing…