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PM Modi Opens World Food India 2023, Highlighting India's Culinary Heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the World Food India 2023 event. The festival aims to showcase the diverse culinary traditions and food potential of India.

17 Jun 2026

Priyanka Chaturvedi Alleges Ram Temple Donation Row Could Uncover Larger Scam

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has accused the BJP of playing politics with faith, suggesting a probe into Ayodhya Ram Temple donations might reveal a significant scam.

17 Jun 2026

Minister of State Margherita Engages Citizens in Kohima Outreach

Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, participated in outreach programmes in Kohima on Tuesday. The events were part of a nationwide campaign celebrating 12 years of the NDA government and PM Modi's tenure.

17 Jun 2026

Telangana CM Presses Centre for Hyderabad Metro Phase-II Funding

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has formally requested the Union government to expedite the release of sanctioned financing from the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project. The Chief Minister urged for the immediate disbursement of these funds.

17 Jun 2026

Monsoon Halts, Heatwave Threatens Southern and Eastern Uttar Pradesh

The Southwest Monsoon's progress into Uttar Pradesh has been impeded due to current weather patterns. Southern and eastern parts of the state are now anticipating a spell of heatwave conditions.

17 Jun 2026

Delhi Braces for Rain; Northeast and Bihar on High Alert for Heavy Downpour

The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast rain for the national capital, Delhi. Meanwhile, several northeastern states and Bihar are bracing for significant rainfall.

17 Jun 2026

DH Speak Out: A Glimpse into June 17, 2026 Discussions

Deccan Herald's 'DH Speak Out' initiative is scheduled for June 17, 2026. Further details regarding the event's content are exclusively available to paid subscribers.

17 Jun 2026

NDDB and MCD Partner to Clean Yamuna by Managing Dairy Waste

The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to redirect the city's dairy waste. This initiative aims to prevent organic pollution in the Yamuna River by channeling waste into biogas and fertilizer production facilities.

17 Jun 2026

NCERT Faces Criticism for Altering Indus Valley Figurine in Textbooks

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has drawn criticism for altering a famous Indus Valley Civilisation artefact, the bronze figurine, by adding clothing to it in textbooks.

17 Jun 2026

Census 2027 Policy Shift Could Address Kashmir's Education and Employment Woes

India's upcoming Census 2027 presents an opportunity to simultaneously improve classroom education and generate employment for educated youth in Kashmir through a minor policy adjustment.

17 Jun 2026

Tarik Anwar Slams Govt Over NEET Irregularities, Other Issues

Congress MP Tarik Anwar has voiced strong criticism against the BJP-led central government and the Uttar Pradesh administration. His concerns encompass alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, the functioning of the RSS, and the state government's policies regarding madrasas.

17 Jun 2026

NTA's Telegram Ban Questioned Ahead of NEET-UG Retest

Experts suggest the National Testing Agency's ban on Telegram might prove ineffective as millions of students prepare to retake the NEET-UG exam on June 21 following widespread paper leak allegations.

17 Jun 2026