Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said to preserve the heritage of the gurus and to disseminate their life philosophies and ideals among the masses, the work of the Sikh Museum and the Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Museum, both in Kurukshetra, must be completed within the stipulated timeframe.

He said that this would enable future generations to draw inspiration from the gurus and contribute meaningfully to nation-building.

He made these remarks while chairing a meeting here to review the progress of the Sikh Museum and Guru Ravidas Museum.

A major security scare unfolded at Patna Airport on Wednesday afternoon after a bomb threat message was received targeting Indigo flight 6E921 en route from Ahmedabad to Patna.

The incident triggered a high alert, leading to an emergency landing and a comprehensive security sweep of the aircraft.

The alert was raised at 12:45 PM when Indigo station manager Shalini received a threatening message via WhatsApp.

She promptly alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC), and within just eight minutes, the flight landed safely at 12:53 PM on the runway.

Following the emergency landing, CISF, Bihar Police, airport authorities, and intelligence agencies swiftly mobilised.

Laos authorities are urging all sectors and the public to remain vigilant in preventing the spread of dengue, particularly during the rainy season, when flooding creates ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes and raises the risk of infection.

The number of dengue fever cases in Laos has reached 1,370, with no deaths reported so far this year, according to a report issued by the Lao Ministry of Health on Wednesday.

The highest number of cases occurred in Lao capital Vientiane, where 456 cases were reported, followed by Luang Namtha province with 159 cases, and Sekong province with 153 cases.

The health ministry also urged people to remain vigilant and help control the spread of the mosquito-borne viral disease, news agency reported.

More than seven in 10 (73 per cent) of professionals in India are confident about retaining their jobs this year, an 11-percentage point increase from the previous year, a report said on Wednesday.

About 31 per cent of professionals in tier 1 cities feel ‘extremely confident’ about job retention, compared to 18 per cent in tier 2 cities.

Additionally, 85 per cent of professionals in companies with over 5,000 employees express confidence in job retention, while the figure drops to 58 per cent among those in companies with fewer than 50 employees, said the report by Great Learning, a leading global edtech company.

A two-fold increase in US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports is expected to deliver a heavier blow to South Korean steelmakers already grappling with oversupply and falling prices amid an economic slowdown, industry sources said on Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order doubling tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports from 25 percent to 50 percent, with the new rates taking effect Wednesday..reports news agency.

Local steelmakers, including POSCO Group and Hyundai Steel Co., have been seeking ways to cope with the "U.S. steel barrier," or at least minimize the impact of the steep tariffs on their operations.

Stating that Mani Ratnam had turned a 'Gnani (an enlightend person)', actor Kamal Haasan, who plays the lead in the director's upcoming film 'Thug Life', on Wednesday said that the ace director and his technicians had given the word 'International' in the name of his production house its complete meaning.

Speaking at a press conference organised by the makers of 'Thug Life', a day before the film's release, Kamal Haasan said, "Several technicians of international standard have worked on 'Thug Life'. The film is truly international as not only did several international technicians work on the film but also those from here showcased such excellence that those from abroad appreciated them."

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has confirmed premier batter Steve Smith will bat at number four in the upcoming World Test Championship final against South Africa, set to happen at Lord’s from June 11-15.

Smith, who has 23 centuries and 26 fifties while batting at number four in Tests, had slammed a first-innings century which set the stage for Australia to clinch the 2023 World Test Championship Final win over India at The Oval in London.

There were initial murmurs of Smith being asked to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja, but Cummins has now shut it down. “I can confirm that Smudge will be batting at four. Everyone else, I’m not willing to, but I can confirm Steve Smith will be number four,” said Cummins to The Grade Cricketer on Prime Video Australia.

here. The incident occurred while fans were attending the celebration event for the RCB team lifting the IPL 2025 trophy.

According to the police, three individuals were declared dead at the hospital, and the condition of two others is critical, with both receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

The stampede took place when thousands of fans attempted to enter the stadium in a hurry from various gates. Police at the scene transported the injured to ambulances and shifted them to the nearby Bowring Hospital.

Police stated that the ambulances were unable to move quickly to the hospital due to the overcrowding on the roads.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, under the aegis of the Directorate of Education, SGPC, continued its seven-day Quality Enhancement Program for newly recruited SGPC teachers with an enriching series of sessions focused on holistic professional development. The first session of the day was led by Dr. Ankdeep Kaur Attwal, Head, Department of English, SGGWSU, who spoke on Personality Development of Teachers. Dr. Attwal emphasized the significance of self-awareness, communication skills, and emotional intelligence in shaping an effective teaching personality. She guided participants on cultivating a reflective and confident teaching persona to better engage learners and foster positive classroom environments. In the second session, Dr. Kiran Sachdeva, psychologist and rehabilitation counselor, delivered an impactful talk on Understanding the Role of Child Psychology in Addressing Behavioural Conflict. Dr. Sachdeva provided practical insights into child development, behavioural cues, and intervention strategies. Her session equipped teachers with tools to identify psychological concerns and manage classroom conflicts empathetically and effectively. The day concluded with an insightful presentation by Prof. Kulwinder Singh on Action Research in Education. Prof. Singh highlighted the importance of reflective practice and continuous improvement through action research

With Haryana nominating 621 gram panchayats for the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress of the program launched by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development.

This initiative aims to improve nutrition and community development in rural areas as well as to promote a healthy competition among village panchayats to eliminate malnutrition and form the basis of a developed India.

The Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan is aligned with Sustainable Development Goals II and III and promotes improved nutritional outcomes through better infrastructure and third-party assessments.

Haryana has nominated 621 gram panchayats under the program, out of which 531 have met the eligibility criteria to be designated as Suposhit Gram Panchayats, an official statement said.