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India reaffirms strengthening ties during Benin National Day celebrations

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 5:28:34 PM IST

India reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening its partnership and advancing ties in cooperation across several areas of mutual interest during the National Day celebrations of Benin. ... read..

Coal India posts record July supplies at 64.19 MT, production rises 8.44%

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:58:27 PM IST

Coal India Ltd (CIL) recorded its highest-ever coal supply for the month of July, with offtake rising 18.38 per cent year-on-year to 64.19 million tonnes (MT), while coal production increased 8.44 per cent to 50.36 MT, according to the company's press rel ... read..

Indian Railways recommends premature retirement of five Group 'A' Officers

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:58:16 PM IST

The Review Committees of the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, have recommended premature retirement of five Group 'A' officers in the public interest under Rule 1802(a) of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume II, which is equivalent to Rule 5 ... read..

India, Rwanda identify critical minerals, healthcare, digital technologies as priority areas for trade cooperation

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:28:30 PM IST

India and Rwanda have identified critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, digital technologies, agriculture and renewable energy as priority sectors for expanding bilateral trade and investment cooperation, following the first session of the Ind ... read..

Mahindra, Kia lead July auto sales growth as industry performance remains uneven

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:28:29 PM IST

Mahindra & Mahindra and Kia India posted some of the strongest sales growth among major passenger vehicle makers in July, while Toyota Kirloskar Motor reported a more modest increase, highlighting uneven growth across the segment even as market leader ... read..

UEFA welcomes FIFA's withdrawal of plans to sell stake in World Cup

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:28:27 PM IST

UEFA has welcomed FIFA's decision to withdraw its proposal to sell stakes in its competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors, while sharply criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino and calling for greater transparency and accountability ... read..

Centre advances Rs 1.09 lakh crore tax devolution to states to boost spending

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:28:22 PM IST

The Union Government on Saturday released an additional instalment of Rs 1,09,019 crore as tax devolution to state governments, ahead of the regular monthly transfer due on August 10, to help states step up capital spending and development works. ... read..

AI infrastructure expansion broadens beyond hyperscalers as enterprise, sovereign demand grows: Goldman Sachs

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:28:39 PM IST

Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investment continued to broaden in July, with enterprise adoption expanding alongside sovereign AI initiatives and growing support for cloud providers, according to a Goldman Sachs research report, which said th ... read..

SBI Research raises India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth estimate to around 7%

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:28:37 PM IST

India's economy is likely to grow around 7 per cent in the first quarter of FY27, higher than earlier expectations, supported by stronger economic indicators, improved industrial activity and a recovery in exports, according to an SBI Research Pre-Monetar ... read..

Rs 200 crore extortion case: Delhi police files supplementary charge sheet against Navas Kakkat in MCOCA case

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:28:31 PM IST

Delhi Police on Saturday filed a supplementary chargesheet against Navas Kakkat in a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) case linked to Sukesh Chandrasekhar. ... read..

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal holds national townhall programme against E20 policy in Delhi

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:28:28 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday conducted a national townhall programme outside the Constitution Club to protest the implementation of the E20 policy in the country. ... read..

Iranian resident Sardar Lajpal Singh Anand expresses gratitude to PM Modi for safe return to India

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:28:26 PM IST

Sardar Lajpal Singh Anand, a lifelong resident of Iran, has expressed profound gratitude to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill for facilitating the safe evacuation and return of the Sikh Sangat to India ami ... read..

Kin of Chhattisgarh labourer killed in Kulgam terror attack seeks aid, safe return of mortal remains

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:28:24 PM IST

A pall of gloom has descended on Bundeli village in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district following the death of Deepak Ratrey, a local labourer, in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam on Friday. ... read..

Vice Admiral AN Pramod assumes charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:58:44 PM IST

Vice Admiral AN Pramod assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff on Saturday. ... read..

CM Rekha Gupta launches portal for 'Delhi Laxmi Yojana'

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:58:42 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday launched the online registration portal for the flagship 'Delhi Lakshmi Yojana'. Under the scheme, eligible women between the ages of 21 and 60 will receive financial assistance of Rs 2,500 every month. ... read..

Amazon raises FY26 capex to about USD 220 bn as AI, AWS demand surges

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:58:40 PM IST

Amazon has raised its capital expenditure (capex) guidance for FY26 to around USD 220 billion from about USD 200 billion earlier, as strong demand for its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform and artificial intelligence (AI) services continues to driv ... read..

Indian Railways approves Rs 976 crore multitracking project between Danapur and Fatuha in Bihar of east central railway

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:58:29 PM IST

In a major boost to rail capacity in Bihar, Indian Railways has approved multitracking of the 29 km Danapur to Fatuha section of East Central Railway at a cost of Rs 976 crore. The project will decongest one of the busiest stretches on the Patna rail corr ... read..

RBI swap facility draws $40.8 billion forex inflows till July 31, nearly double July 17 level

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:58:17 PM IST

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) special swap facility has mobilised USD 40.816 billion in foreign exchange inflows as of July 31, 2026, nearly doubling the USD 20.718 billion recorded as of July 17, indicating continued strong response to the central ba ... read..

Tata Motors, Hyundai report strong July sales as passenger vehicle demand surge

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:28:05 PM IST

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Hyundai Motor India reported strong growth in July 2026 sales, with Tata Motors recording a 59 per cent year-on-year increase in total passenger vehicle sales and Hyundai achieving its highest-ever monthly sales, indicat ... read..

Delhi: Pink Saheli Smart Card to become compulsory from August 16; govt extends deadline for smooth transition

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:28:02 PM IST

The Delhi Government has extended the deadline for the mandatory use of the Pink Saheli Smart Card (NCMC) for free travel in DTC and Transport Department buses. ... read..

"Nation remains united against terrorism": Rahul Gandhi condemns Kulgam attack

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:27:46 PM IST

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam that claimed the lives of two workers and called for strict action and the "harshest possible punishment" for those responsible. ... read..

DPL 2026: Central Delhi Kings edge Purani Dilli 6 despite Anuj Rawat's ton in opener

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:27:37 PM IST

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 got off to a spectacular start at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with fans witnessing an evening full of entertainment and thrilling cricket. The night began with electrifying performances by popular singers Sukhbir Singh an ... read..

"Extremely shameful, reprehensible": Priyanka Gandhi condemns Kulgam terror attack

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 1:58:06 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, in which two labourers working at a brick kiln were killed, calling the incident "shameful" and "inhumane". ... read..

"Students being treated like criminals": Congress' Sandeep Dikshit slams Centre

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 1:28:32 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday lashed out at the central government, alleging that the concerns of students protesting across the country for the last two months are being ignored. ... read..

"His decision to forgive reflects leadership:" RLD leader Malook Nagar on PM Modi's video message

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 1:28:25 PM IST

Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) national general secretary Malook Nagar on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to forgive children for the derogatory language used at Jantar Mantar, declaring that the PM's decision to forgive the children ref ... read..

"Our daughters are easily manipulated, aisa kyu?": Kangana Ranaut reacts to teen's apology video post Jantar Mantar protest row

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 12:57:59 PM IST

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has weighed in on the controversy surrounding a teen girl's apology after allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. ... read..

Delhi HC directs removal of Instagram posts alleging sexual misconduct against national basketball player

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 12:28:33 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted interim relief to professional basketball player Kushal Singh in a defamation suit over a series of social media posts made against him on Instagram. ... read..

Cabinet approves "Samudra Manthan" national offshore exploration scheme with outlay of Rs 84,084 crore

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:58:40 AM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, approved "Samudra Manthan", the National Offshore Exploration Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas carrying an approved outlay of Rs 84,084 cro ... read..

"Education is the nation's future": CPI(M)'s V Sivadasan targets NTA over exam irregularities

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:58:38 AM IST

CPI(M) MP V. Sivadasan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the National Testing Agency (NTA), accusing it of compromising the sanctity of the education system and the future of students by outsourcing exam operations to corrupt private companies. ... read..

CWG 2026: Rajnath Singh congratulates Neeraj Chopra, Tejaswin Shankar, Yash Vir Singh on winning medals

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:58:37 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Indian athletes Neeraj Chopra, Tejaswin Shankar and Yash Vir Singh for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026, praising their skill, determination and fighting spirit. ... read..

Gross GST revenue rises 15.4% to Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July, import collections drive growth

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:58:29 AM IST

India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 15.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July 2026, driven by a sharp increase in GST revenue from imports and steady growth in domestic collections, according to data released by the ... read..

RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25%, market to focus on policy guidance: Nuvama

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:58:24 AM IST

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% at the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with policymakers expected to adopt a wait-and-watch approach amid heightened uncertainty over inflation, growth an ... read..

World Breastfeeding Week 2026: Nutribray Advocates for Better Nutrition, Care & Breastfeeding Awareness

New Delhi [India] | August 1, 2026 11:28:02 AM IST

As the world observes World Breastfeeding Week 2026 under the theme "Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems," healthcare organizations, employers, and communities are being encouraged to strengthen long-term support for mothers and i ... read..

China's EV boom cuts fossil fuel use; oil displaced rises 42% in H1 2026: Jefferies

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:27:52 AM IST

China's rapid adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating the country's shift away from fossil fuels, with oil displaced by EVs rising 42 per cent year-on-year to 33.7 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe), or 1.4 million barrels per day, in the first ... read..

"Neither of two sides will attack": Former Ukrainian envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni pitches for commercial safety zones

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 10:58:19 AM IST

Amid ongoing discussions over regional security and maritime trade threats, former Indian Ambassador to Ukraine Vidya Bhushan Soni has called for the urgent establishment of protected maritime corridors, asserting that civilian cargo vessels must be shiel ... read..

AI set to reshape insurance economics, push industry towards scale, specialisation: Report

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 9:57:51 AM IST

Artificial intelligence is set to reshape the economics of the global insurance industry, with carriers, brokers and technology providers that move early potentially gaining a significant competitive edge as AI changes underwriting, distribution, producti ... read..

Critical mineral demand to surge through 2040, supply gaps to persist: IEA

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 9:57:46 AM IST

Global demand for critical minerals is set to rise strongly through 2040, driven by the expansion of electric vehicles, battery storage, renewable energy and electricity networks, while supply gaps for key minerals such as copper and lithium are expected ... read..

P Chidambaram questions PM Modi over "abusive, filthy" comments by "BJP trolls"

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 9:57:39 AM IST

Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over "abusive" comments posted by alleged BJP "trolls" on social media. ... read..

"Protesting our right, but protests must stay within limits": BJP's Sadanand Tanavade welcomes cases registered for "abusing" PM Modi

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 9:57:36 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade backed the legal action initiated against Meta India head Arun Srinivas and several social media account operators, asserting that while protesting is a constitutional right, personal allegations and ... read..

"Remarkable consistency, composure": PM Modi hails Neeraj Chopra's CWG 2026 silver

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 9:28:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian athletes Neeraj Chopra, Yash Vir Singh and Yamini Maurya for their medal-winning performances at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, praising their consistency, dedication and sporting spirit. ... read..

India's housing market splits as affordability weakens in Mumbai, NCR despite lower loan rates: Report

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:58:11 AM IST

India's residential real estate market is showing mixed trends, with lower home loan rates improving buyer sentiment in many cities while affordability continues to remain a major challenge in Mumbai and the National Capital Region (NCR), according to a m ... read..

India to get 11 new flying schools to tackle India's 30000+ pilot shortage

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:58:10 AM IST

In a major push to strengthen domestic pilot training capacity and reduce reliance on foreign flying schools, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has successfully completed the tender process for 11 new Flying Training Organisation (FTO) slots at seven ... read..

Complaint filed against Purnia MP Pappu Yadav in Delhi over Parliament protest

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:58:08 AM IST

A police complaint has been lodged against Independent MP from Purnia, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, at Jehangirpuri Police Station in the national capital following his recent protest demonstration inside the Parliament complex over the alleged Ram Ma ... read..

NSE pays Rs 714.74 crore demand to SEBI as part of Rs 1,491.21 crore settlement

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:58:00 AM IST

The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has made a payment of Rs 714.74 crore towards a demand raised by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as part of the exchange's proposed settlement with the market regulator. ... read..

"Arvind Kejriwal and AAP should clarify their relationship with Tahir Hussain": BJP

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:57:57 AM IST

A day after a Delhi court sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the February 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, Bharatiya Janata Party (B ... read..

CWG 2026: President Murmu congratulates Neeraj Chopra, Yash Vir Singh on securing Javelin double podium

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:57:53 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian athletes Neeraj Chopra and Yash Vir Singh for securing a silver and bronze medal, respectively, in the men's javelin throw at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, praising their "splendid performances" that ha ... read..

Harsh Singh's family celebrates his historic gold in Men's 60 Kg Judo at Glasgow 2026

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:28:18 AM IST

Indian judoka Harsh Singh's family expressed immense pride and happiness after he clinched the gold medal in the men's 60 kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. ... read..

"Delhi emerging as sports capital": Rekha Gupta extends wishes for DPL season 3

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 7:28:20 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended her best wishes for the third season of the Delhi Premier League T20, welcoming teams and players while celebrating Delhi's growing contribution to Indian sports. ... read..

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Court directs to reschedule psychiatry consultation of Aaftab Amin Poonawala to avoid clash with daily hearing

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 7:28:17 AM IST

Saket District Court on Friday directed the Jail Authorities to reschedule the Psychiatry consultation of Aaftab Amin Poonawala from Tuesday to Saturday in order to avoid a clash with the day-to-day hearing. ... read..

Fake Medicine Racket bribery case: Delhi Court granted bail to IPS Deepak Gahlawat after a month's custody in bribery case

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 7:28:15 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday granted bail to IPS Deepak Gahlawat after a month's custody after his arrest by the CBI in a bribery case. The court granted him regular bail, saying that no further custodial interrogation of the applicant is required, an ... read..

IMD issues red alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms in Gujarat, Kerala

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 6:57:36 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red warning for thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by gusty winds of around 60 kmph and heavy rain exceeding 15 mm per hour in several districts of Gujarat and Kerala for the next two to ... read..

India and Lesotho review entire spectrum of bilateral ties and cooperation

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 6:57:31 AM IST

India and Lesotho undertook a comprehensive review of their bilateral relations, placing special emphasis on development partnership, capacity building, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and mutual coordination at the United Nations (UN) ... read..

IMD issues red alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms in Gujarat, Keralam

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 6:57:28 AM IST

"Closely monitoring": India on US bill seeking upto 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:59:04 AM IST

India is keeping a close watch on a US bill that empowers Washington to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on nations purchasing Russian oil and gas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, days after the proposed legislation cleared the ... read..

PM Modi says 'PM Surya Sarovar Yojana' will expand clean energy capacity, cut CO2 emissions

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:28:20 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Union Cabinet's approval of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) would expand India's clean energy capacity through the use of reservoirs and inland water bodies, benefit every State and Union Te ... read..

NCPI MP June Maliah meets Amit Shah, says meeting renewed resolve to transform Midnapore

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:28:16 AM IST

NCPI MP June Maliah on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament and said the meeting had strengthened her resolve to work towards the development of the Midnapore Lok Sabha constituency. ... read..

Nitin Nabin congratulates Harsh Singh for winning gold in Men's 60 Kg Judo at CWG 2026

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:58:02 AM IST

BJP President Nitin Nabin congratulated Indian judoka Harsh Singh for winning the gold medal in the men's 60 kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying his achievement has filled the entire nation with pride. ... read..

Government likely to introduce FCRA Amendment bill next week

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:58:30 AM IST

The government is likely to introduce 'Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment Bill' in the Lok Sabha next week, sources said. ... read..

PM Modi says daughters using abusive language at Jantar Mantar protest was cultural shock; time to embrace these children and show them right path

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:29:05 AM IST

Noting that some mischievous children had used "very crude and abusive language" during the protest at Jantar Mantar and he and his late mother were also subjected to abuse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that abuses never solve anything and ... read..

Prime Minister Modi urges people to guide the misguided, says abuses never solve anything

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:59:26 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that abuses never solve anything and called upon people to guide those who have gone astray. ... read..

Cabinet approves 'PM Surya Sarovar Yojana' for floating solar photovoltaic projects of ?5,070 cr

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:59:24 AM IST

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved the 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)', a Scheme for the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) Projects with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with a total out ... read..

Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja appointed as next Director General Armed Forces Medical Services

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:59:20 AM IST

The Government of India has appointed Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, presently serving as the Director General Medical Services (Air), as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) with effect from the afternoon of August 31. ... read..

CWG 2026: President Murmu congratulates Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh on historic Judo golds

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 1:29:05 AM IST

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Friday congratulated Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh on their historic gold medal in judo at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. ... read..

Mirabai Chanu should be considered for Arjuna Award: Union Minister Jadhav

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 12:59:04 AM IST

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, has written to the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on his own initiative, urging that I ... read..

Haryana CM congratulates Seema Sangwan for winning bronze medal in Commonwealth Games

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 11:57:26 PM IST

Rising from a small village in Bhiwani district to the international stage, athlete Seema Sangwan delivered an outstanding performance in the discus throw event to win a bronze medal, adding another medal to India's tally. ... read..

Rajnath Singh lauds Harsh Singh, Asmita Dey for CWG 2026 judo golds

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 11:57:18 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has lauded Indian judokas Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey after their gold medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, praising their dedication and fearless spirit. ... read..

EAM "strongly urged" to avoid attacks on commercial vessels, seafarers during call with Iranian FM

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 11:27:54 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he strongly urged that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers be avoided under any circumstance during a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, as the two lea ... read..

"Convicts not beyond reformation": Delhi Court refuses to award death penalty to Tahir Hussain, 4 others

By By Dhiraj Beniwal

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 11:27:53 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma court declined capital Punishment after disagreeing with the submissions of Delhi Police that Tahir Hussain and other convicts are beyond reformation; they are a menace to society even in prison. ... read..

"Our demand was death penalty": IB official Ankit Sharma's brother after Tahir Hussain, 4 others get life term

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 11:27:51 PM IST

The brother of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, on Friday expressed disappointment over the life imprisonment awarded to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and four others, s ... read..

We verify nationality before facilitating return of deportees: MEA continues cooperation on US deportations

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:57:52 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday underlined its protocol on handling deportation cases, saying it works closely with foreign governments while ensuring proper verification of nationality. ... read..

Cooperating with concerned authorities, says Meta after Hyderabad Police registers cases over social media posts during CJP protest targeting PM Modi

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:57:48 PM IST

With the Cybercrime police in Hyderabad having registered cases against operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts and parent company Meta's India head over allegedly morphed and objectionable content targeting PM Narendra Modi during the Cockro ... read..

NCPI seeks to dismiss speculations of rift after three of its leaders from minority community skip NDA meeting

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:57:38 PM IST

With three of NCPI leaders belonging to the minority community having skipped the NDA 'Mangal Milan' meeting held on Tuesday, the party has sought to reject speculation of a rift but Trinamool Congress leaders said that the three parliamentarians do not ... read..

MEA 'in touch' with families of two missing Indians seafarers from MV AG N Ragnar

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:57:33 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that it is in close touch with the family members of the two Indian nationals who remain missing after the vessel MV AG N Ragnar came under attack while leaving Ukraine's Odesa port on July 25. ... read..

Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja appointed as DGAFMS with effect from August 31

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:57:29 PM IST

Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, who is presently serving as the Director General Medical Services (Air), has been appointed as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) with effect from August 31, 2026. ... read..

Heavy rains trigger alerts across country; Gujarat, Himachal on alert, Assam and Uttarakhand step up flood preparedness

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:27:46 PM IST

Authorities across several states have stepped up preparedness and relief measures as heavy monsoon rains and flood-like conditions continue to affect parts of the country, with red and orange alerts issued in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, while Assam and ... read..

PM Modi hails Khelo India scheme expansion, says it will strengthen sports culture

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:27:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the government remains fully committed to promoting a strong sporting culture in the country after the Union Cabinet approved the expansion of the Khelo India Scheme and enhanced assistance to National Sports Fe ... read..

India, Bhutan sign two agreements on Line of Credit, health education cooperation: MEA on Misri's Bhutan visit

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:27:43 PM IST

India and Bhutan have signed two agreements during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Bhutan, including a Line of Credit agreement and a pact between the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Scienc ... read..

Govt met all exam leak demands, says BJP MP Mayank Nayak; slams opposition of using youth agitation for political gain

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:27:41 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Mayank Nayak slammed political opponents over the issue of paper leaks and student demonstrations, accusing political entities of exploiting youth grievances for self-serving political gain even after the govern ... read..

Delhi Police bans drones, UAVs, paragliders ahead of Independence Day celebrations

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:27:39 PM IST

Delhi Police has prohibited the flying of drones, UAVs, quadcopters, paragliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, microlight aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, hot air balloons and other sub-conventional aerial platforms across the National Capital Territory ... read..

Life imprisonment for Tahir Hussain in Ankit Sharma murder triggers political war in Delhi

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:27:29 PM IST

A Delhi court has sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain and four co-accused--Nazim, Qasim, Javed, and Anas--to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the February 2020 Nort ... read..

ICEA workshop outlines roadmap to build globally competitive Indian fabless chip firms

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:27:28 PM IST

The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) on Friday outlined a roadmap for building globally competitive Indian fabless semiconductor companies, with stakeholders identifying priority chip products, stronger intellectual property (IP) creation ... read..

AAP's Malvinder Singh Kang meets Vaishnaw, raises infrastructure issues in Anandpur Sahib

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 9:57:42 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Friday met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and discussed several railway infrastructure projects and public issues concerning the Shri Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. ... read..

GeM launches 10th Foundation Day celebrations; CEO says platform has fulfilled PM Modi's digital marketplace vision

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 9:57:38 PM IST

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) on Friday launched its 10-day celebrations leading up to its 10th Foundation Day, with Chief Executive Officer Mihir Kumar saying the platform has fulfilled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of creating a transparent dig ... read..

BJP MP VD Sharma slams Rahul Gandhi over paper leak Bill, says Modi Govt committed to uprooting exam mafias

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 9:27:09 PM IST

Targeting the opposition over the passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP VD Sharma on Friday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of ignoring youth issues while asserting that ... read..

ED attaches assets worth Rs 782.36 crore of Raheja Developers

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 8:57:35 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has attached Rs 782.36 crore worth of properties belonging to Raheja Developers Ltd, accused of collecting funds amounting to Rs 2,425.99 crore from around 4,600 homebuyers on the pretext of providing the ... read..

"India has robust legal, regulatory framework on strategic trade controls": MEA on defence export to Israel

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 8:57:33 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said India has a "robust legal and regulatory framework" governing strategic trade controls. ... read..

"Predicated on our national priorities": India reaffirms energy security focus amid US Bill targeting Russian oil buyers

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 8:57:30 PM IST

Reaffirming that national interests and the energy needs of its 1.4 billion citizens remain paramount, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday addressed concerns surrounding a recently advanced US Senate sanctions bill aimed at penalising maj ... read..

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