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CM Yogi Adityanath to launch 'Maha Vriksharopan 2026' from Gorakhpur on July 12; target set to plant 35 crore trees

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | July 12, 2026 2:56:45 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government will launch its mega plantation drive, 'Maha Vriksharopan 2026', on July 12, with a target to plant 35 crore saplings across the state under the central theme "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (One Tree in the Name of Mother), the Chief Mi ... read..

Fire breaks out in house at Delhi's Majlis Park; five fire tenders deployed

New Delhi | July 12, 2026 2:56:40 AM IST

A fire broke out at a house in the Majlis Park area of North West Delhi on Saturday evening, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services. ... read..

Chinese envoy backs stronger India-China business ties, celebrates return of Dragon Boat Festival in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 12, 2026 2:27:20 AM IST

Chinese Consul General in Kolkata, Xu Wei, expressed optimism about the future of India-China business relations, saying both countries stand to benefit from stronger economic cooperation and increased exchanges. ... read..

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya launches 'Jan Se Gan Tak' to introduce young minds to India's constitutional and democratic journey

New Delhi | July 12, 2026 2:27:18 AM IST

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has launched "Jan Se Gan Tak" a distinctive educational outreach initiative aimed at introducing higher secondary school students of Delhi to the constitutional foundations, democratic traditions and national values that have sh ... read..

"Understand project first": Karnataka CM's sharp dig at HD Kumaraswamy over Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery river linking project

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 12, 2026 2:27:15 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday took a sharp dig at Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy over the Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery river-linking project, advising him to first understand the details from the Central leadership before commenting. ... read..

Moshi building collapse: Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar assures strict action, says rescue operations hampered by toxic gas and rain

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 12, 2026 2:27:13 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar termed the building collapse incident in Pune's Moshi garbage depot a "deeply tragic" incident, expressing condolences to the bereaved families. ... read..

Moshi building collapse tragedy: Death toll rises to 8; search on for one missing

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 12, 2026 2:27:11 AM IST

The death toll in the building collapse incident in Pimpri-Chinchwad of Pune district rose to eight on Saturday after the bodies of seven more persons trapped inside the collapsed administrative building of the Waste-to-Energy project were recovered durin ... read..

"Narottam was big challenge, people never heard of Ashutosh Tiwari": Congress Datia bypoll candidate Ghanshyam Singh

Datia (Madhya Pradesh) | July 12, 2026 2:27:06 AM IST

Following his nomination as the Congress candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Datia Assembly Constituency, Ghanshyam Singh hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), emphasising that his primary focus will be to eliminate corruption and mend th ... read..

Keralam Minister Bindu Krishna visits family of Vietnam boat tragedy victims, assures swift repatriation of mortal remains

Kollam (Keralam) | July 12, 2026 2:27:05 AM IST

Keralam Minister Bindu Krishna on Saturday visited the family of AC Thomas and his wife, Loveni Thomas, from Kottarakkara, who lost their lives in the recent boat accident in Vietnam, and offered her condolences. ... read..

"Systematic loot in front of CCTV cameras": Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Ram Mandir donation theft case

New Delhi | July 12, 2026 2:26:58 AM IST

Launching a blistering attack on the Central government over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple, senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi termed the incident a "systematic and coordinated loot" that took place despite heav ... read..

3 from Andhra confirmed dead, 1 hospitalised in Vietnam boat tragedy, state govt coordinating with authorities: Minister Kondapalli Srinivas

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 11:56:57 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Minister Kondapalli Srinivas on Saturday expressed deep grief over a tragic boat accident in Vietnam involving Indian tourists, noting that approximately 15 to 16 Indians are feared to have lost their lives in the incident, including three ... read..

"E20 causing problems in vehicles, ordinary people deeply distressed because of ethanol": Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 11:56:55 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday visited a petrol pump and service station in Delhi to interact with ordinary vehicle owners over the impact of E20-blended petrol, alleging that the government's claims about the fuel do ... read..

Gujarat CM conducts high-level review of preparations, security arrangements for 149th Rath Yatra

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 11, 2026 11:27:40 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel provided guidance to ensure the peaceful and safe conduct of 230 Rath Yatras being organised across the State, including six mini Rath Yatras in Ahmedabad city. He reviewed the preparations made by the Police and the ... read..

Punjab Congress rift: "No resentment," says Baghel, Gurdaspur MP Randhawa asserts party has no need for "compromised leaders"

Chandigarh (Punjab) | July 11, 2026 11:27:39 PM IST

Amid continuing speculation over discontent within the Punjab Congress unit following recent organisational decisions ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, AICC general secretary in-charge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday asserted that there is "no re ... read..

"We are winning Datia and we will win": Narottam Mishra expresses confidence ahead of bypoll

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 11:27:37 PM IST

BJP leader Narottam Mishra on Saturday expressed confidence that the party would win the upcoming Datia Assembly bypoll. ... read..

Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges farmers forcibly dragged from their fields, crops destroyed in name of Amaravati land acquisition

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 11:27:35 PM IST

The Chandrababu Naidu-led government in Andhra Pradesh has used undue force against farmers in Undavalli in the name of land acquisation for Amravati capital project, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy claimed on Saturday. The YSRCP ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Congress names Ghanshyam Singh as candidate for Datia Assembly bypoll

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

The Congress on Saturday announced Ghanshyam Singh as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Datia Assembly constituency in Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets state delegations, organisation representatives at Mukhya Sevak Sadan

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 11, 2026 11:27:23 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met delegations from various parts of the state and representatives of different organisations at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan, located at the Chief Minister's residence. ... read..

Bhupesh Baghel says "no factionalism" in Punjab Congress

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | July 11, 2026 10:56:43 PM IST

AICC General Secretary in-charge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday asserted that there is no factionism within the Punjab Congress ranks as he concluded his six-day round of consultations with state party leaders, adding that leaders and workers alike ... read..

Vietnam boat capsize: Andhra CM expresses grief over death of three persons from state

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 10:56:40 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday expressed profound grief over the tourist boat mishap in Vietnam in which three residents of the state lost their lives. ... read..

Pakistani terrorist Shehzad Bhatti among 8 chargesheeted by NIA in ambala's baldev nagar police station car blast case

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 10:56:38 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against eight accused, including Pakistani gangster-turned-terrorist Shehzad Bhatti, in connection with the IED car bomb blast in the parking area of Ambala's Baldev Nagar police station in January ... read..

SG Tushar Mehta says Vedas are not a direct source of law, explains evolution of Hindu jurisprudence

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 10:56:36 PM IST

Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta on Saturday said that the Vedas are not a direct source of law but serve as the oldest written repository of wisdom, offering guidance on living in harmony with one's surroundings and inner self. ... read..

Centre, states coordinate relief efforts as condolences pour in for 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat tragedy

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 10:56:34 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of Indian lives in a boat accident near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, which claimed at least 15 lives, including those of Indian tourists. ... read..

Vietnam boat tragedy leaves victims' families in mourning

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | July 11, 2026 10:27:48 PM IST

The families of at least 15 Indian nationals remain in mourning after their kin were killed in a boat capsize incident near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday. ... read..

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha, pays tribute

Guwahati (Assam) | July 11, 2026 10:27:38 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha at Jalukbari in Guwahati and paid tribute to the legendary music maestro. ... read..

Tripura: Massive tree falls on Assam-Agartala NH near Barmura, traffic comes to standstill

Agartala (Tripura) | July 11, 2026 9:57:11 PM IST

The vehicular movement on the Assam-Agartala National Highway came to a complete halt after a massive tree collapsed onto the middle of the road near the Bankumari Temple in the Barmura area on Saturday. ... read..

"Was given an order" to report alleged irregularities, says Badrinath temple officer before giving recorded statement to SIT

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | July 11, 2026 9:57:09 PM IST

Uttarakhand's Badrinath Temple officer Yudhvir Pushpwan, whose complaiant led to a probe being opened up over alleged irregularities in temple donations, is set to give a recorded statement to the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Pushpwan has asserted th ... read..

Assam Budget gives highest priority to power sector: BJP

Guwahati (Assam) | July 11, 2026 9:57:07 PM IST

BJP Assam Pradesh Spokesperson Manas Sarania on Saturday commended the state government for according exceptional priority to the power sector in the maiden Budget presented by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah during the second term of the Government ... read..

Manipur CM condemns violence as clashes erupt in Imphal West after arson incident

Imphal (Manipur) | July 11, 2026 9:57:01 PM IST

Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam strongly condemned the violence after tensions flared in Imphal West district as clashes broke out between two groups following an arson incident near the Leimakhong Military Station and Kanto Sabal village. ... read..

Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges farmers forcibly dragged from their fields, crops destroyed in name of Amravati land acquisition

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 9:56:59 PM IST

More than 1,400 died in natural disasters in last 10 years: Assam Minister Keshab Mahanta

Guwahati (Assam) | July 11, 2026 9:26:46 PM IST

A total of 1,476 people have lost their lives due to floods, landslides, storms, and lightning in the state between 2016 and 2025, according to the data of the Assam Government. ... read..

Varachha Bank announces relief for Surat flood losses with 'flood loan' scheme of up to Rs 5 lakh at 9% interest

Surat (Gujarat) | July 11, 2026 9:26:44 PM IST

Following the heavy rainfall and floods in Gujarat's Surat, several parts of the city were affected by waterlogging, causing significant losses to industries, businesses, residential areas, and livelihoods. ... read..

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee's loyalist Anubrata Mandal joins Ritabrata-led rebel faction, named Birbhum district president

Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 11, 2026 9:26:38 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Ritabrata Banerjee on Saturday announced the appointment of district presidents for his faction, naming former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Anubrata Mandal as the president of Birbhum district. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay expresses grief over deaths in Vietnam boat accident, calls for expedited repatriation of deceased

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 11, 2026 9:26:36 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Saturday expressed deep grief over the deaths of tourists, including people from Tamil Nadu and other Indian states, in a boat accident near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island located about 10 km south of Phu Quoc in Vietna ... read..

"Interested only in power", says BJP leader Sunil Jakhar amid reports of rift with Punjab Congress

Mohali (Punjab) | July 11, 2026 8:57:13 PM IST

With speculations of a rift continuing within the Punjab Congress over organisational shuffle in the state unit, BJP leader Sunil Jakhar on Saturday took a swipe at the ongoing tussle, stating that the Congress is only worried about the ranks, not about a ... read..

ED attaches fresh properties worth Rs 1,021 crore in Reliance Anil Ambani group case

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 8:57:11 PM IST

ED attaches fresh properties worth Rs. 1,021 Crore in Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL) case, being investigated under the provisions of PMLA, 2002. ... read..

BJP's N Ramchander Rao calls Vietnam's boat tragedy "tragic", seeks aid for affected families

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 11, 2026 8:57:07 PM IST

BJP Telangana president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday sought aid from the Ministry of External Affairs for the affected families after 15 Indian nationals were killed when a boat capsized near Phu Quoc Island earlier in Vietnam. ... read..

Emirates A380 services heading to Hyderabad; CM Reddy proposes MRO facilities at state's new airports

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 11, 2026 8:57:03 PM IST

Mohammed Sarhan, Vice President (India) of Emirates, paid a courtesy call on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday. ... read..

Gujarat CM holds interaction with students of Banaskantha under 'Back to School Mission' initiative

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 11, 2026 8:57:01 PM IST

With a firm commitment to universalising education and reducing the school dropout rate, the Gujarat Government is implementing the 'Back to School Mission' across the state. As part of this campaign, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held an inspiring inter ... read..

India becoming major railway products manufacturer and exporter: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 11, 2026 8:26:41 PM IST

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw interacted with engineers and manufacturing teams during his visit to the Medha Bogies Factory in Hyderabad. ... read..

"No resentment": Former MP Minister Narottam Mishra on BJP fielding Ashutosh Tiwari for Datia bypoll

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 8:26:39 PM IST

Senior BJP leader Narottam Mishra on Saturday dismissed speculation over discontent after being denied the party ticket for the upcoming Datia Assembly bypoll, saying he has "no resentment" with anyone and will abide by the party's decision. ... read..

Union Health Ministry launches monthly webinar series on best practices under National Health Mission

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 7:57:15 PM IST

The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry (MoHFW) launched the Monthly Webinar Series on Best Practices under the National Health Mission (NHM) on the occasion of World Population Day 2026, reinforcing its commitment to promoting innovation-driven publ ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 'Mor Gaon Mor Pani' campaign conserve water, prevents migration by ensuring employment

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh) | July 11, 2026 7:57:11 PM IST

Water conservation efforts in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district have gained significant momentum under 'Mor Gaon Mor Pani' (My Village, My Water) campaign, simultaneously playing a key role in reduction of migration by ensuring employment opportunities to ... read..

Ram Mandir Trust sets criteria for CEO post, applications open till July 18

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 7:57:06 PM IST

The committee constituted to oversee the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir met in the national capital on Friday and finalised the eligibility criteria for the post. ... read..

J-K: Lakhanpur among first towns selected under PM SVANidhi 'Street Food Hub' Plan

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 7:57:04 PM IST

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Saturday disclosed the Union Government's decision to give approval for establishing a "Street Food Hub" at Lakhanpur in Kathua district under the PM SVANidhi initiative. ... read..

"Don't want any compromised leader in party": Bhupesh Baghel on Congress MP Randhawa's remark

Chandigarh (Punjab) | July 11, 2026 7:57:02 PM IST

Asserting that the Congress party would not tolerate any "compromised" leader within its ranks, All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary in-charge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday warned that action would be taken against anyone found cro ... read..

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to ensure assistance for affected families after Vietnam boat accident

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 7:26:24 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed grief over the boat accident near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island carrying Indian tourists, urging the Centre to work closely with Vietnamese authorities to ensure all ... read..

Tourists from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh among 15 killed in Vietnam boat capsize

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 11, 2026 7:26:22 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday directed officials to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Vietnam to expedite relief measures following a boat accident. ... read..

Lakhanpur among first towns selected under PM SVANidhi 'Street Food Hub' Plan; Jitendra Singh thanks PM Modi for giving high priority to J-K

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 7:26:21 PM IST

"Why fingers being pointed at me": Punjab Congress chief on party MP Randhawa's "compromised leaders" remark amid internal rift

Mohali (Punjab) | July 11, 2026 6:57:15 PM IST

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Saturday addressed Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa's remark about the party not needing any "compromised" leaders, questioning why he was being singled out over a statement in which he was no ... read..

"We will stand together with him": KC Venugopal claims CPI(M) targeting Ambalappuzha MLA G Sudhakaran

Alappuzha (Keralam) | July 11, 2026 6:27:08 PM IST

Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal on Saturday came out in support of Ambalappuzha MLA G Sudhakaran, alleging that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI(M) was trying to isolate and target him after he resigned from the party. ... read..

FCRA row: BJP's Muraleedharan says Congress criticism is "political," questions fear of losing "vote bank"

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | July 11, 2026 6:27:06 PM IST

Amid ongoing row over the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Rules 2026, BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Saturday claimed that Congress' criticism was driven by political considerations rather than genuine concern. ... read..

Omar Abdullah claims NC MLA offered Rs 20-30 crore, ministerial berth to switch sides

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 11, 2026 6:26:57 PM IST

Without revealing names, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday claimed that the BJP attempted to lure one of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference's (JKNC) MLAs with an offer of Rs 20-30 crore and a ministerial berth to switch sid ... read..

CM Mohan Charan Majhi orders criminal investigation into errors in school textbooks

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | July 11, 2026 5:57:47 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered a criminal investigation into errors found in school textbooks for Classes I to VIII. ... read..

Defence deliberately delaying Shraddha Walkar murder trial, will seek speedy hearing in HC: Advocate Seema Samridhi Kushwaha

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 5:57:45 PM IST

The counsel representing the family of Shraddha Walkar, on Saturday, alleged that the defence in the 2022 murder case was "deliberately delaying" the trial and said she would move the Delhi High Court seeking a speedy hearing. ... read..

Himachal government issues SOP to strengthen security, financial management at state-managed temples

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 5:57:43 PM IST

In the wake of recent reports of alleged theft and misappropriation of offerings at a prominent temple in the country, the Himachal Pradesh government has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to strengthen the security and financial m ... read..

Uttarakhand CM, Kiren Rijiju inaugurate Lok Samvardhan Mela in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 11, 2026 5:57:42 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the Lok Samvardhan Mela in Dehradun on Saturday. ... read..

"Struggling to find candidate": Prashant Kishor slams BJP ahead of Bankipur Assembly bypoll

Patna (Bihar) | July 11, 2026 5:57:37 PM IST

Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Saturday claimed that the BJP's decision to replace its Bankipur Assembly bypoll candidate reflected the "power of democracy" since people in the area have risen above caste and religion-based politics. ... read..

PFI Terror Conspiracy case: Delhi Court puts PFI leader on trial for waging war against India, conspiracy for overthrowing govt

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 5:26:35 PM IST

A Special NIA Court at the Patiala House Court Complex on Saturday formally framed charges against 20 members of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), including its founding chairman, Erappungal Abubacker, as well as the organisation itself, in a terro ... read..

Punjab Congress rift: MP Sukhjinder Randhawa says united front needed for polls, but "don't need compromised leaders"

Chandigarh (Punjab) | July 11, 2026 5:57:39 PM IST

While speculations over a rift within the Punjab Congress continue, Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Saturday was vocal about not wanting "compromised leaders" at the helm for the 2027 Assembly polls. ... read..

How Amit Shah's Gandhinagar Hariyali Lok Sabha Initiative is Improving degraded habitats through native plant species

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 11, 2026 5:26:28 PM IST

Until a few days ago, few motorists passing the 23-hectare gauchar (common grazing) land along the roadside at Kanotar village, about 30 km from Bavla in Ahmedabad district, would have found any reason to stop. Overrun by the invasive Prosopis juliflora ( ... read..

"Short by his brain": KTR challenges CM Revanth Reddy to face fresh polls, claims BRS headed for 78 seats

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 11, 2026 5:26:26 PM IST

After the Telangana Chief Minister's assertion that Congress would secure a comfortable majority even if delimitation happens, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) challenged Revanth Reddy to announce fresh elections to test th ... read..

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Court cancels date of hearing in view of MA examination of accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 4:27:12 PM IST

Saket Court has cancelled the date of hearing in the Shraddha Walkar murder case in view of the MA (Sociology) examination of accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala on July 20. The examination is to be conducted at the IGNOU centre situated on the Tihar Jail premi ... read..

DDA organises first stakeholder consultation workshop for 'Yamuna Dialogues' to promote green, clean Delhi

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 4:27:08 PM IST

In the run-up to the Yamuna Dialogues, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) organised the first Stakeholder Consultation Workshop yesterday, a first-of-its-kind multi-stakeholder initiative, in line with the directions of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Sa ... read..

"Hyderabad to become high-speed hub": Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 3 bullet train corridors for Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 11, 2026 3:57:20 PM IST

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday announced that Hyderabad is set to become a "high-speed hub" with the introduction of three major bullet train corridors, asserting that the massive Rs 5,400 crore railway budget allocated by Prim ... read..

Issues raised by Punjab Congress leaders will be conveyed to high command: Bhupesh Baghel; denies factional rift

Chandigarh (Punjab) | July 11, 2026 3:27:31 PM IST

AICC General Secretary in-charge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that the concerns raised by Punjab Congress leaders during a party meeting in Chandigarh would be conveyed to the party high command, while asserting that there was "no resentment" ... read..

Himachal Congress demands SC-monitored probe into Ram Temple Trust, alleges misuse of donations

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 3:27:26 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Pawan Bansal on Saturday alleged large-scale financial irregularities in the management of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the alleged misuse of donations colle ... read..

"Party's decision is supreme; everyone will abide": Kailash Vijayvargiya on Narottam Mishra ticket row

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 3:27:20 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Saturday said that the party's decision is supreme and everyone will abide by it amid protests by supporters of BJP leader Narottam Mishra after he was denied a ticket for the upcoming Datia Assembly bypoll. ... read..

"DMO will inquire, police complaint filed": Keralam Minister K Muraleedharan on Kannur toddler's death

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | July 11, 2026 3:27:18 PM IST

Keralam Minister K Muraleedharan on Saturday said the District Medical Officer (DMO) will inquire into the death of an 18-month-old boy in Kannur following alleged complications after anaesthesia was administered for stitching a cut lip. ... read..

"Indian Navy not just a fighting force, but strong guardian of India's economic interests": Rajnath Singh

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 3:27:16 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday underscored the importance of the Indian Navy, stating that recent events have once again demonstrated the need for a capable and responsive navy for any nation. While addressing the commissioning ceremony of INS ... read..

Tripura CM Saha reviews flood preparedness as monsoon intensifies, directs officials to stay alert

Agartala (Tripura) | July 11, 2026 3:27:13 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the state's preparedness for potential flooding and waterlogging, underscoring his government's commitment to protecting lives and property during the rainy season ... read..

Court asks complainant to file Mallikarjun Kharge's speech video links in revision plea

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 3:27:09 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday asked the revisionist (complainant) to file the links of news video clips containing the speech delivered by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge during an election rally in Karnataka in April 2023. ... read..

"Till 2017, there was no investment and development works in UP": CM Yogi slams Samajwadi Party

Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 3:27:05 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that investment and employment opportunities were now expanding beyond Noida and Ghaziabad to districts like Kushinagar and Gorakhpur, adding that the state's youth no longer need to migrate in ... read..

Assam Rifles pays solemn tribute to Rifleman Govind Singh on his death anniversary

Agartala (Tripura) | July 11, 2026 3:27:03 PM IST

Assam Rifles organised a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Radhanagar Battalion on Friday in remembrance of Rifleman (GD) Govind Singh of 28 Assam Rifles, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the Nation on 10 July 1996. ... read..

Yamunotri National Highway restoration underway after landslide; Uttarkashi DM reviews relief work

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) | July 11, 2026 2:57:29 PM IST

Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Saturday inspected the site of a massive landslide near Syanachatti on the Yamunotri National Highway and reviewed ongoing restoration work following continuous rainfall in the district. ... read..

"Progressive and forward-looking": Tea Association of India hails Assam Budget 2026-27

Guwahati (Assam) | July 11, 2026 2:57:27 PM IST

The Tea Association of India on Saturday lauded the Assam government's State Budget for the FY 2026-27 and described it as one of the most progressive and forward-looking budgets for the Tea industry in Assam. ... read..

West Bengal forms expert panel to examine draft UCC bill; legislation likely to be tabled in August Assembly session

Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 11, 2026 2:57:25 PM IST

The West Bengal government has constituted a nine-member expert committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine and finalise the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC), with the state government planning to introduce the l ... read..

Post-mortem of Kannur toddler who died after anaesthesia for lip cut completed at Government Medical College

Kannur (Keralam) | July 11, 2026 2:57:24 PM IST

The post-mortem examination of the 18-month-old boy who died after remaining in critical condition for five days following the administration of anaesthesia for stitching a cut lip was completed at Kannur Government Medical College on Saturday. ... read..

"Destroying democracy": Congress' Imran Masood slams BJP on proposed Bill for PM, CM removal over 30-day jail

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 2:57:20 PM IST

Congress MP Imran Masood on Saturday criticised the proposed Constitution amendment Bill that seeks the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, chief ministers and ministers if they remain in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days in cases involving se ... read..

"Raja Warring should have come on his own": Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa as meeting with Bhupesh Bhaghel begins amid party rift

Chandigarh | July 11, 2026 2:57:18 PM IST

Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Saturday said Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring "should have come on his own" as senior party leaders assembled for a meeting with AICC General Secretary in-Charge of Punjab Bhupesh Baghel amid ... read..

Assam: Polygamy to attract dismissal from service and exclusion from welfare schemes, proposes Finance Minister

Guwahati (Assam) | July 11, 2026 2:57:08 PM IST

The Assam government on Saturday proposed to amend the Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1964, to dismiss any government employee or government servant found to have practised polygamy. ... read..

SIT to record BKTC members' statements, collect CCTV footage in probe into alleged Badrinath temple offerings irregularities

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 11, 2026 2:57:06 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Police on Saturday said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged irregularities in devotees' offerings at the Badrinath Temple will record statements of Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) members and coll ... read..

"Mileage dropping but lot of money will be saved": BJP MP Brij Lal calls E20 "safe" fuel

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 2:26:55 PM IST

BJP MP Brij Lal on Saturday defended the rollout of E20 petrol, describing it as safe and alleging that a "lobby" was working to create a false narrative against the fuel blend. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Badrinath Highway reopens after seven-hour closure following landslide in Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | July 11, 2026 2:26:53 PM IST

The Badrinath Highway was reopened for vehicular traffic on Saturday after remaining closed for nearly seven hours following a landslide at Sirobagad in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district. ... read..

"Safely escorted 18 merchant vessels carrying essential cargo worth more than Rs 9,000 crore": Rajnath Singh highlights Navy's success in West Asia crisis

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 2:26:44 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday highlighted the strategic evolution of India's maritime forces amid the West Asia crisis and stated that the Indian Navy has successfully emerged as a robust guardian of the nation's financial stability, safely s ... read..

BRICS transport meet passes key resolution on technology, connectivity: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | July 11, 2026 2:26:43 PM IST

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said the BRICS nations have adopted an important resolution aimed at strengthening cooperation in the transport sector, with a focus on future-ready technologies, innovation and sustaina ... read..

Ghaziabad: Fire breaks out in school bus brought for maintenance; no casualties

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 1:57:15 PM IST

A fire broke out in a school bus that had been brought in for maintenance in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on Saturday morning, officials said. ... read..

"No better time than now": Rajnath Singh urges youth to boost Atmanirbhar Bharat

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 1:57:07 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday called upon the youth who are in domains of engineering, innovation, entrepreneurship and investment to contribute to nation-building, asserting that they should aim to build "not only their own future but also t ... read..

Keralam govt announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for Wayanad tunnel landslide victims

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | July 11, 2026 1:57:03 PM IST

The Keralam government on Saturday announced that an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) is hereby sanctioned to the dependents of those who lost their lives in the landslide at Kalladi Tunnel Phase-3 in Wayanad d ... read..

"Village Temples are centres that can protect our society in Tamil Nadu": RSS' Vanniarajan

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | July 11, 2026 1:56:58 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Kshethra Sanghchalak (South Zone President) Dr R Vanniarajan on Saturday stressed the need to strengthen temple-based cultural and spiritual traditions across villages. ... read..

NCP (SP)'s Rohit Pawar alleges govt protecting Missing Link contractors as "they fund ruling parties"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 11, 2026 1:56:56 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar on Saturday alleged that the Maharashtra government was shielding contractors involved in the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link project because they allegedly fund the ruling parties. ... read..

'Strict action against illegal construction': Shimla Mayor on Sanjauli landslide

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 1:56:52 PM IST

Shimla Mayor Surinder Chauhan on Saturday said strict action would be taken against those responsible for construction activity in violation of the monsoon ban after a rain-triggered landslide in the Bothwell area of Sanjauli endangered several houses. ... read..

"No decline in devotees visiting Ram Temple," says trustee Mahant Dinendra Das

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 1:26:57 PM IST

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple trustee Mahant Dinendra Das on Saturday said there has been no decline in the number of devotees visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, asserting that darshan and aarti are continuing smoothly as per schedule. ... read..

"Engaging in such misconduct is grave sin": Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Ram Temple, Badrinath donation row

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 1:26:53 PM IST

National Commission for Backwards Classes (NCBC) Chairperson Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Saturday urged people to wait for the outcome of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, saying that everyone ... read..

"Future of a country assessed by how crowded its libraries are": Amit Shah inaugurates JP Narayan Library in Delhi

New Delhi | July 11, 2026 1:26:49 PM IST

Asserting that a nation's true progress is mapped not just by its financial indices but by its intellectual depth, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the state-of-the-art 'Jayaprakash Narayan Library' in the national capital. ... read..

"Matter of pride and honour": Navy Chief on commissioning of indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 1:26:47 PM IST

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Saturday said the commissioning of stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri marks a significant milestone for the Indian Navy, highlighting the government's focus on maritime security and India's growing ind ... read..

Over 7,000 trainees trained at Ahmedabad's Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute in 3 years

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | July 11, 2026 1:26:43 PM IST

The Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute (MGLI) organised around 123 training programmes over the last three years, benefiting more than 7,211 trainees from government departments, public and private industries, labour organisations, and other institutions acr ... read..

"Police negligence": Maternal uncle of minor girl killed by POCSO accused in Telangana's Rangareddy blames cops

Rangareddy (Telangana) | July 11, 2026 12:57:48 PM IST

The maternal uncle of a minor girl who was brutally murdered alongside five others by a POCSO Act accused in Telangana's Rangareddy district on Saturday accused the local police of gross negligence, claiming that multiple complaints warning of death threa ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain triggers landslide scare in Shimla's Sanjauli, several houses affected

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 12:57:45 PM IST

Continuous heavy rainfall over the past 36 hours has triggered a major landslide scare in Shimla's Sanjauli area, forcing residents of Bothwell Estate to remain outdoors since around 3 a.m. amid fears that their houses could collapse. ... read..

"Do not resort to extreme measures; express views through party forums": Narottam Mishra after Datia protest

Dabra (Madhya Pradesh) | July 11, 2026 12:57:36 PM IST

BJP leader Narottam Mishra on Saturday appealed to party workers to maintain calm and refrain from any form of protest after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) denied him a ticket for the upcoming Datia Assembly bypoll. ... read..

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