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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari calls for stronger BRICS cooperation to build sustainable, resilient and future-ready transport systems

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has called for deeper cooperation among BRICS nations to build transport systems that are sustainable, resilient, inclusive and future-ready, stating that the collective strength of the groupi... read..

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PM Modi condoles demise of former Qatar Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describes him a visionary leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the passing away of Father Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and said he was a visionary leader who led his country to great levels of development and prosperity.... read..

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"Show some mercy to few remaining members of Shraddha's family": Friend Rajat Shukla on hearing adjournment for Aftab's exam

A friend of Shraddha Walkar on Sunday questioned the delay in the trial of the 2022 murder case and opposed any relief being granted to accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala, saying justice has been delayed for the victim's family.... read..

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"Big tragedy": Foreign expert Waeil Awwad expresses grief on Vietnam boat-capsize

Foreign Expert, Middle East, Waiel Awwad offered condolences to the victims and the kin of of Vietnam boat-capsize tragedy.... read..

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India's households miss global shift to financial assets: UBS

Global personal wealth rose at its fastest pace in years in 2025, driven by strong financial markets and gains in non-financial assets, but India remains an outlier with only about one-fourth of household wealth held in financial assets, underscoring the ... read..

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AAP launches signature campaign over Ram Temple donation row; Kejriwal says "people have no confidence PM will act"

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to protect those allegedly involved in the Shri Ram Temple donation row, claiming that people had expected strict action but had instead witne... read..

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"US not honouring peace framework with Iran": Middle East Expert

Political analyst and war journalist Waiel Awwad has said that an attack on another vessel in Oman shows that the US is not honouring the peace framework with Iran.... read..

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Science Ministries gear up for nationwide coastal cleanliness campaign 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar'

Union Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting of Secretaries and senior officials of the Science Ministries and central departments and called for seamless coordination among scientific institutions ... read..

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Low-cost preventive health measures offer multi-trillion-dollar economic gains by 2040: WEF

Three simple preventive health measures such as making homes safer to prevent falls, increasing physical activity and expanding access to hearing aids could save global healthcare systems more than USD 5.8 trillion and generate an additional USD 645 billi... read..

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"Political Hindu": Delhi BJP chief slams Arvind Kejriwal after AAP holds Sundarkand Path

Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Sunday launched a scathing attack on AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, labelling him a "political Hindu" and dismissing the Aam Aadmi Party's 'Sundarkand Path' as "theatrics" and a "charade."... read..

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Government convenes all-party meeting ahead of monsoon session of Parliament

The government has convened an all-party meeting on July 19, a day ahead of the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with the government expected to outline its legislative agenda and the opposition parties likely to spell out the issues the... read..

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"Her melodies will continue to enchant listeners in years to come": PM Modi expresses grief on passing of veteran singer S Janaki

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the demise of legendary playback singer S Janaki Amma and extended his condolences to her family and admirers, recalling her multi-linguistic and vast career in the field of music and entert... read..

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"Deeply distressed": EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences over Vietnam boat tragedy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday expressed grief over the Vietnam boat accident, which resulted in the loss of life of 15 Indian nationals.... read..

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Haryana CM launches upgraded 'Track and Trace' system and online excise services

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday launched the upgraded 'Track and Trace' system and eight online excise services, taking another major step towards the digital transformation of the State's excise administration. The new initiatives ar... read..

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Data center pipeline faces construction delays, cancellations to mount through 2027: Bernstein

The global data centre buildout is set to hit a speed bump as capacity gets pushed out and cancellations rise, with the tightest supply conditions expected to ease only after 2026, according to research report by Bernstein's.... read..

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Three Delhi Golf Club golfers set to represent India at Singapore Open Amateur Championship

Three promising golfers from the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) will represent India at the 78th Singapore Open Amateur Championship, scheduled to be held from July 14 to 17 at the Singapore Island Country Club's Bukit Course.... read..

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India, Canada conclude third round of CEPA talks in Ottawa, target 2026 conclusion

India and Canada have concluded the 3rd round of negotiations for the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Ottawa, with "positive progress" across tracks.... read..

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NRAI announces elite National Camp ahead of Hangzhou World Cup and Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Sunday announced the commencement of a high-performance National Shooting Camp, serving as the definitive launchpad for the Indian contingent ahead of the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, and th... read..

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India's power utilities to double down on capex, leverage to peak by FY30: Equirus

India's power utilities are entering a "different current" of aggressive capacity buildout, said Equirus, in a research report and initiated coverage on the sector, calling for a multi-year capex cycle led by renewables, storage and thermal additions. The... read..

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"Big tragedy": Foreign expert Waiel Awwad expresses grief on Vietnam boat-capsize

Foreign Expert, Middle East, Waiel Awwad offered condolences to the victims and the kin of of Vietnam boat-capsize tragedy.... read..

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"Nurturing is our true nature": Kangana Ranaut reacts after UP Governor Anandiben Patel's "expert mother" remark triggers debate

Actor Kangana Ranaut has reacted to the controversy surrounding Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel's recent remarks on women, saying that nurturing comes naturally to women and is one of their greatest strengths.... read..

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

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..

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'Irreparable loss to nation's artistic heritage': VP Radhakrishnan mourns passing of veteran singer S Janaki

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan has expressed deep grief over the passing of legendary playback singer S. Janaki, describing her demise as an "irreparable loss to the world of music and to the nation's artistic heritage."... read..

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"Deeply distressed": EAM Jaishankar condoles Vietnam boat tragedy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday expressed grief over the Vietnam boat accident, which resulted in the death of 15 Indian nationals.... read..

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'Dhurandhar' singer Jasmine Sandlas announces engagement during Delhi concert

Singer Jasmine Sandlas left fans pleasantly surprised as she announced her engagement during the opening night of her much-awaited 'The Dream Girl India Tour' in Delhi.... read..

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"Wind of development blowing in Delhi": CM Rekha Gupta praises PM Modi, Amit Shah at JPN Library inauguration

Emphasising the rapid pace of development in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the city is consistently moving forward across all sectors under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Uni... read..

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"Prove it or apologise"': BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi hits out at J-K CM Omar Abdullah over MLA poaching allegations

Bharatiya Janata Party launched a sharp counter-offensive against Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, terming his allegations that the BJP is trying to buy National Conference (NC) MLAs as "highly irresponsible and baseless."... read..

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

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..

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Twisha Sharma case: AIIMS Delhi submits crucial final report; skin tissue matches gym belt

The AIIMS medical board that conducted a court-ordered second postmortem in the Twisha Sharma death case has submitted its final forensic opinion to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a sealed cover, resolving a key forensic dispute over the lig... read..

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"Real culprits are being shielded": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Ram Mandir donation row

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday alleged that the "real culprits" in the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple were being shielded and asserted that those responsible should be identified and brought to justice.... read..

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Vietnam's embassy condoles death of 15 Indians in boat accident

Vietnam's Embassy in India on Sunday offered condolences at the loss of life of 15 Indian nationals in a tourist boat capsize accident in Vietnam.... read..

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RSS concludes annual 'Akhil Bharatiya Prant Pracharak Baithak' in Karnataka's Belagavi

The annual 'Akhil Bharatiya Prant Pracharak Baithak' of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which began here on Friday in the presence of 'Sarsanghchalak' Mohan Bhagwat and 'Sarkaryavah' Dattatreya Hosabale concluded on Sunday in Belagavi, Karnataka.... read..

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Delhi Police arrests three Lawrence Bishnoi gang shooters planning targeted killing

Delhi Police's Rohini District Special Staff has arrested three shooters associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who were planning a targeted killing, officials said on Sunday.... read..

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President Murmu pays tribute to S Janaki, says India has lost a music icon

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday paid tribute to legendary playback singer S Janaki, describing her as a music icon whose voice transcended languages.... read..

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"Murder of democracy for power is BJP's style": Congress' Jebi Mather backs Omar Abdullah over MLA poaching remarks

Congress leader Jebi Mather on Sunday reacted to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's statement, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to "murder democracy" to gain power.... read..

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India denounces attack on vessel off Oman, says 10 crew members rescued, 1 missing

India on Sunday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman.... read..

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EPFO opens 6-month amnesty window for exempted PF trusts to align with new rules

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has notified a one-time Amnesty Scheme, 2026, to regularise establishments operating exempted Provident Fund Trusts, with the window opening on June 29, 2026 and set to run for six months.... read..

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"No Sanatan in Kerala without Mannathu Padmanabhan": VP Radhakrishnan unveils 'Bharath Kesari' bust, inaugurates memorial in Delhi

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday inaugurated the 'Mannam Smrithi Mandapam' and unveiled the bust of legendary social reformer 'Bharath Kesari' Mannathu Padmanabhan in the national capital, asserting that without Padmanabhan's contributions, "San... read..

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'Das Kadam, Das Ka Dam': Sambit Patra highlights 10 key outcomes of PM Modi's recent foreign visits

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Sunday highlighted the outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visits to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, along with his earlier visit to Seychelles, describing them as "Das Kadam, Das Ka Dam.... read..

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NSE listing to "complete the trioka" and unlock value, drive governance upgrade: Report

A potential NSE listing is positioned as the final step to "complete the trioka" of India's market infrastructure, with forward-looking benefits expected in transparency, valuation discovery and global index inclusion, according to a research report by Je... read..

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"Anganwadi network key to Govt's women-led development": Union minister Annapurna Devi

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Sunday highlighted the government's focus on women-led development, child nutrition and creating a safe environment for women and children through various initiatives of the Ministry.... read..

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"Why create rifts if everyone was Sanatani?": Salman Khurshid criticises Ramdev's "Hindu Rashtra" remark

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Sunday criticised Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's remarks on "Hindu Rashtra," saying the Constitution provides space for every faith and protects the rights and beliefs of all citizens.... read..

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Gujarat: Congress announces Bhikhabhai Rabari as Manjalpur candidate for by-elections

Congress announced Bhikhabhai Rabari as a candidate for the Manjalpur Assembly by-elections in Gujarat on Sunday.... read..

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Jairam Ramesh accuses PM Modi of giving "safe exit to masterminds" behind alleged Ram Mandir donation theft

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the BJP-RSS leadership amid the Ram Mandir donation theft row, labelling it a "massive deception" against devotees.... read..

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SC to hear pleas seeking probe into alleged misappropriation of Ram Temple donations tomorrow

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on July 13 (Monday), a batch of pleas seeking an independent, court-monitored probe into the alleged misappropriation of donations in the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.... read..

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Three Bishnoi gang shooters arrested by Delhi police for trying to Rs 5 crore extortion threat

Delhi Police on Sunday dismantled a key segment of the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate with the arrest of three shooters responsible for a high-stakes extortion scheme. The investigation revealed that the accused were taking direct instructions from handlers b... read..

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"Medals will now come consistently": Shooter Neeru Dhanda after World Cup glory

Indian shotgun shooter Neeru Dhanda scripted history at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy, becoming the first Indian woman trap shooter to win a gold medal at the tournament.... read..

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NIA arrests two absconders in Praveen Nettaru murder case; total arrests reach 24

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday arrested two key absconders in connection with the brutal targeted killing of local BJP leader Praveen Nettaru by cadres of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) in Karnataka in 2022, as per a press rele... read..

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PM Modi gifts signed hockey stick, Uttarakhandi Cap to New Zealand PM

Showcasing India's rich culture and prowess in International sports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a set of symbolic gifts to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, showing the strengthening of diplomatic ties between the two natio... read..

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Congress' Salman Khurshid backs J-K CM Omar Abdullah over statehood demand

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Sunday backed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's call for restoration of the statehood of the Union Territory, while expressing concern over allegations of the BJP attempting to 'poach' a National Co... read..

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Leaders across party lines condole veteran singer S Janaki's demise

The leaders across political parties extended their condolences and paid tribute to playback singer S Janaki after the veteran singer passed away on Saturday due to cardiac arrest.... read..

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