Deputy leader of Opposition in the assembly Arvind Bellad (BJP) has written to Union Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy urging him to allocate electric buses under the PM's e-Drive scheme to North Karnataka cities like Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Ballari and Vijayapura. While Bengaluru has rightly received 4,500 e-buses, other regions also deserve attention. These cities have growing transport needs, existing KSRTC infrastructure, and in some cases BRT systems -- making them r...Read More
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched an urgent awareness campaign after minors filmed a dangerous stunt on railway tracks in Boudh district.The video, which went viral on social media, shows a minor boy lying between the tracks while a train passes over him, with two others directing and filming the stunt. The incident occurred near Dalupali, close to Purunapani station. Nobody was injured."This is an extremely dangerous act that could have resulted in fatality," said a railway sp...Read More
Mumbai: Hundreds of commuters were left in the lurch when a track relaying train (TRT) used during the megablock derailed near Nerul station on Central Railway's Harbour line on Sunday, leading to suspension of services on both Up (towards CSMT) and Down (away from CSMT) lines between Vashi and Panvel.A resident of Nerul stated that many commuters were stranded for almost the entire day as the services were hit during the megablock from 11am onwards and even after the block period. The inconveni...Read More
New Delhi: The drenching rain that Delhi has waited for stayed away another day, while humidity caused the "feel-like" temperature to soar to 46.8 degrees Celsius at 4pm.A few areas recorded very light rain on Sunday. Najafgarh got moderate showers of 19mm. Delhi's air quality remained 'satisfactory' for the eleventh straight day.A partially clouded sky brought the temperature down by a bit, but the sweaty stickiness that has sat on the city went nowhere. The Met office had issued a yellow alert...Read More
NEW DELHI, July 6 (Reuters) - Indian court-appointed legal representatives inspected small-scale factories in recent weeks to seize suspected counterfeit Birkenstock footwear, after the German brand launched an infringement lawsuit, people familiar with the matter said. Birkenstock's case is occurring around the same time other shoemakers are in the news in India. Crocs this month secured a court nod to pursue a nine-year-old infringement case, while Prada is facing heat over showcasing sandals...Read More
A six-member Indian men's and women's skeet shooting squad will commence their competition on Sunday, July 6, 2025, as the fourth and final stage of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun season kicks off at the renowned Trap Concaverde in Lonato, Italy. The skeet squad has arrived well in advance and begun their training, while an additional six members of the Trap team are expected to arrive later in the day. The qualifying rounds for the men's and women's skeet ...Read More
IMAGE: A view of athletics track for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, hosted in New Delhi from October 3-14. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters India will mount a "strategic" bid for the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships when the process begins later this year, hoping to get the hosting rights of one of the two editions of the showpiece, national federation spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla said on Sunday. World Athletics, the sport's governing body, will announce the hosts for the 2029 and 2031...Read More
The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 auction delivered a rollercoaster of emotions for the Sehwag family. Both sons of former Indian opener Virender Sehwag entered the auction, but only Aryavir Sehwag, the elder son, found a buyer. Vedant Sehwag, the younger of the two, remained unsold. Central Delhi Kings secured the services of Aryavir for ₹8 lakh after a competitive bidding round. A promising batter who represents Delhi at the U-19 level, Aryavir has made headlines for his consistent perfor...Read More
In an interaction with PTI here, Stellantis India CEO and MD Shailesh Hazela said that any investor who comes to India would like to see a little longer horizon in terms of policies. "So our wishlist for the government is that whatever they decide to put across, it should be for a longer period," Hazela stated when asked about government actions which could propel growth of Indian auto industry. It would be great if there could be uniformity in policies across the country in terms of EVs (elec...Read More
The soldier, posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles, was on sentry duty when he died in company headquarters. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed An army personnel died from a bullet injury in Rajouri district of Jammu and KashmirThe soldier was posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles and on sentry duty at the timeThe incident occurred at the company headquarters in Solki village, 40 km from Rajouri Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Rajouri/Jammu: An army personnel died of a bu...Read More
ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Ajay Lamba was arrested after 24 years for four murder-cum-robbery cases targeting cab driversLamba and accomplices sedated, killed drivers in Uttarakhand, and sold cabs in NepalOnly one victim's body was recovered; two gang members were arrested earlier Did our AI summary help? Let us know. New Delhi: A serial killer who targeted cab drivers and sold off their vehicles has landed in the police net after 24 years. The Delhi Police c...Read More
The Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Ashish Kumar, accused of assaulting his cousin over a property dispute, emphasizing that such bail is an exceptional power to be used sparingly. Justice Ravinder Dudeja stated that Kumar's custodial interrogation is necessary for recovering the weapon, highlighting that the law protects those who abide by it.The power to grant anticipatory bail is an exceptional power and should be exercised only in exceptional cases, the Delhi High Court has ...Read More
Kochi, Jul 6 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Sunday recalled the strong stand adopted by eminent jurist Justice V R Krishna Iyer against death sentence. Delivering a commemorative lecture here on the remarkable contributions of Justice Iyer, the CJI remembered his role at various levels-from an activist-lawyer to a minister and a judge. Justice Gavai, during his address, said Justice Iyer stood up for the cause of the poor and under-privileged and remained a human righ...Read More
RJD's petition, filed by Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, joins a growing list of political and civil society voices opposing the EC's move. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) directive to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The state is scheduled to go to polls later this year. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal will represent the RJD and has sought an urgent hearing on the matter, expected...Read More
Over 21,000 pilgrims had darshan of the naturally formed ice Shivling inside the Amarnath shrine on the third day of the annual pilgrimage, officials said. A total of 21,109 pilgrims paid obeisance at the 3,800-metre high holy cave shrine on the Himalayas in south Kashmir on Saturday, they said. The pilgrims included 16,159 males, 3,921 females, 226 children, 250 sadhus, 29 sadhvis, three transgenders and 521 security forces, the officials said. ALSO READ: Amarnath Yatra: 6 pilgrims injured i...Read More
Union Minister Piyush Goyal pledged to recommend a GST reduction on handicrafts and handlooms in Jammu and Kashmir. He addressed the FTII Traders Conclave 2025 in Srinagar. Goyal also announced a Centre of Excellence for Packaging and Design. Discussions included setting up a Centre of Excellence for storage technology. He assured support for startups and new talent. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday promised to recommend a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax impos...Read More
Foreign investors put in ₹14,590 crore in the country's equity market in June, marking the third straight month of investment, supported by improving global liquidity conditions, easing geopolitical tensions, and a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India. However, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net sellers in July and pulled out ₹1,421 crore in the first week of the month, data with the depositories showed. U.S. tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up world's largest two-way...Read More
The Supreme Court administration has asked the central government to vacate the official Chief Justice residence, stating that former CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud has exceeded the permitted stay period and the bungalow must return to the court's housing pool, according to reports. Justice Chandrachud, who retired on November 10, 2024, stayed nearly eight months in the Type VIII bungalow, beyond the six-month grace period.The Supreme Court administration has asked the central government to urgent...Read More
Jaipur, Jul 6 (PTI) The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), under the Ministry of Mines, will felicitate top-performing mines across the country at a national-level ceremony in Jaipur on Monday, recognising their adherence to sustainable and responsible mining practices under the 'Star Rating' scheme. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy will be the chief guest at the event, while Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey wi...Read More
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the AICC's OBC Advisory Council will convene in Bengaluru on July 15. The meeting will see participation from about 50 former Congress CMs, sitting and former MPs and MLAs from various states. Anil Jaihind, head of the AICC OBC Cell, will preside over the event. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said AICC's OBC Advisory Council will meet in Bengaluru on July 15 while clarifying that the party leadership has appointed him on the 24-member panel, and...Read More
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged party members to unite and follow Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's guidance. He refrained from commenting on his CM aspirations, emphasizing his prayers for the state's well-being after visiting Chamundi Hills.Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday called on everyone in the party to work together, abiding by the advice and message given by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, as he refused to comment on whether he wa...Read More
Guwahati: This Sunday, Guwahati is set to unveil its 20th flyover at Rukminigaon, marking a significant milestone in the city's infrastructure development. The new flyover will be named after Bhagadatta, the legendary king of ancient Pragjyotishpur, now known as Guwahati, from the Mahabharata era. This tribute to the son of Narakasura aims to honor the region's rich historical legacy.CM Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement on Saturday, revealing that the new flyover will be called Bhagadatt...Read More
Delhi government is set to revamp the Munak canal. The 17-km stretch will be repaired and covered with solar panels. This initiative aims to reduce water loss and generate renewable energy. The Delhi Jal Board is conducting a feasibility study. The project draws inspiration from a successful model in Gujarat. In an effort to reduce water loss and generate renewable energy, the Delhi government is planning to repair a 17-km section of Munak canal and cover it with solar panels, water minister Pa...Read More
Guwahati: A 15-member delegation from the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Sunday to demand the speedy and complete implementation of the Bodo Peace Accord. During the meeting, which BTR Chief Executive Member Pramod Boro and senior state officials also attended, the delegation pressed for the full clause-by-clause implementation of the BTR Accord before 2026. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowled...Read More
Former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi calls for a national debate on the misuse of secularism in politics. Naqvi highlighted that India's secular and socialist nature existed even before these terms were added to the Constitution. He addressed various political parties and emphasized good governance under the Modi administration. Former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has urged for a nationwide discussion on the alleged political exploitation of secularism. Speaking in Prayagraj, Naqvi p...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched development projects worth Rs 163 crore for Deogarh district on Friday. He also inaugurated a new bus terminal, and flagged off five vehicles for solid waste management and mosquito control.The minister addressed a 'Garib Kalyan and Vikas Sammavesh', where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 45 development projects across 14 departments. They included roads, drinking water facilities, education infrastructure and sanitat...Read More
The industry has called for a cut in GST from 12 per cent to 5 per cent. "I have asked them to share the details with the Union finance ministry also. I will also talk and see how to bring (products) in the 5 per cent (GST) bracket... we will try to find a solution to this," he said, while addressing FTII Traders' Conclave in Srinagar. On Kashmiri apples, he said the industry has requested for more protection on this fruit, which at present attracts a minimum import price (MIP) Rs 50 per Kg an...Read More
Following Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's joint rally celebrating the government's reversal on Hindi language imposition, Congress leaders downplayed their claim. Prithviraj Chavan acknowledged the Thackerays' celebration but highlighted widespread opposition to the GRs.After Uddhav and Raj Thackeray hosted a joint rally claiming credit for the government's climbdown on the "imposition" of the Hindi language, the Congress reminded the cousins that the government's move was opposed by various sections...Read More
The Delhi government on Sunday (July 6, 2025) handed appointment letters to 1,388 nursing officers and 41 paramedical staff, and flagged off Ayushman Bharat registration vans to help eligible residents, especially from the weaker sections, to enrol for the Ayushman Bharat and Vaya Vandana Yojana schemes. At a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda called the appointments a "historic initiative" that bridges a 15-year gap in Delhi's healthcare recruitment. "This is not ...Read More