China's export restrictions on critical minerals are a wake-up call for India, highlighting the urgent need to reduce reliance on Beijing. GTRI suggests reverse-engineering imports, incentivizing domestic production, and investing in deep-tech manufacturing. India's dependence on Chinese goods, including electronics and batteries, has deepened strategic vulnerabilities, necessitating immediate action.China's export curbs on critical minerals crucial for India's electronics sectors are no longer ...Read More
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the responsibility lay on the district Collectors in effectively implementing the Bhu Bharati Act and Indiramma Indlu housing scheme to ensure that their benefits reach the poorest sections of society. Chairing a review meeting at the Secretariat with collectors from eight districts, Nirmal, Narayanpet, Jogulamba Gadwal, Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mancherial, and Wanaparthi, the Minister described collectors as 'guides ...Read More
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that nearly five lakh homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir will soon receive housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. With Chief Minister Omar Abdullah present, Chouhan highlighted the near completion of existing allotments and plans for verification of newly identified beneficiaries. SRINAGAR: With chief minister Omar Abdullah sitting next to him, Union minister for agriculture and rural development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said...Read More
To foster competition and reflect evolving media consumption, the government proposes amendments to TV rating guidelines, removing entry barriers and cross-holding restrictions. These changes aim to allow multiple agencies, encourage new technologies, and provide more reliable data, especially for connected TV platforms. The move seeks to build a more transparent and inclusive TV rating ecosystem in India.New Delhi, In a bid to encourage competition, the government has proposed to remove entry b...Read More
Ravikumar said that he did not make any derogatory remarks against her. (File) Bengaluru: Karnataka Police have filed an FIR against the Chief Whip and BJP MLC N. Ravikumar on Thursday for allegedly issuing derogatory remarks on the Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh. The Karnataka IAS Officers' Association has condemned the derogatory remarks by Ravikumar. The body has demanded an unconditional apology. Ravikumar made the controversial statement on July 1 in the presence of the Leader of the ...Read More
Diljit Dosanjh has been grabbing attention following Pakistani actress Hania Aamir's casting in Sardaar Ji 3. Though the film has not been released in India, but still celebs have criticised the singer cum actor. Rumours were going on that he had been removed from Border 2. Looks like Diljit Dosanjh has put all speculation to rest. He shared a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video from the sets of Border 2, hinting that he's very much part of the much-anticipated war drama. Taking to his Instagram hand...Read More
The Union Carbide factory waste in Bhopal is now ashes. All 337 tonnes of waste have been incinerated at a Pithampur disposal plant. This marks the end of a dark chapter from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the waste disposal. The incineration process was monitored. Residue will be safely buried.All 337 tonnes of waste of the now defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has been burnt to ashes at a disposal plant in Pithampur, nearly six months after being brou...Read More
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann bolstered his cabinet by inducting Sanjeev Arora, the newly elected MLA from Ludhiana West, as a minister. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath at Raj Bhavan. Arora's inclusion brings the cabinet's strength to 17, fulfilling AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's promise made during the bypoll campaign following Gurpreet Bassi Gogi's death.Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday expanded his Cabinet, inducting newly elected Ludhiana West MLA Sanje...Read More
India's job market saw an 11% increase in fresher hiring in June 2025, driven by accounting, insurance, and AI/ML sectors. Several cities emerged as a key hiring hub for freshers, while IT hiring turned positive in tier-II cities. The insurance sector experienced significant growth, and startups in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai led hiring surges.Fresher hiring in India increased by 11% in June 2025, majorly led by increased demand in the accounting segment, insurance sector, and AI/ML, according ...Read More
On June 27, Special Prosecutor Hiray opened the prosecution case under CrPC section 226. He had submitted to the court the evidence they have against the 10 accused and what charges can be framed based on that. DAYS after the prosecution in the Porsche crash opened its case and concluded the arguments, the Special Public Prosecutor in the case, Adv Shishir Hiray told the court that the accused were using tactics to delay the proceedings of the court. Hiray made the arguments in reply to a deman...Read More
The Reserve Bank of India has advised banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator tool developed by the Department of Telecom to curb online fraudulent transactions. This system classifies mobile numbers based on fraud risk using data from various sources. Leading institutions are already using the platform, potentially saving millions from cyber fraud.The Reserve Bank of India has advised all banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator tool developed by the Department of Tel...Read More
Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor, initiated the Amarnath Yatra by flagging off the first group of 4,500 pilgrims. The yatra commenced on July 3. Sinha expressed hope for a historic and peaceful pilgrimage. He noted the devotees' unwavering faith despite terror incidents. Security arrangements were made on Pahalgam and Baltal routes.Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of 4,500 pilgrims for the Amarnath yatra starting July 3 hoping that this would be a historic...Read More
Authorities have taken into custody a 30-year-old Infosys staff member for allegedly filming a female co-worker in a washroom at the company premises. The occurrence took place on June 30 at the organisation's Electronics City facility, as stated in the victim's report. The complainant, a 35-year-old Technical Test Lead, detailed the incident. She reported to authorities that whilst using the ladies' washroom, she noticed a reflection on the door and subsequently spotted a mobile device being ...Read More
The man, whose identity was not revealed, was arrested from the Palam area. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed A 21-year-old man was arrested for using AI to create explicit images of a college studentHe allegedly uploaded these images on fake social media accounts in her nameThe police received a complaint from the victim on June 16 regarding the fake profiles Did our AI summary help? Let us know. New Delhi: A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly using AI too...Read More
The state government has come up with draft rules governing the welfare of gig and platform workers and formed two working groups to determine the rates of fees to be levied on platforms, suggest technology integrations, and devise welfare programmes. The fee will be 1-5% of each payout made to the gig worker, say the rules, while adding that the aggregators must calculate and declare the welfare fee every quarter. The fee will go into the proposed welfare board, which will run programmes for t...Read More
Yadav said that the ECI has totally become "one-sided" and is favouring the BJP, as he claimed that the poll panel has changed its rule regarding meetings with delegations. Criticising the Election Commission of India (ECI), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday claimed that the poll panel is behaving like a cell of Bharatiya Janata Party. Yadav said that the ECI has totally become "one-sided" and is favouring the BJP, as he claimed that the poll panel has changed its ru...Read More
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assures stability for his government. He dismisses leadership change rumors. Siddaramaiah affirms strong relationship with Deputy CM D K Shivakumar. He criticizes BJP leaders for spreading false information. Siddaramaiah confirms he will inaugurate Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala will visit Karnataka. He will address concerns of party legislators.Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday asserted that the Congress go...Read More
12 Jaipur: Around 3,800 vehicles travelled through the Jaipur-Bandikui linkway in the first 12 hours of the inaugural day of the trial run Wednesday, reducing the travel time between Jaipur and Delhi by at least 30 to 45 minutes. Officials of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said the number of vehicles would increase in the coming days.Confirming the figures of vehicle movements on the first day, Bharat Singh Joiya, project director of NHAI (Dausa PIU), said now that the trial run had...Read More
June 30 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the S&P 500 and Nasdaq touched record highs on Monday, as optimism over U.S. trade negotiations with its key partners helped support upward momentum in markets. Shares of technology heavyweights rose premarket after Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. tech firms, just hours before it was due to take effect, in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the United States. Shares of Amazon (AMZN.O), opens new tab, Meta Platforms (MET...Read More
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named one MLA and two Councillors, among the 18 additional accused, in its Supplementary Chargesheet in connection with Avijit Sarkar murder case, who was allegedly a victim of post-poll violence. The central agency has filed its second Supplementary Chargesheet in the Avijit Sarkar Murder Case against 18 additional accused persons before the ACJM court in Sealdah. The Court on June 30, 2025 took cognizance of the offences against all the ...Read More
Will schools remain closed on 7th July 2025 for Muharram? Here's the latest update on the possible national holiday in India based on moon sighting and official government notification. As Muharram approaches, schools and parents across India are closely watching for official updates on whether July 7, 2025, will be declared a holiday. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is observed on the 1st day of the month of Muharram in the Hijri calendar. This year, the date in India ...Read More
What began with a routine vehicle interception near Bengali Market in New Delhi unravelled into a sophisticated criminal web operating across India, USA, Australia, and Europe. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other agencies for busting a global drug cartel which was operating across 4 continents in over 10 countries. Taking to X, Amit Shah said, "Congratulations to NCB and all agencies on busting a global drug cartel. The probe set a ste...Read More
Berhampur: Berhampur police on Wednesday arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death over her decision to marry someone else. The murder took place on Tuesday evening in a hotel near New Bus stand area where Abhaya Kumar Moharana reportedly stabbed Priya Kumari Moharana (24) around 20 times. The next day, Abhaya surrendered before the authorities at Gosaninuagaon police station.Priya used to work as a laboratory assistant at a private hospital here. Abhaya, a reside...Read More
A prolonged dry spell and an unceasing heatwave have pushed Kashmir's fragile agrarian economy to the brink. As June largely passed without rainfall, streams dried up and irrigation canals shrank to a trickle, placing intense stress on paddy fields across the region. Large tracts of farmland in both southern and northern Kashmir now lie parched, leaving thousands of farmers struggling to save their crops. "Baked by relentless heat, the paddy fields have dried into cracked, brittle sheets of ea...Read More
T'puram/Kozhikode: Education minister V Sivankutty said no one should dictate terms on what should be done in public schools. If anyone has any issues, they should discuss them with the govt. He stated that he would not accept any threat or warning from anyone regarding the Zumba row."There is an elected govt to decide on academic and non-academic matters in govt schools," Sivankutty told reporters in the capital.The govt is ready to have a discussion on the steps taken, but on issues commonly k...Read More
The accused, a married woman with children of her own, taught English to the Class 11 student at the Mumbai school. A 40-year-old teacher from a prominent Mumbai school has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student over the course of a year, police said. The accused, a married woman with children of her own, taught English to the Class 11 student. According to a HT report, the alleged abuse began afte...Read More
Warning: This article contains footage and mentions of animal cruelty that some readers may find upsetting An MMA fighter has sparked outrage online after posting footage of herself sharing her vape with an orangutan. Anastasia Luchkina audaciously uploaded a video on social media of her poking her pink e-cigarette through the fencing so that the primate could take a puff. The 24-year-old starts the clip by showing herself taking a long drag on the device before exhaling the vapour and offeri...Read More
A Mohali court has extended Bikram Singh Majithia's vigilance custody by four days. He was arrested in a disproportionate assets case. The Vigilance Bureau sought the extension after his initial seven-day remand ended. The case involves alleged laundering of drug money. Majithia was previously booked under the NDPS Act in 2021.A Mohali court on Wednesday extended by four days the vigilance custody remand of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who was arrested in a disproportionate ...Read More
The arrested have been identified as Shivam Mittal, a resident of Dwarka Puri in Haryana. Police said that in a significant move to uphold the sanctity and security of the ongoing Amarnath yatra, police have apprehended an individual at Baltal for using a fake yatra registration card to deceitfully gain access through security checkpoints. "The individual had procured the forged yatra card through fraudulent means and attempted to mislead security personnel, thereby unlawfully bypassing the ma...Read More
Next-Gen Technologies 2 min read India's digital decade, next 10 years will be more transformative: PM Modi Prime Minister Modi celebrated a decade of Digital India, highlighting the nation's transformation into a digital leader. Internet connections surged from 25 crore to over 97 crore, with high-speed access reaching remote areas. Platforms like UPI and DBT have revolutionized transactions and direct benefits, while initiatives like ONDC and GeM empower small businesses. Prime Minister Naren...Read More