Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): An FIR has been registered against Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh following allegations of physical assault on a senior National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) official during an on-site inspection in Shimla district, police said on Tuesday. The case was filed based on a complaint by Achal Jindal, Manager (Technical) at NHAI, who has accused the minister of assault and verbal abuse during a site v...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in June rose over 6.2 per cent to over 1.85 lakh crore compared to about 1.74 lakh crore in the same period last year, according to official data released on Tuesday. However, June's GST collection decreased from May's Rs 2.01 lakh crore and after a record collection of Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April 2025. In the month of June, collections of Central-GST, State-GST, Integrated-GST, and cess all rose year-on-year. The do...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 1 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party's Odisha unit on Tuesday suspended five of its members over their alleged involvement in the violence at the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) office, where Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo was assaulted on Monday. Odisha BJP's media cell said party's state unit chief Manmohan Samal has suspended five leaders - Corporator Aparup Narayan Raut, Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, Debashish Pradhan, Sachikanth Swain and Sanjee...Read More
Kannur [Kerala] (India) July 1 (ANI): Congress National General Secretary KC Venugopal has strongly criticised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) demand to amend the Constitution, particularly with regard to the words 'Secular and Socialist' stating that the country would not tolerate any attempt to tamper with these fundamental principles. 'Let them say whatever they want to say. But we would like to make it crystal clear that any attempt at change in the Constitution, and any tampering wit...Read More
New Delhi [India] July 1 (ANI): India star opening batter Smriti Mandhana has reaped a reward for her recent century against England and has reached a new career-high rating in the latest ICC Women's T20I batter rankings. Mandhana, who is the No.1 ranked ODI batter, took England to the sword with a superb innings of 112 in Nottingham recently. That helped the left-hander gain one place and move to third on the latest rankings for T20I batters. Mandhana has also reached a new career-best rating...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 01 (ANI): The Indian stock markets ended their day in green, marginally above yesterday's closing level, after snapping a four-session winning streak in the previous session. At the end of the trading session, Nifty was up 15.30 points or 0.06 per cent at 25,532.35 and the BSE's Sensex was up by 33.24 points or 0.04 per cent, reaching 83,639.70. 'Nifty has closed above the previous day's low, indicating yesterday's sell-off was only a temporary profit-booking...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): Amid mounting speculations of possible change in state leadership, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday clarified that the dicussions held during the recently concluded meeting of Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala with party MLAs were not about cabinet reshuffle, but instead it was concerned with organisational aspects of the party. 'AICC general secretaries are meeting to discuss party organisation issues and accept re...Read More
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University is an impressive modern center of our rich ancient traditions. She was happy to note that the advanced facilities developed at the University are now available to a large number of people. About 100 AYUSH colleges affiliated wit...Read More
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 1 (ANI): Chhattisgarh is rapidly emerging as one of India's fastest-growing industrial hubs, having received investment proposals over Rs 6.75 lakh crore in the past one and a half years and reflecting a strong and growing confidence among investors. This progress was further reinforced at the 'Industry Dialogue 2' held in Raipur on Tuesday. In the presence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, new proposals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore were finalised. ...Read More
New Delhi [India] July 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025, a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the country's sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sports. The new policy supersedes the existing National Sports Policy of 2001 and outlines a visionary and strategic roadmap to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse and a strong contender for excellence at international sporting ev...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): In a significant step to bolster India's research and innovation ecosystem, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved research development and innovation (RDI) scheme with a corpus of Rs one lakh crore to scale up research, development and innovation in strategic and sunrise domains. Briefing reporters on the cabinet decisions, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw said Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme recognises the critical role th...Read More
Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 1 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police has apprehended a man using a fake Yatra registration card at Baltal on Monday, taking swift action to ensure the sanctity and security of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra (SANJY-2025). The accused was identified as Shivam Mittal, son of Krishan Mittal, and a resident of Dwarka Puri, Jagadhri, District Yamunanagar, Haryana. According to police officials, the individual had fraudulently obtained a forged Yatra card and atte...Read More
New Delhi (India), July 1 (ANI): Delhi has implemented a ban on fuel supply for end-of-life vehicles, effective July 1, as part of efforts to curb vehicular pollution and improve air quality. According to Special CP Traffic Management, Delhi Police, Ajay Chaudhary, the traffic police have seized 16 vehicles at various petrol pumps for violating the ban in compliance with the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders. 'We are following the orders of the Supreme Court and the Nation...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday slammed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over their General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's statement demanding reconsideration of the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. Alleging that the RSS wants to 'alter' the Indian Constitution, Kharge said that these are the same people who 'staged a protest when the constituent assembly debates were going on and burned the c...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new scheme called the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to promote job creation and improve social security on Tuesday. According to the cabinet briefing, the scheme is designed to help both first-time workers and employers, with a special focus on the manufacturing sector. The ELI Scheme aims to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years, with a total budget of Rs 1 lakh crore. Out of t...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra found himself in a heartwarming encounter with 'a kind-hearted uncle' while strolling down a quiet street in Bengaluru. The unexpected meeting turned into a memorable conversation, showcasing Neeraj's approachable nature and the admiration he garners from fans of all ages. Neeraj Chopra Classic's official Instagram handle posted a heartwarming reel, 'Sometimes, the best moments aren't planned. A quiet street in...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized several incriminating documents, digital devices, and details of movable and immovable properties during searches conducted at 13 locations in Delhi, NCR and Punjab's Mohali in an ongoing investigation against Raheja Developers Ltd, its Directors, and others, the agency said on Tuesday. The raids were conducted on June 27 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The federal agency i...Read More
Sangareddy (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the families of the deceased and ordered a detailed inquiry into the Sigachi Pharma Industries explosion that killed 34 people and left several others injured. Addressing the gathering, CM Reddy said, 'Rs 1 crore will be given to the deceased and Rs 10 lakh to the seriously injured, and Rs 5 lakh to the injured people. The government will take care of their m...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 1 (ANI): A press conference held by the newly-appointed Director General of Police (DGP) in Kerala turned chaotic after a man identifying himself as a media reporter disrupted the event, demanding justice for alleged harassment he claimed to have faced during his police service. The man, later identified as Basheer, a former Sub-Inspector at Kannavam Police Station in Kannur, interrupted the DGP's press briefing by raising questions about his long-pendi...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Hockey India on Tuesday announced the India A Men's Hockey Team squad for its upcoming tour of Europe, scheduled to take place from July 8 to July 20. The tour will feature a total of eight matches against some of the top European sides and is aimed at providing valuable international exposure to a mix of emerging and experienced players. The India A team will play two matches each against Ireland, France and the Netherlands, along with one match each against En...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): On the occasion of National Doctors' Day, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, honoured the vital role of doctors across India and beyond, praising their compassion, dedication, and resilience in advancing medical care through both traditional service and cutting-edge innovation. AIIMS Delhi joined the entire nation in expressing their highest gratitude and utmost respect on July 1 --National Doctors' Day. On the occasion, Dr (Prof) M...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The per capita debt of individual borrowers in India has witnessed a sharp increase over the past two years, rising from Rs 3.9 lakh in March 2023 to Rs 4.8 lakh in March 2025, according to the financial stability report released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The report highlighted that this rise in debt levels has been primarily driven by higher-rated borrowers. RBI stated, 'At an aggregate level, the per capita debt of individual borrowers has grown fro...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Days after the ruling Trinamool Congress issued a show-cause notice to party MLA Madan Mitra over his comments on the Kolkata gangrape rape, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bhola Singh said wondered that instead of taking action, that TMC leaders were blaming the woman (rape survivor) for the incident. Singh told ANI on Tuesday, 'Instead of supporting the woman and taking action, we are seeing that the TMC leaders are saying that it is the woman's fault. We are seeing...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 1 (ANI): Assam has set a new record in paddy procurement by procuring nearly 7 lakh MT of paddy during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said, 'We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25 with a record paddy procurement of 6.97 lakh MT -- the highest ever.' In Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2022-23, the state procured 5.92 lakh MT of paddy, and in 2023-24, ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Tuesday sharply reacted to the assault of Ratnakar Sahoo, Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), and questioned whether the incident would be viewed as an example of 'jungle raj' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking to ANI in Delhi, Jha criticised what he described as selective outrage over law-and-order issues across different states. He said, 'I want to...Read More
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 1 (ANI): Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma urged everyone, including the media, to refrain from revealing the identity of the victim of the alleged gangrape case which took place inside the campus of the South Calcutta Law College on social media or anywhere else. Manoj Kumar Verma said, 'The incident that took place at South Calcutta Law College is being investigated. This is a very sensitive case, and I do not want to reveal the details of the i...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): Amid Congress MP and AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka, Randeep Surjewala's visit to Karnataka and speculations of a change in the state Congress unit, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday clarified that there is 'no discontentment' 'no talks of change in CM's face', asserting that Siddaramaiah is the Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar his deputy and Karnataka unit President. Speaking to ANI on Monday, Kharge said, '... When the High C...Read More
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): Attending the inauguration of the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Ayurveda and Unani are progressing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said, 'Today is a historic day for the entire region when the President has inaugurated Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University. We all know that before 2014, India's healthcare ...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 1 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Vice President Prasanna Acharya on Tuesday condemned the brutal assault on BMC Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo and called for swift action against those involved. Speaking to ANI, Acharya said, 'This is quite an unprecedented incident that happened yesterday. I have no words to condemn this. This is unpardonable. And how could this happen in the capital itself? If this could happen in a government office in the capital its...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Escorts Kubota Limited reported a 2.2 per cent rise in total tractor sales for June 2025, selling 11,498 tractors compared to 11,245 units in June 2024. According to Escorts Kubota Limited, the company's Agri Machinery Business showed strong export growth, even as domestic sales remained steady. Domestic tractor sales stood at 10,997 units in June 2025, slightly lower than 11,011 units in the same month last year. However, export sales more than doubled, reachi...Read More