Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being conferred with Brazil highest national honour, The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross. Adityanath called the award a proud moment for all Indians, describing it as a symbol of Bharat growing global stature. Congratulations to Hon. PM Shri @narendramodiJi on being conferred with Brazil highest national honour, The Gran...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reached Patna to join the Bihar Bandh protests, organised by the INDIA block against the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list by the Election Commission of India ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. Speaking about Rahul Gandhi joining the protests, Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram said that the Congress MP has fought on the streets whenever the country faces a crisis. Whenever the country has faced a crisis, Rah...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Two decades chase of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) came to an end on Wednesday with the successful extradition of fugitive Monika Kapoor, an accused in a 2002 import-export fraud and was on run since then, from USA, the agency said in a statement. As per the CBI statement, Fugitive Monika Kapoor, Prop Of Monika Overseas, in conspiracy with her brothers, namely Rajan Khanna and Rajiv Khanna, forged export documents viz. shipping bills, invoices and ba...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of wealth and lending units of UBS AG by 360 ONE Group entities. According to the Competition Commission of India, the transaction involves the transfer of key financial services operations, including portfolio management, stock broking, distribution, and lending from UBS AG to the 360 ONE entities. The proposal approved by the Competition Commission suggests that 360 ONE Portfolio Managers Limi...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently gave fans a peek into her relaxing vacation in Detroit, Michigan. She was joined by director Raj Nidimoru, who co-directed her latest project Citadel: Honey Bunny. On Tuesday, Samantha posted a series of photos on Instagram from her time in the U.S. The actor attended the 2025 edition of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) and spent some time sightseeing and relaxing with friends. One of the first photos...Read More
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 9 (ANI): Public transportation was disrupted in various parts of the country on Wednesday following the Bharat Bandh protests, called by ten central trade unions, intensified. In Odisha, members of the Khordha District unit of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) blocked the national highway at Bhubaneswar to support the Bharat Bandh. In Kerala, shops and shopping malls in Kottayam remain closed in support of the Bharat Bandh called by 10 central trade un...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a flat note on Wednesday as investors remained cautious and in a wait-and-watch mode, ahead of a possible mini trade deal between India and the European Union (EU). The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,514.60, marking a marginal dip of 7.90 points or 0.03 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 83,619.82, down by 92.69 points or 0.11 per cent. Market experts highlighted that investor sentiment is currently being driven by e...Read More
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 9 (ANI): Sanitation workers from the Thoothukudi Corporation staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding better working conditions, the provision of essential equipment, and adequate payment for their services. The workers alleged that they were provided neither gloves nor face masks, essential tools for their safety, and claimed that their pay was insufficient. The protesters further demanded the implementation of the minimum wage, as promised by the Thooth...Read More
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], July 9 (ANI): Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his recent remarks about President Droupadi Murmu, calling them disrespectful and offensive to India tribal communities. Vij said, After this statement, I believe all political parties in the country should boycott Mr. Kharge. The President is the country first citizen and holds the highest honour. Congress has sunk so low--their think...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the Bihar cabinet to constitute a Youth Commission for the betterment of young people in the state. Speaking to ANI, MoS Rai said that this decision will prove beneficial in providing more employment opportunities to the youth of Bihar and making them self-reliant. The formation of the Youth Commission is important and historic in the direction of making the youth of Bi...Read More
Mohali (Punjab) [India], July 9 (ANI): In a landmark event celebrating the vision and philosophy of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Punjabi edition of the book Kejriwal Model was officially launched today in Mohali. The event was graced by AAP National Convenor and Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and former Delhi Deputy CM & AAP Punjab In-Charge Manish Sisodia, a release said on Tuesday. According to the release, the book has been authored by AAP leader Jasm...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Following the violent protest at Kerala University, a case has been registered against 27 activists of the ruling CPM Students Federation of India (SFI), including its state secretary P S Sanjeev, who has been named the prime accused, police said. The case also names 1,000 identifiable protesters who have been accused of damaging public property, forcibly entering the university campus, and assaulting police and university staff, police said on...Read More
Mumbai: US-based Jane Street said the Indian capital market regulator's order accusing the trading firm of manipulative trading in equity derivatives reflects a 'misunderstanding of standard hedging practices and the interrelationships between derivative and underlying markets'. The firm, in an internal communication that ET has accessed, said the Securities and Exchange Board of India's claim that the firm's activity is "prima facie manipulative", disregards the role of liquidity providers and...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In a landmark move towards competency-based education and data-driven reform, the Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, conducted by the NCERT National Assessment Centre-PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), has delivered valuable insights into student learning outcomes across India, as per a release. Spanning 21.15 lakh students, 74,229 schools, and 781 districts across all 36 States and UTs, the survey marks the larg...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will be organising the first Annual Academic Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), from 10 to 12 July 2025 at the University Convention Centre. In a media briefing held on Tuesday, Vice Chancellor Professor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit announced that the university, in collaboration with the Indian Knowledge Systems Heritage Alliance (IKSHA), sponsored by the Ministry of AYUSH, the Indian Council of Social Science Researc...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The race for the top spot in ICC T20I Bowlers Rankings among women is on, with Indian spinner Deepti Sharma on the cusp of the top spot after she moved within eight rating points of the top spot in the latest ICC Women T20I Player Rankings. Deepti has been in the top 10 rankings for T20I bowlers for the majority of the last six years, but the 27-year-old has never held the top position despite maintaining great consistency in recent times. The latest update to ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels Test captain Ben Stokes is under bit of pressure considering that the bulk of run-scoring has been done by his counterpart Shubman Gill in the first two Tests of the five-match series. The third Test will begin at Lord on Thursday. India youngest Test captain, Gill, has ignited his overseas tally with captivating performances, from Leeds to Birmingham. He began the tour with a composed 147(227) and then broke the shack...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 8 (ANI): Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday informed that a total of 485 people are currently on the Nipah virus contact list in Kerala as containment measures intensify across districts, according to the official statement. According to the Health Department, Malappuram district has 192 contacts under observation, followed by Palakkad with 176, Kozhikode with 114, Ernakulam with 2, and Kannur with 1. In Malappuram, 18 people are receiving treatme...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 8 (ANI): Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Tuesday inaugurated a training session for elected Gaon Panchayat (Village Panchayat) Presidents at the Golap Borbora State Institute of Rural Development in Guwahati. On the first day of the program, 75 elected Presidents from Sonitpur district participated in the training. The session marked the beginning of a five-day training module aimed at strengthening grassroots governance throug...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 8 (ANI): Bihar ADG Kundan Krishnan on Tuesday informed that the shooter who was involved in the businessman Gopal Khemka murder case has been arrested and the police have evidence against him. The police official stated that they had proof against Ashok Sahu, who gave the contract to kill the victim and informed that there could be many reasons behind the incident. The facts that have come in the investigation are that the shooter has been arrested, and we have the ...Read More
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Hockey Association of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh Hockey stood victorious in their respective matches at the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 on Tuesday. The first match on Tuesday was played between the Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Maharashtra in Division A in which the Hockey Association registered a 3-0 victory. Captain Kiro Sanjana (3) started adding the numbers on the scoreboard for her side from the first q...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj said that who among Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be a bigger superstar in the long run depends on how they deal with any injuries and their physical capabilities, noting that they have the talent and work ethic and have been off to an excellent start. Amritraj, a JioStar expert for the ongoing Wimbledon tournament, was speaking in a media interaction. It all depends so much on injuries, physical capabiliti...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated on Tuesday that a potential convergence of China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh could have significant implications for regional stability and security dynamics. Gen Chauhan spoke at the launch of the ORF Foreign Policy Survey in the national capital. The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has allowed outside powers to leverage their influence through debt diplomacy, creating vulnerabilities for India. Similarly, frequent sh...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): The death toll from the ongoing monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 85, with 54 people losing their lives due to rain-triggered disasters like landslides, cloudbursts, flash floods, and drowning incidents, while 31 people have died in road accidents said State Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday. According to the State Disaster Management Authority latest cumulative report, since June 20 2025, when monsoon officially set in the sta...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Star couple Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar on Tuesday boarded an Air India flight to reach Wimbledon and expressed full faith in the national carrier with the best inflight service in the world. Taking to X, Shabana shared a picture with Javed from the flight, reiterating faith in the airline service. Off to #London for [?]@Wimbledon[?] on [?]@airindia. Reiterating faith in our National carrier with the best inflight service in the world ! [?]@Javedak...Read More
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to appoint an investigating officer within a week to probe the custodial death of B Ajith Kumar, a temple security guard in Sivaganga. The court has ordered the investigating officer to complete the investigation and submit a final report to the jurisdictional court by August 20. Maurice Kumar said, We have already filed a writ repetition...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Following the demolition of properties of an alleged mastermind of a religious conversion gang, Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, UP Minister Anil Rajbhar said that he destroyed the lives of multiple women through conversions and which almost amounts to treason. Speaking to ANI, Anil Rajbhar said, He earned immense property by religious conversions. This is only the beginning. He destroyed the lives of multiple women through conversions and which alm...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Finance Ministry on Tuesday stated that the Department of Financial Services has not asked banks to close inactive PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts. The Finance Ministry stated in a release that DFS has launched a nationwide three-month campaign, starting from July 1, to deepen the adoption of Jan Dhan Yojana accounts, Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, and other welfare schemes. Banks will also carry out re- KYC of all due accounts during this campa...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday arrested three persons, including a prison psychiatrist and a City Armed Reserve policeman, following extensive searches in Karnataka two districts in the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group prison radicalisation case of 2023. Searches were conducted at five locations in Bengaluru and Kolar districts of the state, leading to the arrest of Nagaraj, Psychiatrist in Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, Bengaluru; Ass...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 8 (ANI): As a part of the Headquarters Eastern Air Command (EAC) outreach programme, an Inter ALG Football Tournament was organised to promote a sense of bonhomie and camaraderie among Air Warriors posted at Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) of EAC and the local civilian population, Defence Guwahati said in a press release. The event aimed at garnering a sense of bonhomie and nurturing the sports talent amongst the civic population. In a post on X, Eastern Air Comm...Read More