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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday flagged off the three iconic Durand Cup trophies, formally marking the commencement of the 134th edition of Asia's oldest and India's most prestigious football tournament. The President kicked off the tournament at a grand ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre (RBCC), which is scheduled to begin on July 23. Notably, the President performed this symbolic gesture for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the Durand Cup's enduring i ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Americans lit fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, a powerful image emerged across the Atlantic, a mural in northern France showing the Statue of Liberty burying her face in her hands. Titled 'The Statue of Liberty's Silent Protest', the artwork was unveiled in Roubaix on July 4, a deliberate nod to the day America marks its freedom. Dutch muralist Judith de Leeuw, who painted the 50-foot-tall image, said the idea was inspired by what she called the erosion of American ideals ...Read More >
England vs India: Star Indian young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved another milestone in Test cricket during the Edgbaston Test against England on Friday, July 4th. On Day 3 of the second Test match between India and England, Yashasvi Jaiswal played a 28-run knock from 22 balls, at a strike rate of 127.27. It was enough for him to join the elite list of players. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Prasidh Krishna's Costly Spell Came With A Heavy Price, Bowler Sets An Unwanted Benchmark in Tests ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, a practicing Buddhist, firmly rebuffed China's claim to control the Dalai Lama's reincarnation process, asserting that only the Dalai Lama and established Buddhist traditions hold the authority to decide his successor. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations in Dharamshala on July 6, Rijiju declared, "The Dalai Lama is the most important and defining institution for Buddhists, and only he can determine his reincarnation. ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a historic milestone, Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia has become the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Navy. Her induction into the elite fighter stream marks a powerful step forward for Naari Shakti (women power) in Indian naval aviation. On 3 July 2025, during the graduation ceremony of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at INS Dega, Sub Lt Poonia received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air), alongside Lt At ...Read More >
Bengaluru: It has been over a month since the tragic stampede that occurred during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory celebration event at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) stadium, which claimed the lives of 11 individuals and injured several others. Despite public promises of financial assistance, the affected families are yet to receive any compensation. The incident took place when a massive crowd gathered to celebrate RCB's performance in the 2024 Indian Premier Lea ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) has almost completed the Rs 132.49 crore phase 1 of the Tajbagh renovation and beautification project and is now awaiting Rs 95.87 crore to start phase 2 of the project. Under the first phase, NMRDA strengthened and beautified the main dargah, constructed a shopping complex, a choti dargah, shops, and other structures, including marble flooring. According to NMRDA sources, Phase 1 of the project received Rs 132.49 crore adminis ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has denied the bail application of accused Ashraf Khan alias Nisrat for posting objectionable content against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces. While rejecting the bail application of the accused, Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal noted that it has become a "fashion among certain groups of people" to misuse social media in the name of freedom of expression. The judge criticised the misuse of social media as a false excuse for free speech. ...Read More >
U.S. and India trade negotiators were pushing on Wednesday to finalise a tariff-reducing deal ahead of President Donald Trump's July 9 negotiating deadline, but disagreements over U.S. dairy and agriculture remained unresolved. WHY ARE FARM GOODS IMPORTS SENSITIVE IN INDIA? Agriculture and its allied areas contribute just 16% to India's $3.9 trillion economy, but sustain nearly half of the country's 1.4 billion population. As farmers remain the most powerful voting bloc, Prime Minister Narendr ...Read More >
New Delhi: A Delhi court has ordered a complaint to be filed against a woman who lodged a false rape case against a man she met on a matrimonial website. The court acquitted the man and noted that the woman's testimony was inherently inconsistent, tainted, and full of concoctions. The judge observed that false rape accusations not only put unnecessary load on the overflowing dockets but also cause grave injustice to actual rape victims. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The trade negotiations between India and the United States are reportedly nearing an important deal, with both countries working towards finalising an interim trade agreement before July 8. According to government sources, the deal is likely to exempt the agriculture sector from tariffs, an important demand of the Indian government. The new trade deal with the US will come as a relief to Indian farmers and the agricultural industry, a topic of discussion which had been a sensitive iss ...Read More >
Washington: India and the United States are likely to sign a mini trade deal on July 4, while a broader, full-fledged agreement is expected to be finalised during Donald Trump's visit to India later this year, according to sources. This development comes as India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, is in Washington holding crucial meetings related to India-US trade negotiations. These talks take place ahead of the July 9 deadline set by the US President, before reciprocal tariffs are exp ...Read More >
Karnataka: Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) NV Baramani submitted a voluntary retirement request earlier last month after the alleged public humiliation by the Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, during a political event in Belagavi in April. The Karnataka government is yet to decide on the ASP's request. The incident occurred at a Congress protest rally against rising prices on April 28. Led by CM Siddaramaiah, who was agitated by the BJP women causing disruption, the event saw wh ...Read More >
New Delhi: An Air India flight operating between Delhi and Washington DC was grounded in Vienna on Wednesday, July 2, after a technical issue was identified during its scheduled stop for refuelling. The long-haul flight, AI103, had taken off from Delhi and was on its way to the United States when the aircraft was halted in the Austrian capital for standard refuelling and technical checks, which are routine on such extended international routes. ...Read More >
Pune: Women's safety is continuously threatened in various situations, and a recent incident in Pune highlights this alarming trend. In the midst of the ongoing rape case involving a law college student in Kolkata, another disturbing case has emerged. A woman in her 20s, living in a posh residential society in Pune, was raped in her own home. The accused, a courier delivery staff member, allegedly entered the woman's apartment when she stepped inside to retrieve her phone for an OTP (one-time p ...Read More >
New Delhi: The sudden reappearance of previously banned Pakistani news channels and celebrity social media accounts has sparked a wave of outrage across the internet, with citizens demanding answers from the offcials over what they call a quiet rollback of a strong post-terror attack stance. The digital restrictions were imposed as part of India's Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in April that claimed the lives of 22 civilians. In the days that followed, th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has conducted an inspection of the Air India office and discovered that there is currently no chief pilot assigned to oversee the operations and safety of the Boeing 787 fleet. This alarming revelation comes just days after Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight AI-171, crashed into a building mere seconds after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The tragic incident involved 242 passengers and ...Read More >
Delhi: A 19-year-old girl from South West Delhi's Vasant Kunj is battling for her life after allegedly consuming acid when her long-time partner, who had reportedly concealed his religious identity, refused to marry her. The incident, which took place on June 18, is now being investigated by the police under a suspected case of 'Love Jihad'. According to officials, the local police were alerted by Safdarjung Hospital after the girl was admitted in a critical condition following a suspected sui ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Amid escalating tension of a leadership tussle in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has attempted to put the brakes on the political unrest. Facing growing whispers of a rift with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar on Wednesday declared that he has no choice but to support the current leadership. "What option do I have? I have to stand by him and support him. I don't have any objection to it. Whatever the high command decides, I will follow," Shivakumar told report ...Read More >
Rajasthan PTET 2025 OUT: Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), Kota has officially declared the Rajasthan PTET 2025 result. Candidates can now view and download their scorecards from the official website: ptetvmoukota2025.in. To check the Rajasthan PTET 2025 result using their roll number, candidates will need to enter their roll number, date of birth in the DD-MM-YYYY format, and a captcha code. The scores obtained in the Rajasthan PTET 2025 will be used for admission to B.Ed programmes o ...Read More >
England vs India: Following the loss at Headingley, Team India realise the importance of the Birmingham Test and hence are set to make multiple changes to their XI. Also, the changes that are on the cards reflect that coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill have panicked. As per multiple reports, Karun Nair, who did not get big runs at Headingley, may be designated a new role. ALSO READ: R Ashwin Pushes Team India To Consider Kuldeep Yadav For Edgbaston Test The report in the Indian Expr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Quad foreign ministers representing the United States, India, Japan, and Australia strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. The attack claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. In a joint statement issued during their meeting on Tuesday, the ministers expressed their deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery for those injured. "We ...Read More >
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded a high-level meeting with the Quad Foreign Ministers in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The gathering brought together top diplomats from India, the United States, Japan, and Australia to deepen cooperation and sharpen the Quad's focus on pressing global and regional challenges -- particularly in the Indo-Pacific. EMA S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon following his arrival in Washington. The two ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that Tesla CEO Elon Musk could face deportation as their increasingly personal feud intensified over Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending reduction plan, dubbed the "Big Beautiful Bill." Asked by reporters whether he would consider removing Musk from the country, Trump replied, "I don't know, we'll have to take a look," according to Newsweek. The president went further, threatening not only to strip subsidies but to unleash DOGE, the D ...Read More >
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection soared 6.2% year-on-year in June 2025 to cross ₹1.85 lakh crore, compared to ₹1.74 lakh crore in June 2024, according to government data released Tuesday. This strong performance highlights India's resilient economy, growing tax revenue, and improving GST compliance amid global uncertainties. Monthly Dip from May Despite the YoY surge, June's GST mop-up slipped below May's ₹2.01 lakh crore and the all-time record of ₹2.37 lakh crore in April 202 ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump claimed that Elon Musk received "more subsidies than any human being in history" and without them, Musk might have to close shop and return to South Africa, as the feud between the duo escalated over the proposed tax and spending bill. Trump's fiery remarks came after Musk renewed his criticism of Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' and threatened to launch a new political outfit if it was passed. "Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has proposed renaming the historic Old Delhi Railway Station to Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station in honour of the legendary king known for his values of non-violence, social justice, and community welfare. In a letter addressed to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on June 19, CM Gupta urged the central government to consider the renaming as a tribute to Maharaja Agrasen's legacy. "Renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station after Maharaja Agrasen wo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a LinkedIn post hailing the decade long journey of 'Digital India.' Since the launch of the Digital India initiative, it is a transformative mission that has not only bridged the digital divide but also empowered 140 crore citizens across the country. In a detailed post on his LinkedIn account, PM Modi expressed his delight over how India has used technology to "eliminate the gap between the haves and have-nots." ...Read More >
Sivakasi: At least four people, including a woman, have died after a major explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. The blast triggered a large fire, and thick smoke was seen rising from the factory as firecrackers continued to burst inside. Emergency teams have rescued a few people with severe burn injuries, and firefighting efforts are ongoing. This tragic incident comes just a day after another deadly explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Pashamylaram, Telang ...Read More >
Bhopal: A massive fire broke out at a factory in the Bairagarh area of Bhopal. Several fire engines were dispatched to the scene as thick smoke was seen billowing from the site. Authorities have confirmed that firefighting operations are currently in progress. So far, no casualties have been reported. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown. As a precaution, the area has been sealed off while fire brigade teams work to bring the blaze under control. In a separate incident that occurred re ...Read More >
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