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From Tallinn’s Cyber Hub to Gandhi Legacy: India Strengthens Baltic Bonds

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is expected to visit Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania later this year to inaugurate Indian embassies in these strategically significant Baltic States. Emphasizing cyber security collaboration, officials note Estonia and Lithuania’s expertise in the field. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is likely to visit the three Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania…
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Op Sindoor, Trump’s ceasefire claims on agenda as Monsoon Session begins today

Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said the Centre was open to holding discussions on any topic of national importance, including Operation Sindoor. The Centre on Sunday signalled its willingness to discuss Operation Sindoor in Parliament and indicated that it might also respond to US President Donald Trump’s claim of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan as…
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India’s ancient and mysterious ‘dwarf’ chambers

Nearly 1,000 Tolkien-esque megalithic chambers dot southern India’s “Hill of the Dwarfs”, and locals believe they were created by a supernatural race of “small people”. At first glance, Hire Benkal might be mistaken for any other village nestled in Karnataka’s lush interior. Surrounded by rocky hillocks, mango groves, small brick kilns and fields fed by a nearby…
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Negotiators return from US as tariffs suspense lingers

According to people aware of the matter, India remains committed to reaching a deal before August 1 if possible. India’s negotiating team returned from Washington on Saturday after concluding a fifth round of trade talks without any significant breakthrough beyond the agreed format of negotiations, as the August 1 deadline for potential tariffs looms and President Donald…
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Government Plans To Acquire Key Lakshadweep Island For Defence Purposes

The government plans to acquire Bitra Island in Lakshadweep for defense, citing its strategic location. An SIA has been initiated, causing concern among residents. The central government is considering to acquire Bitra Island, one of the 10 inhabited isles in the Lakshadweep archipelago, for defence purposes. Lakshadweep Revenue Department has also issued a notification for a social…
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‘Mission Asmita’: Missing Agra Sisters Blow Lid Off ISIS-Linked Terror Network Spanning 6 States, 10 Held

The group was allegedly involved in radicalisation, illegal religious conversions, and promoting what they described as “Love Jihad”. In a coordinated crackdown named ‘Mission Asmita’, the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested 10 accused from six different states for allegedly working on a module inspired by ISIS, police said. The arrests were made after 11 simultaneous raids were carried…
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Erigaisi storms into semifinals, Praggnanandhaa bows out of title race

Arjun prevailed over Abdusattorov 1.5-0.5 while Praggnanandhaa lost an intense battle 3-4 against Caruana. Las Vegas: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov to storm into the semifinals but R Praggnanandhaa bowed out of the title race after losing to USA’s Fabiano Caruana at the USD 750,000 Freestyle Grand Slam Tour here. Arjun prevailed over Abdusattorov 1.5-0.5…
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6 Maoists Killed, Heavy Weapons Recovered In Encounter In Chhattisgarh

During the ongoing operation, the forces have recovered a large number of firearms, including AK-47 and SLR rifles, explosive materials, and daily-use supplies typically associated with long-term Maoist camps. At least six Maoists were killed in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Friday in an anti-Maoist operation. They were killed in an ongoing operation between security forces and armed…
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Patna Hospital Shooting: Bihar Cops Identify Shooters, Arrest Over 5 Accused From Bengal

The arrested individuals are currently being questioned, and legal procedures are underway to bring them to Patna for further investigation, the sources told CNN-News18. The Bihar Police arrested over five suspects linked to the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra at Patna’s Paras Hospital during raids conducted in West Bengal, according to sources. Mishra, who had multiple criminal…
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Supreme Court refuses to entertain Lalu Prasad Yadav plea for stay on trial in land-for-job scam

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea against Delhi High Court’s refusal to stay trial court proceedings against him in the land-for-jobs scam case. Yadav had moved the High Court seeking quashing of the First Information Report (FIR) registered against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation…
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‘That’s A Proper Doppelganger’: Dinesh Karthik Shares Hilarious Clip Of Cheteshwar Pujara’s Lookalike; Video

Currently touring England for broadcasting duties, Dinesh Karthik has brought a refreshing blend of cricket insights and offbeat humor, with this latest post drawing laughter and attention from fans across social media. The video has since gone viral, with many agreeing that the resemblance between Pujara and Noble is hard to ignore. In a lighthearted moment amid…
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Thai Lion Air Flight Returns To Bangkok After AC Failure Mid-Air; Woman Passenger Unconscious, Journey To Ahmedabad Delayed

While the incident of the AI-171 crash is still afresh in people’s minds, the passengers of Thai Lion Air’s flight no. SL-212 were taken aback after the aircraft’s AC stopped functioning shortly after take-off. A woman fell unconscious mid-air on a Thai Lion Air flight from Bangkok to Ahmedabad after the aircraft’s air conditioners stopped functioning due…
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Mumbai News: BMC Distributes Record 900 Metric Tonnes Of Shadu Clay To Artisans To Promote Eco-Friendly Ganpati Celebrations

Amid restrictions on usage and immersion of Plaster of Paris (POP) idols, ahead of the Ganpati festival, the BMC has distributed a record 900 metric tonnes of shadu clay to 486 artisans in Mumbai. To encourage the artisans to use eco-friendly materials to make idols, the BMC distributes clay free of cost. Amid restrictions on usage and…
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Chhangur Baba’s Rs 60-Crore Dirty Money Trail: Acquired Assets In Mumbai, Vasai via Proxies, ED Probe Reveals

During extensive search operations conducted on Friday at 15 locations across Balrampur, Lucknow, and Mumbai, the ED seized various documents. In a significant crackdown on an alleged religious conversion and money laundering racket, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered financial transactions amounting to over Rs60 crore routed through 22 bank accounts operated by self-styled godman Jamaluddin Shah,…
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India’s Akash Prime missile hits aerial targets in Ladakh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded the Indian Army, DRDO, and industry partners for the successful demonstration. Soaring above 4,500 metres in the rarefied air of Ladakh, India’s indigenous Akash Prime missile struck with precision on Wednesday, taking down two aerial high speed unmanned targets in a successful test that marks a major boost to the country’s air…
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US Designates Group Behind Pahalgam Attack ‘Foreign Terrorist Organisation’

The US designated The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a “foreign terrorist organisation” over the April 22 Pahalgam attack. US Department of State on Thursday designated The Resistance Front (TRF), group behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, as a terrorist organisation. In a statement issued by the US Secretary of…
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Cyber Fraud Every 20 Minutes In Chhattisgarh, Over Rs 700 Crore Lost In 2 Years

From January 2023 to June 2025, an astonishing 67,389 cyber fraud complaints were filed on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal. As India’s digital transformation accelerates, Chhattisgarh is emerging as one of its most alarming cautionary tales. With smartphones in every hand and banking at every fingertip, digital convenience has quietly opened the door to an epidemic of…
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Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya’s Life Hangs on ‘Qisas’—What This Islamic Law Means | EXPLAINED

The execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted of murdering a Yemeni national, has been postponed from its original date of July 16. But her fate hangs on ‘Qisas’, or ‘God’s law’, and nothing else. The execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted for the murder of a Yemeni national, has been temporarily postponed. Originally scheduled for…
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Indore Bags ‘Cleanest City’ Title for 8th Time in a Row; But THESE Cities Are Catching Up

Indore tops India’s cleanliness survey for the eighth year, followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai. Ahmedabad leads in the ‘Swachh Shahar’ category; awards promote sanitation, public participation, and sustainability efforts nationwide. Indore: Indore has once again been named India’s cleanest city, keeping its top spot for the eighth year in a row. It was followed by Surat…
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Queer activists call for policy changes to ensure equal rights of LGBTQ persons

The policy paper outlines recommendations to address key areas such as family recognition, anti-discrimination protections, access to queer-affirming healthcare and protection from violence. Two years after the Supreme Court’s Supriyo Chakraborty verdict called for legislative changes to allow marriage equality, queer activists are now focusing on what comes next: policy reforms to ensure equal rights for LGBTQ…
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Siddaramaiah ‘killed’ by Meta, translation blunder gets Chief Minister’s goat

The post, originally written in Kannada to mourn the death of veteran actor B Saroja Devi, was mistranslated into English, prompting sharp criticism from Siddaramaiah. In a major gaffe, Meta’s automatic translation tool wrongly declared Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dead while translating a condolence message posted by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Facebook. The post, originally…
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Uttar Pradesh News: Monsoon Floods Worsen, Over 5 Lakh Affected In Prayagraj; Ghats Submerged In Varanasi

Monsoon floods have severely disrupted life across Uttar Pradesh, with over 5 lakh people surrounded by water in flood-hit parts of Prayagraj alone. Rising water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers have submerged more than 15 neighbourhoods, including cremation grounds, forcing last rites to be performed on roadsides. Monsoon floods have severely disrupted life across Uttar…
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The Rise And Fall Of Chhangur Baba: Inside India’s Largest Alleged Conversion Racket

According to Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials the Uttar Pradesh police’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP-ATS), and other agencies, the racket operated across multiple states including U.P and Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur) and extended into Nepal and the Middle East. In one of the most sensational cases of illegal religious conversion in India’s recent history, intelligence agencies have dismantled…
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Golden Temple threat emails: Probe points towards senders being in South India, says Amritsar police chief

According to the police, a total of five threatening emails were received; authorities then launched security drills to ensure public safety Amritsar Police registered an FIR and launched an investigation after receiving a series of bomb threat emails, officials said on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, Amritsar police commissioner GPS Bhullar said, “Since the day the authorities received…
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First images of Shubhanshu Shukla’s emotional reunion with family after ISS return: ‘Felt like home’

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his family after an 18-day ISS mission, sharing emotional moments on Instagram. Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his family just a day after returning to Earth following his 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and the heartwarming images of their reunion have struck an emotional chord…
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Unable To Keep Calm Over Vidya Balan’s Transformation, Desis Rewrite Her Songs: ‘Tu Hai Nayi Fantasy’

For the cover shoot, Vidya Balan slipped into a bold flamingo pink outfit, embellished with shimmering sequins and delicate beadwork. Hold up, Internet – Vidya Balan just broke the glam-o-meter and how! Taking a stunning U-turn from her traditional Indian silhouettes, Vidya has just dropped jaws with her striking new avatar on the cover of The Peacock…
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106 Killed During Monsoon Season In Himachal Pradesh

Out of the total fatalities, 62 deaths have been directly attributed to rain-related calamities such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and falls, while 44 people have died in road accidents during the same period. The heavy rains during the monsoon season has affected life and property in parts of Himachal Pradesh and has claimed 106…
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‘Full Blown Circus’: Congress Slams Jaishankar Over China Outreach, Demands Parliamentary Debate on Bilateral Ties

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at him, saying he is “now running a full blown circus aimed at destroying India’s foreign policy”. The Congress on Tuesday intensified its criticism of the Centre’s China policy, accusing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar of “destroying India’s foreign policy” and demanded a full-fledged discussion on the issue during the…
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Methi In Microgravity? Breakthrough Experiments by Shubhanshu Shukla in Space – Explained

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his crew conducted over 60 scientific experiments during their historic Axiom-4 mission aboard the ISS, marking India’s first human presence there. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his fellow crewmembers conducted over 60 scientific experiments during their 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. This milestone…
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Prada team visits Kolhapur, meets local artisans after Kolhapuri sandals row

Days after facing criticism for showcasing Kolhapuri-style leather slippers without proper credit, a team from Italian fashion house Prada arrived in Kolhapur on Tuesday to learn about the history and craftsmanship behind the iconic Kolhapuri chappals. Lalit Gandhi, Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture, told India Today TV, “A few days ago, Prada held a fashion…
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Tesla debuts in India, but its cars likely cost too much for most Indians

Tesla Inc. opened its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking the electric vehicle maker’s long-anticipated debut in the world’s third-biggest automotive market. Located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business center in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla’s flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV lineup to Indian…
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Eggs Hurled at Rath Yatra in Toronto; India Slams ‘Despicable’ Act, Protests to Canada

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the incident was caused by “mischievous elements” and went against the spirit of the celebration. India on Monday condemned the disruption of a Rath Yatra procession in Toronto, calling the incident “despicable” and said the matter has been strongly raised with Canadian authorities. The annual festival, featuring the grand chariot…
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DGCA orders checks on Boeing fuel switch locks

To be sure, the FAA at the time recommended, but did not mandate, an inspection of the locking feature of the fuel cutoff switches India’s civil aviation regulator on Monday ordered airlines to inspect the locking mechanism of fuel switches on all Boeing 787 and 737 jets by July 21, two days after a preliminary report into…
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Balasore Horror: Suspended College Principal Arrested Days After B.Ed Student Sets Herself on Fire

The woman, a second-year Integrated B.Ed student, reportedly set herself on fire on the college campus on Saturday after meeting the principal. A male student who tried to save her also suffered injuries. The suspended principal of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Odisha’s Balasore district, Dilip Kumar Ghosh, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the self-immolation…
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Internet and SMS Services Suspended, Schools Shut in Haryana’s Nuh For 24 Hours – Here’s Why

In preparation for the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, security in Haryana’s Nuh district has been intensified, with internet services suspended and drone surveillance initiated. Ahead of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, security has been heightened in Haryana’s Nuh district on Monday with internet services being suspended and drone surveillance being activated. The Haryana government on Sunday also…
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Saina Nehwal Announces Separation From Husband, Says “We’re Choosing…”

Olympic bronze medalist Saina Nehwal announced her separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap on Sunday. Nehwal, who won bronze at the London Olympics 2012, took to social media to announce the news. “Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We’re choosing peace, growth, and…
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UP’s Chhangur Baba travelled to Nepal to secure ties with Pak’s ISI: Sources

Apart from orchestrating the religious conversion of economically weak Hindu families, Chhangur was allegedly planning to establish direct links with the ISI. In a fresh and explosive revelation, sources have revealed that Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba – the self-styled godman at the centre of a multi-state religious conversion racket – had travelled to Kathmandu in a bid…
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Cracks In Rs 500-Crore Project? Airport Wall Collapses After Rain In Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa

The airport wall collapse has raised serious questions about construction quality and flood preparedness of one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the state. A section of the boundary wall of the newly-constructed Rewa Airport in Madhya Pradesh, built at a cost of Rs 500 crore, has collapsed barely months after completion, raising serious questions about…
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‘Aap Birla ki beti ho? Cement wale?’: Ananya Birla’s hilarious reply to question goes viral

During a lively Q&A on social media, Ananya Birla humorously addressed a question about her family’s cement business. Ananya Birla recently interacted with fans through a question and answer session on social media. The eldest daughter of billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla replied to several questions on X during her ‘Ask Me Anything’ session. Some of the queries…
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Andhra Pradesh High Court says CBI Director delegated Tirupati Laddu probe in violation of SC order

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently held that the Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) illegally nominated the investigating officer (IO) in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Tirupati laddu case [Kaduru Chinnappanna v The State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors]. Justice Harinath N said that the SIT constituted by the Supreme Court did not…
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Jaishankar To Visit China For SCO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting On July 15: Report

The statement said the ministers will exchange views on SCO cooperation in various fields and major international and regional issues. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be travelling to China’s Tianjin city for the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO…
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