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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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Odisha student sets herself on fire over sexual harassment by teacher

According to fellow students, the woman had been mentally distressed for weeks, allegedly due to persistent harassment by her teacher in Odisha’s Balasore. A woman undergraduate student of a college in Odisha’s Balasore is battling for life after she attempted self-immolation in front of the college principal’s chamber in protest against months-long sexual harassment by her teacher…
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One Nation One Election Bill not unconstitutional but needs work: Former CJI Chandrachud tells JPC

In a high-level closed-door interaction with the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the One Nation One Election Bill, former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud cautioned lawmakers about significant constitutional gaps in the proposed legislation. Sources present during the meeting told Bar & Bench that the former CJI made it clear that while the Constitution (One Hundred…
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Radhika Yadav’s Music Video Colleague Inam Says She Wanted To Work In ‘Film Line’: ‘Her Father Liked The Song’

Radhika had appeared in a romantic music video in 2024 alongside an independent artist, Inam. Former state-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was cremated after father allegedly shot her dead at point blank range, bringing the curtains down on a life cut short cruelly and leaving behind questions aplenty. Amid the ongoing probe into the killing of Radhika…
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West Bengal Gears Up For Rare Earth Mining In Purulia District

Although the rare earth deposit in Purulia is relatively small, the development is significant as India looks to reduce dependence on imports of critical minerals essential for electric vehicles (EVs), electronics, and renewable energy technologies. West Bengal is set to join India’s rare earth mining map with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducting advanced exploration in…
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‘Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka’: Viral Claim On Bickering Couples ‘Born As Siblings’, Stillborn ‘Revived On Request’

A past life regression expert Meenu Minocha has gained attention for her striking claims about soul relationships. “Mera pichle janam mein usse kuch naata toh nahi.” A line often heard in Bollywood films usually in stories about love, fate or mysterious pasts. But what if such lines weren’t just dramatic fiction? In real life, the belief in…
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Why is the Election Commission interfering in the election process?

The Election Commission, the guardian of fairness, is stooping to their statutory duty. It’s shocking to see a constitutional authority interfering in the democratic process. Next, they’ll tell us elections should be won by clean, spotless politicians without spending beyond the statutory limit. Why has the Election Commission decided to revise electoral rolls in Bihar, just when…
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‘Why did you cut off ?’: Cockpit recording reveals what Air India pilots said before Ahmedabad crash

The Ahmedabad Air India crash killed 260 people, including 241 onboard and 19 on the ground, making it India’s deadliest aviation accident in decades. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has revealed in its preliminary report that cockpit voice recordings from the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad captured a brief but critical exchange between the…
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‘Mid-Air Engine Shutdown After Fuel Cut Off, Cockpit Confusion’: AAIB Releases Preliminary Report On AI Ahmedabad Plane Crash – Key Takeaways

Both engines of the aircraft shut down within seconds of takeoff. Investigators found that the fuel cutoff switches were moved from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ just one second apart, leading to a complete loss of engine power. Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) data revealed a startling exchange between the pilots. One asked, “Why did you cut off?” to which…
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Four-storey building collapses in Delhi, several trapped under debris, 8 rescued

A four-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Seelampur area around 7 am, trapping several people; rescue ops are ongoing with six feared trapped and four rescued so far. A four-storey building collapsed around 7:00 am on Friday morning in the Janata Mazdoor Colony of Seelampur, located in northeast Delhi’s Welcome area. The structure came crashing down suddenly, trapping…
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Operation Jal Rahat 2: Indian Army Launches Massive Relief Ops Amid Rains In Himachal, North East

As torrential rains trigger floods and landslides across Himachal Pradesh and the North East, the Indian Army has launched massive relief and rescue operations, emerging as the nation’s first responder in the crisis. As relentless monsoon rains continue to batter parts of Himachal Pradesh and the North Eastern states, the Indian Army has stepped up as the…
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‘If Kapil Sharma Doesn’t Apologise Publicly…’: Khalistani Terrorist’s Threat Post Before Cafe Attack

Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi has claimed responsibility for the attack on Kapil Sharma’s restaurant, alleging that the comedian insulted Nihang Sikhs in his show. Gunfire erupted at KAP’S CAFE, the new Canadian restaurant owned by Indian comedian Kapil Sharma in Surrey, British Columbia, on Thursday. In a social media post, Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi claimed…
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Canara Bank withdraws fraud tag on Anil Ambani’s loan account, may revisit later

Canara Bank withdrew its order declaring Anil Ambani’s loan account as fraudulent, telling the Bombay High Court it may revisit the matter later. The court disposed of Ambani’s plea while allowing the bank liberty to re-examine it. Canara Bank on Thursday informed the Bombay High Court that it has withdrawn its earlier order classifying industrialist Anil Ambani’s…
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Court strikes down Maharashtra’s orders banning online ticket convenience fees

The Bombay High Court quashed Maharashtra’s ban on convenience fees for online movie tickets, calling it unconstitutional and beyond the state’s powers under existing law. The Bombay High Court on Thursday struck down two Maharashtra government orders issued in 2013 and 2014 that had barred cinema owners from charging convenience fees on online ticket bookings. The court…
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Pilots Killed In Jaguar Crash: Squadron Leader, 31, Flight Lieutenant, 23

Squadron Leader Sindhu was from Haryana’s Rohtak, Lieutenant Singh was from Pali In Rajasthan. The two Indian Air Force pilots killed in the Jaguar fighter bomber crash in Rajasthan’s Churu district yesterday have been identified as Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, 31, and Flight Lieutenant Rishi Raj Singh, 23. While Squadron Leader Sindhu was from Haryana’s Rohtak,…
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Gujarat’s Gambhira Bridge Collapse Leaves 13 Dead, 5 Vehicles Plunge Into Mahisagar River – Top Developments

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday when a section of the Gambhira bridge in Gujarat collapsed, resulting in 13 deaths. The collapse happened during peak morning traffic near Padra town. A slab of the Gambhira bridge, which connects central Gujarat to the Saurashtra region and is located near Padra town, caved in on Wednesday, killing 13 persons.…
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Air India Crash: AAIB Probing ‘Sudden’ Mid-Flight Power Loss – What Latest Findings Have Revealed

The initial report on the Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad reveals that investigators are analysing real-time satellite telemetry for potential instrument failures, particularly focusing on a sudden power loss during the flight. The preliminary report on the deadly crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad indicates that investigators are reviewing real-time satellite telemetry to…
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India’s goal in Africa is to ‘build together’, PM says in Namibia

India seeks to cooperate, not compete with Africa, says Mr. Modi; says Africa should not just be raw material source, but lead in value creation, sustainable growth; PM conferred Namibia’s highest civilian honour Continuing his diplomacy focused on the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) highlighted India’s support to Namibia’s decolonisation, “not…
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Over 25 crore workers joined the strike, claim trade unions

Leaders of central trade unions say key sectors such as power, mines, minerals, coal, ports and public transport were affected; they claim it was a bandh-like situation in Puducherry, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Goa, Meghalaya, Manipur More than 25 crore workers participated in the nationwide general strike on Wednesday (July…
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Amit Shah shares post-retirement plan: Vedas, Upanishads and farming

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently revealed his post-retirement plans. The sixty-year-old task-master said he would immerse himself in Vedas, Upanishads, and natural farming. Citing health risks linked to the use of chemical fertilisers, Shah batted for the promotion of organic farming. It’s often said that politicians never retire. But after a lifetime of steering political tides,…
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WATCH | PM Modi conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian award, says ‘moment of immense pride and emotion’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Brazil’s highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, from President Lula. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross. The honour was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula…
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WATCH: Newly-Built Rajasthan Highway Collapses Into River Before Inauguration After Torrential Rains

The road, which was reportedly built around six months ago to connect the villages of Baghuli and Jahaj to National Highway 52, gave way under the pressure. Jaipur: A newly-constructed state highway in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu collapsed just days before its official inauguration, after torrential rains triggered the water level to rise in the Katli river. A video…
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Bharat Bandh today: What remains open and what shuts down | Full details

Bharat Bandh: The strike is likely to impact sectors like banking, postal services, coal mining, factories, and transport, causing major service disruptions. Trade unions affiliated with Left parties are observing a nationwide ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Wednesday, alleging that the central government is implementing economic reforms that undermine workers’ rights. The shutdown has been called by 10 central…
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Barbie debuts first-ever doll with Type 1 diabetes to boost representation

Barbie debuts its first doll with type 1 diabetes, promoting inclusivity, awareness, and representation. The doll features real T1D medical gear and partners with Breakthrough T1D to ensure authenticity. Mattel has unveiled its first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D), marking a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to promote inclusion and representation in children’s toys.…
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Delhi High Court dismisses Turkish firm Çelebi plea against revocation of security clearance

Çelebi’s security clearance was revoked by the Indian government after the four-day Indo-Pak military conflict during which Turkey openly backed Pakistan. The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea by Turkish ground handling and cargo operator Çelebi Airport Services India challenging the Central government’s decision to revoke its security clearance, which led to the termination of…
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Jio Down? Users Report Service Disruption

Several users of Reliance Jio reported issues with the network on Sunday evening, with many complaining of no signal or mobile data not working. Jio has not yet released an official statement addressing the issue. Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/jio-down-users-report-service-disruption-article-152234291
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Canara Bank Under Fire For No Kannada-Speaking Staff In Rural Branches, Here’s How It Responded

A recent incident at the AIT Circle branch in Chikkamagaluru district has brought the issue back into focus after a woman customer struggled to communicate with bank staff Canara Bank is once again facing criticism for failing to offer banking services in a language that customers can understand, especially by posting non-Kannada-speaking staff in rural areas of…
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‘Condemning Terror Should Be Principle, Not Convenience’: PM Modi Calls Out West At BRICS Meet

PM Narendra Modi’s statement can be seen as an indirect swipe at US President Donald Trump for his interaction with Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir last month Without taking names, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called out western hypocrisy and said condemning terrorism should not simply be a “convenience” but a matter of “principle”.…
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