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Narendra Modi crossed 4,078 consecutive days in office, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s record and cementing his place as India’s longest-serving non-Congress Prime Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed yet another political milestone, overtaking Indira Gandhi’s record to become India’s second-longest-serving Prime Minister in a single uninterrupted term. On July 25, 2025, PM Modi completed 4,078 days in…

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Touched by the warm welcome from the Indian community in the UK. Their affection and passion towards India’s progress is truly heartening.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora in London, as his visit to the United Kingdom marked a significant moment in India-UK…

Vijaydurg is recognised not only as an ancient sea fortress but also as the site where helium was discovered Maharashtra’s Vijaydurg Fort, a symbol of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s naval prowess, has gained new global attention. It is recognised not only as an ancient sea fortress but also as the site where helium was discovered—a legacy now proudly…

At least 31 people, including 25 children, were killed when a military jet crashed into the Milestone School and College in the Uttara area of the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, on Monday. Most injuries in the crash resulted from burns. India on Tuesday night announced that it is dispatching a team of burn-specialist doctors and nurses to Dhaka…

Serving as Vice President since 2022, the 74-year-old made the surprise announcement after chairing the first day of the Monsoon Session in Rajya Sabha. Under Article 67 of the Constitution, the Deputy Chairman will manage the day-to-day affairs until a new Vice-President is elected. In a surprise announcement, Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as the Vice President of India…

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…

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,…

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…

The condition of the road stretch from Dehu to Yelawadi in Maval taluka in Pune has come under serious public scrutiny after ten accidents were reported in the area in just three hours at the same spot. No fatalities were reported in the accidents but several two-wheeler riders sustained injuries after slipping on a muddy patch, as…

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…

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…

They said the yatris included 13,980 males, 4,272 females, 225 children, 103 sadhus, 20 sadhvis and 420 security forces personnel. Srinagar: Over 19,000 pilgrims on Saturday paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the total number of yatris to 1,82,746, officials said. A total of 19,020 pilgrims…

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…

Thousands of devotees visited the temple on Guru Purnima, leading to long queues that lasted for nearly five hours. An anonymous donation of ornaments worth Rs 65 lakh was made at the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi on the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. The donation included a gold crown worth Rs 59 lakh weighing 566…

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…

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…

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…

Speaking during a dinner with Israeli PM Netanyahu, Donald Trump noted that countries unwilling to agree will receive tariff notices. Trump added some may get adjustments if they have valid reasons, stressing fairness in negotiations. US President Donald Trump announced that the United States is nearing a trade agreement with India as part of his efforts to…

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”.…

Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the US on India’s extradition request over the Rs 13,000 crore PNB scam.  Nirav Modi’s brother, Nehal Modi, was arrested in the US on the CBI, ED’s extradition request, news agency PTI reported. Nehal Modi was taken into custody on Friday, US authorities have informed India,…

The revised notfication issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways reduces the toll rate for stretches such as flyovers,and tunnels up to 50 per cent The government has announced a significant reduction in toll rates, up to 50 per cent, on sections of National Highways featuring major structures such as tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated…

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi government on a plea filed by Delhi Petrol Dealers Association challenging the prosecution of fuel pump owners for refuelling banned End of Life Vehicles (ELVs) [Delhi Petrol Dealers Association & Anr v Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr]. In an order passed on July 2,…

Torrential rains over the past several days have wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh, triggering cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides. Mandi district has emerged as the worst-hit region. According to official reports, a total of 10 cloudburst incidents – all from Mandi – have been recorded, causing massive destruction, loss of life, and widespread disruption to infrastructure and…

Pakistan is acquiring 80 KARGI drones from Turkey, raising security concerns for India. Turkey, Pakistan’s second-largest arms supplier, supports its military. After suffering a huge blow from the Indian side during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has been ramping up its drone arsenal and solidifying its defence ties with Turkey in what Indian officials describe as a “dangerous and…

The remarks made by the defence attache to Indonesia could not be independently verified and there was no immediate reaction from the Centre or the armed forces on it The Indian embassy in Indonesia on Sunday said its defence attache’s remarks over Operation Sindoor were taken out of context and are a “misrepresentation” of what his presentation…

The newly built over-bridge became a subject of criticism and ridicule due to its dangerously sharp 90-degree turn. The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday suspended seven engineers including two chief engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD) and ordered a departmental probe against a retired superintendent engineer for the ‘faulty design’ of a new rail over-bridge in…

The central rath yatra celebration unfolded at Shree Shree Govindajee Temple, a prominent Vaishnavite shrine located in the heart of Imphal The annual ‘Kang’ festival, Manipur’s own version of the Lord Jagannath rath yatra, was celebrated with hundreds of people coming out to see the pulling of the chariot. Many of those who came to pray also…

“The seaside pilgrim town of Puri on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) turned into a fortress with around 10,000 security personnel deployed for the annual Rath Yatra celebrations of Lord Jagannath on June 27,” police said. “Besides, more than 250 Artificial Intelligence-enabled cameras have been installed in various places in the town for surveillance,” a police officer said.…

While the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Iran has offered some hope for aviation recovery, the underlying volatility persists. The military conflict between Iran and Israel has triggered severe disruptions to international airline operations in India, with major carriers grounding flights, scrambling for alternate airspace, and facing mounting passenger chaos. Following Iran’s missile strike on a U.S.…

Indian missions in Jordan and Israel organised the first batch of evacuation from Israel as the Indian nationals living in Israel constantly grappled with the sounds of sirens, frequently taking cover in bunkers and fortified safe rooms from incoming missiles and drones from Iran. With Israeli airspace closed and commercial flights suspended, the Indian missions in Israel…

Naidu also said that about 22,000 tribal students simultaneously performed 108 Surya namaskar in 108 minutes in one location, thus creating another record. Visakhapatnam: Describing the 11th International Yoga Day celebration as a grand success, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the state has achieved two Guinness Book of World Records. Addressing media…