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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday questioned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for around 10 hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged multiple bank loan fraud cases worth crores of rupees against his group companies.The businessman reached the office of the central probe...
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The National Disaster Response Force has decided to deploy its first-ever team of cadaver dogs to help locate those feared dead in the cloudburst incident in Uttarakhand, official sources said on Tuesday.A pair of these dogs will be airlifted from Delhi even as three teams of the force,...
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In the first ceasefire violation post Operation Sindoor in May, Pakistan army on Tuesday evening indulged in 'unprovoked' firing on forward Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said.The Indian Army strongly retaliated and the...
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Uttarakhand's Sukhi Top area experienced another cloudburst on Tuesday, hours after the Dharali area also experienced huge losses due to a previous cloudburst.Following the cloudburst, 8 to 10 soldiers of the Indian Army are reported missing from a camp in lower Harsil area, according to...
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The United States should not burn its relationship with a 'strong ally like India' and give a pass to China, Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley said on Tuesday, amid President Donald Trump's attacks against New Delhi over tariffs and purchases of Russian oil.'India should not be buying...
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The rupee revisited its all-time low level and ended with a loss of 22 paise at 87.88 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as risk-off sentiment deepened after US President Donald Trump renewed threats to raise tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil.Forex traders...
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Air India on Tuesday cancelled its flight from Delhi to Milan due to a technical snag detected in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft prior to departure.Flight AI137 scheduled to operate from Delhi to Milan on 5 August has been cancelled due to a maintenance task identified prior to departure...
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A newly-married teenager was held for allegedly murdering her husband with the connivance of her boyfriend in Jharkhand's Palamu district, police said on Tuesday.The incident came to light after the body of her husband, Sarfraz Khan, was found in Piparhwa forest in Nawajaipur police station area...
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Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Tuesday announced the formation of a coalition of five minor parties to contest the assembly elections in the eastern state.Yadav, who was recently expelled from Rashtriya Janata Dal by his father and party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, made the announcement...
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A galaxy of people from all walks of life, from top politicians of the country to common villagers, thronged Nemra in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand as the mortal remains of former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren were consigned to flames on Tuesday.People bid adieu to 'Dishom Guru', as he was...
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United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India has not been a good trading partner and announced that he will raise the tariffs on India 'very substantially' over the next 24 hours.With India, what people don't like to say about India, they're the highest tariff nation. They have the...
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Russia on Tuesday said sovereign countries have the right to select their partners in trade and economic cooperation based on their interests, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to 'substantially' raise United States tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.We believe that sovereign...
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The death of industrialist Sunjay Kapur has been found to be due to natural causes as per UK authorities, amid allegations of foul play by his mother Rani Kapur.Kapur, former chairman of auto components major Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar), passed away due to left ventricular...
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Among Sensex shares, Adani Ports, Reliance Industries, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Eternal, BEL, HDFC Bank, Power Grid, ITC and Sun Pharmaceutical were the major laggards.However, Titan, Maruti, Trent, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, State Bank of India, L&T, HCL Technologies and NTPC...
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Benchmark stock index Sensex closed lower on Tuesday following selling in oil & gas and banking shares ahead of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy announcement on August 6.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 308.47 points or 0.38 per cent to close at 80,710.25.During the day, it declined 464.32...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was praying for the well-being of those hit by flash floods in Uttarkashi's Dharali, and assured his full help.'I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy in Dharali, Uttarkashi. Along with this, I pray for the well-being of all...
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An indebted and jobless IT professional hailing from Manipur allegedly entered a bank manager's house in Pune posing as a courier delivery agent and tried to rob his son at gunpoint, the police said on Tuesday. The accused, however, ran out of luck as he was overpowered by the bank manager's...
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The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at the government over United States President Donald Trump's fresh trade threat against India with the iconic Mukesh song 'dost dost na raha' and claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'huglomacy' has 'completely collapsed'.Congress general secretary...
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Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested two accused in the murder case of a eunuch at Madhu Vihar area on Monday. According to Delhi Police, on Monday, a PCR call regarding the stabbing of a transgender person was received at PS Madhu Vihar.The team reached the spot under the bridge at Telco...
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I have spoken to Uttarakhand CM to get information on flash flood in Dharali (Uttarkashi); 3 ITBP, 4 NDRF teams dispatched, says HM Amit Shah. A 16-member Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) team has reached Dharali from its 12th battalion stationed at Matli in Uttarakhand while another unit...
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said abrupt closure of kabutarkhanas (pigeon feeding spots) in the city was not advisable, and asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to ensure controlled feeding of the birds. The chief minister's statement has come amid...
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As the monsoon continues to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has reported a cumulative death toll of 192 people since June 20, 2025. Of these, 106 deaths were caused by rain-related calamities such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts,...
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A BJP member in Rajya Sabha has raised concerns about 'GAY' as the IATA identifier code for Gaya international airport in Bihar. In response, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol in a written reply said the three-letter airport codes once assigned are considered permanent and...
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The Karnataka Police recently arrested a Sri Rama Sene leader and his two accomplices for allegedly contaminating the drinking water at a government primary school in Hulikatti village under Belagavi district. Eleven children had fallen ill after drinking contaminated water last month.The...
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AI-171 had sent out a May Day call
A total of six aircraft engine shutdown incidents and three incidents of May Day calls have been reported so far this year, according to the civil aviation ministry. As per data shared by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol with the Rajya Sabha, there have been two incidents...
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The TMC on Tuesday appointed Barasat MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as its new chief whip in the Lok Sabha, and actor-turned-politician Satabdi Roy as its deputy leader in the House. Ghosh Dastidar replaced Serampore MP Kalyan Banerjee, who resigned from the post on Monday following a string of...
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Ajay Devgn shares a loved-up and humorous message for Kajol on her 51st: Could say a lot but you would still roll your eyes So....happy birthday favourite @itsKajolD. There are two images in the post (one alongside and another with Ajay). Kajol is known for signature eye-roll, for those...
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Parliament on Tuesday approved a statutory resolution to extend President's Rule in Manipur for another six months beyond August 13. The resolution, which was passed by the Lok Sabha last week, was approved by the Rajya Sabha, amid ruckus over electoral rolls revision issue in Bihar. Amid...
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Soon after they caused significant damage to Pakistani military infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, Indian forces are placing mega orders for the Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. Top defence sources told ANI that a high-level defence ministry meeting is...
14:31
India and the Philippines on Tuesday entered into a strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the strengthening of defence relations was a symbol of deep mutual trust between the two nations. The two countries announced their strategic partnership after...
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The news clip the army shared on X
In the backdrop of mounting US criticism of India's purchase of crude oil from Russia, the Indian Army on Tuesday posted a news clip of August 1971 which highlighted the role played by the US in arming Pakistan since 1954. The news clip was shared in a post by the Eastern Command on X....
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India's services sector continued to expand in July, although employment growth slowed to its weakest pace in 15 months, according to the HSBC India Services PMI released on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index stood at 60.5 in July, slightly up from...
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Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks on the Indian Army, asserting that no one can make false statements against the country and expect to go unchallenged. Speaking to the media, Rijiju emphasised that the...
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The convoy of Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari was allegedly attacked by TMC workers in Cooch Behar district during a protest programme. The TMC, however, dubbed the charges well-scripted drama. Adhikari, who had travelled to the north Bengal district to...
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Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik has passed away.He was 79.A post on his X account confirmed his death. The former Rajya Sabha member was admitted to New Delhi's RML Hospital.
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The body of a man who went missing in 1997 has been discovered on a melting glacier in the Kohistan mountains of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), exposed nearly three decades later due to climate change-induced ice melt, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The remains were found in the...
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Leader of the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge were involved in a verbal spat on Tuesday over the alleged deployment of CISF personnel inside the House. Mallikarjun Kharge, on behalf of the opposition parties, alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party...
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Following US President Donald Trump's tariff threat to India, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said no Russian or American leader has ever spoken to India in such a manner before.He also questioned Trump's right to pressure the country. Speaking at the press conference, Sanjay Raut...
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Overnight heavy rains caused waterlogging in roads and low-lying areas in many parts of Kerala and water levels of several rivers and dams in the state rose on Tuesday. As the heavy rains continued in the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Ernakulam,...
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday dared the government to debate the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar and claimed that the fact that the House is not being able to run smoothly is a manifestation of the ruling side's weakness. Her remarks came amid a logjam...
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Following US President Donald Trump's tariff threat to India, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said no Russian or American leader has ever spoken to India in such a manner before. He also questioned Trump's right to pressure the country. Speaking at the press conference, Sanjay...
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The Supreme Court is likely to hear on August 8 a plea seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan mentioned the matter on Tuesday before a bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod...
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday rallied behind her brother Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court rapped him over his remarks on the Army, saying it does not fall within the purview of the judges of the top court to decide who is a true Indian.She said her brother has the highest...
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Around 100 bones and a skull were among the human remains found on Monday during exhumation in connection to the alleged Dharmasthala mass burials case. Read more here.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that mercenaries from China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing conflict. This announcement comes as Ukraine continues to grapple with the brutal war that has claimed...
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A private taxi fell into an open canal along a rainwater flooded road near Petta in Kochi on Tuesday morning while the driver was on his way, using a navigation tool, to pick up a passenger, police said. The vehicle fell into the canal and was three-fourths submerged in the water, according...
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Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday mocked the claims regarding friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, saying that their bond has proved to be expensive for the country. He said that several events were organised, including photo ops, to...
11:06
PM Modi praises Amit Shah at NDA meeting and notes he is now the longest serving Union Home Minister. A resolution on Operation Sindoor was passed in the NDA Parliamentary Party Meeting saying the the 'US designating The Resistance Front (TRF), responsible for the Pahalgam attack, as Foreign...
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They do not decide who a true Indian is. It is the job of the Opposition Leader, it is his duty to ask questions to challenge the Govt. My brother would never say anything against the Army. He holds the Army in the highest respect. So, it is a misinterpretation, says Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi...
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Industrialist Anil Ambani arrived in Delhi on Tuesday after being summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in connection with an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case. He has been directed to appear at the ED headquarters in the national capital today. Earlier on August...
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has dismissed recent claims circulating on social media that E20 petrol, petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol, causes a drastic drop in fuel efficiency.In a detailed statement, the ministry said such allegations are factually incorrect and not backed...
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Odisha Congress president Bhakta Charan Das on Tuesday registered his objection to the observation made by the Supreme Court questioning Rahul Gandhi for his China occupied Indian territory remarks.He said that Justice Dipankar Datta had no business to question Gandhi's Indianness for merely...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated by the NDA parliamentary party on Tuesday for his government's firm response to the Pahalgam terror attack under Operation Sindoor. The MPs of the BJP-led ruling alliance met here in their only second such meeting during Parliament's sessions...
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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in initial trade on Tuesday, dragged down by selling in oil & gas shares and persistent foreign fund outflows. Investor sentiment was further dampened after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose higher tariffs on India over its...
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Namo Ghat
As monsoon rains lash several parts of the country, the water level of the Ganga River is on the rise, causing a flood-like situation near the ghats in several cities, including Varanasi Namo Ghat.Visuals from the Namo Ghat show the water level reaching dangerous heights, raising concerns for the...
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The Standing Committee on Finance has asked the government to explore region-specific models for new International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) and develop similar models in other major metro cities to integrate India into the global financial services landscape. While maintaining...
09:48
Jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year jail term for raping two of his disciples, has been granted a 40-day parole, sources said on Tuesday.Singh (57) will stay at his Sirsa-headquartered Dera during the 40-day period beginning Tuesday, the sources said. This...
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Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users may soon be able to authenticate transactions using biometrics, such as facial recognition and fingerprints, as an alternative to entering a personal identification number (PIN), according to industry players.The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)...
09:24
Continuous heavy rainfall across Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh has thrown life out of gear. Several rivers are in full spate, causing widespread concern, while landslides and waterlogging have disrupted connectivity and daily life. The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway has...
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A day after veteran tribal leader Shibu Soren, fondly known as 'Dishom Guru', died, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that his father's fight against injustice would continue. The CM also said he was passing through the most difficult phase of his life after the demise of his...
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Backing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, party MP Randeep Surjewala said the Chinese occupation of Indian territory is a 'reality' that should not be ignored.Surjewala said questioning the government on the issue is an act of patriotism, not contempt of court.In a post on X on Monday, Surjewala...
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Employees of Karnataka's state-owned transport corporations began an indefinite strike on Tuesday morning, severely affecting public bus services across the state and leaving passengers in the lurch. The unions went ahead with the strike despite a court stay against the agitation, underway...
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Parents of a four-year-old girl studying in a reputed school in Maharashtra's Thane city have alleged that an unidentified person sexually assaulted her, prompting police to launch an investigation, officials said. In their complaint to police, the parents have alleged a person in blue...
08:27
In the wake of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive to tighten enforcement of drone regulations across Uttar Pradesh, several districts including Ayodhya, Muzaffarnagar, Mathura, Meerut and Bijnor have imposed bans on unauthorised drone operations to prevent the misuse of drones and curb...
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Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar on Monday asked officials to introduce more 15-coach local trains, prioritising passenger safety and convenience.He reviewed railway projects at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and inspected a few suburban stations.The meeting discussed...
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PDP president Mehbooba Mufti
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for observing a 15-minute blackout to protest the unilateral abrogation of Article 370, which provided a special status to Jammu and Kashmir, by the Centre in 2019.August 4, 2019 we were silenced. August 5 our voice, our rights, our Constitution taken...
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A man was allegedly assaulted by Bajrang Dal members and locals on the suspicion of carrying prohibited meat in the temple town of Soron in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district. The police on Monday said an FIR has been registered and the case is under investigation. A purported video of...
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