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News Highlights: 'Does he respect Lokmanya Tilak?' asks NCP leader (Sharad Pawar faction) on Owaisi's tweet over Pawar sharing stage with PMFoundation stone has been laid for around Rs 15000 crore projects in Pune. SC asks CBI to put on hold the recording of the statement of the two women victims in the Manipur viral video case till it hears the main case today at 2 pm. Maharashtra govt orders probe into in Thane crane crash. SC refuses urgent hearing on Uddhav Thackeray faction's plea against EC's decision to recognise Eknath Shinde group as real Shiv Sena. Jhajjar Police takes out flag march in the wake of violence in Nuh. Chandrayaan-3 leaves earth's orbit, heads towards moon. That's all for today, see you tomorrow with more live updates, news, analysis, opinions.
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INDIA alliance leaders, MPs who visited Manipur, to meet President Murmu tomorrow

'Does he respect Lokmanya Tilak?' asks NCP leader (Sharad Pawar faction) on Owaisi's tweet over Pawar sharing stage with PM

'What else can they do?' asks Tejashwi Yadav on ED attaching assets of Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-jobs case

Myanmar junta reduces ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's prison sentences by 6 years

Over 53000 Central Armed Police Force personnel quit their jobs in last 5 years: Govt in Lok Sabha

Congress names Vijay Wadettiwar as Maharashtra leader of opposition

Former CM of West Bengal Buddhabeb Bhattacharjee was successfully weaned off from Invasive ventilation yesterday

GST collections in July rise 11% to Rs 1.65 lakh crore

NIA arrests 17th accused from Hyderabad in Hizb-Ut-Tahrir module case

Death toll in the girder machine collapse in Thane's Shahapur rises to 20

Patiala House Court grants 10-day remand of Sachin Bishnoi alias Sachin Thapan to Delhi police.

88% of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation as on May 19, 2023, have been returned, says RBI

Cong leader Jagdish Tytler moves anticipatory bail plea in 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case

This is a historic decision: Tejashwi Yadav on Patna High Court dismissing the petitions challenging Bihar Govt's Caste based survey

Manipur violence: Supreme Court says the DGP of Manipur to remain present personally before the court on Monday at 2 pm

Manipur violence: Supreme Court says there has been a considerable lapse in occurrence of cases and registration of FIRs

Manipur violence: State police's 'zero' FIR in case pertaining to parading women naked was lodged on May 5, SG tells SC

"The waste-to-energy plant in Pimpri-Chinchwad is an amazing project in which electricity is being generated from waste," says PM Modi in Pune

Manipur violence: State government lodged 6,523 FIRs after ethnic violence erupted, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tells SC

GST collections rise 11 pc to over Rs 1.65 lakh crore in July: Finance Ministry

Train firing: Accused constable Chetan Singh remanded to police custody till August 7

All police stations have been directed to be sensitive to sexual violence reported by women and children in Manipur: SG

Solicitor General for the Manipur government says all officers in all police stations have been directed to be sensitive to sexual violence reported by women and children.

In the car wash incident where tribal women working were allegedly raped and murdered, the Manipur government says an investigation is underway, 37 witnesses have been examined, and 14 other employees of the car wash are in the process of examination. Seven accused were arrested including one juvenile. FIR has been transferred to CBI for early booking of culprits, Solicitor General tells Supreme Court.

NIA Special Court, New Delhi has declared six gangster-turned-terrorist mafia operatives, based out of Canada and Pakistan, as Proclaimed Offenders

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court, New Delhi has declared six gangster-turned-terrorist mafia operatives, based out of Canada and Pakistan, as Proclaimed Offenders. The six NIA accused declared POs are Canada-based Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, Ramandeep Singh alias Raman Judge, Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias Landa; and Pakistan-based Harvinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, Lakhbir Singh Rode and Wadhawa Singh Babbar.

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Vikramjeet Singh alias Vikram Brar, a key aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, brought to Delhi's Patiala House court in connection with his involvement in the sensational killing of famous Punjabi Singer Shubhdeep Singh alias Sidhu Moosewal.

Foundation stone has been laid for around Rs 15000 crore projects in Pune: PM

 Shimla: "From August 3, the monsoon activity in the state will turn active and the rainfall can increase in intensity and amount

Shimla: "From August 3, the monsoon activity in the state will turn active and the rainfall can increase in intensity and amount. On August 3-4, we've announced an Orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in some parts of the state...," says IMD Scientist Sandeep Kumar.

Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi grants bail to businessman Dinesh Arora in connection with its ongoing probe in the Delhi excise policy case

Delhi Excise Policy Scam | Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi grants bail to businessman Dinesh Arora in connection with its ongoing probe in the Delhi excise policy case. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 6, 2023, and was presently in Judicial Custody.

"Whatever happened in Nuh is unfortunate and painful because there is no history of such incidents in Haryana. I appeal everyone to maintain peace and brotherhood," says Congress leader Deepender S Hooda on Nuh violence.

“BJP had supported the caste census. They (Bihar Government) had failed to explain the objective of caste census and further failed to put the report in the public domain,” says Bihar LoP Vijay Kumar Sinha on Patna High Court’s order.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar holds meeting with state home minister Anil Vij and other officials over Nuh violence

Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh on the Army jawan who went missing from Kulgam district

“Since the time the soldier's abduction was reported, the police have been investigating it. We are hopeful that we’ll be able to locate him soon as we have come across some clues,” says Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh on the Army jawan who went missing from Kulgamdistrict.

Manipur violence case | Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the government says an affidavit in the case has been filed

Manipur violence case | Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the government says an affidavit in the case has been filed.

SG: I am trying to be as impartial as I can, I am addressing dispassionately, only on facts.

SG: The state government and the relevant authorises are sensitive to the issue. FIRs have been registered. Due to the law and order situation out of the zero FIRs, most have been transferred few are in process of transfer.

DCW chief Swati Maliwal on Manipur violence

I went to Manipur recently and regarding this we've submitted an interim report on recommendations to the President and made an appeal to impose President's Rule in Manipur and to take the resignation of the CM. We've appealed that PM Modi and his cabinet ministers should visit Manipur and try to de-escalate the situation there. We've also demanded to set up three SITs...," says DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal

'Next two months crucial,' says Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh

The incidents of terrorist violence and infiltration have declined during the last two years in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Terrorist related Incidents in the Years 2021 & 2022 are 129, 125 and till June 30 June 2023 is 26 while Net infiltration in years 2021, 2022 and 2023 are 34, 14, and 0: MoS Home Nityanand Rai

PM flags off Metro trains marking inauguration of services on completed sections of the two corridors of Pune Metro Phase I

Maharashtra | Firing incident in Mumbai-Jaipur Superfast Express: Accused Chetan Singh sent to Railway Police custody till 7th August, by Borivali court

"Today, the situation is such that if we change the name of a road from that of the name of a foreign invader to that of a famous Indian personality, some people start raising voices on it," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today in Pune  

Recommendations for the award of Bharat Ratna are received regularly from various quarters; however, no formal recommendation for this award is necessary. The decisions regarding the award of Bharat Ratna are taken from time to time: MoS Home Nityanand Rai

Accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case Sachin Thapan extradited to India from Baku, Azerbaijan

During the Chintan Shivir of Home Ministers of States organised by Ministry of Home Affairs on 27-28th October 2022, it was suggested to the States to consider the One Nation One Police Uniform to create a distinct identity of police and to ensure that citizens easily recognize police personnel across the country: MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Lok Sabha

Patna High Court dismissed the petitions challenging Bihar Government's Caste based survey.

"Lokmanya Tilak had a unique ability to identify young talents, Veer Savarkar was one such example," says PM Modi after receiving Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "The vision of 'Vyavastha Nimaan se Sanstha Nirmaan', 'Sanstha Nirmaan se Vyakti Nirmaan', 'Vyakti Nirmaan se Rasthra Nirmaan' acts like a roadmap for building the nation. India is diligently following this roadmap, today

"We have called both Hindu and Muslim committees and had separate meetings to establish a common ground and once it's established we'll have a common meeting today," says Nuh SP Narendra Bijarniya.

ED conducts raids against Hero Motocorp Executive Chairman Pawan Munjal and some others as part of money laundering probe, say officials

J&K: NIA raids 9 places in NGOs terror funding case

Section 144 has been imposed in the district curfew is in place: says Nuh DC Prashant Pawar

"Section 144 has been imposed in the district, curfew is in place, 20 companies of Paramilitary forces are stationed in the district today, senior state officers are also here... We've divided the district into subsectors and formed joined teams of inspectors and magistrates so that we can instil normalcy as soon as possible," says Nuh DC Prashant Pawar on Nuh incident.

PM donates award money to Namami Gange Project

On being conferred with Lokmanya Tilak National Award today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says "I have decided to donate the prize money to the Namami Gange project. I want to dedicate this award to 140 crore people of the country"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "The role of Lokmanya Tilak in India's independence, his contribution cannot be summed up in a few incidents and words."

Pune: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, "It is a matter of pride for us when leaders of other countries take his (PM Modi's) autograph and respect him. Some call him boss and some touch his feet."

"I pay my respect to both (freedom fighter) Lokmanya Tilak and (social reformer) Anna Bhau Sathe," says PM Modi at Lokmanya Tilak National Award ceremony in Pune

Maharashtra | "This is a memorable moment for me," says PM Narendra Modi in Pune on being confronted with Lokmanya Tilak National Award today

PM Modi receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award

Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) personnel who took their own lives during the year 2018 to 2022 are 658: MoS Home Nityanand Rai to Lok Sabha

Pune: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, "It is a matter of pride for us when leaders of other countries take his (PM Modi's) autography and respect him. Some call him boss and some touch his feet."

PM holds a candid conversation with NCP chief Sharad Pawar in Pune

Peace Committee meeting underway at Nuh Deputy Commissioner Camp office over the clash that broke out between two groups in Haryana's Nuh yesterday.

  Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge seeks time from President Droupadi Murmu on behalf of opposition to discuss Manipur issue, say sources

Red Sea: United Nations-led mission to offload decaying supertanker carrying million barrels of oil

Ramdas Athawale (RPI) group functionary, Kishore Gaikwad murdered in Mumbai's Powai area

Maharashtra | Ramdas Athawale (RPI) group functionary, Kishore Gaikwad murdered in Mumbai's Powai area. Powai police registered a case against the accused Sandeep Birhade under section 302 of IPC and arrested him. The reason behind the incident is a mutual dispute. The accused will be presented in court today: Mumbai Police

National Investigation Agency conducted raids at nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir in NGOs terror funding case of Jammu and Kashmir

People from both countries have big hearts and treat their guests well: Pakistan Hockey team coach

Punjab | Muhammad Saqlain coach of the Pakistan Hockey team says, "The team is travelling to Chennai to play in the Asian Champions Trophy and teams from all over Asia will feature in the tournament. Through sports, we hope to build our relationship stronger. I believe that through the sports and film industry, our bounds will grow stronger with India. People from both countries have big hearts and treat their guests well."

Pakistan Hockey Team players arrive at Attari-Wagah Border

PM Modi shares stage with NCP leader Sharad Pawar at Lokmanya Tilak National Award ceremony in Pune

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar to hold a meeting with Home Minister Anil Vij regarding the situation in Nuh at CM's residence at 1 pm. Haryana Chief Secretary and DGP including all administrative officers will also be present in the meeting.

On Haryana's Nuh incident, Union Minister Krishan Pal Gujjar says "This is an unfortunate incident. I appeal to everyone to maintain brotherhood. Strict action will be taken against the people responsible for inciting violence in Haryana"

Pm Modi pays floral tribute to Lokmanya Tilak

High-level enquiry team constituted in view of the firing incident yesterday, inside Jaipur – Mumbai Superfast Express

In view of the incident of firing yesterday, inside Jaipur – Mumbai Superfast Express, a high-level committee headed by ADG/RPF (HAG) has been constituted to conduct a comprehensive enquiry. An ex gratia of 10 lakhs has been announced for passengers who died in this unfortunate incident. The family of ASI Tikaram will receive dues as per service rules: Western Railways CPRO

PM offers prayers at Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Mandir in Pune

IAF Mi 17 V5 helicopter airlifted stranded civil-operated helicopter from Panchtarni to Neelgrar helipad

Shai Hope, Oshane Thomas to feature in West Indies squad for T20I series against India

France to evacuate nationals from Niger 'very soon': embassy, reports AFP

(ANI inputs)

Accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case Sachin Bishnoi alias Sachin Thapan extradited to India from Baku, Azerbaijan by Delhi Police Special Cell  

Islamic terrorist organisations in Kerala are getting covered support from the Kerala govt: V Muraleedharan

"The closing down of the Green Valley Foundation by the NIA in Kerala establishes the fact that in Kerala the Islamic terrorist organisations are getting covered support from the ruling dispensations of Kerala be it CPI(M) or the Congress...The shocking fact is that NIA has said this centre has large storage of arms and giving training in arms but in spite of that this centre has been functioning for more than a decade...," says MoS External Affairs Kerala V Muraleedharan on NIA attaches PFIs largest arms training cell.

Supreme Court asks CBI to put on hold the recording of the statement of the two women victims in the Manipur viral video case till it hears the main case today at 2 pm

Supreme Court asks CBI to put on hold the recording of the statement of the two women victims in the Manipur viral video case till it hears the main case today at 2 pm. Supreme Court asks Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to convey to the CBI to await the outcome of today's hearing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Pune airport

Maharashtra | Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Pune airport. PM Modi was received by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. PM will be conferred with Lokmanya Tilak National Award today. He will also flag off metro trains and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects.

SC refuses urgent hearing on Uddhav Thackeray faction's plea against EC's decision to recognise Eknath Shinde group as real Shiv Sena

G20: Think20 begins in Mysuru with digital public infrastructure and environmental protection among eight focus areas

Jhajjar Police takes out flag march in the wake of violence in Nuh

India's G20 presidency has brought to the fore a tectonic shift in how women have to be perceived: Smriti Irani

"India's G20 presidency has brought to the fore a tectonic shift in how women have to be perceived, that we stand shoulder-to-shoulder, head-to-head, with men as contributors to our country and society," says Union minister Smriti Irani at the launch of G20 EMPOWER Digital Inclusion Platform in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

  I.N.D.I.A alliance leaders hold strategy meeting in the office of Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha, in Parliament House

Madhya Pradesh all set for Assembly Polls

It must be for the first time in history that over 65 MPs have given notices under Rule 267: Priyanka Chaturvedi

"It must be for the first time in history that over 65 MPs have given notices under Rule 267. The Chair categorically stated that 267 discussion can happen only under the rarest of rare circumstances. I want to ask the BJP government that isn't it the rarest of rare case?" says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedion opposition's protest over Manipur issue in Parliament.

The Oppn, particularly the I.N.D.I.A alliance, is pained to see the happenings in Parliament and Manipur: Congress

"The opposition, particularly the INDIA alliance, is pained to see the happenings in Parliament and Manipur. The delegation submitted a report to INDIA alliance leaders yesterday and want to speak about Manipur," says Congress leader Manickam Tagore on opposition's demand for PM Modi's statement in Parliament.

Congress Leader Vijay Wadettiwar to be named as LOP in Maharashtra assembly, Congress High Command has conveyed to CLP Leader Balasaheb Thorat that Wadettiwar's name be proposed for LOP post: Maharashtra Congress

Indian Army has implemented a common uniform for Brigadier and above rank officers irrespective of the parent cadre and appointment

Indian Army has implemented a common uniform for Brigadier and above rank officers irrespective of the parent cadre and appointment. This will also reinforce the Indian Army’s character to be a fair and equitable organisation. The decision was taken after detailed deliberations during a recently concluded Army Commanders Conference and extensive consultations with all stakeholders: Indian Army Officials

Virgil van Dijk named Liverpool's new captain, Trent Alexander-Arnold vice-captain

Amit Shah congratulates the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on the occasion of Aviation Security Culture Week

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulates the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on the occasion of Aviation Security Culture Week. "May the weeklong celebration leave them with a renewed commitment to making our aviation installations more secure and safe than ever before" tweets Union HM

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Dharma Reddy on Karnataka milk federation stops ghee supply to Tirumala Temple over 'price issue'

Tirupati: "He (KMFO president) is making an allegation that TTD has not allowed them to supply ghee to the TTD. The statement of the president of the KMFO is not correct, I'd like to clarify that TTD procures all the items required including ghee through the e-tender process by floating the tenders inviting the eligible suppliers all over India since it's an e-tender until we open, we don't know the participants," says Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Dharma Reddy on Karnataka milk federation stops ghee supply to Tirumala Temple over 'price issue'.

Al Ittihad football club sign Fabinho from Liverpool FC

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, says "During the UPA regime, the nation faced deterioration, and corruption increased because they promoted dynasty politics. So what wrong was in this (statement by PM Modi during the meeting of NDA MPs)."  

US urged Taliban to reverse policies responsible for the deteriorating human rights in Afghanistan

USofficials urged the Taliban to reverse policies responsible for the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly for women, girls, and vulnerable communities. USofficials expressed grave concern regarding detentions, media crackdowns, and limits on religious practice. The United States expressed support for the Afghan people’s demands for their rights to be respected and for their voices to shape the future of the country: Spokesperson, US Department of Stat

On July 30 and 31, Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West, alongside Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri, and Chief of the USMission to Afghanistan based in Doha Karen Decker, led a USdelegation to continue discussions regarding critical interests with senior Taliban representatives and technocratic professionals in Doha, Qatar: Spokesperson, US Department of State

Assam Police apprehended two drug peddlers in Guwahati yesterday, seized 101 grams of brown sugar

Assam Police apprehended two drug peddlers in Guwahati yesterday and seized 101 grams of brown sugar. Based on secret information, a search operation was conducted. The police team recovered nine packets of suspected brown sugar weighing 101 grams and seized them as per the procedure. 4 mobile phones and one car have also been seized," said Diganta Borah, Commissioner of Police, Guwahati

The unemployment rate in Rajasthan was 5.7% in 2018 but now it is 4.7%: Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says, "The unemployment rate in Rajasthan was 5.7% in 2018 but now it is 4.7%. Jobs are being given... Rural Olympic Games are starting from August 5 and this will send a message that Rajasthan is moving forward in the field of sports as well. This time more than 58 lakh people will participate in it..."

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal for the constitution of the Campaign Committee for the ensuing Assembly Elections in Madhya Pradesh.

On Girder machine collapse in Thane's Shahapur, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, says Rs 5 lakhs ex-gratia will be given to the next of kin of the deceased

Pune | On Girder machine collapse in Thane's Shahapur, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, says "Rs 5 lakhs ex-gratia will be given to the next of kin of the deceased. It is an unfortunate incident. A company based in Switzerland was working here. Instructions have been given for its thorough investigation. The NDRF team has reached the spot and has given instructions for rescue work. Our concern department officials and Minister are present at the spot"

Delhi: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says, "Supreme Court has given its observation on the Manipur issue and if the present govt has shame left then they must dissolve the Manipur government and a detailed probe should be conducted."

Brookfield signs MoU with Reliance Industries to revolutionise Australia's renewable energy manufacturing sector

The outcome of the Manipur situation is that the students are suffering a lot: Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister

Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, says "The outcome of the Manipur situation is that the students are suffering a lot. We have decided to help them out by giving them admission (in Karnataka) if they want to study here. A lot of people from Manipur come and study here as it is more peaceful here. Karnataka has always been kind-hearted, we don’t want any child to miss out on their studies"

Congress MP Manickam Tagore says, "We want PM Modi to get out of the I.N.D.I.A alliance syndrome and speak over the Manipur issue. I.N.D.I.A will win state after state and will show PM that his arrogance will be defeated by the people of the country."

Delhi: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury speaks on PM Modi's statement during the meeting of NDA MPs, says, "This statement of PM Modi has proved that he is afraid of the I.N.D.I.A alliance."

Situation is under control in Nuh: Ail vij

Security beefed up in Gurugram's Sector 57 area, a day after clashes between two groups in neighbouring Nuh district of Haryan

Ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF will be given to the next of kin of each deceased: PM on Thane crane crash

"Pained by the tragic mishap in Shahapur, Maharashtra. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are injured," says PM Modi. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF will be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000: PM Modi

Curfew imposed in Haryana's violence-hit Nuh district, says Home Minister Anil Vij

Search and rescue operation is still under way: NDRF

On Girder machine collapse in Thane's Shahapur. NDRF Assistant Commandant Sarang Kurve, says "We got information about the incident at around 1:30 am and our first team started the rescue operation around 5:30 am. Our search and rescue operation is still under way. Sniffer dogs have also been used for rescue"

Actor Paul Reubens passes away at 70

Pee-wee Herman actor, Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70

Northern Army Command compliments the dedication and commitment of Aasha Malviya, a national athlete & mountaineer,

Northern Army Command compliments the dedication and commitment of Aasha Malviya, a national athlete & mountaineer, who is on her mission across India, to spread awareness on women safety and empowerment. She commenced her cycling trip from Bhopal on the foundation day of Madhya Pradesh and will be terminating it in Delhi on Independence Day, spreading her voice over 25,000 km: Indian Army Officials

Maharashtra: A total of 17 bodies have been recovered so far. Rescue and search operation underway: NDRF

Angus Cloud, actor on ‘Euphoria,’ passes away at 25

The death was confirmed by Cait Bailey, Cloud’s representative, who shared a statement from his family. The statement did not specify a cause, but said that Cloud had “intensely struggled” after the recent death of his father, Conor Hickey, whom the family buried last week.

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Aftermath of clashes in Haryana between two groups

Delhi sees best July AQI since 2019

Commercial LPG price cut by Rs 99.75, no change for domestic cylinders

Oil marketing companies have reduced the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders. The rate of 19 KG commercial LPG gas cylinders has been slashed by Rs 99.75 with effect from today. Delhi retail sales price of 19kg commercial LPG cylinder is Rs 1,680 from today: Sources

Human rights situation, Afghan economy discussed during US-Taliban talks in Doha

Tamil Nadu | Two history sheeter shot dead by police at around 3.30 am today after they attacked police officials with a sickle at Guduvanchery on the outskirts of Chennai: Tambaram Police

Jammu and Kashmir: Raids by NIA and CIK (Counter intelligence of Kashmir) are underway at various places in Pulwama district in connection with terror links and terror funding cases. More details are awaited

PM Modi to visit Pune, Maharashtra today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Pune, Maharashtra today PM will be conferred with Lokmanya Tilak National Award today. He will also flag off metro trains and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects.

Big X taken down from Twitter roof after San Francisco squabble

It is gone. A giant, glowing X no longer marks the spot on the San Francisco high-rise that is headquarters to Elon Musk's messaging company X, formerly known as Twitter. The city building department logged 24 complaints after a weekend of the big X, which on Friday was erected on the roof of the company's downtown San Francisco headquarters, on Market Street, to the chagrin of neighbors who complained about intrusive lights.

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All educational institutions including schools, colleges, and coaching centres in Faridabad district will remain closed today

Haryana | All educational institutions including schools, colleges, and coaching centres in Faridabad district will remain closed today, August 1: District Information & Public Relations Officer, Faridabad

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed Assam Police to take strict action against illegal Rohingya migrants: DIG (STF) of Assam Police

Partha Sarathi Mahanta, DIG (STF) of Assam Police says, "CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed Assam Police to take strict action against these illegal Rohingya migrants. Two months ago we arrested four touts and interrogated them. Based on their revelations, we planned an operation. We found that most of the touts are operating from Tripura. They are based in places which are near to international border. These touts facilitated these illegal immigrants to travel to various parts of the country...Five days ago we formed five special teams & were sent to Tripura. They were able to apprehend eight such touts and also seize a number of incriminating documents that include fake Aadhar cards, pan cards and a number of mobile phones...

Govt increases windfall tax on domestic crude oil with effect from today

Central Government increases windfall tax on domestic crude oil with effect from today. Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on crude petroleum increased from Rs 1600/tonne to Rs 4250/tonne. SAED on Diesel will increase from Nil/litre to Rs 1/litre.

Imposed sanctions on N. Korea, Russia in past...won't hesitate to do so in future: US State Dept

"Up to Ukraine to decide how to conduct this war," says US on drone attack in Moscow

India, Malawi share long-standing friendly relations: President Droupadi Murmu

Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Chandrayaan-3 completes its orbits around the Earth and heads towards the Moon... As it arrives at the moon, the Lunar-Orbit Insertion (LOI) is planned for Aug 5, 2023: ISRO

Islamic State claims responsibility for Bajaur suicide blast in Pakistan that killed 54