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The bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in the Phu Quoc speedboat accident have been moved to Ho Chi Minh City for repatriation. Sixteen survivors are returning to India, while one remains hospitalised as Vietnamese authorities continue investigating the tragedy

Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi, in his forthcoming book India and I: A Hundred Memories, Not a Memoir, recalls a 2012 episode when then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, reaffirmed his deep respect for the Commission, calling it the “soul of democracy.”

Kerala Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh announced that the annual government grant for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race will be increased to ₹2 crore. The state also plans higher prize money and participant bonuses ahead of the August 22 event

Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra clarified that appointing a CEO will not alter the temple trust's supremacy. He emphasized that administration will focus purely on devotees, dismissing concerns of declining footfall amid the donation row

Former Google executive Sheetal Wrzesien, an Indian American, was allegedly shot dead at her home in Cobb County, Georgia. Her son was injured in the shooting, while her husband was arrested and charged with felony murder and other offences

Rani Mukerji recalled meeting Aamir Khan as a child while seeking his autograph during the shooting of Love Love Love. She later reminded him of the incident during Ghulam, though Aamir insisted he was never rude to fans

The AIIMS Delhi forensic report in the Twisha Sharma death case concluded that a gymnastics belt could have been the ligature used, citing matching injury patterns and the presence of the victim's skin tissue. The CBI is examining the court-ordered report

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where the actor-politician is recovering after undergoing surgery for a damaged right rotator cuff muscle. He also wished him a speedy recovery

A parliamentary panel has recommended suspending, instead of permanently removing, the Prime Minister, Union ministers and chief ministers detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges. It also proposed an automatic reversal clause and fast-track trials for such cases

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health worsened as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 15th day, with doctors reporting lower blood pressure and significant weight loss. The CJP protest over alleged examination irregularities also entered its 23rd day at Jantar Mantar

Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra said devotees continue visiting the Ayodhya temple despite the donation theft controversy. He termed the incident regrettable, assured stronger safeguards, and said most construction work inside the temple complex is expected to finish by August 15

An old video of veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar praising the inclusiveness of Hindu culture has resurfaced online. Another viral clip shows him describing festivals such as Holi, Diwali and Eid as cultural traditions that transcend religious identity

Indian-origin golfers Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Sahith Theegala dropped down the leaderboard at the Genesis Scottish Open before thick sea fog and fading light forced the premature suspension of the third round at North Berwick on Saturday.

The Shree Jagannath Temple administration has completed final preparations for the July 16 Rath Yatra in Puri, with elaborate arrangements for rituals, devotees' darshan, security and traffic management. Authorities expect massive crowds for the annual festival

West Bengal Uniform Civil Code (UCC) drafting committee member Tathagata Roy stated that the proposed law is as necessary as the Constitution itself, heavily criticizing the former Trinamool Congress administration for its alleged policy of minority appeasement

The Delhi High Court ruled that a co-accused has no right to oppose another accused's plea for pardon to become an approver. The court said the appropriate stage to challenge the approver's credibility is during trial through cross-examination

The Election Commission has made it mandatory for new voter applicants to provide their parents' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) details while filing Form 6. The poll body also defended the SIR exercise, rejecting concerns over transparency and alleged voter exclusions

India's imports of Russian crude oil reached a record high in June, rising 34 per cent from May to EUR 4.5 billion, according to CREA. Despite higher export volumes, Russia's oil revenues declined due to lower global crude prices, the report said

Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra said the Ayodhya temple trust will decide the powers and responsibilities of its first CEO. He said the CEO will oversee financial management and devotee services while functioning without government interference under the trust's supervision

India condemned the attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off Oman's coast, calling repeated attacks on shipping deeply worrisome. Ten Indian nationals were rescued, one remains missing, while the MEA urged de-escalation and restoration of safe international maritime navigation

Wildlife experts have warned that feeding sweets and processed food to monkeys at Jaipur's Galtaji temple is causing hyperkeratosis, a severe skin disease. Authorities are treating infected animals while urging devotees to stop feeding monkeys and allow them their natural diet

Union Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Spain, Belgium and Finland from July 13-17 with a high-level business delegation to strengthen India-Europe cooperation in trade, investment, technology and sustainability through business meetings, industry roundtables and engagements with leading European companies

The Congress questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe, forensic audit and strict action. The BJP said guilty persons would not be spared and accused the opposition of politicising the issue

Gold and silver are expected to remain volatile next week as investors track the US-Iran conflict, crude oil prices and inflation data from major economies. Analysts said geopolitical tensions, economic indicators and central bank policy expectations will continue to influence precious metal prices