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Puri’s titular king and Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee chairman, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, has written to ISKCON accusing it of hurting devotees’ sentiments by organising Snan Yatra and Rath Yatra on dates not prescribed in scriptures.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on Monday to discuss key administrative matters, including the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, while reviewing developments in the ongoing investigation into the alleged donation embezzlement case

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal have arrived in Dallas ahead of their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Spain. The neighbouring rivals renew their historic rivalry, with the knockout encounter also featuring an exciting battle between Ronaldo and young star Lamine Yamal

Sikkim mountaineer Tshering Choden successfully scaled Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, on Sunday morning. This marks the second continental peak conquered by the 37-year-old climber in her bid to achieve the prestigious Seven Summits milestone.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the contribution of young tribal women from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh as commercial semiconductor chip production began at CG Semi's Sanand facility, showcasing India's skilled workforce and growing semiconductor manufacturing capabilities

A seven-metre portion of the link road connecting the Kanpur-Lucknow Highway to the newly opened Ganga Expressway caved in following monsoon rains in Unnao. While locals alleged poor construction standards, UPEIDA stated that repair work was completed immediately

S. Jaishankar met Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Doha to review bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, investments, connectivity and security, while discussing regional developments and opportunities to strengthen the India-Qatar strategic partnership

Akasa Air plans to operate flights under the government's UDAN regional connectivity scheme, CEO Vinay Dube said. The airline also expects steady aircraft deliveries, aims for strong capacity growth and plans fleet expansion through 2032

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the Brahmapur–Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express and the Puri–Koraput Express on Monday. The new services aim to enhance intra-state connectivity in Odisha and improve direct rail links between southern Odisha and Gujarat

Falling global crude oil prices are easing inflationary pressures across Asia, giving the RBI and other central banks greater flexibility to support economic growth. However, Standard Chartered warns that a possible Super El Nino could reverse these gains by pushing energy prices higher

Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini sailed into New York Harbour to represent India at Sail 250 and the US International Naval Review. The visit highlights India's maritime heritage and reflects the growing naval partnership and friendship between India and the United States

Marking the RJD's 30th foundation day, party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav issued a strong call to action against socio-economic inequality and authoritarianism, urging workers to sustain public movements on the streets to protect the marginalized

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that the Election Commission is functioning in a partisan manner and claimed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls was aimed at manipulating voter lists to benefit the BJP

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Sunday claimed that widespread public anger over the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple will lead to the NDA government's downfall, calling the issue a massive nationwide concern

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday submitted documents to the Kalighat police through a representative in a reckless driving case. Sources state the submission is incomplete, and a fresh notice may be issued to the Diamond Harbour lawmaker

Opposition parties said they will raise the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, Ayodhya Ram Temple donation controversy, inflation and voter list revision during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, while criticising the Centre over accountability and parliamentary discussions

The Finance Ministry has notified the Rules of Origin for the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, clearing the way for its July 15 implementation. The framework offers duty-free access for 99% of Indian exports while preventing third-country routing

The West Bengal government announced implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana with a ₹313.30-crore outlay to improve healthcare, education and basic amenities for tea garden workers and their families across North Bengal

One of seven fishermen missing off the Visakhapatnam coast was rescued safely as the Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Police intensified search operations for the remaining six. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to expedite rescue efforts

The All India Council for Technical Education said 58 engineering and technical colleges were placed under progressive closure during the 2025-26 academic year due to low enrolment and non-compliance, while existing students will be allowed to complete their courses

YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu of pushing the state's police force down a dangerous path. Reddy alleged that the regime is weaponising non-bailable charges against social media critics while ignoring actual lawlessness

Eight people were killed in separate tragedies in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Four died after being hit by a train in Eluru district, while four others were killed when a private bus rammed into a car on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway

Meta said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards child sexual abuse material and uses AI to detect and remove violating content. The statement follows reports that the Centre is seeking an explanation over alleged CSAM-related advertisements that appeared on Instagram

India's Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme has saved over Rs 1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange, generated more than Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional income for farmers and reduced carbon emissions, reinforcing energy security and supporting the country's clean fuel transition