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According to the report, Lashkar-e-Taiba has elevated Talha Saeed to operational leadership while Hafiz Saeed remains its ideological mentor. The outfit is also said to be restructuring into three regional commands in Pakistan while retaining a unified command for India-focused operations

Toyota Kirloskar Motor said a viral video linking an Innova Hycross malfunction to E20 petrol was misleading. The company stated its investigation found fuel contamination, not ethanol-blended fuel, caused the issue, reaffirming the vehicle's compatibility with E20 petrol

The Trinamool Congress crisis intensified after newly elected West Bengal president Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned, citing a loss of trust after Mamata Banerjee questioned her over the takeover of the party headquarters by a rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has directed Telegram to immediately remove pirated films and OTT content and submit a compliance report within 15 days. The move aims to safeguard India's creator economy, entertainment industry and digital content ecosystem from online piracy

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on Monday to discuss the preliminary SIT report on the donation theft case, consider a CEO post for temple administration, and review resignations, financial statements and other key matters

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh attended the funeral of late BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte in Churachandpur amid local boycotts. Singh expressed deep regret over not being able to protect Valte during the May 2023 mob assault

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has ordered a formal enquiry into allegations of irregularities in offerings at Shri Badrinath Dham. Notices have been issued to employees named in the claims, with the committee promising strict action if wrongdoing is established

Incessant heavy rainfall threw Mumbai out of gear on Saturday, prompting the BMC to shut schools and colleges early. Following an IMD red alert, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel until July 6

Ayodhya Police are examining land and bank records of those accused in the Ram Temple donation theft case to determine whether their assets qualify as proceeds of crime. Investigators are also analysing recovered evidence and tracing the movement of the allegedly stolen funds

A Delhi court has dismissed the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, rejecting their arguments that prolonged incarceration without trial constituted a vital change in circumstances

Heavy rain and strong winds affected several parts of Kerala, prompting dam releases, flood alerts and coastal warnings. The IMD issued Yellow Alerts for 11 districts, while authorities cautioned residents about flooding, landslides, sea erosion and unsafe travel conditions

The Home Ministry has designated 23 Pakistan and PoJK-based operatives as terrorists under the UAPA. The list features a JeM operative who conducted reconnaissance on the Ayodhya Ram temple and the son-in-law of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed

A Delhi court sentenced Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh to four years' imprisonment for culpable homicide in the 2018 celebratory firing death of architect Archana Gupta. The court also imposed compensation of ₹25 lakh and a separate Arms Act sentence

The Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13 after President Droupadi Murmu approved the government's recommendation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the session will focus on debates, discussions and decisions on national issues

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India successfully managed the economic impact of the West Asia crisis through prudent resource management, strong domestic consumption and trade agreements, enabling it to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy while strengthening strategic cooperation with France

Congress MP Manish Tewari rejected calls for resuming dialogue with Pakistan, stating that diplomatic talks are futile unless Islamabad halts cross-border terrorism. His comments come in response to J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's advocacy for bilateral engagement

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India's defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, while exports exceeded ₹38,000 crore. He credited the Make in India initiative for strengthening self-reliance, manufacturing, technology and India's global defence competitiveness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the AI-powered e-Jagriti platform has transformed consumer justice by digitising complaint handling. Since its launch, it has enabled paperless case management, improved disposal rates above 90 per cent, and expanded access for consumers, including NRIs

The Omar Abdullah-led J&K government is facing intense criticism after a textbook procured under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme allegedly glorifies separatist leaders. Critics have demanded a criminal probe against the officials who cleared the book

Parliament's Monsoon Session will run from July 20 to August 13 across 19 sittings. The session faces a shifting political landscape alongside a heavy legislative agenda, including the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill and ministerial detention laws.

Investigators are examining alleged coded chats and a purported Snapchat conversation between the accused in Ketan Agarwal's murder case. A court remanded both accused to 14 days' judicial custody, declined further police custody, and refused narco tests without consent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India overcame the global energy crisis through diversified fuel imports, strong diplomacy and government support, including excise duty cuts. He highlighted India's growing refining capacity while inaugurating Rajasthan's first greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex

Toyota Kirloskar Motor said a viral video alleging an Innova Hycross malfunction due to E20 fuel was misleading, attributing the issue to fuel contamination. The company and the Petroleum Ministry reiterated that certified E20-compatible vehicles are designed to safely use ethanol-blended petrol.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra, Rajasthan, and launched multiple infrastructure projects, including Jaipur Metro Phase 2, aiming to strengthen the energy sector and accelerate regional economic development