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The DMK said it will examine the proposed delimitation Bill after it is introduced in Parliament and decide independently based on its merits. Party sources said protecting Tamil Nadu's interests will remain the priority while assessing the scope and objectives of the legislation

Congress MP Kumari Selja backed Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, calling it a symbol of youth anger over paper leaks. She urged him to end his fast and separately demanded government action on high soil salinity in Sirsa's villages

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India has retained intellectual property rights for its indigenous hydrogen train technology, enabling future exports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the country's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train in Haryana, marking a significant milestone in green and sustainable rail transport

The Congress backed activist Sonam Wangchuk and Cockroach Janata Party protesters at Jantar Mantar, urging the Centre to engage with their demands over alleged NEET examination irregularities. Party leader Pawan Khera criticised the government's alleged indifference and invoked the principle of "Raj Dharma"

A school teacher and his two young children drowned after he allegedly drove his car off a bridge into the Godavari river in Maharashtra's Nanded. Police suspect suicide, pointing to a WhatsApp status where he alleged harassment by seniors

The promoter group of Reliance Industries increased its stake to 50.48 per cent during the June quarter through market purchases. Analysts said the move reflects confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects and is viewed positively by investors

A handwritten bomb threat found inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight bound for Ahmedabad triggered a security alert at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. After a thorough search found nothing suspicious, police registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the hoax.

The Supreme Court was urged to hear a PIL seeking action against political parties promising or distributing "irrational freebies" before elections. The plea seeks symbol seizure, deregistration, or legal measures, arguing such practices affect fair elections and misuse public funds

The Rajasthan forest department rescued two leopards near Ranthambore Tiger Reserve after repeated sightings caused panic among residents. Officials used camera traps, field tracking and local inputs for 24-hour monitoring before safely capturing the animals through a scientific rescue operation

Narayanpur Police and BSF recovered a hidden Naxal weapons cache during a joint operation in Chhattisgarh's Kachchapal forest. Security forces seized rifles, ammunition and a locally made launcher, registering a case as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate extremist networks

Narayanpur Police and the BSF recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition allegedly hidden by Naxals during a joint search operation in Chhattisgarh's Kachchapal forest. Officials said the seizure is part of sustained efforts to prevent the resurgence of Left Wing Extremism in the region.

The Kerala High Court directed a senior VACB officer to reassess allegations of fund misappropriation involving the sale of 'Adiya Sishtam Ghee' at Sabarimala temple. The probe will examine audit reports, records and possible criminal liability after concerns over earlier vigilance findings

National-level shooter Damayanti Sen, 15, went missing from Howrah Station near Kolkata after leaving home on Thursday. Police are investigating CCTV footage showing her at the station platforms. Her family, friends and shooting community remain concerned as searches continue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana. The zero-emission train, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, marks a major milestone in sustainable rail transport and showcases India's growing indigenous railway engineering capabilities 

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Friday, led by gains in IT stocks after Tech Mahindra reported a strong rise in June-quarter profit. Positive momentum in technology shares outweighed weakness in select heavyweight stocks during early trade

The chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra resumed their journey to the Gundicha Temple on the second day of the Rath Yatra in Puri after delays in rituals halted Thursday's procession, drawing lakhs of devotees despite heavy rain

The FBI arrested Indian national Nitish Kaushal in Vermont after placing him on its Most Wanted list. He faces RICO conspiracy charges for allegedly being part of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime syndicate involved in drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping and violent crimes

Sonam Wangchuk said he would stay alive till July 20 as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day. Doctors warned his condition had become critical, while he urged supporters to join the proposed Parliament march despite growing health concerns

The Supreme Court allowed the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28, following Rath Yatra festivities. The court noted the CBFC certification and existing web series, while the Orissa High Court had earlier stayed its release

India will launch its first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route, marking a milestone in sustainable rail transport. Powered by hydrogen fuel cells with near-zero emissions, the project supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat, green mobility, and India's National Green Hydrogen Mission 

Tech Mahindra shares rose over 3 per cent after the company reported a 28.4 per cent increase in consolidated net profit for the June quarter. The IT firm also expressed confidence in sustaining growth, backed by a strong order book and robust demand

The Gujarat ATS arrested five more alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed members, expanding its probe into a suspected terror module. Investigators claim the accused tested explosives, spread the outfit's ideology, maintained contact with Pakistani handlers, and attempted to build a support network in Gujarat

The US has introduced fixed stay limits for student, exchange visitor and journalist visas, ending indefinite admission rules. The policy caps most F and J visas at four years, shortens post-study grace periods, and increases federal oversight, affecting thousands of Indian students

The rupee appreciated 14 paise to 96.28 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by gains in domestic equities. However, higher crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and continued FII outflows limited the local currency's advance