India

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, countering Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena’s criticism over alleged Ram Temple donation theft, questioned why the previous government did not probe alleged irregularities at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple.

Findings in the Nijjar murder investigation strengthen India’s long-held position, ease tensions in India-Canada relations and shift the focus to transnational organised crime networks

Indian athletes won three bronze medals on Day Two of the Asian U-23 Athletics Championships 2026 in Ordos. Shakeel, Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom and Abhay Singh reached the podium in the 800m and 200m events

India’s U-23 men boxers secured six medals at the Asian Under-19 and Under-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta. Vishvanath, Ganga, Vanshaj and Hitesh impressed in the quarterfinals as six Indian fighters advanced to the semifinals

Indian International Master P. Ajay Santhosh secured his second Grandmaster norm at the Chess Festival Ceske Budejovice in the Czech Republic. He scored 6.5 points from nine rounds, including notable results against three Grandmasters, moving closer to the coveted title

The CBI registered a case against five directors of Furnace Fabrica (India) Ltd and unknown public servants over an alleged ₹133.52 crore SBI fraud. The agency conducted searches in Mumbai and Kochi, alleging fund diversion and submission of false financial information

Telegram has responded to the Centre's notice over its username feature, with the government reviewing submissions from both Telegram and WhatsApp. MeitY is assessing safeguards against fraud, phishing, impersonation and digital arrest scams before allowing any rollout in India

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has urged the Election Commission of India to deploy artificial intelligence and Aadhaar-based tools to eliminate duplicate voter registrations during the ongoing revision of electoral rolls in Telangana.

The Supreme Court will hear next week petitions by riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela challenging their exclusion from India's Asian Games dressage team. The Delhi High Court had declined to interfere, citing logistical constraints and the July 15 selection deadline

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar urged people across India to learn each other’s regional languages to strengthen cultural unity. Speaking at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam event, he said language acts as a bridge fostering national integration and mutual understanding

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said two public safety laws will take effect from Monday after receiving the Governor's assent. He also said the committee headed by retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has begun work on the Uniform Civil Code

The Parliamentary joint committee on simultaneous elections, chaired by PP Chaudhary, is working to evolve a mechanism to implement the ‘One Nation, One Election’ reform by the 2029 general polls. Chaudhary said nearly 99 percent of civil society stakeholders consulted so far support the proposal.

The Kerala High Court directed the state government to ensure prompt ex gratia payments and treatment for victims of the Wayanad landslide. It also sought an explanation on why workers remained at the tunnel project site despite orders suspending construction activities

The DGCA issued a warning to IndiGo after an audit found deviations from standard operating procedures following a cargo spillage incident. The regulator directed the airline to submit corrective measures, while IndiGo said the warning carried no financial or operational impact

The CBFC granted an 'A' certificate to Jana Nayagan after directing 12 modifications, including muting references to "TVK" and "New India", deleting a scene of the national flag falling, and altering certain dialogues and visuals before release

The Kerala High Court on Friday rejected an unconditional apology from Cashew Secretary K. Biju regarding a controversial prosecution order in a multi-crore corruption case, sternly warning the state's bureaucracy against confronting the judiciary to shield political figures

The Travancore Devaswom Board announced major reforms for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage, including AI-based crowd management, expanded online accommodation booking, insurance benefits and digitised services. It also discontinued the Ayyappa Sangamam to focus on improving pilgrims' experience

The lone survivor of the Visakhapatnam fishing boat tragedy recounted clinging to the capsized vessel for hours before swimming to safety. Authorities ended the search for six missing fishermen, while the Andhra Pradesh government announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each family

The Petroleum Ministry said E20 petrol may lower fuel economy by 3–5 per cent in some vehicles but offers cleaner combustion, better performance and lower emissions. It maintained extensive testing confirmed vehicle compatibility before nationwide implementation of the ethanol-blending programme

Kerala will launch the next phase of Operation Toofan with central agencies and southern state police chiefs to curb drug trafficking. The campaign will target road, rail, air and water routes while tightening action against online narcotics networks and prescription drug misuse

A joint security team comprising the NIA, CRPF, and Manipur Police arrested a couple in Kangpokpi district on Friday for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians, marking a key breakthrough in the case

The rupee appreciated 14 paise to close at 95.33 against the US dollar, supported by a weaker dollar index, easing crude oil prices and strong domestic equities. Foreign institutional outflows and West Asia tensions, however, capped further gains

NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Friday dismissed speculation regarding a merger with the Congress. She clarified that no such proposal was exchanged, emphasizing that both parties remain committed allies within the Maha Vikas Aghadi and INDIA bloc

The fifth Jammu Film Festival has received 180 entries from 35 countries ahead of its July 31 deadline. Scheduled for September 28–29, the event features a new three-tier evaluation jury alongside international delegates and cultural programs