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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

Google approached the Delhi High Court against a ruling holding it liable for trademark infringement over Hindware keywords in its AdWords programme. The court issued notice to Hindware and will hear Google's appeal against the ₹30 lakh damages order on July 24

The first batch of 48 Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrims safely crossed Uttarakhand's 17,500-foot Lipulekh Pass to enter Tibet on Friday morning. A landslide near Dharchula briefly delayed the second batch, which will resume its journey on Saturday

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad questioned 112 individuals across the state on Friday. The synchronized morning operation by all 14 ATS units targeted people with alleged links to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, who is suspected of radicalizing youth online

Kerala Labour Minister Bindu Krishna directed CorroHealth to submit proposals by July 20 to continue operations in the state, warning of action under labour laws. The government is seeking to protect jobs after the company's decision affecting around 850 employees

TRAI has clarified the purpose of the designated 1600 and 140 number series, stating that 1600 numbers are reserved for service calls by regulated entities, while 140 numbers are meant for promotional calls governed by customers' Do Not Disturb preferences.

The Education Ministry ordered a probe after the Delhi High Court granted relief to a paper supplier blacklisted by NCERT. Minister Dharmendra Pradhan sought accountability from officials for allegedly failing to effectively defend the decision during court proceedings

The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on July 13 seeking a time-bound CBI probe and CAG forensic audit into alleged donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple trust, challenging the current state-level SIT investigation

The National Investigation Agency filed charge sheets against six Hurriyat Conference leaders, including Shabir Ahmad Shah, in a 1996 Srinagar mob violence case. The agency alleged they conspired to incite violence during a funeral procession that injured police personnel

The Kerala High Court vacated its interim order granting police protection to Monalisa Bhosle after authorities said they could not trace her using details provided in her petition. The court allowed her to seek fresh protection by approaching police in writing

The Delhi High Court upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in seven cheque-bounce cases, sentencing him to three months' imprisonment. The court also directed him to pay over ₹1 crore in each complaint, while adjusting nearly ₹2 crore already deposited

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Zealand on the final leg of his three-nation tour. He will hold talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on trade and bilateral ties, address the Indian diaspora and strengthen cooperation under India's Indo-Pacific vision

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said his hunger had stabilised on the 13th day of his indefinite fast, backing the CJP protest over alleged exam irregularities. He asserted peaceful protest as a constitutional right and urged government accountability before Parliament's Monsoon Session

New Zealand has expressed openness to adopting India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), with Trade Minister Todd McClay saying the country's regulatory environment can accommodate the digital payment platform. The remarks come as UPI continues expanding globally through international payment partnerships.

Dramatic scenes unfolded in the Supreme Court on Friday when a litigant yelled at a Bench led by Justice K.V. Viswanathan, hurled abuses against the CJI, scattered case files, and was evicted by security guards

The Enforcement Directorate conducted FEMA searches against Mumbai-based film producer Dharmesh Sangani and Kalanee Impex Ltd. over alleged undisclosed foreign assets, bank accounts and export irregularities. Officials also alleged Sangani attempted to destroy evidence during the search by discarding his mobile phone

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay distributed compassionate appointment orders to 32 families of the Karur election rally stampede victims, calling the tragedy an "unhealed wound" while a Madras High Court decision monitored the permanent job assignments

The Delhi High Court sought the Delhi government's response to private schools challenging a Directorate of Education circular on constituting School Level Fee Regulation Committees. Schools alleged the circular violated earlier court directions, while the government defended implementation under the 2025 fee regulation law

Rail services on the Mumbai-Pune corridor will remain disrupted until July 17 after landslides damaged tracks in the Bhor Ghat section. Central Railway cancelled 30 trains while restoration continues under challenging conditions. One line has reopened, with work ongoing on the remaining two

The Centre has appointed Justice Sudhir Singh as the Acting Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, succeeding Chief Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, who retires on July 11, 2026, after a brief one-month tenure at the helm