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The father of the Baruipur minor rape-murder victim has thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari following the encounter killing of prime accused Pravas Mondal, an action strongly supported by BJP legislator Ratna Debnath

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A self-styled Lashkar-e-Taiba commander was killed in a joint anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The operation, launched on July 3, continued for five days after terrorists were spotted hiding in a dense orchard

Tata Group expects its automotive business to reach USD 100 billion over the next five years, backed by major investments, new product launches and stronger collaboration with JLR. The company also aims to increase passenger vehicle market share to 20 per cent by FY30

Indian benchmark indices plunged over 2 per cent on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and renewed Middle East tensions hurt investor sentiment. The selloff wiped out nearly Rs 4 lakh crore in investor wealth amid broad-based weakness across sectors

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Lotte India, Kubera Foods, and Ferns N Petals. The companies have seven days to explain alleged misleading product claims and labeling violations or face legal action

The East District Delhi Police Auto Theft Squad (AATS) has arrested a 24-year-old auto-lifter named Sameer. Following his arrest after a brief chase in Khichripur, officials recovered four stolen two-wheelers, successfully solving four separate motor vehicle theft cases

  A preliminary SIT report identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case, linking him to nearly 70 thefts over 40 days. Investigators cited CCTV footage, cash recoveries, financial records and witness statements as key evidence 

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that small, non-polluting enterprises will not need government approvals to begin operations for their first three years. The move aims to boost entrepreneurship, reduce regulatory hurdles, attract investment and strengthen the state's business ecosystem

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of Centre's support for rescue and rehabilitation efforts after the Wayanad mudslide killed three workers and left five missing. A high-level probe will investigate the causes and safety lapses behind the tragedy

Three accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case in Ayodhya were taken into police custody for 24-hour interrogation after a court order. The SIT investigation has so far led to eight arrests and is examining suspected thefts and security lapses

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy on his birth anniversary, remembering his contributions to public welfare, farmers and the poor while highlighting his enduring legacy in the Congress party.

The United States plans to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India after charging him under federal racketeering laws. US authorities allege Bishnoi and Goldy Brar ran a global criminal network involving murders, extortion, kidnappings and drug trafficking

A self-styled Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, Zakir Ahmad Ganie, was killed in a joint anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The operation, launched on July 3, continues as forces search for another trapped terrorist

The first poster of Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story, starring Rajkummar Rao, was unveiled on Sourav Ganguly's 54th birthday. Featuring his iconic Lord's balcony celebration, the biopic chronicles the former Indian captain's transformative journey and will release on May 14

The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a probe into alleged financial irregularities and unauthorised collection of donations at the Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda. A three-member panel will investigate complaints involving private bank accounts and parallel donation collection

Police registered an FIR over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Badrinath Temple after a complaint by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. Suspended official Pramod Nautiyal faces investigation as Uttarakhand ordered an independent high-level probe into the financial irregularities

A prime accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case was killed in a police encounter after allegedly attempting to escape during crime scene reconstruction. Another accused was arrested as police intensified the investigation following widespread protests over the killing of an 11-year-old girl

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, inaugurating an India-supported restoration project. The initiative highlights shared cultural heritage and strengthens bilateral ties during Modi's three-nation diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania

Meta has outlined its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material across its platforms after receiving a government notice over alleged Instagram advertisements. The company highlighted AI-based detection, large-scale enforcement, advertisement review systems and continued cooperation with law enforcement agencies

A woman delivered quadruplets in an autorickshaw while being taken to a hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district. All four premature babies died shortly after birth. The family blamed the absence of an ambulance, while health officials attributed the deaths to premature delivery

Maharashtra will receive its allocated 10 tmcft of water from the Narmada Project after a long-pending inter-State issue was resolved at a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the decision would benefit districts in north Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Indonesia visit is expected to accelerate defence, trade and critical minerals agreements, reinforcing India-Indonesia strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific.