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UIDAI will launch a phased initiative to update Aadhaar biometrics of children via schools, targeting over 7 crore pending updates. With parental consent, biometric kits will be sent to districts and rotated across schools for easy access

Global immigration firm Garant.in says financially independent Indians are increasingly investing in property or startups abroad to secure residency in France, Italy, Greece, Grenada, and more — with citizenship opportunities and global travel access driving the trend

Patna Police arrested four accused in gangster Chandan Mishra’s murder, including Tauseef alias Badshah. Ten suspects were detained in Kolkata during joint operations. The murder was allegedly orchestrated by rival gangster Sheroo from a West Bengal jail using hired killers

Oil regulator PNGRB has directed city gas distributors to charge a uniform rate for piped natural gas supplied to households, regardless of consumption. The move seeks to prevent misclassification of commercial users as domestic consumers and ensure fair pricing

Uddhav Thackeray slammed the government over the April Pahalgam terror attack, questioning Kashmir’s security, BJP's politics, and PM Modi's silence on key issues. He also raised concerns over Article 370 outcomes, army actions, and BJP’s internal leadership rules

With total shipments reaching over 14.57 lakh units. Passenger vehicles hit a record high, while two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and three-wheelers also registered strong gains, buoyed by global demand recovery

India leads the world in fast payments, with UPI processing over Rs 24 lakh crore in June 2025 alone. Backed by the IMF, the system handles over 640 million daily transactions, revolutionising global digital payments and promoting financial inclusion

Dr Reddy’s received a Form 483 with seven USFDA observations after inspecting its Srikakulam manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh

Ashok Leyland plans to adopt a proactive strategy to navigate global megatrends like electrification and supply chain disruption. Chairman Dheeraj G Hinduja said the company will invest in EVs, forge tech partnerships, and deepen international market presence

A 16-year-old boy was injured after stepping on an IED planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district while grazing cattle. Police warned civilians to stay alert in forest areas where Maoists frequently plant explosives targeting security forces

Kerala High Court introduced India’s first policy on AI use in district judiciary, banning AI tools for decision-making or legal reasoning. The policy emphasizes responsible, assistive use only, prioritizing human oversight, privacy, fairness, and accountability, with penalties for violations

Three kanwariyas were arrested at Mirzapur railway station for assaulting a CRPF jawan after a dispute over tickets for the Brahmaputra Express. The jawan, en route to Manipur, was assisted by GRP. The accused were later released on bail

Rahul Singh, a railway station master accused of murdering his wife Anjali Singh, was arrested in Guwahati after weeks on the run. Disguised as a security guard, he was apprehended following a probe aided by CID and forensic teams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded TVS Motor executives for promoting Kutch's culture through their coffee table book, created after a motorcycling event at Rann Utsav 2025. Modi praised the initiative and invited tourists to explore Kutch’s heritage and landscapes

Over three lakh pilgrims are expected to take part in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 4,388 pilgrims leaves Jammu. Security has been heightened following past attacks.

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With six more days to go for filling up of enumeration forms, the Election Commission said efforts are being made to ensure that the remaining nearly 32 lakh electors are added to the draft roll.

Three men were arrested for duping a man of Rs 98,000 in an ATM fraud in Burari, Delhi. Police recovered Rs 75,000 in cash and 30 ATM cards from the accused

Uttar Pradesh Police dismantled a large-scale illegal conversion racket, arresting 10 individuals from six states. The investigation began after two sisters were allegedly coerced into religious conversion and radicalization

The YSRCP leaders alleged that it was Naidu who had "committed several irregularities" in liquor sales between 2014 and 2019 but is resorting to attention diversion now by creating a 'false narrative' built around arrests based on statements extracted under pressure.

Leopold, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus are more than bullet-riddled memories — they are living, breathing chapters of Mumbai’s story

Former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone blamed the Hurriyat Conference and Pakistan for their failures in Kashmir, calling Hurriyat “non-functional.” Shifting to mainstream politics, he urged Kashmir’s youth to embrace reality and work within India’s democratic framework for progress

Standalone profit rose to Rs 18,155 crore, while gross NPAs inched up to 1.4 per cent and margins narrowed

A Phuket-bound Air India Express flight from Hyderabad returned just 16 minutes after take-off due to a technical issue. Passengers faced delays and communication gaps. The airline arranged another aircraft, offered refreshments, and apologised, citing safety as the top priority