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A man in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, arranged the temple wedding of his wife of 15 years to her alleged lover, claiming she tried to poison him and harm their son. The wife has denied the charges and said the wedding was forced

At Super AI in Singapore, Vexoo Labs highlighted how most AI tools "hallucinate" and are unfit for India’s manufacturing MSMEs. The company promotes a trust-first, accuracy-focused AI model designed for Tier-II and Tier-III cities fueling India’s industrial growth

Under Operation Sindhu, nearly 290 Indians, including 190 from Jammu and Kashmir, returned safely from conflict-hit Iran. The government confirmed more evacuations are planned, including from Israel, amid rising tensions in the region. Returnees praised the swift response and support

ICICI Bank had offered to take over mortgage lender HDFC Ltd before its reverse merger with HDFC Bank, says former HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has launched a ₹2.3-crore startup innovation challenge to accelerate rooftop solar and renewable energy solutions in India. Startups can apply by August 20 to compete for cash prizes and incubation support

The DGCA has removed three Air India officials from crew scheduling duties after repeated violations came to light. The directive follows a deadly Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad and raises concerns over compliance failures within the airline’s operations team.

He credited Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in driving this impact, with Yoga Day now celebrated at over 12 lakh venues across 175 countries with 10 crore participants worldwide

A six-year-old girl was taken by a leopard in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, triggering a major forest department search. The third such incident in the region in recent months, it reignites concerns over recurring human-wildlife conflict in vulnerable estate areas

Indian troops participating in the multilateral exercise 'Khaan Quest' in Mongolia and the bilateral exercise 'Shakti' in France conducted yoga with fellow international soldiers, reflecting India's cultural outreach

Addressing the main national event to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga, he said leading medical institutes in the country were engaged in research on yoga

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan that any future terror attack on Indian soil will have serious consequences as Operation Sindoor is not over yet and India is ready to take any action against terrorism

On the 11th International Day of Yoga, the Prime Minister urged the international community to let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of yoga for humanity 2.0 where inner peace becomes global policy

The national-level event will be held at RK Beach from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., marking a momentous occasion under this year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” which emphasises the interconnectedness of human and planetary well-being.

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Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) returns for its boldest season yet, featuring international players, new global exposure, and growth. Season 3, set in New Delhi, promises higher intensity and expanding Kho Kho’s global reach

India launched the mascot ‘Viraaj’ and official logo for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, marking 100 days to go for the prestigious event expected to host over 2,500 athletes

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey responded to Baichung Bhutia’s criticism by inviting him to contribute constructively at the July 2 executive meeting, stressing collaboration for Indian football’s growth

An Air India Delhi–Pune flight suffered a bird hit on Friday, leading to cancellation of the return journey. The aircraft landed safely in Pune. Air India is providing refunds, rescheduling, and accommodation. Separately, the airline is suspending 38 global flights

Wildlife enthusiast Anirudh Laxmipathy from Hyderabad recalls witnessing the final act of Ranthambore’s iconic tigress Arrowhead — a crocodile hunt just days before her death. Battling health issues, the legendary tigress passed away on June 19, leaving the forest in mourning

The EC’s recent decision to enable webcasting from 100 per cent of the polling stations with internet connectivity, starting from Bihar, will go a long way in salvaging its image

Sebi has proposed guiding principles for the use of AI and ML in securities markets, aimed at safeguarding investor interests and market integrity. The regulator is seeking public feedback on a framework to ensure transparency, accountability, and responsible use of such technologies

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) has transformed Telangana’s agriculture, reversing decades of drought and despair. The project is also about identity, dignity, and justice for State’s farmers

At Tata Motors’ AGM, Chairman N. Chandrasekaran led a minute of silence for Air India AI-171 crash victims, paid tribute to Ratan Tata, announced the demerger into three listed entities, reported record FY25 financials, and recommended a Rs 6 per-share final dividend