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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the RailOne app, a one-stop platform for railway services like ticket booking, meal orders, and journey planning. With features like single sign-on, R-Wallet, and biometric login, the app simplifies passenger experience and saves storage

Viral videos show toddlers reacting in fear to Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. Experts say young children find faceless, robotic voices strange. While some parents laugh, others call out the trend as insensitive

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 1.07 lakh crore Employment-linked Incentive scheme to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. Employers will receive up to Rs 3,000 per month for hiring first-time employees, with extended benefits for the manufacturing sector

Students at South Calcutta Law College protested demanding safety after a gang rape incident. They called for justice, reforms in the governing body, and better security. The accused, including a faculty member and two students, have been expelled and arrested

New pension scheme for artists, agricultural boost, and cultural heritage development approved ahead of elections

Over the past one month, the stock of the Bhavish Aggarwal-led company has lost 21.74 per cent of its value

Coal India Ltd reported an 8.5 per cent drop in June production to 57.8 MT, likely due to monsoon disruptions. Offtake also fell. Despite this, the government assures no coal shortage and remains focused on reducing imports and boosting domestic output

Factory workers were engaged in routine work at Gokulesh Fireworks Factory when a powerful blast ripped through the unit, flattening several rooms on the premises

Madhya Pradesh High Court mandates re-exam for 75 candidates due to power cuts, sparking discussions on exam fairness and NTA's responsibilities

South Calcutta Law College expelled three men, including ad-hoc faculty Monojit Mishra, over an alleged gang rape of a student on campus. Mishra, with a violent past, and two students are in police custody

India’s largest lender marks its 70th anniversary, plans to “solarise” 4 million homes by FY27

The Indian Navy extinguished a major fire aboard MT Yi Cheng 6 near Fujairah, UAE, rescuing all 14 Indian crew members. INS Tabar led the high-risk operation, showcasing the Navy's rapid response and commitment to maritime safety.

Naseeruddin Shah’s comments defending Diljit Dosanjh and referencing “Go to Kailasa” sparked outrage from BJP leader Ram Kadam, who called the statement “anti-Hindu” and demanded an apology for allegedly insulting Hindus and soldiers. The controversy is heating up ahead of Maharashtra polls.

Newly married couple Nikhil Reddy and Sri Ramya, employees of Sigachi Chloro Chemicals in Pashamylaram, remain missing more than 24 hours after Monday’s reactor blast. The couple had resumed duties just days earlier after returning from post-wedding leave

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje declared N Ramchander Rao unanimously elected as BJP State president. Outgoing chief G Kishan Reddy urged leaders to highlight Modi’s work in Telangana and accused Congress Ministers of corruption and failing to fulfil public promises.

An emailed threat warning of "powerful explosive devices" hidden in the airport and planes triggered a massive search operation by CISF and the Bomb Squad. Police have now launched a probe to trace the sender of the hoax mail

Indian diaspora's robust financial transfers, fueled by strong global job markets and favorable US tax revisions, inject significant capital into the regional economies

JioHotstar saw record-breaking digital viewership as India’s Test series against England kicked off, marking a new chapter under Shubman Gill’s leadership. The platform logged 89.1 million viewers for the first Test, reflecting surging fan interest in red-ball cricket

Nearly one in six people globally suffer from loneliness, linked to over 8.7 lakh deaths annually, according to a WHO report. Adolescents, young adults, and low-income populations are most affected. Strong social connections are crucial for better health and longevity

A 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend by slitting her throat in front of her father at a market in Meghalaya’s Eastern West Khasi Hills. The incident, reportedly over a relationship dispute, has sparked local outrage

Aanil Mohan, a kabaddi talent from Himachal Pradesh, made history after being picked by U Mumba for ₹78 lakh — the highest-ever Category D bid in PKL. His journey from village courts to the league spotlight is truly inspiring.

The Delhi High Court set aside the sentence review board's rejection of Santosh Kumar Singh's premature release plea, citing signs of reformation. Singh, serving a life term for the 1996 rape-murder of Priyadarshini Mattoo, has spent 25 years in jail

The Centre is likely to convene an Apex Council meeting on July 11 to address the disputed Godavari-Banakacherla Link Project. Andhra Pradesh remains firm despite EAC rejection, while Telangana opposes the project over water-sharing concerns and procedural violations.

Globe Civil Projects Ltd made a strong market debut, with shares jumping over 28% on the BSE and NSE against the IPO price of ₹71. The ₹119-crore IPO was oversubscribed 86 times, reflecting high investor demand and strong listing gains