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Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu began a five-day visit to Singapore to attract investments, promote global employment, and strengthen Telugu diaspora ties. His itinerary includes 29 programs focusing on infrastructure, IT, fintech, ports, urban development, and strategic collaborations for Andhra Pradesh's growth

A woman in Navi Mumbai drove her Audi into a ditch near Dhruvtara Jetty after a wrong turn while following Google Maps. Police and a marine security team rescued her. The salon owner was heading to Ulwe from Belapur when the mishap occurred.

The Centre clarified in Parliament that it is not considering GST on UPI transactions over ₹2,000. Karnataka’s GST notices to traders were issued by the state’s Commercial Tax Department, not the Centre, Minister Pralhad Joshi asserted, accusing the state of misleading the public

A stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple during Shravan left six devotees dead on Sunday due to heavy overcrowding. Rescue efforts are ongoing. The incident highlights recurring crowd management challenges at major religious gatherings in India this year

India’s Sreeja Akula finished runner-up at WTT Contender Lagos after losing 1-4 to Japan’s Honoka Hashimoto in the women’s singles final. Earlier, Gnanasekaran Sathiyan and Akash Pal bagged the men’s doubles crown, defeating a French pair in straight games.

An Indian-origin man in Melbourne was brutally attacked with a machete by a group of teenagers, leaving him with severe injuries and a nearly severed hand that doctors later reattached. Four attackers have been arrested, while investigations continue.

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Rishabh Pant will bat on Day 5 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. India, trailing by 137, ended Day 4 at 174/2 with Gill and Rahul steady. England hope Ben Stokes bowls on the final day.

Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh drew Game 1 of the FIDE Women’s World Cup final in Batumi after a tense three-hour battle. Humpy, who initially struggled, fought back to level the game. Game 2 will be played on Sunday.

A 27-year-old woman in Thane was arrested for allegedly poisoning her three minor daughters over domestic issues. The children, aged 5, 8 and 10, died after being served food laced with pesticide. Police booked her for murder following autopsy confirmation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation in the 124th edition of Mann Ki Baat at 11 a.m. on All India Radio, Doordarshan, and digital platforms. The programme highlights citizen participation and grassroots efforts in national development.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend millennium celebrations of Rajendra Chola I at Gangaikonda Cholapuram today, release a commemorative coin, and inaugurate development projects in Tamil Nadu after his arrival on Saturday evening.

A language-related dispute in Navi Mumbai escalated into violence when four college students allegedly assaulted a classmate, Suraj Pawar, for insisting on communication in Marathi in a WhatsApp group.

The Education Ministry has ordered nationwide safety audits for schools, mandatory 24-hour incident reporting, mental health support, regular drills, and stronger collaboration with local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of students across India

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The Centre’s discrimination against Telangana, as Banakacherla proves, continues with no national project status granted to either Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme or Kaleshwaram, despite repeated appeals by the State

A woman fainted during a government recruitment test in Bihar’s Gaya and alleged that she was gang-raped inside an ambulance while being taken to a hospital. Two accused have been arrested. The incident sparked strong political criticism over law and order

RCB cricketer Yash Dayal has been accused of raping a minor in Jaipur, with an FIR filed under POCSO and BNS. The minor claims she was first assaulted in 2023 and again this April. Investigations are ongoing

Three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Gumla district on Saturday. Police confirmed that all belonged to the JJMP, a CPI (Maoist) splinter group. The encounter occurred in Ghagra, and the operation was still ongoing

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said Operation Sindoor was India’s decisive response to Pakistan-backed terror, eliminating nine high-value targets with zero collateral damage. He asserted that India’s new normal is delivering strong retaliation against any threat to its sovereignty

The NSDL IPO, opening July 30, will deliver massive gains to early investors like SBI, NSE, and IDBI, with returns of up to 39,900%. However, retail investors who bought shares at unlisted market prices may face disappointment as the price band is lower

The agreement promises duty-free access, boosting exports of shrimp, frozen fish, and value-added products

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticised UPA-era trade deals and confirmed ongoing talks with the EU, US, and other nations

India is eager to finalise a trade agreement with the US to access bigger export markets, says Finance Commission chief Arvind Panagariya. Talks also continue with the EU for an FTA, as global tariff changes reshape trade dynamics