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The Indian Army has denied claims by banned ULFA (I) that it carried out drone strikes on their Myanmar base, killing 19 cadres. The Army says no such operation occurred, though ULFA (I) insists senior leaders were targeted and killed

BITS Pilani will invest over Rs 2,200 crore in a five-year expansion, including a futuristic AI+ Campus in Amaravati. The initiatives aim to increase student capacity, enhance research, and launch digital education programs to reach over 1 lakh learners

Three Karnataka students drowned in the Tungabhadra river at Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh, while bathing and taking photos. Despite warnings about strong currents, they entered the water. One friend survived. Their bodies were recovered on Sunday after a rain-hit search operation

After 18 days aboard the ISS, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 team are returning to Earth on July 15. The mission included key space experiments, international camaraderie, and marks a major milestone for India’s space journey.

A woman accused an IIM-Calcutta student of rape in a boys' hostel. Police formed a special team and arrested the student. Forensic and CCTV evidence is being reviewed. Her father denies rape claims, and the Women's Commission is monitoring the case

Vedanta Ltd nearly quadrupled its political donations to the BJP to ₹97 crore in FY25, while slashing funds to Congress. Total political contributions rose to ₹157 crore, as per its annual report, alongside a rise in brand and management fees

BJP leader Surendra Kewat was shot dead in Patna by unidentified assailants, marking another high-profile killing in Bihar. The incident follows recent murders of businessman Gopal Khemka and trader Vikram Jha, sparking political outrage over rising crime in the State

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha for their distinguished contributions in law, social service, diplomacy, and academia, under Article 80 of the Indian Constitution

In Hyderabad’s Old City, Rajesh, a third-generation drummer, continues the vanishing tradition of beating the Dappu to announce Bonalu festival dates. Once widespread across localities, the custom now survives in only a few urban pockets and rural Telangana.

A 19-year-old Dalit youth was allegedly beaten and subjected to casteist abuse by five men in Muzaffarnagar’s Badhai Kala village. Police have registered a case under the BNS and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act following the victim's complaint

Election Commission officials in Bihar have identified numerous illegal migrants from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar during a voter list review. Names will be excluded after verification post-August 1. A nationwide electoral roll revision is planned to detect foreign nationals

A four-year-old boy was killed and his mother seriously injured after a car rammed into them at an EV charging station in Kerala’s Vagamon during a family trip

India is enhancing port infrastructure to support larger vessels and boost transshipment capacity. With ports like Vadhavan and Galathea Bay under development, the government aims to reduce dependence on foreign hubs and position India as a major transshipment center

The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned of rising radicalisation in Indian prisons, urging states and UTs to implement de-radicalisation, risk assessments, segregation of high-risk inmates, and surveillance measures to ensure internal security and prevent extremist violence within correctional facilities

A diesel-laden goods train caught fire in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, early Sunday, prompting mass evacuation and disruption of Chennai-bound rail services. Authorities deployed over 25 fire tenders and detached wagons to contain the blaze. No casualties have been reported yet.

Jonathan Trott criticised India captain Shubman Gill’s animated on-field reaction as unnecessary gamesmanship, saying a captain should set the tone. He praised KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for their smart shot selection and calm during their partnership in the third Test.

Anil Kumble called the England-India Test at Lord’s “true Test match drama,” praising the intensity and competitiveness of the series. He also lauded Ravindra Jadeja’s consistent batting contributions and justified promotion to No.6 in the batting order.

India’s KL Rahul credited mental training techniques inspired by Formula 1 for his performance in the third Test at Lord’s. He also reflected on a costly run-out involving Rishabh Pant and the momentum shift that followed in India’s innings.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visits China for the SCO foreign ministers’ meeting, marking his first visit since 2020's Galwan clash. India continues diplomatic engagement post-Modi-Xi bilateral breakthrough.

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Another male student, who attempted to save her, also suffered injuries and both were rushed to the district headquarters hospital here. Later, she was referred to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced treatment

As Europe rethinks its security, China stakes a global claim, and the US turns unpredictable, the cinders of the post–World War II order smoulder. What will crystallise remains unclear, but the birth pangs of a new global order are already visible

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai calls the Constitution “invaluable” for maintaining India’s unity over 75 years. Speaking at Osmania University, he highlights Ambedkar’s vision, especially Article 32, as vital to safeguarding fundamental rights and preserving national integrity

Visakhapatnam will host the second BIMSTEC Ports Conclave on July 14–15. Focusing on the blue economy, green energy, and regional trade, the event will bring together BIMSTEC nations to boost maritime cooperation, investment, innovation, and sustainable connectivity