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  A preliminary SIT report identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case, linking him to nearly 70 thefts over 40 days. Investigators cited CCTV footage, cash recoveries, financial records and witness statements as key evidence 

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that small, non-polluting enterprises will not need government approvals to begin operations for their first three years. The move aims to boost entrepreneurship, reduce regulatory hurdles, attract investment and strengthen the state's business ecosystem

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of Centre's support for rescue and rehabilitation efforts after the Wayanad mudslide killed three workers and left five missing. A high-level probe will investigate the causes and safety lapses behind the tragedy

Three accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case in Ayodhya were taken into police custody for 24-hour interrogation after a court order. The SIT investigation has so far led to eight arrests and is examining suspected thefts and security lapses

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy on his birth anniversary, remembering his contributions to public welfare, farmers and the poor while highlighting his enduring legacy in the Congress party.

The United States plans to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India after charging him under federal racketeering laws. US authorities allege Bishnoi and Goldy Brar ran a global criminal network involving murders, extortion, kidnappings and drug trafficking

A self-styled Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, Zakir Ahmad Ganie, was killed in a joint anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The operation, launched on July 3, continues as forces search for another trapped terrorist

The first poster of Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story, starring Rajkummar Rao, was unveiled on Sourav Ganguly's 54th birthday. Featuring his iconic Lord's balcony celebration, the biopic chronicles the former Indian captain's transformative journey and will release on May 14

The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a probe into alleged financial irregularities and unauthorised collection of donations at the Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda. A three-member panel will investigate complaints involving private bank accounts and parallel donation collection

Police registered an FIR over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Badrinath Temple after a complaint by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. Suspended official Pramod Nautiyal faces investigation as Uttarakhand ordered an independent high-level probe into the financial irregularities

A prime accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case was killed in a police encounter after allegedly attempting to escape during crime scene reconstruction. Another accused was arrested as police intensified the investigation following widespread protests over the killing of an 11-year-old girl

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, inaugurating an India-supported restoration project. The initiative highlights shared cultural heritage and strengthens bilateral ties during Modi's three-nation diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania

Meta has outlined its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material across its platforms after receiving a government notice over alleged Instagram advertisements. The company highlighted AI-based detection, large-scale enforcement, advertisement review systems and continued cooperation with law enforcement agencies

A woman delivered quadruplets in an autorickshaw while being taken to a hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district. All four premature babies died shortly after birth. The family blamed the absence of an ambulance, while health officials attributed the deaths to premature delivery

Maharashtra will receive its allocated 10 tmcft of water from the Narmada Project after a long-pending inter-State issue was resolved at a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the decision would benefit districts in north Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Indonesia visit is expected to accelerate defence, trade and critical minerals agreements, reinforcing India-Indonesia strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific.

Meaningful education is not just about gaining new knowledge, but also recognising the value of knowledge that already exists

India made one change, bringing in Prince Yadav for Ravi Bishnoi, and opted to bowl first against England in the third T20I. With England leading 1-0, India need victory at Trent Bridge to keep the five-match series alive

Chandigarh emerged as the top performer in the Ministry of Education’s Performance Grading Index 2025-26 for school education. Punjab, Kerala, Delhi, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu secured the next performance band, with no state achieving the highest grade

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the Durand Cup Tournament 2026 trophies at Rashtrapati Bhavan, praising the tournament's role in nurturing football talent. She welcomed the participation of new teams and wished all players success ahead of the competition beginning on July 25

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the government will promote industries in tier-2 and tier-3 cities through FAR concessions to create local jobs. It also plans 2,000 CSR-funded rural schools and a ‘Yuva Setu’ platform to connect skilled youth with employers

The Supreme Court ruled that banks and the Indian Banks’ Association cannot place advocates on caution lists solely over allegations of professional negligence. It said disciplinary action against lawyers falls exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Bar Councils under the Advocates Act

India and Indonesia signed 14 agreements, including deals for BrahMos cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta. The two nations also expanded cooperation in maritime security, critical minerals, space, education and digital payments