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Six peacocks died after allegedly coming into contact with high-tension power lines near a temple in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. Villagers blamed official negligence. Authorities promised action after videos of the dead national birds surfaced on social media

Two Maoists and a CRPF CoBRA jawan were killed in an early morning gunfight in Bokaro district’s Birhordera forest in Jharkhand. Security forces launched a search operation in the area following the encounter. One elite commando also lost his life.

Delhi Police detained seven Bangladeshi nationals in separate operations across Dwarka and South West Districts. The undocumented migrants, including two women and a minor, were handed over to the FRRO. Deportation proceedings have been initiated following all legal formalities.

For the third consecutive day, Delhi schools received bomb threats via email, prompting mass evacuations. Four schools were targeted on Wednesday, including St. Thomas and Vasant Valley. No explosives were found. Police are tracing the email origins and intensifying investigations.

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The actress was taken to HN Reliance Hospital in Girgaon area of Mumbai for delivery; both mother and baby are reported to be healthy

Bharat Utsav in Moscow attracted over 8 lakh visitors who experienced Indian arts, dance, food, yoga, and heritage. Held from July 5 to 13, the nine-day festival featured 500+ events and showcased traditions from several Indian States

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remark has all the makings of a planned missive to induce intended action

Sources in New Delhi said the government of India has made concerted efforts in recent days to seek more time for Priya's family to reach a "mutually agreeable" solution with the other party, they said.

The mid-sized electric SUV Model Y, once the world’s best-selling car, will be offered in India in two variants — rear-wheel drive with base price at Rs 59.89 lakh and long-range rear wheel drive at a base price of Rs 67.89 lakh

Cellular Operators Association of India, however, expresses concern over spammers taking the route of over-the-top or internet messaging apps which remain unregulated

Three men, including two college lecturers, were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly sexually assaulting a college student. The victim approached the State Women’s Commission, leading to swift police action. Authorities suspect more victims may be involved as the investigation continues

After the Vadodara tragedy, Gujarat launched an urgent statewide campaign to inspect and repair roads and bridges. Contractors behind faulty work are being penalised, with district authorities ordered to enforce strict quality checks and carry out immediate infrastructure fixes

IFALPA urged caution after AAIB’s preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash, which killed 260 people. The report raised questions but gave no conclusions. Pilot groups stressed against speculating on pilot error until a full investigation is complete

Security forces recovered 86 weapons and 974 ammunition rounds in a major joint operation across five districts in Manipur. Arms included AK rifles, pistols, and explosives. Officials praised the effort as a big step toward restoring peace in the region

Aurobindo Pharma will manufacture and supply these injectable HIV treatment across 133 countries, including several low and middle-income markets

The electric vehicle giant launches its ‘Experience Centre’ in Mumbai, will also set up four new charging stations in New Delhi

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three crewmates returned safely to Earth in the Dragon ‘Grace’ capsule after an 18-day ISS stay. They splashed down near San Diego, ending a 22.5-hour journey and beginning recovery after weightlessness in space

Two Shiksha Doot teachers were abducted and killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The teachers were part of a campaign to reopen schools in Naxal-affected villages. Their bodies were found in nearby forests, raising fresh security concerns

Five social media influencers, including Samay Raina, appeared before the Supreme Court over a plea accusing them of mocking people with disabilities. The court sought their replies in two weeks and stressed the need for enforceable social media guidelines

Mumbai's iconic BSE building received a bomb threat via email, prompting a police search that found nothing suspicious. The threat, referencing RDX IEDs, was later declared a hoax. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to trace the sender

New day gecko species discovered near Brahmaputra in Assam. It is the second species of such kind recorded in the Northeast

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh mocked Donald Trump for repeating his claim 22 times in 65 days that he stopped a potential India-Pakistan nuclear war through trade. India maintains the ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks, not foreign mediation