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Bhattacharya takes over at a crucial juncture, with the West Bengal Assembly elections due in less than a year’s time

Karnataka Chief Minister has said the recent heart attack deaths in Hassan district may be linked to the vaccination drive. He also claimed the vaccines were 'hastily' approved

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the state’s first Tata Digital Nerve Centre in Kuppam. Connected to 105 health centres, the DiNC offers digitised healthcare, specialist consultations, and standardised protocols to improve rural medical services and reduce treatment costs.

A 22-year-old IT professional in Pune was allegedly raped by a man posing as a courier agent. He left a threatening message and selfie on her phone. Police suspect use of intoxicant and are scanning CCTV footage to identify him

Two men who looted over ₹1 crore worth of gold from a jeweller's home in Jharkhand’s Chakulia were arrested in West Bengal. Police recovered stolen jewellery, a knife, and a pistol, while one suspect remains at large

Mumbai Police told the Bombay High Court that Disha Salian died by suicide, with no signs of foul play, rejecting her father’s claims of gangrape and murder. The court will next hear the CBI probe plea, naming Aditya Thackeray, on July 16

Air India's Delhi–Washington flight was cancelled in Vienna due to a technical fault found during a fuel stop. The return flight was also cancelled. Passengers were rebooked or refunded. This follows other recent Air India disruptions caused by technical issues.

Deepika Padukone will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making her possibly the first Indian actor to receive the distinction. She joins the 2026 list alongside top global entertainers, reaffirming her international impact.

India has blocked all Pakistani accounts on X and upheld its ban on YouTube channels in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The move follows an advisory under IT Rules and AICWA’s call for a complete digital and cultural disconnect.

Fires broke out in Tirupati and Hyderabad on Thursday, causing panic but no casualties. A shop near the Govindaraja temple and a rubber factory in Hyderabad were gutted. The incidents follow a deadly explosion in a chemical plant near Hyderabad earlier this week.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ghana’s highest civilian honour — the ‘Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ — during his state visit, recognising his global leadership. The visit also elevated India-Ghana ties to a comprehensive partnership.

The Kedarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended after a landslide near Sonprayag blocked the route. SDRF personnel rescued trapped pilgrims returning from Gaurikund. Authorities halted the pilgrimage as a precaution until the path is cleared and safe for travel.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Operation Sindoor clearly signaled India's intent to act against terrorism. Backed by Quad and UNSC, the operation followed the deadly Pahalgam attack. Jaishankar also raised concerns about a US bill affecting India’s energy security.

India and the US have agreed to sign a new 10-year defence framework, reaffirming strategic ties and cooperation on defence production. Rajnath Singh also urged swift delivery of GE F404 engines for Tejas jets during talks with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Both leaders also discussed cooperation in vaccine production.

PM Modi received the award from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.

Both India and Ghana also agreed to further strengthen mutual cooperation in counter-terrorism, the Prime Minister said.

He also dismissed the claims of US President Donald Trump that he forged the ceasefire between the two neighbours after Operation Sindoor, saying the record speaks for itself.

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Longer duration of the session comes amid the government's plans to bring in key legislations, including one to facilitate the entry of private sector in atomic energy domain

Quoting German scientist and philosopher Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, the 'Ishqiya' actor penned, “It is almost impossible to carry the torch of truth through a crowd without singeing somebody's beard.

With this result, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches

The MEA said the Indian embassy in Bamako is in "close and constant" communication with the relevant authorities, local law enforcement agencies as well as the management of Diamond Cement Factory.