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A gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district after suspicious movement in Basantgarh. With heightened alert post-Pahalgam attack, security is intensified ahead of the Amarnath Yatra starting July 3 amid terror threat

Heavy monsoon rains lashed Kerala, flooding parts of Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur. The IMD issued an orange alert in seven districts as rivers swelled and erosion threatened areas near vulnerable bridges

The CID has filed a closure report in the unnatural sex case against JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna due to lack of evidence. Revanna, embroiled in multiple allegations, claims political conspiracy, while related investigations involving his family continue

Gunbattle erupts during anti-Maoist operation in Abhujmaad forest; security forces engage suspected Naxal cadres based on intelligence inputs.

Speaking at the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in China, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges member states to take a united stand against terrorism, radicalisation, and cross-border threats.

The project will span 50 acres and integrate quantum computing, artificial intelligence, semiconductor research and defence innovation, fostering high-end employment and frontier technological capability

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to lay the foundation stone for the project. The time for the 'Bhoomi Pujan' programme is fixed for 5 pm

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, issued a sharp rebuttal during the UNSC's open debate on Children and Armed Conflict (CAC), calling out Pakistan for misusing the platform and violating the Council's agenda.

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Annual toll pass allows unlimited access across NH toll plazas - subject to a maximum of 200 crossings or one year of validity, whichever comes earlier; confusion over its implementation continues

India’s pact with Norway to build its first indigenous Polar Research Vessel marks a major strategic pivot in its Arctic engagement, signalling that this initiative is more than just a scientific venture

Hyderabad-based psychiatrist Dr Jyothirmayi Kotipalli is pioneering the use of Yoga as a complementary therapy in mental health care. From anxiety to ADHD, her integrative model blends traditional Indian techniques with modern psychiatry to improve emotional regulation and neurodevelopmental outcomes

The projected valuation of the deal is estimated to be Rs 500 crore. The financial technology company said it aims to leverage WeXL’s existing dataset and platform to strategically transition into building an advanced AI agent framework

Instead of using Emergency to vent out bitterness and indulge in a political blame game, a candid introspection is needed on where we stand now on preserving our core values

IOC, BPCL, and HPCL currently control over 90 per cent of India’s 97,366 petrol pumps and lead the city gas market as well

Hyderabad-based Equal has been named a 2025 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Recognised for its secure data-sharing platform, the company joins a global list of innovators including Google and Spotify, highlighting India’s growing influence in tech innovation

RTS,S was the first malaria vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization in 2021. The two companies said the price reduction is driven by process improvements, expanded production capacity, cost-effective manufacturing, and minimal profit margins

The richest Asian said Reliance Industries was investing its own billions of dollars in rolling out 4G mobile networks, which some analysts thought might not work out financially as India was not ready for the most advanced digital technology

The All Indian Cine Workers Association has urged Prime Minister Modi to suspend Diljit Dosanjh’s social media accounts and ban his performances, songs, and films across India. The demand comes amid growing outrage over the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Dosanjh’s upcoming film ‘Sardaar Ji 3’.

Shubhanshu Shukla has become the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station, 41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s legendary 1984 spaceflight. Launching with Axiom-4 aboard SpaceX’s Dragon, Shukla called it “a great ride” and dedicated the journey to India’s 1.4 billion people.

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has decided not to release his film Sardaar Ji 3 in India after facing criticism over casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. His team says the move aims to respect public sentiment and protect the film’s producers.

NRAI’s inaugural mixed-team pistol, rifle & shotgun tournament runs Nov 20–Dec 2; registrations open until mid-July

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan termed the 1975 Emergency as one of India’s darkest chapters, calling it a betrayal of the Constitution. Alongside Union ministers, he paid tribute to democratic leaders jailed for resisting the Congress regime’s crackdown on civil liberties.