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A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped in Ranchi's Chutia area on Wednesday morning while commuting to school in an e-rickshaw. Eyewitnesses claim unidentified youths intercepted the vehicle and abducted her. Police have launched an investigation and verification process

The Karnataka SIT will excavate three suspected mass grave sites in Dharmasthala today. The complainant alleges he buried hundreds of rape and murder victims. No remains were found at one site earlier. The state government has promised an impartial probe.

The Gujarat ATS has arrested 33-year-old Shama Parveen, an alleged Al Qaeda operative, from Bengaluru for promoting terror ideology online and aiding AQIS. Digital devices were seized, and surveillance has been tightened across the city. She was taken to Gujarat on remand.

Indian troops engaged two suspected terrorists near the LoC in J&K’s Poonch district, days after the Army neutralised three Pakistani militants behind the Pahalgam attack. The encounter follows retaliatory strikes deep inside Pakistan in Operation Sindoor.

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on both Pahalgam and Baltal routes due to heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities also halted convoy movement from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp for July 31 to ensure the safety of pilgrims.

The Indian Consulate in San Francisco issued a safety alert for Indian nationals after a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Citizens are urged to follow local alerts and emergency protocols.

ISRO and NASA are launching NISAR, a $1.5 billion Earth observation satellite, today at 5:40 p.m. IST from Sriharikota. NISAR will use dual-frequency radar to monitor disasters and climate change, marking a milestone in global space collaboration.

Lord Meghnad Desai, a prominent British Indian economist and intellectual, passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind a rich legacy that transcends both the academic and political realms. A long-time member of the London School of Economics, he was instrumental in shaping global economic thought and fostering ties between India and the UK.

The AIFF has created a ₹7 lakh Benevolence Fund to aid ex-players, coaches, referees, and football journalists with medical expenses. A pension scheme for long-serving AIFF employees is also proposed, with a committee to oversee implementation and approvals

Well, at 38, when many would seriously contemplate quitting the sport for different reasons, though age is no bar in chess, Humpy served yet another reminder that she means business by making it to the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup final before losing to a much younger opponent, Divya Deshmukh

Beats Malaysia's Low Hang Yee and Ng Eng Cheong with a straight-game win

With the world’s top court declaring that countries have binding legal obligations to protect the climate, climate justice is no longer just a moral demand— it is now a matter of international law

The Congress leader campaigned for a nationwide caste census, yet celebrates a state exercise that bypasses statutory safeguards

A man who was caught in a drunk driving check in Nalgonda and had his bike seized, attempted self-immolation inside the One Town Police Station. He is being treated for third-degree burns and is said to be recovering.

PM Modi said no world leader asked India to halt Operation Sindoor and accused Congress of echoing Pakistan’s propaganda. He called the military strike a success, asserting that India destroyed key terror hubs and demonstrated its growing defence capabilities to the world

BP Pandey has been appointed Chairman of the Godavari River Management Board as Andhra Pradesh’s contentious Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project faces regulatory hurdles. Telangana's BRS opposes the project, citing lack of GRMB and CWC approvals amid ongoing environmental objections.

The Central University of Karnataka has launched an inquiry into allegations that Assistant Professor Abdul Majeed coerced B.A. students to wear the hijab during a mosque visit. The complaint was filed by a legal advocacy group.

Air India Express has rolled out its regular 'Payday Sale' with up to 15% discounts on fares across its network. The offer runs until August 1 for travel until March 31, 2026, with added benefits on Xpress Lite bookings

The Jharkhand government has announced compensation for victims of the Deoghar road accident that killed six Kanwariyas and injured 23. Chief Minister Soren has ordered free treatment and a probe. A special committee will investigate safety and negligence issues

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the Centre in Rajya Sabha, demanding accountability for the Pahalgam terror attack. He questioned the silence of top ministers, sought clarity on the ceasefire, and urged formation of a review committee

A Shiv Sena delegation met with the Election Commission of India, urging the linkage of Aadhaar with voter rolls and removal of illegal voters. It also extended support for One Nation, One Election and denied links to the party symbol case

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule accusing the entire state Cabinet of approving irregularities demanded a transparent investigation and release of a white paper on the scheme's mismanagement

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended appointments and elevations of judges across six High Courts, including Delhi, Bombay, and Andhra Pradesh. The move coincides with the Centre’s approval of 19 judge appointments in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Gauhati