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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal assured traders that India’s free trade agreements will protect national interests and sensitive sectors. Speaking in Srinagar, he said FTAs aim for reciprocal benefits, fair trade, and domestic growth, especially amid US tariff hike talks

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha joined Srinagar’s 10th Muharram procession, offering water and a ‘Chaddar’ to mourners, symbolizing communal harmony. Meanwhile, Kashmiri locals warmly welcomed Amarnath Yatris, showcasing unity, brotherhood, and the spirit of Kashmiriyat across religious lines

An army doctor, Major Rohit Bachwala, safely delivered a baby girl on Jhansi railway platform using a hair clip and pocket knife after a woman went into labor. His quick response saved both lives before he resumed his journey to Hyderabad

A UK F-35B fighter jet that made an emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram on June 14 is set for repair as a UK engineering team arrives. Specialist tools are now in place after prior repair attempts failed. Discussions with India continue

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal praised India’s engineering growth and visited the KIADB Aerospace SEZ, highlighting HAL and Safran's collaboration. Their LEAP engine parts production boosts “Make in India” goals and strengthens India’s role in global aerospace supply chains

During Puri Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath and siblings are adorned with 208 kg of gold ornaments for the grand Suna Besha ritual. Originating in 1460 under King Kapilendra Deb, the ceremony draws lakhs of devotees and showcases Odisha’s rich tradition

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held key meetings with leaders from Russia, China, Indonesia, and Brazil during BRICS in Rio. Discussions focused on global cooperation, financial reforms, digital payments, climate finance, and boosting voices of developing nations

A Thai Lion Air flight from Kolkata to Bangkok was cancelled after the aircraft developed a flap-related snag before take-off. All 130 passengers were accommodated in hotels. Safety concerns prompted the cancellation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a retrial, setting aside a 2000 verdict that had favoured Saif Ali Khan’s family. The court cited legal lapses and directed a year-long deadline

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis mocked Uddhav Thackeray's rally speech as “rudali,” saying it lacked focus on Marathi pride. He thanked Raj Thackeray for reuniting the cousins and defended his government’s development work in Mumbai and support for Marathi-speaking citizens

Imports from India reached a three-year high, while Pakistan’s exports remained negligible, underlining a significant trade imbalance

Traders are focused on the July 5 OPEC+ meeting, where a third consecutive production hike of 4,11,000 barrels per day is expected to be approved for August

Delhi is launching a mental health programme for children, workers, and seniors using teleconsultation, counselling, and AYUSH therapies. The four-tier system offers anonymous help and support, from phone calls to hospital care, aiming to reduce stress and promote wellness

The scope of work includes converting the existing 1x25 kV traction system to a more advanced 2x25 kV system on the Salem Junction–Podanur Junction and Coimbatore Junction–Podanur Junction–Irugur sections.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla studied bone loss, radiation, and tardigrades aboard the ISS during the Axiom-4 mission. His experiments aim to improve space health and treat diseases like osteoporosis and muscle loss on Earth, while testing life-supporting organisms in space

Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama said he plans to live to 130 and confirmed a 15th reincarnation. He rejected China’s claim to choose his successor, stating only his office has the authority, reassuring Tibetan followers worldwide

India's Gini index stands at 25.5, ranking it the fourth most equal country globally, ahead of China and the US, according to the World Bank. This reflects India's success in reducing poverty and implementing inclusive welfare and financial initiatives

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath warned that retail trading may be affected if proprietary trading giants like Jane Street withdraw from Indian markets. Kamath's remarks follow Sebi’s order barring Jane Street over alleged market manipulation and impounding over Rs 4,843 crore

International Cooperative Day, celebrated on July 5, offers a compelling call to integrate Child Health and Sports Cooperative-inspired models into national education and health policies

On March 26, the US adopted a safeguard measure in the form of a tariff increase of 25 per cent ad valorem on imports of passenger vehicles and light trucks, and on certain automobile parts from India