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Mysterious illness affects over 120 schoolchildren in Gujarat; officials clueless about cause

Students started going to the hospital for check-up with complaints of eye redness and irritation, burning sensation, and double vision from June 30 and till the time of filing of this report on Wednesday, 120 students are still suffering from the symptoms.

Jul 2, 2025

Karnataka Congress infighting: No discontent within party, claims DK Shivakumar

Commenting on the statements of leadership change in Karnataka by the Congress MLAs, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar maintained on Wednesday that there is no discontent within the party.

Jul 2, 2025

K'taka govt moves HC against CAT order quashing IPS officer's suspension in stampede case

The Karnataka government, on Tuesday, formulated the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for crowd management at events and mass gatherings. These specify pre-event planning and preparation, coordination, on-ground deployment and access control, emergency preparedness, arrest procedures and crowd dispersal orders, use of force, and other matters.

Jul 2, 2025

Get those umbrellas out: IMD predicts showers across India in coming week

As the monsoon continues its journey across the country, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted light to heavy rainfall in Delhi and several other regions over the next week.

Jul 2, 2025

Will serve full year term: CM Siddaramaiah amid leadership change speculation

Amid demands from some Congress MLAs for a change in leadership in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that he will serve a full five-year term.

Jul 2, 2025

Amarnath Yatra 2025 begins amid tight security; LG Manoj Sinha flags off first batch from Jammu

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of 5,892 pilgrims from Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu, marking the formal commencement of the 2025 Amarnath Yatra. Despite heightened security concerns post-Pahalgam attack, faith and enthusiasm remain high.

Jul 2, 2025

Congress leader referring to Sikking "neighbouring nation" stirs row; BJP slams Oppn [details]

During his speech, Ajoy Kumar inadvertently referred to Sikkim as a neighbouring country while discussing India's relations with its neighbours. This gaffe quickly circulated on social media, drawing criticism from various quarters.

Jul 2, 2025

Telangana factory blast: 40 dead, 33 injured, reveals Sigachi Industries

The explosion, which rocked the Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district near Hyderabad, has prompted an extensive investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Sigachi Industries has clarified that the explosion was not caused by a reactor malfunction, as speculated by some media outlets.

Jul 2, 2025

Quad foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to 'free and open' Indo-Pacific

As the Quad continues to evolve, the statement mentioned that the four democracies remain committed to deepening their cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific and ensuring the cooperation has an enduring impact on the region's top challenges and opportunities in the 21st century.

Jul 2, 2025

ICMR, AIIMS studies found no link between Covid vaccine & sudden deaths: Centre

The Ministry noted that sudden cardiac deaths can result from a wide range of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, pre-existing conditions, and post-Covid complications, but not from Covid vaccines that have been found safe.

Jul 2, 2025

US Senate passes Trump's landmark mega-bill

The sweeping bill passed narrowly by 51 to 50, with US Vice President JD Vance casting the deciding ballot. Three Republicans were the only GOP lawmakers to vote no: senators Susan Collins, Thom Tillis and Rand Paul.

Jul 2, 2025

PM Modi to embark on five-nation tour today, beginning with Ghana

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the two sides are expected to review their robust bilateral relations and explore new opportunities for deepening cooperation in economic, energy, defence, and development sectors.

Jul 2, 2025

Congress to ban RSS if came to power at Centre; Priyank Kharge amid Constitution row

Priyank Kharge's remarks were a direct response to a statement by Dattatreya Hosabale, a senior RSS leader, who proposed the removal of the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Indian Constitution. This suggestion has been met with strong opposition from various political and social quarters.

Jul 1, 2025

Cabinet okays Rs 1 lakh crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme to create 3.5 crore jobs

The scheme will support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector. Under the scheme, while the first-time employees will get one month's wage up to Rs 15,000.

Jul 1, 2025

Reinstate all suspended cops, CAT to K'taka govt; says they have no "magical powers"

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has overturned the suspension of senior IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was implicated in the tragic stampede incident on June 4, 2025, outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. The stampede, which claimed 11 lives, occurred during the victory celebration of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) following their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title win.

Jul 1, 2025