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Identify terror-affiliated employees in J&K govt depts: LG Sinha gives stern instructions to officials

In a major policy push to dismantle the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed officials to identify government employees linked to terrorism and reopen long-buried cases of civilian killings.

Jul 1, 2025

J&K to get India's first underground wartime hospital in Poonch; here's why it matters

In a historic and compassionate move, the Jammu and Kashmir government has proposed the construction of the country's first underground emergency hospital in Poonch, a town frequently targeted by cross-border shelling.

Jul 1, 2025

One killed, nine missing in multiple cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi

According to reports, 10 houses and a bridge were swept away by floods in Kuklah. In Mandi district, the 16-MW Patikari Hydro-Electric Power Project has also been washed away.

Jul 1, 2025

EAM Jaishankar gives firsthand account to refute Trump's claims on ceasefire

He said on Monday that he was with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when US Vice President J.D. Vance spoke to him by phone, and there was no linking of trade and ceasefire as far as India was concerned.

Jul 1, 2025

IPS officer's suspension post Bengaluru stampede quashed; CAT overturns govt order

The order was passed on Tuesday by a CAT Division Bench comprising Justice B.K. Srivastava and Justice Santosh Mehra. The Bench also directed the state government to reimburse all allowances and restore facilities to the officer.

Jul 1, 2025

Delhi's fuel ban on old vehicles sparks debate; inconsistency in question

Residents of Delhi have expressed a range of opinions on the fuel ban. Some see it as a necessary measure to combat the city's notorious air quality issues. One local resident remarked, "As you know, pollution in Delhi is very high. Considering all these factors, the government's step is very good to remove the overage vehicles.

Jul 1, 2025

Security breach at new Kerala Police Chief's first event; here's what happened

The security lapse at the inaugural function of Kerala's new State Police Chief, Ravadha Chandrasekhar, serves as a wake-up call for law enforcement agencies. It highlights the need for a proactive approach to security management, one that anticipates potential threats and implements measures to mitigate them.

Jul 1, 2025

Telangana pharma blast: Government announces Rs 1 crore compensation for victims' families

The explosion, which occurred in a three-storey building, has left several others injured and some workers missing. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced a compensation package to support the families of the deceased and the injured.

Jul 1, 2025

Padma Shri monk Kartik Maharaj seeks FIR dismissal in rape case

As the case progresses, it will be closely watched not only for its legal implications but also for its impact on the political landscape in West Bengal. The outcome could influence public perception of both the TMC and the BJP, particularly in how they handle sensitive issues of sexual violence and justice.

Jul 1, 2025

Without EV subsidies, Musk to close up shop, head back home to South Africa: Trump

Trump's warning on his Truth Social platform late on Tuesday (US time) came amid the feud between him and Musk over the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'.

Jul 1, 2025

G7 FMs call for resumption of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program

Israel launched a series of major airstrikes on June 13 targeting nuclear and military sites across Iran, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, and injuring many others.

Jul 1, 2025

10 years of Digital India: A look at key milestones and how it unlocked myriad opportunities

India's Optical Fibre trail may look beyond imagination for some, but the success is real. Over 42 lakh route km of optical fibre have been laid across the country. Today, metro cities to remote villages are all connected via the internet, thereby powering e-Governance.

Jul 1, 2025

Telangana pharma unit blast: Death toll rises to 36; many injured [details]

The explosion in the Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) drying unit also left more than 30 workers injured. The condition of some of them is stated to be critical.

Jul 1, 2025

CIA's money with Congress govts: Nishikant Dubey's fresh charge stirs major row

The BJP MP also claimed that the issue resonated in the Rajya Sabha debate on May 10, 1979, when the then Home Minister raised the issue of US 'funding' to the Indian government.

Jul 1, 2025

Fire breaks out in B'luru's Victoria Hospital burns ward, 26 patients evacuated

According to the preliminary investigation by the police, the fire broke out at around 3 a.m. in the burns ward due to a short circuit in the switchboard. A bed, register book, and other equipment were gutted in the incident.

Jul 1, 2025