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Kavinder Gupta Sworn in as Ladakh LG, Faces Immediate Challenge of Ongoing Agitation

Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the third Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a ceremony held at the LG Secretariat in Leh. Administered the oath by Chief Justice Arun Palli, Gupta takes over from Brigadier (Dr) B.D. Mishra (Retd).

Jul 19, 2025

Illegal infiltrators will be dealt with as per Constitutional provisions: PM Modi

According to PM Modi, while Bengalis are being treated with respect in the BJP-ruled states, in West Bengal, the people of the state are suffering because of the patronage that the illegal infiltrators have been receiving from the ruling dispensation and the state administration.

Jul 18, 2025

Tata Sons creates Rs 500 crore Trust dedicated to victims of Air India Ahmedabad crash

The Trust will be called 'The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust', the company said in a statement, which would provide both immediate and continuing support to the dependents/next-of-kin of the deceased, to those who were injured, and to all others who are directly or collaterally affected by the accident.

Jul 18, 2025

Who is Chaitanya Baghel? Arrested on his birthday, entangled in liquor and betting scandals

The arrest, made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), followed fresh raids at the Baghel residence in Bhilai and marks a dramatic escalation in the state's anti-corruption drive.

Jul 18, 2025

J&K LG launches first-ever Sainik Sahayta Kendra for soldiers' civilian grievances

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved the establishment of the Sainik Sahayta Kendra—a first-of-its-kind institutional platform aimed at addressing civilian grievances of serving personnel from the Indian Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces

Jul 18, 2025

Meta's translation error declares Karnataka CM dead; apologises for gaffe

On Tuesday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shared a heartfelt condolence message on both Facebook and Instagram, mourning the loss of B. Saroja Devi. However, the English translation generated by Meta's AI-powered tool made an error.

Jul 18, 2025

Maharashtra Assembly scuffle: Two arrested amid security concerns

The Mumbai Marine Drive Police Station acted swiftly, arresting Nitin Deshmukh and Rishikesh Takle, who are reported to be supporters of the respective MLAs. Deshmukh is aligned with the NCP(SP), while Takle supports the BJP. Both individuals were scheduled to be presented in a local court later that day.

Jul 18, 2025

Karnataka MLA Byrathi Basavaraj Faces Murder Allegations; Named In FIR

The case took an unexpected turn when the victim's mother, Vijayalakshmi, claimed she never mentioned Basavaraj's name to the police, raising questions about how his name appeared in the FIR. This revelation has added complexity to the case, prompting reactions from various political figures.

Jul 18, 2025

Youth shot dead by Pakistan-backed death squad in Balochistan

The rights body stated that Azmat Rind, son of Ameer Bakhsh Rind, a resident of Dera Murad Jamali in Balochistan, was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani military personnel on June 5, near Sabzi Mandi, Naseerabad district of the province.

Jul 18, 2025

Bengaluru schools on alert; bomb threats in 40 schools stir panic

In response, Bengaluru police, along with bomb disposal and dog squads, evacuated the schools and conducted thorough searches. Despite the alarming nature of the email, no explosives were found during the extensive operations. The incident has left parents and school administrations on edge, as they grapple with the implications of such threats on the safety and well-being of their children.

Jul 18, 2025

I stand with Robert: LoP Gandhi calls ED chargesheet against brother-in-law 'witch hunt'

The prosecution complaint filed before the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) arrayed a total of 11 accused individuals/entities in the case, including Robert Vadra and his Sky Light Hospitality, Satyanand Yajee, Kewal Singh Virk, and Onkareshwar Properties.

Jul 18, 2025

Five Delhi schools get bomb threats; police launch searches, use bomb squads, sniffer dogs

The Delhi Police began immediate searches in the schools that had received the bomb threat and as per protocol dog squads, bomb squad and teams from the fire department were pressed into service.

Jul 18, 2025

Digi Yatra hits 15 million downloads; targets 80% air travellers by 2028

Digi Yatra is poised to expand its reach by introducing its biometric-based system at four additional airports: Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, Mangaluru, and Srinagar, in the coming months. This strategic expansion aims to increase the platform's impact and accessibility, particularly in Tier-II cities.

Jul 18, 2025

ED raids former Chhattisgarh CM Baghel's home in connection with case against son Chaitanya

As the ED went about its work at Chaitanya Baghel's house, ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's office in a post on his official X handle linked the timing of the central agency's action to a political development, claiming that the sleuths were sent just hours before the Congress was set to raise the issue of tree felling in Raigarh on the last day of the Monsoon Session of the Chhattisgarh legislative Assembly.

Jul 18, 2025

Strong affirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation: EAM Jaishankar on TRF designation

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made the official announcement on Thursday, stating that the decision reinforces the Trump administration's commitment to combating terrorism and responding firmly to acts of violence targeting civilians.

Jul 18, 2025