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HM Amit Shah shares 'retirement plan', pledges to take up natural farming in later years

Months ago, the Home Minister shared his weight-loss journey and spoke about how his health underwent a big transformation on the back of positive habits, including the right amount of food and water, coupled with exercise and adequate sleep.

Jul 9, 2025

Trade Unions' nationwide strike peaceful: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu witnessed tensions

In West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, however, the situation was more complex. In West Bengal, the political rivalry between the ruling party and the unions, many of which are aligned with opposition parties, added a layer of tension to the proceedings.

Jul 9, 2025

Extremely proud of our diaspora: PM Modi in Namibia

PM Modi arrived in Namibia earlier in the day as part of the concluding leg of his five-nation tour. He received a grand traditional welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport, where he was greeted by Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi.

Jul 9, 2025

J&K Police attach property of drug peddlers under NDPS Act

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been aggressively acting against drug smugglers and drug peddlers, as intelligence agencies have said the proceeds of the smuggling and hawala money racket are finally used to fund terrorism in the UT.

Jul 9, 2025

'Rahul Gandhi came for picnic, not state's problems': BJP on Bihar Bandh protest

Gandhi joined RJD's Tejashwi Yadav in Patna against the ongoing electoral roll revision drive by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Jul 9, 2025

Bharat Bandh: Strikers resort to rail and road blockades in parts of Bengal

At Jadavpur in South Kolkata, the strikers burnt tyres on the road. Processions were also brought out in support of the strike in different pockets of the city, like Jadavpur and Ganguly Bagan in South Kolkata and Lake Town in North Kolkata.

Jul 9, 2025

Indian Air Force jet crashes in Churu, Rajasthan; pilot dead [See horrifying visuals]

Meanwhile, this is the third Jaguar fighter jet crash this year; the first was in Haryana's Panchkula on March 7, and the second was near Jamnagar in Gujarat on April 2. This particular plane took off from Rajasthan's Suratgarh Air Force base.

Jul 9, 2025

Karnataka Home Minister holds peace meeting in Mangaluru to address communal unrest

The meeting, held at the Mangaluru Zilla Panchayat auditorium, was also attended by District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Political leaders, community representatives, and heads of various organisations were invited for the discussion, aimed at restoring communal harmony.

Jul 9, 2025

Kejriwal says he deserves Nobel Prize; sparks political debate

Kejriwal's comments have drawn sharp reactions from political rivals, who have often accused him of making "false claims." However, the AAP chief maintains that his model of governance has inspired nationwide conversations about transparent, citizen-focused governance. The political landscape in Delhi has been a contested terrain for decades.

Jul 9, 2025

Double whammy: Bharat Bandh by TUs, drivers' strike hits normal life in Odisha

The drivers' association continued their strike demanding a written promise or issuance of formal notification regarding the fulfilment of their demands. Transportation services in several parts of Odisha were severely affected due to the strike of the bus and truck drivers.

Jul 9, 2025

Bihar bandh: State comes to halt; roads, railways affected after Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi lead protest march

The alliance, which includes the Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Left parties, orchestrated a massive demonstration that led to widespread disruptions in road and rail traffic across the state.

Jul 9, 2025

One dead, 17 taken ill after consuming adulterated toddy in Hyderabad

The affected persons, including four women, were admitted to three different hospitals overnight, and the condition of one of them is stated to be critical. Officials said 15 people were shifted to Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), two to Gandhi Hospital, and one to Prathima Hospital.

Jul 9, 2025

Trump doubles down on 10 per cent tariff for BRICS; threatens 200 per cent tariff on pharma

Speaking to reporters as he presided over a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Trump said: "Anybody that's in BRICS is getting a 10 per cent charge" -- and that would include India.

Jul 9, 2025

Amid Gaza ceasefire talks, Trump and Netanyahu meet in Washington for second time

Earlier on Tuesday, Netanyahu met US Vice President J.D. Vance. He also met with Trump for several hours during a dinner at the White House on Monday. It marks Netanyahu's third state visit to the US since Trump's second term.

Jul 9, 2025

Death toll in US Texas flash floods climbs to 109; over 160 missing

Texas Governor Greg Abbott told a news briefing on Tuesday afternoon that at least 161 people are known to be missing after the deadly flooding, noting that searches will persist throughout the Guadalupe River system in the hope of locating anyone else.

Jul 9, 2025