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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

"If they touch any word..."; Kharge vows to defend Constitution amid secularism debate

The controversy stems from Hosabale's assertion that the terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were not part of the original Preamble drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He argued that these terms were added during the Emergency, a period marked by significant political upheaval.

Jun 30, 2025

K'taka: Siddaramaiah orders inquiry over surge in heart attacks in Hassan

The Karnataka government has appointed Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Gupta to head a 10-member team to study the sudden spate of heart attacks in Hassan district.

Jun 30, 2025

NC labels Sajad Lone's new alliance "BJP's B-Team"

The formation of the People's Alliance for Change (PAC) — a new political front comprising the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples' Conference, Peoples' Democratic Front, and Justice and Development Front — has triggered sharp political reactions in the Union Territory. Just minutes after the alliance was announced, the National Conference dismissed it as the BJP's "B-Team".

Jun 30, 2025

Eight killed in reactor blast at chemical factory in Telangana

The explosion triggered a huge fire, which engulfed the premises of Sigachi Chemicals. Firefighters rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Eleven fire engines controlled the flames.

Jun 30, 2025

British rule replayed: BJP slams police crackdown on tribals on 'Hool Diwas' in Jharkhand

Senior BJP leaders, including Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi and MP Nishikant Dubey, strongly condemned the police action, alleging that the brutality witnessed was like colonial-era oppression. The leaders blamed the Hemant Soren-led state government for the incident and accused it of suppressing tribal voices.

Jun 30, 2025

Governance in India: Progress, gaps and the path forward

India's future will be decided not by the scale of government, but by its ability to deliver justice, opportunity, and dignity consistently and transparently to every citizen.

Jun 30, 2025

After Mallikarjun Kharge's high command hint over new Karnataka CM, BJP's 'ghost' jibe

When the Congress formed a government in Karnataka after removing the BJP from power, Siddaramaiah took over as the Chief Minister while Shivakumar settled as his deputy. The agreement was reported to be a rotational arrangement under which both leaders would hold the top post for 2.5 years each, however, this was or has never been confirmed or denied by the party, till date.

Jun 30, 2025

Should the "One Nation, One Election" proposal be passed and implemented

As the bill moves through parliamentary scrutiny and public discourse, it is vital to dissect its legal foundations, operational challenges, potential benefits, and the spectrum of objections it faces.

Jun 30, 2025

PM Modi highlights growing strength of steel sector; calls it backbone of rising India

This focus on steel underscores its importance as a foundational element in India's development. PM Modi's remarks were in response to a post by Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on the social media platform X, where he detailed how India's policy initiatives and innovations are steering the country towards becoming a global leader in steel production.

Jun 30, 2025

J&K LG reviews final preparations for Amarnath Yatra 2025; check out robust arrangements

Just two days ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Baltal base camp to assess ground-level preparedness and conduct a high-level security review.

Jun 30, 2025

Assam man arrested for lover's murder in Bengaluru; dumped body into garbage truck

This case is not an isolated incident in Bengaluru. On June 9, another tragic event unfolded when a software professional fatally stabbed his married lover 17 times. The incident occurred in a hotel room in Poornaprajna Layout, within the Subramanyapura police station's jurisdiction. The victim, Harini, was involved with a techie named Yashas.

Jun 30, 2025