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Bengaluru: Jilted lover kidnapped, assaulted; 7 arrested after video goes viral

The footage also shows two to three men holding Kushal down while others continue the assault. The gang allegedly threatened him that if he reported the incident, the videos would be made public.

Jul 7, 2025

K'taka leadership debate intensifies amid rumours of CM Siddaramaiah's OBC panel appointment

Congress MLA from Koppal, K. Raghavendra Hitnal, has asserted that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will continue in office for the full term and that there is no question of a leadership change. He expressed concerns about the lack of acknowledgment from ministers and emphasized the need for them to give time to MLAs.

Jul 7, 2025

29 foreign nationals, including 18 Bangladeshis, deported from Delhi for illegal stay

Police said their teams from operational units and local stations had been actively gathering intelligence about foreign nationals residing illegally in the area.

Jul 7, 2025

Covid hospitalisation, family history, lifestyle behaviours behind unexplained sudden death: ICMR study

The team interviewed/perused records to collect data on Covid vaccination or infection and post-Covid conditions, family history of sudden death, smoking, recreational drug use, alcohol frequency and binge drinking, and vigorous-intensity physical activity two days before death/interviews.

Jul 7, 2025

Well-known Punjab fashion designer shot dead near his store in Abohar

Eyewitnesses said three assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire on him as Verma stepped out of his showroom. The attackers fired multiple shots at him, causing panic in the area.

Jul 7, 2025

US tariffs to now take effect from August 1; 10% extra tariff on nations supporting anti-American policies of BRICS

"President Trump's going to be sending letters to some of our trading partners saying that if you don't move things along, then on August 1 you will boomerang back to your April 2 tariff level. So I think we're going to see a lot of deals very quickly," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNN.

Jul 7, 2025

BRICS voices 'grave concern' over tariff hikes by US; criticises others' environment-based restrictions

As the organisation of the Global South, the BRICS leaders called for special treatment for developing countries in a "rules-based, open, transparent, fair, inclusive, equitable, non-discriminatory, consensus-based multilateral trading system".

Jul 7, 2025

Hesitancy in condemning all acts of terrorism 'betrayal of humanity': PM Modi

The Indian Prime Minister's call for condemning terrorism was answered by the 11 nations of BRICS, who in a joint statement condemned the Pahalgam terrorist massacre and reaffirmed their unequivocal commitment to combating cross-border terrorism and came out against those supporting terrorism.

Jul 7, 2025

SIA files chargesheet in cross-border Hizbul funding network; handlers from posh Jammu localities among accused

In a major breakthrough, the SIA of J&K Police has filed a chargesheet against 11 individuals involved in a cross-border narco-terror module operated by Pak-based Hizbul Mujahideen. The network, which spanned across Jammu, Srinagar, Poonch, and Rajouri, allegedly funneled narcotics into India to finance terror activities.

Jul 6, 2025

Over 50,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath; brave terror threat, hostile weather

In the face of heavy rainfall and terror threats, more than 50,000 devotees have successfully performed the Amarnath Yatra in just four days. A fresh batch of 7,208 pilgrims left from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Sunday amid tight security.

Jul 6, 2025

Amit Shah champions Gujarat's cooperative salt initiative; applauds Amul's legacy

The cooperative model promises to ensure fair profits for Gujarat's traditional salt workers, the Agariyas, through a structured and community-led framework. The Agariyas, who have been engaged in salt production for generations, stand to benefit from improved financial returns and enhanced working conditions

Jul 6, 2025

UP restaurateur's 'Pradhanmantri Chaiwala' grabs spotlight; named after PM Modi

This tea and food joint, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the creation of Abhishek Panwar, a restaurateur with a compelling story.

Jul 6, 2025

This book by Tim Marshall explains global chaos—why it's a must read in 2025 [Review]

Tim Marshall's 2025 edition of Prisoners of Geography refreshes his realist geopolitical doctrine with post-COVID, AI-era, and hybrid war insights while staying anchored in the enduring logic of maps.

Jul 6, 2025

Govt says there's no directive to block Reuters X handle in India

This clarification comes after Reuters' X account was found to be withheld in India, prompting concerns over press freedom and censorship. Users attempting to access the handle were shown a notice stating that the account had been withheld "in response to a legal demand".

Jul 6, 2025

On 10th Muharram, Kashmir makes two loud statements of 'Kashmiriyat'

To match the sentiment of India's unity in diversity, many locals belonging to Srinagar city travelled with their families, including children, nearly 30 km away to serve cold drinks and water to Yatris returning after performing the Amarnath Yatra on Sunday.

Jul 6, 2025