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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives in New Delhi
The HinduArchived
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on July 1 for a three-day official visit at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation. She will attend the sixteenth India-Japan Annual Summit from July 1 to 3. Modi posted on X welcoming her on her first visit to India
CBI arrests Haryana IPS officer in counterfeit medicine bribery case
The New Indian ExpressArchived
The CBI arrested Haryana-cadre IPS officer Deepak Gahlawat on July 1 in an alleged Rs 3 crore bribery case linked to a Puducherry counterfeit medicine racket probe. Gahlawat, a former DGCA regional director, is accused of promising businessman N Raja relief in the CBI investigati
AIDSA suspends dentist for five years over Agarwal post
Hindustant TimesArchived
The All India Dental Students and Surgeons Association suspended Madhya Pradesh treasurer Dr Muskan Soni from her post and membership for five years on June 29 over social media remarks about Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal's murder. AIDSA said she made inappropriate and disrespectful
Centre issues show-cause notice to Delhi Gymkhana
NDTVArchived
The Union government issued a show-cause notice to Delhi Gymkhana Club under the Public Premises Act, asking why an eviction order should not be passed. The club occupies 27.3 acres at Safdarjung Road. The Estate Officer directed a reply by July 7 at 2:30 pm after the perpetual l
Rural job wages notified from Rs 300 to Rs 409
Indian ExpressArchived
The Centre notified wage rates for unskilled manual workers under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Act, 2025, effective July 1, replacing MGNREGA. Daily wages range from Rs 300 to Rs 409 across states, with Rs 450 in three Sikkim gram panchayats.
Mumbai records over 100 mm rain in twenty-four hours
Indian ExpressArchived
Several parts of Mumbai received over 100 mm of rainfall in the twenty-four hours ending 8 am on July 1, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said. Eastern suburbs averaged 109 mm, western suburbs 87 mm and the island city 86 mm. Mankhurd recorded 170.4 mm. Water entered the An
CBI arrests Haryana IPS officer in counterfeit medicine bribery case
Indian ExpressArchived
The CBI arrested Haryana-cadre IPS officer Deepak Gahlawat on July 1 in an alleged Rs 3 crore bribery case linked to a Puducherry counterfeit medicine racket probe. Gahlawat, a former DGCA regional director, is accused of promising businessman N Raja relief in the CBI investigati
Uttar Pradesh extends Ram temple donation probe by fifteen days
The HinduArchived
The Uttar Pradesh government granted a fifteen-day extension to the Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations in Ayodhya, officials said July 1. The three-member SIT formed June 13 had submitted a preliminary report June 23. An FIR was regist
West Bengal launches 125-day RAM-G rural employment scheme
The TelegraphArchived
West Bengal launched the VB-G RAM G 125-day rural employment scheme on July 1 across the state for 2.56 crore job card holders. Centre allocated Rs 8,508 crore and the state Rs 5,672 crore on a 60:40 cost-sharing basis. MGNREGA funds to Bengal were halted from March 2022 over allSeven killed as Rishikesh-Indore bus crashes on expressway
NDTVArchived
Seven people died and 22 were injured when a sleeper bus travelling from Rishikesh to Indore collided with a trailer and caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway near Dausa, Rajasthan, around 2:30 am on July 1. Five victims died from burns and two from head injuries. Injured pa
Ketan Agarwal asked family to verify fiancée before Lohagad murder
NDTVArchived
Police found Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal had asked his family whether Siya Goyal's background was checked before their November wedding, according to his father's complaint filed after the June 18 Lohagad Fort murder. Ketan had voiced concerns about Siya's closeness to co-accused
Six Ram temple accused worked for Varanasi security firm
Hindustan TimesArchived
Six of the eight men arrested for alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donation handling in Ayodhya were employed by Varanasi-based Sainik Security Services, hired by SBI Naya Ghat branch for cash counting, according to police documents filed July 1. Police recovered Rs 79.85 lak
Siya's brother Sahil claims she wanted to marry Ketan
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported June 30 that Siya Goyal's brother Sahil said she swore on her life that she wanted to marry Ketan Agarwal. The claim contrasts with police theory that Siya and boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary conspired in Agarwal's June 18 death at Lohagad Fort. Family stateme
Ketan Agarwal case: gait analysis test explained
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times explained June 30 how gait analysis compares walking patterns from CCTV with suspect footage. Pune police may use the forensic tool in the Ketan Agarwal cliff death case at Lohagad Fort. Co-accused Chetan Chaudhary could undergo testing as investigators reconstruc
General Dwivedi farewell: integrated theatre-oriented future wars
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 30 that outgoing Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said future wars will be more integrated and theatre-oriented. Speaking at a farewell event, he stressed jointness across land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains. The remarks align with India's ongoing p
Siya Goyal's brother Sahil questioned over 10 hours
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 30 Sahil told NewsDotz Siya wanted to marry Ketan and cut ties with Chetan. Police sources say probe found opposite and suspect he knew relationship but stayed silent. Driver said Sahil forced Siya into car for pre-wedding shoot.
Precision munitions let Pakistan strike from safer distances as Taliban lack air defence capability
Times of IndiaArchived
H-4 glide bomb advertises 120 km range with infrared seeker. Al Battaar laser kit fits 500-1000 kg bombs under 15 km. Deadliest past strike hit Kabul addiction hospital killing over 400. Taliban repeatedly accuse attacks on civilians.
General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as India's 31st Army Chief
The TelegraphArchived
The Telegraph reported June 30 Seth former Vice Chief and NDA alumnus commissioned into Armoured Corps December 1986. He led South Western and Southern Commands including during Operation Sindoor. Takes helm of 1.3 million-strong force pursuing modernisation and self-reliance.
EC stepped up SIR enumeration form digitisation in Karnataka with 8.28 percent rise after June 27-28 drive
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 30 distribution rose 4.63 percent during weekend BLO campaign across districts. Door-to-door enumeration began June 30 from CM's home. Another special drive planned July 4-5. Voters urged to use Book a Call with BLO on ECINet app.
Lawyer Ashutosh Srivastava issued Rs 10 crore defamation notice to Siya Goyal's brother Sahil over representation dispute
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 30 Srivastava claims Siya signed vakalatnama appointing him in Lohagad Fort murder case. Brother Sahil says family hired Vipul Dushing. Siya told court Srivastava is not my lawyer. Notice demands apology within 48 hours and damages within seven days.
Massive fire at Haldia Petrochemicals naphtha pipeline injured over 20
The TelegraphArchived
The Telegraph reported June 30 blaze reported around 2.45 AM at Ward 13 Chiranjibpur spread from pipeline to nearby houses. Twelve fire tenders deployed. Five critical among injured referred to Kolkata hospitals. Morning Howrah local delayed as flames neared railway tracks.
General Dhiraj Seth takes over as 31st Chief of Army Staff on June 30
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported June 30 Seth succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi who completed his tenure after taking office in June 2024. Armoured Corps officer and former Vice Chief Seth is first from the corps to lead the Army since General Shankar Roy Chowdhury retired in 1997. He pre
Pune court awards triple death sentence in three year old rape murder rarest of rare case
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Express reported June 30 Special Judge R S Salunkhe sentenced a 65 year old accused to death for murder rape and POCSO offences less than two months after the crime in a Pune district village. Court ruled judicial conscience left no alternative punishment. Trial examined 5
Ayush Malik returns to Hinduism performs puja weeks after embracing Islam as Mohammad Ali
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported June 30 the 30 year old son of Shamli pharmaceutical businessman Devraj Malik released a video reading a statement to his mother apologising for converting and asking forgiveness. Family footage shows him participating in puja and aarti at their home templ
Naphtha pipeline fire at Haldia Petrochemical Complex injures workers disrupts morning trains
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported June 30 a major blaze broke out between 4 and 4.30 am Tuesday near railway tracks at the Haldia refinery side. Several workers suffered serious burns and were taken to Haldia Sub Divisional Hospital with some in critical condition. Morning Haldia Howrah lo
Notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar found dead in Ajmer high-security jail inmate Vishnu Gurjar suspected of strangling him
The New Indian ExpressArchived
The New Indian Express reported June 29 Jagan facing over 100 cases from Dholpur Chambal region died between 11 AM and 3 PM. FSL collecting evidence. Nearly 500 policemen deployed in 2019 arrest. Murder inside Kasav Villa jail raises questions on three-tier security system.
Kiren Rijiju says India catching up on Arunachal border roads after tribal group alleged Chinese land grab at Taksing
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 29 Nah Welfare Society letter June 26 claimed PLA occupied Paniar Marpan Potrang and Tindingtang areas near Taksing headquarters in Upper Subansiri. Rijiju said Taksing connected by road only 2019. Indian Army called encroachment reports incorrect without
Meghalaya High Court upheld bail for Sonam Raghuvanshi in Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 29 court dismissed state appeal against April Shillong order. Trial court found police failed to communicate arrest grounds citing Section 403(1) BNS instead of murder Section 103(1) across all documents. Sonam remains out on Rs 50000 personal bond with conditi
Tamil Nadu police launch Spectrum colour-coded system to classify and monitor sexual offence accused
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 29 acronym stands for Sexual Offender Profiling Evaluation Classification Tracking Risk Assessment and Unified Monitoring System. Pilot in 10 southern districts mapped nearly 15000 accused from stalking to POCSO cases. Eight categories include Red for gang rape
SIA filed 737-page chargesheet naming Yasin Malik in 1990 Sarla Bhat killing after 36-year investigation
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 29 nurse at SKIMS was among first Kashmiri Pandits killed when militancy erupted 1989. Five accused include Malik then JKLF chief commander Khurshid Chalkoo Abdul Hamid Sheikh Mohammad Yousuf Sofi and Ghulam Taploo. Three accused dead Chalkoo absconding in
Physiotherapist Sai Surabhi found dead in Nandi Hills homestay room
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported June 29 Surabhi 25 recently joined Satya Sai Hospital Muddenahalli. Couple checked into homestay June 27. Caretaker found rope around her neck after breaking locked room. Police suspect murder followed by suicide attempt. Pills and diary recovered from sce
Bengaluru saw three murders Sunday night including two women killed and history-sheeter Halmuk Raja hacked in JP Nagar
India TodayArchived
India Today reported June 29 separate investigations across police limits. Raja alias history-sheeter attacked near IG Circle by three assailants with machetes in daylight CCTV footage. Women's cases probed as suspected relationship-linked killings.
28-year-old Faridabad garment trader Rahul died by suicide blaming wife and in-laws for harassment in final Instagram video
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported June 29 Rahul hanged in Ballabhgarh shop after love marriage two years ago. Brother found body after video posted around 11 am. He alleged assault despite doing household chores and false case filed two days earlier.
Pune special court sentenced 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble to death for rape and murder of 3.5-year-old in Nasrapur
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 29 Special Judge S R Salunke pronounced sentence days after June 25 conviction under IPC and POCSO Act. Crime occurred May 1 in Bhor taluka. Trial concluded in two months with daily in-camera hearings.
Amarnath Yatra begins July 3
India TodayArchived
India Today reported June 29 annual pilgrimage to cave shrine continues till August 9 per information desk. Authorities say logistics and mandatory advance registration with health certificate are in place for 57-day yatra season in Jammu and Kashmir.
Amit Shah called Assam CM Himanta Sarma to discuss flood-like situation offering central help as nearly 16000 affected
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 29 Shah sought damage assessment from swelling rivers. ASDMA said 69 villages across four Dhemaji revenue circles hit. Sarma monitoring since Sunday posting resources mobilised for safety and rehabilitation of affected families.
Siya Goyal took Rs 1 crore from fiance Ketan Agarwal for wedding shopping and gave it to lover Chetan Chaudhary police say
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 29 Goyal 20 and Chaudhary 22 planned murder at Lohagad Fort June 18. Money meant for wedding preparations allegedly funded Chaudhary's career from weak financial background. Pair agreed she would stay unmarried three years post-murder.
Ram temple theft accused Lavkush Mishra built Rs 25 lakh house in Ayodhya while earning Rs 12000 as counting staff
India TodayArchived
India Today reported June 29 Mishra among eight arrested in donation embezzlement probe acquired land and built property now worth around Rs 25 lakh after joining temple trust cash-counting team through outsourcing agency on modest monthly salary.
23-year-old pregnant Sushmita died by suicide in Medak after husband demanded DNA test for unborn child
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 29 five-month pregnant woman from Gadipeddapur Alladurg found hanging after alleged harassment by husband G Abhilash and mother-in-law over paternity doubts. Mother Janabai filed complaint after June 23 family argument over baby shower.
Scuffle broke out between two Nihang Sikh groups at Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan Sohana Mohali during bail celebration
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported June 29 clash in Darbar Hall while welcoming four Nihang Sikhs granted bail in Karnaprayag clash case. Sohana police dispatched team. No formal complaint filed yet situation peaceful per DSP Harsimrat Singh Chehtra.
Delhi ACB arrested former DGHS Dr Vatsala Aggarwal and accounts official Neeraj Chopra in procurement scam
The New Indian ExpressArchived
New Indian Express reported June 29 irregularities in medicines surgical consumables and equipment via Central Procurement Agency. Alleged manipulated tenders and specifications favoured selected firms. Case lodged June 2 under PC Act and BNS.
Four of Haryana family killed on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway near Saharanpur including 8-year-old Shivansh
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Express reported June 29 thirteen members left Bahadurgarh for Haridwar Friday. Speeding SUV rammed reversing Tiago killing grandmother Sudhesh Devi uncle Praveen aunt Preeti and child. Brother Jaidev critical in shock doctors said.
Jammu Kashmir Police apprehended 31-year-old Pakistani Rayees Khan near LoC in Balakote Poonch Sunday
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 29 Khan from Haveli district in PoK crossed Balakote sector. No incriminating material found in initial search. He is being questioned by security and intelligence agencies on whether crossing was accidental or deliberate.
Massive fire broke out at Unnati the Aranya flat in Noida Sector 119 Monday morning with six tenders deployed
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported June 29 blaze started around 8.30 am in flat 2105 Tower 4 spreading to units above and below after suspected AC explosion or kitchen mishap. No casualties but SK Mahajan's flat was damaged. Society has nearly 4000 residents.
Police say Siya Goyal's sit-down signal at Lohagad Fort was meant to keep her out of Ketan Agarwal's reach during push
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 29 Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary planned she would sit to drink water or tie shoelaces before Chaudhary pushed victim fearing Agarwal might grab her while falling. Both arrested for June 18 cliff murder in Pune district.
SBI had recommended removing Ram temple donation counting staff three months ago over theft suspicion sources said
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 29 bank maintaining trust account outsourced counting and suspected siphoning but temple trust officials allegedly blocked dismissal letting theft continue. Police recorded Champat Rai's statement and may issue notices to Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao.
Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu died at 59 in Gurugram early June 29
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Express reported he passed at 2.50 am at Medanta Hospital. Sitting judge since July 2017 confirmed permanent December 2018. Born April 4 1967 in Hisar Masudpur village to farming family he was first-generation lawyer from Panjab University LLB 1992.
25-year-old Shrenik Milind Takale died diving headfirst into four-foot shallow pool at Malvan resort June 20
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 28 viral video shows friends dancing before Takale jumped from 8-10 feet into children's section at Vayari Sindhudurg resort. Sangli district resident struck pool bottom suffering fatal head injuries declared dead at Malvan Rural Hospital.
13-year-old Class 8 girl allegedly assaulted by over 12 men over four days across multiple Sri Ganganagar hotels
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported June 28 police recovered minor from Hotel Joy Inn June 22 after missing report. E-rickshaw driver Ram Babu allegedly took her to hotels instead of home on June 18. Ten arrested including hotel owner Mayank Sain and manager Hardeep Nath.
Four family members killed as speeding Bolero rammed reversing Tata Tiago on Dehradun-Panchkula Highway
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 28 CCTV showed SUV hit car near Halgoya village Rampur Maniharan Saharanpur Friday. Victims Charan Singh wife Sudesh daughter-in-law Preeti and grandson Shivansh died. Three others critically injured from Bahadurgarh Sonipat family en route Haridwar.
