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Gadkari announces Rs 5 lakh crore UP road plan
The New Indian ExpressArchived
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said road projects worth more than Rs 5 lakh crore would be completed across Uttar Pradesh over the next two years, alongside new projects valued between Rs 50,000 crore and Rs 60,000 crore to be taken up soon. He inaugurated or laid the foundation fo
Ladakh to get hill councils in all districts
Hindustan TimesArchived
The Hindustan Times reported that Ladakh will get Autonomous Hill Development Councils across all seven districts, extending elected local governance beyond Leh and Kargil under a proposed Union Territory-level body. Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said the new structure would func
Actor Omi Vaidya backs Wangchuk's hunger strike
Times of IndiaArchived
Actor Omi Vaidya, known for playing Chatur in 3 Idiots, extended support to Sonam Wangchuk on the 17th day of his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, invoking the film's real-life inspiration Funsukh Wangdu, popularly called Rancho. Wangchuk has lost 8.5 kilograms during the fast and
Prashant Kishor declares Rs 198 crore family assets
News18Archived
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor declared total family assets of about Rs 198 crore in his nomination affidavit for the Bankipur bypoll, with his own assets valued near Rs 96.06 crore and his wife Dr Jahnavi Das declaring around Rs 101.93 crore. The filing showed movable assets
Vijay makes first CM visit to Perambur constituency
Hindustan TimesArchived
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay made his first visit to his Perambur constituency since taking office, inaugurating a renovated MLA office with an e-Sevai centre at Sharma Nagar in Vyasarpadi. He also launched the Jana Sevana Vedhi grievance redressal application for re
US man held near Nepal border without passport
NDTVArchived
The Sashastra Seema Bal arrested Jordan Brown, 36, who claimed to be a US citizen and former Navy member, near border pillar 516 in the Mainihwa-Sonauli area of Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday while he was attempting to cross into Nepal without valid travel documents. He
Omar reacts to satirical Trump post on statehood
NDTVArchived
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah shared a satirical, Trump-styled post on social media about statehood restoration and responded with the words If only!, reflecting his frustration over the continuing delay. He had sounded optimistic about statehood in January 2025,
Vietnam boat survivor recalls capsize within minutes
NDTVArchived
Survivor Nirmal Kumar of Palani in Dindigul arrived in Chennai on July 13 night after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc island on July 11, killing 15 people. He said a wave flipped the closed boat within three minut
Jaishankar launches India's UNSC 2028-29 campaign
The HinduArchived
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched India's campaign for a non-permanent United Nations Security Council seat for 2028-29 at UN headquarters in New York on July 13. He unveiled the theme SHANTI for the bid, with elections scheduled for June next year against Tajikist
Aditya Birla to buy Sprng Energy from Shell
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported Aditya Birla Renewables signed a deal to acquire 100% of Solenergi Power, owner of Sprng Energy, from Shell Overseas Investment for an enterprise value of Rs 17,200 crore overall. The company called it among India's largest renewable acquisitions by value and s
India merchandise trade deficit widens to 30.43 billion dollars
The New Indian ExpressArchived
The New Indian Express reported India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $30.43 billion in June as imports of electronics, oil and gold outpaced export growth sharply. Exports rose 15.5% to $40.41 billion while imports jumped nearly 31% to $70.84 billion, versus a $19.10 bill
US and Iran trade fire as Hormuz control dispute deepens
BBCArchived
BBC reported on Monday that the US and Iran exchanged another wave of strikes as their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz threatened a June peace track. US Central Command said it hit dozens of targets overnight. Iranian media reported four killed. Iran's IRGC said it attacked US
Iran says Trump 20 percent Hormuz cargo fee is excessive
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported Iran's response after President Donald Trump said the US would charge 20% on all cargo through the Strait of Hormuz as guardian of the waterway. Iranian officials indicated 20% is too much and said Tehran would be fair, amid renewed US-Iran strikes and a dispute ove
SC rejects Kerala professor bail in student suicide case
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the Supreme Court on Monday, July 13, rejected anticipatory bail for Kerala dental professor M.K. Ram, accused of abetting first-year BDS student Nithin Raj's suicide on campus. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta called classroom humiliation inhuman an
SC appoints Justice Nageswara Rao to mediate Kalyani dispute
LiveLawArchived
LiveLaw reported on Monday that the Supreme Court on Monday, July 13, referred the long-running dispute between industrialist Babasaheb Neelkanth Kalyani and sister Sugandha Hiremath to former judge Justice L Nageswara Rao for mediation. A CJI Surya Kant bench asked Bombay High C
C-Voter finds most NDA voters unwilling to use E20 petrol
India TodayArchived
India Today reported a C-Voter survey finding 52.5% of NDA voters would not prefer E20 petrol, while only 18.1% would and 29.5% were undecided still. Overall, 55.1% of respondents rejected E20 use. About half of NDA voters feared vehicle damage, and most wanted both regular petro
Wangchuk health worsens on day 16 of Jantar Mantar fast
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that Sonam Wangchuk's health worsened on day 16 of his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar, with blood glucose at 67 mg/dL and 8.2 kg weight loss, CJP said. Blood pressure was 107/70. He joined the exam-irregularity protest on June 28 and has fasted continuou
Kuki-Zo Council seeks Centre action on Naga blockade
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the Kuki-Zo Council on Monday, July 13, met IB chief Mahesh Dixit and Home Ministry officials seeking Centre intervention as Naga groups block essentials to Kuki-Zo areas in Kangpokpi. Members said the restored state government since February 4 has been of
Omar says BJP hides behind court over Rs 100 crore
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday, July 13, hit back after a Rs 100 crore BJP legal notice, accusing the party of hiding behind courts instead of answering politically. The notice seeks apology or proof of his claim BJP offered Rs 20-30 c
Narottam Mishra tears up backing BJP Datia bypoll candidate
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported on Monday that former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra became emotional at a BJP Datia nomination rally while supporting Ashutosh Tiwari, who got the ticket Mishra had sought himself. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal sLadakh to get Hill Councils in all seven districts
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported on Monday that the Ladakh UT Administration announced Autonomous Hill Development Councils for all seven districts on July 13, extending elected local governance beyond Leh and Kargil alone. BJP leader Tashi Gyalson called it a historic milestone and thanked Pri
Omar calls LG administration temporary guests over Martyrs ban
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday, July 13, hit out after the LG administration sealed Srinagar's Martyrs' Graveyard and denied him access to pay homage to 1931 martyrs. He called the LG administration temporary guests and held tributes i
Bodies of 15 Indians from Vietnam boat tragedy reach Mumbai
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that a Vietnam Airlines flight carrying the bodies of 15 Indians killed in the Phu Quoc speedboat tragedy landed at Mumbai on Monday from Ho Chi Minh City. Ten victims were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh and two from Kerala. The Indian Embassy
Commerce Secretary says India-US framework deal is ready
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported on Monday that Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday, July 13, the India-US interim trade framework is ready and will be signed at the right time. He added the key comparative advantage for India over competitors is still being structured. He indicat
SC gives Centre two weeks for Vayuyan Adhiniyam rules
The New Indian ExpressArchived
The New Indian Express reported that the Supreme Court on July 13 directed the Centre to submit rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, within two weeks. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta warned further delay would stall aviation reforms. Solicitor General Tushar
CSK mutually parts ways with coach Stephen Fleming
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Chennai Super Kings and head coach Stephen Fleming mutually agreed to part ways after nearly two decades together at the franchise. A CSK release said the decision followed open discussions and was reached with respect and gratitude. Fleming guided the sid
India retail inflation rises to 4.38 percent in June
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that India's retail inflation rose to 4.38% in June from 3.93% in May, breaching the RBI's 4% target, as food prices pushed up the Consumer Price Index. MoSPI provisional data showed food inflation at 5.32%, with rural inflation at 4.74% against 3.92% in c
Iran paper warns Trump after Lindsey Graham dies
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that Iranian newspaper Hamshahri ran a headline telling US President Donald Trump to get ready for sudden death after the death of ally Senator Lindsey Graham. Graham, 71, died on July 11 after what his office described as a brief and sudden illness at hi
US and Iran exchange strikes as Hormuz shipping stalls
BBCArchived
BBC reported that the US said it hit dozens of Iranian military targets after Iran struck commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said it targeted US bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait plus radar systems. Ship-tracking data showed no commercial vessels had crossed t
Omar Abdullah calls BJP legal notice a love letter
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 13 said he feels honoured to receive a BJP legal notice, calling it a love letter that shows he is a political force the party cannot ignore. The notice followed his claim the BJP tried to bribe Nation
SC sets aside 27 Assam foreigner tribunal citizenship orders
News On AIRArchived
News On AIR reported that the Supreme Court on July 13 set aside Gauhati High Court and Foreigners Tribunal orders declaring 27 people foreigners in Assam. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta ruled citizenship determination must follow a fair process and directed that no coerc
Four Delhi techies die in Rampur car-truck crash
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that four colleagues from a Delhi tech company died and three were injured when their car rammed a stationary truck on Swar-Tanda road in Rampur around 5 am while travelling to Jim Corbett Park. Twelve people had set out in two vehicles for a company holiday from th
Khalra's wife urges Akal Takht People's Commission
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Paramjit Kaur Khalra on July 13 urged the Akal Takht to form a People's Commission to count people missing, unidentified bodies and alleged fake encounter victims in Punjab during the 1980s and 1990s. Her appeal follows the Satluj film row and planned July
Uddhav urges Rahul to visit Wangchuk hunger strike
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray, speaking at a Mumbai press conference on July 13, said he may visit the Cockroach Janta Party protest and called on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to go there too. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger
Kolkata airport closes old mosque over security risks
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Express reported that authorities suspended public entry to the 136-year-old Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport after BCAS objected to civilian movement across aircraft taxiways. Prayers have been suspended for four days amid re
Ramdev says no need to fear Hindu Rashtra idea
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that yoga guru Baba Ramdev said there is no need for anyone to fear the concept of a Hindu Rashtra and that Muslims and Christians face no danger in India. Recalling a 2009 Deoband visit, he said religions may differ but ancestors were the same Sanatani Hindu Arya-V
Three ex-TMC leaders file BJP Rajya Sabha nominations
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik filed BJP nomination papers on July 13 for West Bengal Rajya Sabha byelections set for July 24. The three seats fell vacant after they resigned from the Upper House and quit Trinamool Congress follo
Essel Group patriarch Nand Kishore Goenka dies at 96
Indian TelevisionArchived
Indian Television reported that Nand Kishore Goenka, patriarch of the Goenka family and father of Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra, died peacefully in Mumbai on Monday morning at age 96. His mortal remains were placed at Vasant Sagar on Marine Drive before cremation at Goenka
Modi gifts Colonial Cousins vinyl to Australian PM
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a vinyl edition of Colonial Cousins' landmark self-titled debut album during his Australia visit. The 1996 Magnasound release by Hariharan and Leslee Lewis fused Indian
SC seeks Centre airfare rules in sealed cover soon
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that the Supreme Court directed the Centre to place framed airfare regulation rules before it in a sealed cover within two weeks. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta noted the government said the rules are ready and will be laid in Parliament within 30
Goyal calls reports of rejecting US trade deal false
Deccan HeraldArchived
Deccan Herald reported that Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on July 13 dismissed as completely false claims that India rejected a quick trade agreement with the United States. On X, he said a Reuters report was completely false, baseless and misleading, adding that both sides rema
SC seeks UP SIT status report on Ram Temple donations
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that a Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant on July 13 issued notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on pleas seeking a probe into alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram Temple donations. The court directed the Uttar Pradesh SIT to
Sensex Nifty slump as West Asia tensions lift oil prices
The HinduArchived
Indian benchmark indices slumped in early trade on Monday amid escalating West Asia tensions and rising crude oil prices, The Hindu reported. The BSE Sensex fell 616.15 points to 76,946.97 and the NSE Nifty dropped 190.50 points to 24,015 after two days of gains, with Brent crude
Nepali Congress VP says government suppressing voices by force
RatopatiArchived
Nepali Congress Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma accused the government of trying to suppress voices by force instead of solving problems, Ratopati reported. In a Monday Facebook video message, he criticised squatter removals to Kirtipur holding centres and linked youth despa
Bangkok pub fire kills 27; smoke traps bathroom victims
Times of IndiaArchived
A fire at Bangkok's Na Ladprao live music venue late Sunday killed at least 27 people and injured 63 others, Times of India reported. Officials said many victims died after becoming trapped near bathrooms in thick smoke, with a suspected electrical short circuit in a ceiling-moun
Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after aortic rupture
NDTVArchived
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, died at 71 after an aortic rupture linked to hardened arteries, NDTV reported citing his office and a preliminary medical examiner finding. The South Carolina Republican died Saturday night, two days after turning 71, and President T
Fresh US-Iran strikes kill one; Tehran says diplomacy futile
NDTVArchived
US and Iranian forces exchanged fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying new American attacks rendered recent diplomacy futile after one person was killed and four wounded at a Mahshahr water pumping station, NDTV reported. CENTCOM said it hit dozens of milit
US to seek extradition of Lawrence Bishnoi and Nagra
The HinduArchived
The United States will seek extradition of Lawrence Bishnoi, accused of ordering the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada and other US crimes, The Hindu reported. A US Attorney's Office official also confirmed plans to extradite Gurinderjit Singh Nagra o
Flipkart fires Bengaluru agent after woman alleges flashing
Times of IndiaArchived
A Bengaluru food vlogger alleged a Flipkart delivery agent forced his way into her flat and exposed himself after asking to use the washroom, Times of India reported. Marathahalli police arrested Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat, 22, on Sunday. Flipkart said it immediately terminated his
Revanth's blood-on-crops remark sparks BRS Kaleshwaram row
India TodayArchived
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's remarks that BRS leaders' blood, ego and fat could be spilled on farms sparked a sharp clash with the opposition over Kaleshwaram irrigation water, India Today reported. BRS demanded an unconditional apology as the dispute shifted from
