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In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran draws its red lines

The strait, a critical energy and economic chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Oman, was open to inte

Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve core closed till September 30 for tiger breeding season

The core of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is shut to tourists and pilgrims until September 30; its tiger count has risen from 47 in

UPI transactions ease from record high to Rs 28.9 lakh crore in June

After touching a record high of Rs 29.9 lakh crore in May, UPI transactions eased to Rs 28.9 lakh crore in June.

Delhi government notifies Delhi EV Policy 2026

Under its EV policy, the Delhi government announced that all electric cars with an ex-showroom price of Rs 30 lakh or less registered in the Nati

Telanganas OGH doctors perform 36-hour surgery to transplant five organs on one patient

All organs for the transplant were donated by a woman who was declared brain dead. The multi-visceral transplant is claimed as Indias first.

Foreign Medical Graduates allowed to take up CRMI in 36 non-teaching hospitals in Tamil Nadu

This has fulfilled a long-pending demand of hundreds of FMGs, who had passed the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination and were waiting for the ma

Kerala Assembly: Minister says govt to prioritise battery energy storage systems to tackle power crisis

Five of six BESS projects on the anvil are expected to be completed by 2026-end and these will provide 1,500 MW in storage capability, Electricit

Maruti Suzuki India Surpasses 200,000 Units in June Sales, Toyota Reports 7% Growth

New Delhi, July 1: June proved to be a strong month for Indias passenger vehicle market. Major automotive companies, including Maruti Suzuki Indi

Good News for Youth: EIL Extends Deadline for 41 Associate Engineer Positions to July 7

New Delhi, July 1: There is exciting news for young job seekers aspiring to work at Engineers India Limited (EIL). The company has officially ann

Watch: TN Minister says policy on affordable education to be introduced soon

Government Launches SHE-Leaps to Empower Rural Women Entrepreneurs

New Delhi, July 1: The central government has taken a significant step towards economically empowering rural women. The new digital platform SHE-

Indian Finance Minister Begins Official Visit to France to Strengthen Economic Ties

New Delhi, July 1: Indian Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commenced her official visit to France on Wednesday. The prim

CJP protest day 12: Wangchuk says stable but tired; AISA flags health concerns of fasting students

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar continues, with activist Sonam Wangchuk on day four of his hunger strike. Students associat

'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debate

The recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeguards

Karnataka begins Gruha Jyothi verification; BJP questions PAN, caste certificate requirement

Karnataka's Gruha Jyothi scheme, offering free electricity, is facing a door-to-door verification process. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has accused

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus: A Timeless Heritage of Mumbai

Mumbai, July 1: Indias heritage is not just confined to history books; it thrives in our traditions, our soil, and the walls of our forts. This l

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation BJP councillor R. Sugathan remanded to police custody in temple festival assault case

After considering investigating teams request to recover the weapon allegedly used in the attack, Nedumangad court allows police custody until 5.

Maharashtra minister privately admitted he didn't know TET exam papers printed in Agra, says BJP MLA

Maharashtra BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar revealed that School Education Minister Dada Bhuse was unaware of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) papers

West Bengals Healthcare System Criticized by CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, July 1: On National Doctors Day, West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari launched a sharp attack on the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) go

Four New Information Commissioners Sworn in Jharkhand, Governor Emphasizes Their Role in Transparent Governance

Ranchi, July 1: Four new Information Commissioners have been appointed to the Jharkhand State Information Commission. In a ceremony held at Lok B

Danish Azad Ansari Criticizes Oppositions Agenda to Mislead Public

Lucknow, July 1: Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari has commented on various political issues, including the SIR process in Uttar Pradesh,

MES demands SIR forms in Marathi, activist asks if Maharashtra is doing the same for Kannada-speaking people

During a door-to-door visit of SIR staff in Bandur Galli in Belagavi on July 1, MES leader and former member of the Belagavi city corporation Sun

Euro zone inflation falls more than expected, adding to ECB case for patience

Euro zone inflation dropped significantly in June, falling to 2.8% and easing pressure on the European Central Bank to hike interest rates this m

CPI(M), CPI leaders meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, press various demands

The TVK-led Tamil Nadu government, before tabling a resolution in the Assembly on Mekedatu issue, should have called an all-party meeting to take

IIT Delhi, DRDO develop tactical aerostat capable of carrying payloads up to 20 km

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Wednesday demonstrated an indigenously developed low-cost tactical aerostat built in collaborat

Delhi Government Unveils New EV Policy Aiming for Clean and Green Transport by 2030

New Delhi, July 1: The Delhi government has taken a significant step towards promoting a clean, modern, and pollution-free transportation system

Karnatakas Home Minister Emphasizes Voter Rights During Special Revision Process

Belagavi, July 1: Karnatakas Home Minister G. Parameshwara has emphasized the importance of conducting the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SI

1st tranche of funds under Annapurna Yojana transferred to 1.1 crore women beneficiaries: Bengal CM

Mr. Adhikari also said 1.6 crore applications were received for the scheme, and 26 lakh of them were rejected on grounds of doubts over citizensh

FM Sitharaman embarks on 4-day official visit to France to bolster economic ties

India and France will discuss potential areas for greater bilateral cooperation in various sectors, and further enhance the economic relations be

Infobip India Digital CX Report 2026: AI, Data, and Orchestration Are Rewriting CX in India

With Indias Customer Data Platform market set to reach $2.4 billion by 2034, the new report reveals why winning brands are adopting Agentic AI an

SP Leaders Criticize Government Over Ram Temple Donation Controversy

Mumbai, July 1: Leaders from the Samajwadi Party have targeted the government regarding the Ram Temple donation theft case. Mata Prasad Pandey, t

Passport Row Reveals Modi Govt's Own Doubt Over What Counts as Citizenship Proof

The technically correct legal status of a passport has never come up in any interaction over the years. So why now?

Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to withdraw amendments to FCRA rules

Resolution, moved by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, terms the amendments a breach of Constitutional provisions and federal principles

Safe footpath drive begins across Bengaluru

Starting 10 a.m., GBA officials, along with the Bengaluru Traffic Police, began clearing footpaths on key arterial and sub-arterial roads that ha

Temple burglary gang behind 22 thefts across Karnataka nabbed; items worth 14.19 lakh seized

The police seized 25 gold thalis and other gold ornaments weighing 86 grams, three motorcycles, one autorickshaw, and two gas cylinders. The tota

West Bengal Court Issues Fresh Summons to Abhishek Banerjee for Voice Sample Collection

Kolkata, July 1: A court in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal issued a notice on Wednesday to Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretar

Ishan Kishan Rises to Number One in ICC T20 Rankings, Abhishek Sharmas Reign Ends

Dubai, July 1: Indian cricket teams wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan has ascended to the top position in the ICC T20 rankings, as announced on W

IndiGo introduces cabin baggage-only fares for passengers

The new fare option 'IndiGo Lite' will be available for economy class passengers and the ticket price will be the lowest among the options offere

'Was offered Rs 35 crore': Tamil Nadu MLA alleges political horse-trading; 3 arrested, V Senthil Balaji named

Heavy Rainfall Expected in South Bengal Due to Storm in the Bay of Bengal

Kolkata, July 1: The Meteorological Department announced on Wednesday that heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several districts of South

Ravi Kishan Bids Farewell to Alliance, Returns to Gorakhpur

Mumbai, July 1: The reality show Alliance witnessed an emotional farewell as actor and politician Ravi Kishan departed from the set. Contestants

Trump made over USD 1.4 billion in 2025, led by crypto ventures

Trump's latest financial filing shows hundreds of millions in income driven by crypto an industry that has flourished under his policies.

New Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth outlines 'VIJAY' roadmap for future-ready force

Paramount moves to ease EU antitrust concerns over Warner Bros Discovery deal

Paramount Skydance Corp has offered solutions to EU competition watchdogs regarding its massive Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. The company ex

Bihar Government to Install CCTV in Hospitals for Enhanced Monitoring

Patna, July 1: Bihars Health Minister Nishant Kumar announced that the state government is prioritizing the provision of better and timely health

Rajbhar Offers Birthday Wishes to Akhilesh with a Political Twist

Lucknow, July 1: Om Prakash Rajbhar, the national president of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party and a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government,

Amazon India tops up investments in delivery network ahead of Prime Day 2026

Prime Day 2026 will feature over 500+ new launches from leading Indian and international brands, alongside products from emerging businesses thro

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 1, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Rain disrupts Mumbai commuter services; waterlogging reported

The Central Railway and Western Railway officials issued statements regarding the rescheduling of some services. Passengers waited at stations fo

Karnataka Minister Advocates for New Coach Depot and Additional Access Gates in Vijayapura

Bengaluru, July 1: Karnatakas Minister for Large and Medium Industries and in charge of Vijayapura district, M.B. Patil, has urged the Central Mi

UST Named Among Worlds Most Ethical Companies in 2026 by Ethisphere

Gujarat High Court: Hindu Marriage Not Valid Without Saptapadi, Registration Alone Not Enough

The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a Hindu marriage cannot be legally valid based only on registration. Mandatory rituals like Saptapadi are e

Ishan Kishan Dethrones Teammate Abhishek Sharma As No. 1 Ranked ICC Batter

Abhishek, who had occupied the No.1 spot for almost 12 months, now trails Kishan by just seven rating points.

Sahitya Akademi award-winning poet Puviyarasu laid to rest with State honours in Coimbatore

Puviyarasu, a two-time Sahitya Akademi Award recipient and a founding member of the Vanampadi poetry movement, died on June 30, 2026

Influencer Joseph Prasna Raavan held in Hyderabad for remarks against Pawan Kalyan

Joseph Bachalakuri, arrested in Hyderabad on a Jana Sena leaders complaint, will be produced before a Pithapuram court; a case has been booked un

1st tranche of funds under Annapurna Yojana transferred to 1.1 cr women beneficiaries: Bengal CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the first installment of the Annapurna Yojana, a financial aid scheme for women, has r

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Delhi Police Arrests Youth with Semi-Automatic Pistol and Ammunition

New Delhi, July 1: The Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the East District Police arrested a 20-year-old man on Wednesday. He was found in possessi

Dialogue and Cultural Exchange: Key to Strengthening India-Pakistan Relations, Says Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, July 1: Mehbooba Mufti, the President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chief Minister, has once again emphasized the ne

Finance Minister Sitharaman embarks on 4-day official visit to France to bolster economic ties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on a four-day visit to France to bolster the India-France Strategic Partnership and economic ties. A key f

Tamil Nadu Government Challenges Madras High Courts Ban on Cow Slaughter in Supreme Court

New Delhi, July 1: The Tamil Nadu government has filed a challenge in the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court order that mandated an immedi

Central Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Conducts Aerial Survey in Flood-Hit Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi, July 1: Amid severe flooding in Arunachal Pradesh, Central Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Union Minister Kiren

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Charge as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff

New Delhi, July 1: The Indian Armed Forces have welcomed new leadership in the crucial organization responsible for enhancing joint military oper

Vijaya Mehta: Theatre practitioner and administrator, passes away at 91

Known as Bai, Vijaya Mehta contributed hugely to Marathi theatre

Private bus catches fire at Vadalur, passengers escape unhurt

The bus broke down when it reached Vadalur following which the bus crew evacuated the passengers. Within a few minutes, a fire broke out in the v

'Just mention Zoho and get discount on Microsoft Office license': Sridhar Vembu says India will catch up in AI

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu shared an anecdote where a customer secured a 90% discount on Microsoft Office licenses after mentioning Zoho as an al

Jain Monk Invited to Attend Khameneis State Funeral in Tehran

New Delhi, July 1: Jain monk and founder of Ahimsa World Bharati, Acharya Lokesh Muni, has received a formal invitation to attend the state funer

World Cup: Ecuadors Hincapie second to sent-off for mouth covering

Hincapie was sent off in the 95th minute of Ecuador's 2-0 loss to Mexico Tuesday in the round of 32. He was shown the red card following an excha

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes charge as new Vice Chief of Indian Air Force

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has assumed the role of Vice Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor. A distinguished officer wit

My phone comes to India, not China: US senator calls India a trusted ally and friend

NPCI and HSBC India Forge Major Partnership for International UPI Payments

New Delhi, July 1: In a significant move to simplify international digital payments for Indian travelers, the National Payments Corporation of In

Your Days Are Numbered: BJP Slams Revanth Reddy for Mocking Nitin Nabin

Reacting to the chief minister's remarks, BJP national spokesperson Prem Shukla called him a darbari and ahankari leader of the Congress

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Charge as Vice Chief of Air Staff

New Delhi, July 1: In a significant reshuffle within the Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the role of Vice Chief of Air Staff

Punjab Government Accused of Betraying Women Over Financial Aid Promises

Chandigarh, July 1: The Punjab government has begun disbursing financial assistance under the Mawa Dhiyaan Satkar Yojana to womens accounts. Unde

KGF Makers to Produce Suriya's Next With 'Jai Bhim' Director

Hombale Films, one of India's leading production houses, is known for bringing films like 'KGF', 'Kantara', and 'Salaar'.

H-FAST Team Detects Severe Hygiene Violations at Zepto Store in Mallepally

Cockroach and rodent infestation found at Mallepally outlet; case handed to food safety authorities for action

Jammu and Kashmir Opposition Leader Criticizes Calls for India-Pakistan Dialogue

Jammu, July 1: Sunil Sharma, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, has sharply criticized those advocating for dialogue

Jammu and Kashmir Police Seizes Property of Former KCCI President

Srinagar, July 1: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police announced on Wednesday the seizure of property belo

'Portrayed as Lord Krishna': BJP slams Samajwadi Party for 'mocking Hindus' over Akhilesh's birthday havan

The BJP has strongly criticized the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of disrespecting Hindus after workers depicted Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna

Pune Fort Murder: Fiancee Kept Victim's Phone With Her For Some Time

The prosecution informed the court that investigators wanted to ascertain whether Goyal had deleted or destroyed any evidence from Agarwal's phon

Salman Khans Petition Heard in Delhi High Court Amid Controversy Over Film Release

Noida, July 1: The Delhi High Court held a hearing on Wednesday regarding actor Salman Khans petition to halt the promotion and release of the fi

50% traffic e-challan fine waiver nets 11.94 crore in 10 days for Bengaluru police

According to official data, a total of 3,97,506 traffic e-challan cases were disposed of through the prescribed modes of payment during the 10-da

Penalty Shootouts at World Cup Are a Drama of Inhumane Pressure

A miss can mean humiliation. A goalkeeper's save or the final bulge of the ball in the back of the net can bring tears of joy to millions

Delhi Chief Minister Orders Immediate Investigation into Alleged Corruption: Harsh Malhotra Responds

New Delhi, July 1: BJPs state president, Harsh Malhotra, has countered allegations made by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bhardwaj regardin

IndiGo Launches Lite Fare With Cabin Bag Only

New entry-level fare offers savings of Rs 300400 on domestic flights as airlines unbundle services to attract price-conscious travellers.

Stainless Steel industry calls for NationalPolicy and Anti-Corrosion Mission to curbcorrosion, imports

India has the manufacturing capability and technical expertise to emerge as a global stainless steel powerhouse but requires policy support to un

'For Jadavpur Station's Elderly Hawkers, Eviction Means Losing Their Livelihood'

'Despite their age, many elderly hawkers at Jadavpur Railway Station still work to support families.'

Vishal Mega Mart Recognized in the 2025 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 List

Vishal Mega Mart, a leader in the retail domain, is happy to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 list

Kim Jong-un and Daughter Ju-a Featured in New Display at North Korean Embassy in Beijing

Beijing, July 1: The North Korean embassy in Beijing updated its external information board on Wednesday, showcasing new images of leader Kim Jon

BJP Rendering Injustice to Telangana, Alleges Ponnam

The BJP national president Nitin Nabin should first explain what the BJP has done for Telangana and then ask for votes to win elections