By Dr. Gyan Pathak BJPs rhetoric on Hindi Language politics has been acquiring higher note with passing of the day, so is the counter rhetoric in the non-Hindi speaking states, since their struggle with the implementation of the three languages formula under National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 faces fresh opposition. Even the non-Hindi speaking BJP ruled state like Maharashtra has been struggling under stiff opposition, and had to scrap its earlier implementation order on introduction of the t

By Nantoo Banerjee The techniques of traditional warfare seem to be fast changing. Attack drones are increasingly playing a significant role in military aggression alongside missiles. The 12-day Israel-Iran war and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine battle showed how devastating the role of drones in modern wars is. In one of the most daring attacks, Ukraine said its armed forces used 117 attack drones to target airfields deep inside Russian territory. Ukraines Operation Spiders Web run by its official

By Faizan Ashraf We are living in digital age that is dominated by headlines, hashtags, and hurried opinions; understanding the deeper currents of our society has become not only importantbut essential. This is an epoch marked by rapid and unprecedented change: political uncertainty, social unrest, environmental crisis, rising inequality, identity conflicts, and mental health struggles are just a few of the pressing realities that are shaping our world. To make sense of these complex issuesand t

NEW DELHI, July 6:Foreign investors put in Rs 14,590 crore in the countrys equity market in June, marking the third straight month of investment, supported by improving global liquidity conditions, easing geopolitical tensions, and a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India. However, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net sellers in July and pulled out Rs 1,421 crore in the first week of the month, data with the depositories showed. Going forward, in the near term, FPI flows [] The post FPI

NEW DELHI, July 6: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings, including with Russian and Chinese counterparts, and discussed issues of bilateral cooperation and interests. These meetings were held on the sidelines of the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Rio de Janeiro. During a meeting with Anton Siluanov, Finance Minister of Russia, Sitharaman expressed gratitude for the support extended by President Vladimir Putin after the Pahalgam te

MOSCOW, July 6: Russias cargo spacecraft Progress MS-31 successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), Russias state space corporation Roscosmos said today on its website. The automated docking took place at 00:25 Moscow time today (2125 GMT) at the Poisk mini-research module on the Russian segment of the ISS. The spacecraft is scheduled to remain in orbit for 167 days. Launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Thursday aboard a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket, the Progress MS-31 deliv

PARIS, July 6: China deployed its embassies to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale jets after they saw combat in India and Pakistans clashes in May, French military and intelligence officials have concluded, implicating Beijing in an effort to hammer the reputation and sales of Frances flagship fighter. Findings from a French intelligence service seen by The Associated Press say defence attaches in Chinas foreign embassies led a charge to undermine Rafale sales, seeking to

TOKYO, July 6: Japans Emperor Naruhito began a weeklong visit to Mongolia on Sunday during which he plans to honour thousands of Japanese prisoners of World War II who were held under harsh conditions in the country. Naruhitos visit marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. In recent years, he has toured some of the places where the bloodiest battles and bombings occurred, including Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Hiroshima. The emperor has said its part of his [] The post Japans emperor begins week

KARACHI, July 6: The death toll from the collapsed multi-storey residential building in Karachi has risen to 27, with several people still missing under the rubble, officials said on Sunday. The five-storey building in the Baghdadi area of Lyari collapsed on Friday. The building was on the list of dilapidated buildings in the old areas of Karachi. A total of 27 bodies have been recovered so far, including nine women, 15 men, a 13-year-old child, a 10-year-old child, and [] The post Death toll r

Srinagar, Jul 6: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday urged the Muslims to unite against evil for peace as he attended a Muharram procession in the Union Territory capital. Muslims should unite against all evil. Thats the only way the world will see peace, Abdullah told reporters after taking part in a procession in Old Srinagar city. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister called Islam a religion of peace and brotherhood. Islam teaches peace and brotherhood and that [] Th

NEW DELHI, Jul 6: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP on Sunday of conspiring to deprive the people of Bihar of their voter rights through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and said the voters of the state would teach the saffron party a lesson for its attack on democracy and the Constitution. He cited a new advertisement issued by the Election Commission (EC), urging the voters of Bihar to only fill a form under the SIR, [] The post When people rise, BJP

Shimla, Jul 6: BJP Lok Sabha MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, on Sunday visited her rain-ravaged constituency and asserted that the way relief work is being undertaken, the Congress will not return to power in the state in even 20 years. She also said that as an MP, she could only apprise the prime minister of the situation. I am deeply pained to see the plight of the people. They have lost family members, houses have been washed away, several [] The post Congress wont return to power in 20 years

SRINAGAR, Jul 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th Birth Anniversary celebration of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. Paying rich tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, the Lieutenant Governor recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the destiny of India. His prof

SRINAGAR, Jul 6: Thousands of Shia mourners on Sunday took out an Ashura procession in the city here to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammads grandson Imam Hussain on the 10th day of Muharram. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Bota Kadal in Lal Bazar area of the city before the procession started, officials said. Sinha distributed water among the Shia mourners before the procession began from Bora Kadala and culminated at Zadibal Imambara, the officials said

SRINAGAR, Jul 6: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Youth Services and Sports, and Information Technology, Satish Shrama, today underlined the importance of digitally empowering the local traders and integrating youth into entrepreneurial initiatives. He was speaking at the FTII Traders Conclave 2025 . The conclave organized by the Federation of Trade and Industry of India (FTII) at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, was held under

Srinagar, Jul 6: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday promised to recommend a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax imposed on handicrafts and handloom products to help promote the sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the FTII: Traders Conclave 2025 in Srinagar, the Union Minister said, The issue of GST levied on handicrafts and handlooms was brought to my attention by two or three system delegations. I have suggested that they submit an application regarding [] The

WASHINGTON, July 6: Global leaders on Sunday greeted the Dalai Lama on his 90th birth anniversary, reaffirming their support to the Tibetan people. The United States extends best wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday, the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement released on Saturday. Rubio asserted, The United States remains firmly committed to promoting respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Tibetans. In a setback for China, [] The

ZAGREB, July 6: A hugely popular right-wing Croatian singer and hundreds of thousands of his fans performed a pro-Nazi World War II salute at a massive concert in Zagreb, drawing criticism. One of Marko Perkovics most popular songs, played in the late Staurday concert, starts with the dreaded For the homeland Ready! salute, used by Croatias Nazi-era puppet Ustasha regime that ran concentration camps at the time. Perkovic, whose stage name is Thompson after a US-made machine gun, [] The post Cr

BEIJING, July 6: Chinese President Xi Jinping, widely regarded as a leader for life, is beginning to delegate authority to key organs of the ruling Communist Party, a first in his over 12-year rule. Xis move sparked speculation that he may be laying the groundwork for an orderly power transition or scaling back his role in preparation for possible retirement. Speculation about Xis power transition was rife after state-run Xinhua news agency recently reported that the powerful 24-member Political

NEW DELHI, July 5: The number of people who took benefits under the Laadli Yojana in Delhi has decreased by about 60 per cent in the last 15 years, information shared by the government under the Right to Information Act has revealed. Laadli Yojana was started in the national capital on January 1, 2008, with the aim to empower young women and reduce gender inequality. The Women and Child Development Department of the Delhi government, in response to an RTI [] The post Number of Delhi Laadli Yojan

KOLKATA, Jul y 6: Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) is focusing on copper exploration and production through global collaborations as it seeks to ramp up its mining capacity from 3.47 million tonnes to 12 million tonnes per annum by FY 2030-31, a top company official said on Sunday. The Kolkata-based PSU has forged a partnership with Chiles Codelco to enhance technical strength to boost production, he said. Weve forged a strategic partnership with Codelco to build technical strength and explore deeper

JAMMU, July 6: The chopper service from Katra to Sanjhi Chat remained suspended due to fog and bad weather for the third consecutive day today for the pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine nestled in Trikuta Hills in Katra town of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Due to bad weather and dense fog in the Trikuta Hills, the chopper service from Katra to Sanji Chhat remained suspended for the third day, said an official. He said that the [] The post Chopper Service Remains Suspended For Thir

NEW DELHI, July 6: India is actively negotiating bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with over a dozen countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Oman, European Union, Switzerland, Russia, and Australia, a government official said. Besides these nations, talks are underway with Tajikistan, Cambodia, Uruguay, Maldives, Switzerland, and Kuwait. These investment treaties help in protecting and promoting investments in each others countries. With India approaching to become the third-larges

CHENNAI, July 6: Sales of electric motor cars grew multifold in June 2025 while passenger car sales (that run on internal combustion engines) declined amid weak consumer demand last month, the mobility bulletin of Shriram Finance said. Truck rentals remained firm in June 2025 on the back of increased hiring by the private sector, the findings said. Accordingly, round-trip rentals for 18-ton payloads across various routes, whether Delhi-Mumbai-Delhi or Delhi-Hyderabad-Delhi, grew, it said. On a y

NEW DELHI, July 6: AI-powered cloud platform SkillsCapital has expanded its offering to include elite CTOs on demand for global startups and enterprises, a top company official said on Sunday. The new offering will help startups, scale-ups, and PE/VC-backed firms worldwide address one of their most critical challenges finding the right technology leadership with flexibility, SkillsCapital Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Pawan Gupta said. The companys proprietary AI/ML engine evaluates CTOs acro

MUMBAI, July 6: Monsoon, traditionally considered an off-season for travelling, is witnessing an increased demand from GenZs and Millennials flocking to explore adventure and scenic beauty, leveraging the advantage of low pricing and fewer crowds, according to industry experts. Being a traditionally low season for travel, Monsoon is the perfect time to embrace the great outdoors and experience travel at discounted rates with special offers from backwaters to wildlife safaris, biking trails, spi

Bhaderwah, Jul 6: Bhal-Padri in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district is all set to host its first tourism festival this month after the high altitude scenic meadow was recently connected by road, bringing cheer to tourist stakeholders. Unexplored till now, the 11,000 feet high Bhal Padri is just 10 km from another tourist hot spot Padri, the highest point along Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road in this sub-district popularly known as mini-Kashmir for its scenic beauty. The district administration Do

New Delhi, Jul 6: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has blacklisted a senior doctor working as as assessor for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 10 lakh in lieu of giving a favourable assessment report to a private medical college in Karnataka. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had arrested the doctor in May. The doctor has been blacklisted pending investigation and final verdict in the matter. As an exemplary action, it has been decided that the renewal of existing [] The post Doctor B

NEW DELHI, July 6: Public sector banks will recruit about 50,000 manpower during the ongoing financial year to meet their growing business requirement and expansion. Of the total fresh recruitment, about 21,000 would be officers and remaining would be staff including clerks, as per data collated from various banks. Of the 12 public sector banks, the biggest player State Bank of India (SBI) is going to employ close to 20,000 including specialised officers in the financial year. Initiating the []

NEW YORK, July 6: US tech billionaire Elon Musk said he has formed a new political party to give Americans their freedom back, after a dramatic falling out with Donald Trump. He announced his plans on his social media platform X that he had set up the America Party to challenge the two-party system in the country. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom, Musk said in a post on X. When it comes [] The post Elon Musk announces formation of new US political party appeared

Srinagar, Jul 6: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, on Sunday said that elaborate arrangements have been put in place by Jammu and Kashmir Police to ensure the smooth and peaceful passage of the Zuljanah processions across Kashmir on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura. Talking to reporters during his visit to Bota Kadal in Srinagar, from where the 10th Muharram (Ashura) Zuljanah procession commenced this morning, IGP Birdi said all necessary security and logistic arrangements

New Delhi, Jul 6: In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court administration has written to the Centre for vacating the official residence of the Chief Justice of India at Krishna Menon Marg here, noting that the current occupant ex-CJI DY Chandrachud has stayed beyond the permissible period. In a communication on July 1 to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the apex court administration said the designated residence for the sitting Chief Justice of India Bungalow No. [] The pos

Dharamshala (HP), Jul 6: Lhamo Dhondup was not yet two when he would pack up his things in a bag as if about to embark on a long journey and exclaim, I am going to Lhasa! It didnt appear anything more than childs curious play to his farming parents until a group of learned men appeared at their doorstep in the small village of Taktser in northeastern Tibet in the late 1930s. The intrigued Buddhist monks didnt take too long [] The post Patron Of Peace: The Dalai Lama Turns 90 appeared first on Da

London, Jul 6: The Indian womens cricket team, which is in England for T20I and ODI series, received a rousing welcome at a community gathering at the India House here. The Indian team and the support staff led by head coach Amol Muzumdar gathered on the grounds of the High Commission of India on Saturday evening. Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami welcomed the genuine heroes who inspire Indians around the world with their performance and also their [] The post Womens cricket t

ISLAMABAD, Jul y 6: Pakistan is in no hurry to recognise the Afghan Taliban government, and any decision will be made keeping the countrys interest in mind, officials here have said. The remarks came days after Russia became the first country to officially recognise the Talibans rule. Moscows decision, some observers feel, may be a prelude to other regional countries finally embracing the Taliban. However, officials in Pakistan told The Express Tribune newspaper that the decision of Russia was n

Rajouri/Jammu, Jul 6: An army personnel died of a bullet injury from his own service rifle inside a camp in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The soldier, posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles, was on sentry duty when he died in the company headquarters in Solki village, 40 km from Rajouri town, late Saturday, the officials said. They said his colleagues heard a gunshot from his post and rushed to the scene to find him dead [] The post Soldier Died Of Bullet Injury From

MUMBAI, July 6: Non-bank lender Godrej Capitals assets under management have grown to about Rs 18,000 crore, and the company is targeting to close FY26 at over Rs 25,000 crore, a top official has said. Over the next two years FY27 and FY28 it plans to nearly double the AUM to Rs 50,000 crore, its managing director and chief executive Manish Shah told PTI. The company, in which parent Godrej Industries owns over 90 per cent stake, [] The post Godrej Capital aims for over 2-fold jump in AUM by

SRINAGAR, Jul 6: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday participated in the 10th Muharram procession in Srinagar, joining mourners in commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). LG Sinha walked alongside mourners at Bota Kadal in the city on Sunday morning. He was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir V K Bidhuri, Inspector General of Police Kashmir V K Birdi, SSP Srinagar, and other senior civil and police officers. Th

RANCHI, Jul 6: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for next-generation mass mobility in the country, which includes electric rapid transport, hyperloop in urban areas and ropeways, cable buses and funicular railways in inaccessible terrains. In an interview with news agency, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways said Indias transport sector is undergoing a major transition, with initiatives like tree bank, mobile-based driving tests, and flex-fuel engines b

NEW DELHI, Jul 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm wishes to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday, and said he has been an enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline. Modi said on X, I join 1.4 billion Indians in extending our warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. He has been an enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline. He added, His message has inspired respect [] The post PM Modi Wishes Dalai Lam

In his more than 65-year film career, Kamal Haasan has done it all: acting, direction, scriptwriting, choreography and even makeup. Anything left to do? Many things. But, he declares (without a hint of false modesty), that he stopped learning at some point. Oh! Why? Avarice, he replies. Greed for more money got in the way, he says. I like money. I want it to come to me, Haasan told PTI in an interview this week. In one of his most [] The post Stardoms evil partner is arrogance; hard to stay grou

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New Delhi, Jul 6: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit, the Congress on Sunday recalled the events leading up to the formation of the grouping as also the Summit hosted by India in 2012 during which then PM Manmohan Singh had proposed the establishment of a BRICS Development Bank. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, After dropping by in Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Argentina, the Super Premium Frequent Flier Prime Minister []

PARIS, Jul 5: Cries of It is warm! rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians jumped into the river legally for the first time in more than 100 years. Public swimming was allowed in designated areas of the Seine, including two newly built wooden decks near the Eiffel Tower and the Ile Saint-Louis in central Paris. Before sunrise, a municipal officer skimmed away the last few patches of algae with a fishnet. Soon after, a [] The post Joyful Parisians take historic plunge into Se

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 5: Nissan Motor India today announced the launch of Phase 2 of its CNG retrofitment kit for its popular compact SUV, the New Nissan Magnite. The eco-friendly CNG option will now be available for purchase at Nissan-authorised dealerships in Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu. Speaking on the occasion, Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India said, The Phase 2 rollout of our CNG retrofitment option reflects both

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 5: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, along with MLA Pahalgam Altaf Ahmad Wani, today visited the base camp Nunwan to review the arrangements made for smooth conduct of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The dignitaries inspected the sanitation infrastructure, public facilities and sustainability measures put in place by the Directorate of Ru

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 5: High Court restrained Kashmir University for replacing the adhoc academic arrangements with similar adhoc academic arrangements and directed the Varsity to allow the existing adhoc teaching staff till posts are filled on substantive basis. Disposing of a batch of writ petition filed by a number of teaching faculty in different streams of the Varsity, Justice Sanjay Dhar has held that the permissibility of replacing the teaching faculty of an educational

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 5: On the eve of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha recalled the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said, the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala and their steadfast commitment to the universal ideals of justice and human dignity continue to inspire the humanity to uphold the values of unity, social harmony and righteousness. On this solemn

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 5: The sacred occasion of Prakash Parv, marking the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs, was observed with great religious fervor and reverence throughout the Jammu and Kashmir. The devotees from all walks of life gathered to pay homage to the revered Guru, whose legacy of Miri-Piri, the harmonious balance of spiritual and temporal authority continues to inspire generations. The main congregation/ function was held in

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 5: In a significant boost to Jammu & Kashmirs tourism profile, the Union Ministry for Tourism is organising two day Tourism Secretaries Conference of all States and Union Territories at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, on 7th and 8th July 2025, for the fist time in Jammu & Kashmir The national event will bring together the Tourism Secretaries and Heads from across the country for high-level deliberations on collaborative