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Kerala Revenue Minister AP Anil Kumar said the state government will take a final decision on the proposed tax cut for low-alcohol beverages only after discussions within the ruling UDF. The proposal, announced in the 2026 budget, has triggered political debate

US President Donald Trump thanked India after Hyderabad ceremonially named a road adjoining the US Consulate as Donald Trump Avenue during the Freedom 250 celebrations. The event highlighted growing India-US strategic and economic ties

Kejriwal, who visited Ayodhya amid the donation row, was responding to remarks of Yogi Adityanath in which took veiled dig at Kejriwal over AAP government's rule in Delhi and said it was marked by corruption

A US Congressional hearing on China's influence operations turned contentious after Congressman Ro Khanna accused a witness of promoting discriminatory views toward Chinese Americans. The debate centred on birthright citizenship, national security and balancing counter-espionage efforts with civil rights

The US launched airstrikes on Iranian missile, drone and radar sites after Tehran allegedly attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said the strike violated the recent ceasefire, raising fresh concerns over the fragile US-Iran truce

Odisha Vigilance arrested a livestock inspector in Nabarangpur for allegedly accepting an Rs 80,000 bribe from a Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana beneficiary. Officials also recovered Rs 8.24 lakh in cash during searches at the accused's residence as the investigation continues

Rescue teams worked through the night after powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes devastated Caracas and surrounding areas. Authorities confirmed 589 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries, while tens of thousands remain unaccounted for as international rescue efforts continue

The National Investigation Agency has filed a charge sheet against 11 people before a special court in Guwahati over an alleged terror conspiracy involving an offshoot of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh. The case relates to the alleged spread of extremist ideology in West Bengal and northeastern states

King Charles III will continue living at Clarence House even after the 369 million pounds refurbishment of Buckingham Palace is completed next year, ending the palace's role as the monarch's primary residence. Royal officials also disclosed the King's 2024-25 tax payment for the first time

Russia claimed its air defences intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones targeting 12 regions, Crimea, the Black Sea and the Azov Sea in one of the biggest overnight attacks since the war began. Authorities in Crimea declared a state of emergency and suspended tourism and summer camps

Before another tragedy occurs on Mumbais busy suburban network, the authorities must ensure security measures are implemented daily, while every passenger must travel with their eyes wide open

With a severe crunch and vehicles being bought at a fever pitch, it is car, car everywhere and not a place to park for Mumbaikars.

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has more than doubled to 589, while the United Nations says over 50,000 people remain missing and warns the number of fatalities could rise significantly

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's 528-metre-tall CITIC Tower, the tallest building in the Chinese capital, triggering a major emergency response. Police and ambulances rushed to the scene as the skyscraper was evacuated and cordoned off

Nikam had earlier served as the government prosecutor in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and the 1993 Bombay serial bomb blasts cases. The announcement came after Agarwals father met Fadnavis and sought justice for his son

The action follows directions issued in May by Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Abhijit Chaudhari and Additional Commissioner K. Manjulakshmi, who ordered a comprehensive survey of hoardings along the Palkhi route within PMRDA limits

The ongoing probe into Ketan Agarwal's alleged murder has revealed that it was Chetan Chaudhary who instigated Siya Goyal to eliminate him at Lohagad Fort, a police official said on Friday. He added that Goyal's brother was also questioned in connection with the case

The accident occurred in the Barlaung Budhbazar area under the Rajrappa Police Station limits around midnight when the truck struck the van, a senior officer said

The arrests followed the registration of an FIR based on a complaint filed by Shri Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, alleging irregularities in the handling of donations and offerings at the temple

The team, flown aboard two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft, will provide emergency medical care, trauma treatment and life-saving surgeries as part of India's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts

Unlike conventional app-based aggregators, Bharat Taxi operates on a zero-commission model under which drivers retain earnings from fares while also sharing in the platform's profits

Speaking to the media, Pooja Goyal, Siya's mother, said whoever is found responsible for Ketan's death should receive the strictest punishment, even if it is her daughter

Meeting Agrawal's family in Pune, the Chief Minister assured them of the harshest punishment for the guilty, approved their demand for a fast-track court and directed that senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam be appointed as the special public prosecutor

Alstom's joint venture with Indian Railways has secured a Rs 1,070 crore (107 million euro) contract to maintain 250 WAG-12B electric freight locomotives at the Nagpur depot for five years, supporting reliable operations and India's freight modernisation programme

The step would ensure that patients receive medicines with adequate usable shelf life and improve utilisation of pharmaceutical inventories across the supply chain

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal termed the FIR in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case a sham, claiming only junior employees were targeted while senior figures were being protected

The rebound follows the launch of a new safe shipping corridor along the Omani coast by Oman and the IMO, with signs of navigation patterns gradually returning to normal

In the list of 15 deceased persons as provided by the city police, 13 persons have been identified; the bodies of two other males have been declared as unknown

A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 50,000 reward was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, while his accomplice managed to flee

The project involves the construction of a 1.4-km elevated metro corridor at an estimated cost of Rs 310.35 crore. The extension will be implemented by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Muharram greetings, saying the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain continues to inspire people to uphold truth, justice, and courage

At a White House dinner honouring American farmers, Trump said the administration was preparing to expand agricultural exports to Iran and asked Congress to approve fresh financial assistance for producers affected by previous regulations

Venezuela is racing against time to rescue hundreds believed trapped beneath collapsed buildings after twin powerful earthquakes left more than 200 people dead and many injured, while authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers struggled to reach the worst-hit areas

India's intervention came during a Security Council debate focused on strengthening global efforts to protect education in areas affected by armed conflict

The Centre is closely monitoring trends in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and has initiated discussions with airlines to assess whether the current easing in fuel costs is likely to continue over the long term

The figures were released ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, with senior state officials highlighting the results of anti-narcotics operations carried out across Gujarat during the period

The FIR registered at Atholi police station stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday when the Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Amrit Kotach, was away for a meeting

Kejriwal questioned the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the alleged theft of donations at the temple, calling it an eyewash as no FIR has been registered in the matter so far

The Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and agreed to work towards a lasting solution to inter-state water disputes

The FIR registered at Atholi police station stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday when the Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Amrit Kotach, was away for a meeting

The death toll in the Taratala warehouse collapse in south Kolkata has risen to 11, while rescue teams continue searching the debris with the help of Army equipment

The 76-year-old on Thursday presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment

One strike hit a locomotive in the northeast Sumy region, and in Zaporizhzhia region in the south; a second strike in Zaporizhzhia killed one of the drivers who was in the rear cab

Adding a tiny amount of this to local clay and sand makes the mixture incredibly smooth for 3D printing, and the final structure remarkably strong

Peacocks came out to roam on Pedder Road, and an Instagram post said that its because nature knows your tax bracket. What the duck!

NASA's Perseverance rover has detected complex macromolecular carbon in sedimentary rocks within Mars' Jezero Crater. Scientists say the discovery, along with hundreds of organic detections in mudstones, could provide new clues about the possibility of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet

The family of Ketan Agrawal, allegedly murdered in a conspiracy involving his fiance and her alleged lover, has demanded a fast-track trial and strict action against all accused

As part of the exercise, Dr Sharma registered himself on the HMIS platform as a patient, citing symptoms of fever and throat irritation for the two days

According to an official communication issued by the Chief Minister's Secretariat on Thursday, the meeting will be held at 3 pm at Vidhan Bhavan. The agenda includes a detailed discussion on the Pavana Direct Water Conveyance Project, a long-debated proposal aimed at addressing Pimpri-Chinchwad's growing water needs

The Maharashtra government has ordered an AG-supervised investigation into stamp duty adjudication cases handled between 2021 and 2026. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the probe could uncover irregularities worth Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore