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BREAKING: Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice-President of India

In his letter, Dhankhar expressed deep gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their support during his tenure

21 Jul 2025 10:28 pm
BJP MLA named in murder case: Two more arrests made in realtor`s killing

Police arrested two more people, Arun and Naveen, in the murder of a realtor, bringing the total to seven. BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj is also named in the case, and the new suspects are in 14-day police custody

21 Jul 2025 10:27 pm
Monsoon Session commences amidst heated debates on voter revision

During the Monsoon Session, JD(U) MP Lalan Singh questioned how non-Indians could vote in Bihar, as the INDIA bloc sought a discussion on voter list revisions. He argued that only citizens with proof should vote, accusing the opposition of going against the Constitution

21 Jul 2025 10:26 pm
Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over PoK and `US influence` at Martyrs` Day rally

At the TMC`s Martyrs` Day rally, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee attacked the BJP-led Central government, claiming that it`s controlled by US President Donald Trump. She also attached the Centre for failing to reclaim PoK during the recent tensions with Pakistan, despite Operation Sindoor strikes

21 Jul 2025 8:37 pm
Opposition demands answers on Pahalgam attack amidst `Operation Sindoor` claims

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee demanded an apology from Prime Minister Modi, blaming his incapability for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Banerjee also criticised Modi`s competence, saying no nation likes him, and held both the Prime Minister and Home Minister Amit Shah responsible for terrorists entering India and killing innocent people

21 Jul 2025 7:20 pm
Former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan dies at 101

The veteran leader passed away at 3.20 pm while undergoing treatment in the critical care unit of Pattom SUT Hospital, an official bulletin issued by the facility stated. Achuthanandan had been receiving treatment since June 23, following a cardiac arrest

21 Jul 2025 6:43 pm
Former CM Baghel`s son used Rs 16.7-cr liquor `scam` funds in his business

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, for allegedly handling over Rs 1,000 crore in proceeds from a liquor scam. He reportedly used Rs 16.7 crore to fund a real estate project. The ED claims the scam caused a Rs 2,100 crore loss to the exchequer.

21 Jul 2025 5:53 pm
MPs submit notices for removal of Justice Varma to LS Speaker and RS Chairman

On Day 1 of the Monsoon Session, MPs from both Houses submitted notices seeking the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma after burnt cash was found at his residence. Signed by 145 Lok Sabha and 63 Rajya Sabha members, the motion seeks impeachment under Articles 124, 217, and 218.

21 Jul 2025 5:44 pm
9 show cause notices issued to Air India over safety breaches in last 6 months

During the last six months, a total of nine show cause notices have been issued to Air India in connection with five identified safety violations. Enforcement action has been completed in respect of one violation, MoS Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said in Rajya Sabha

21 Jul 2025 5:42 pm
22-year-old man stabbed to death in Jaipur

According to police, the victim and the accused had a long-running feud. On Sunday night, the accused and his friends caught the victim near his house. An argument ensued, following which the accused stabbed the man before fleeing, police said

21 Jul 2025 4:52 pm
Owaisi questions ATS after HC acquits all 12 in 2006 blasts case

The High Court, in its ruling, stated that the prosecution had utterly failed to establish the case and that it was hard to believe the accused were responsible for the crime. The court found that witness testimonies and alleged recoveries lacked evidentiary value, leading to the overturning of all convictions

21 Jul 2025 4:17 pm
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Civil Aviation Minister says talks about plane crash

During the Monsoon Session, Civil Aviation Minister Naidu revealed that black box decoding in the AI-171 crash probe was done in India for the first time. He praised AAIBs unbiased investigation and urged media to refrain from speculating until the final report. Naidu also addressed staffing issues in DGCA amid growing aviation demands.

21 Jul 2025 3:32 pm
Supreme Court questions EDs role, rejects plea against Karnataka CMs wife

The bench comprising Chief Justice Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing the ED`s appeal challenging a Karnataka High Court order that quashed proceedings in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving BM Parvati, wife of the Karnataka chief minister

21 Jul 2025 2:49 pm
Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into school in Dhaka, one killed

The Bangladesh Army`s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. A fire official stated that at least one person died and four others were injured

21 Jul 2025 2:22 pm
Landslide on Vaishno Devi track in Jammu and Kashmir leaves 10 pilgrims injured

The yatra to the shrine has been suspended till 1 pm as a precautionary measure.

21 Jul 2025 1:50 pm
Never allowed to speak, as LoP it is my right, says Rahul Gandhi

The Lok Sabha witnessed noisy protests by opposition parties seeking a discussion on Operation Sindoor on the first day of the Monsoon session

21 Jul 2025 1:49 pm
Elderly couple wins relief from Haryana Human Rights Commission

According to the complaint, despite being aged and suffering from severe health conditions requiring multiple surgeries, the couple has been subjected to isolation, verbal abuse, and psychological trauma while living under the same roof with their son and his wife in Panchkula

21 Jul 2025 1:42 pm
Donald Trump`s claims on ceasefire humiliating for country, says Kharge

Kharge and other Congress party members also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should give answers to the issues raised by them regarding the Pahalgam terror attack and Trump`s claims on ceasefire during Operation Sindoor

21 Jul 2025 1:34 pm
Accel Cybersecurity Summit 2025 to focus on AI-driven threats

Accel Cybersecurity Summit 2025 will serve as a launchpad for early-stage security products and a collaboration platform for ecosystem leaders committed to building intelligent, cloud-native and AI-resilient security solutions from India, it added. The upcoming summit is being held in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud

21 Jul 2025 1:08 pm
Protect every inch of our democracy: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Martyrs Day

West Bengal Chief Minister and All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee is going to address the Shaheed Diwas rally today to commemorate the death of several youths in 1993 after police opened fire at the protestors demanding that voter IDs be made the sole document required for voting

21 Jul 2025 1:06 pm
Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay despite election setback

Ishiba`s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito were short three seats to maintain a majority in the 248-seat upper house in Sunday`s vote. The coalition is now a minority in both houses of the Diet, or parliament, though the LDP is still the leading party

21 Jul 2025 1:05 pm
Govt ready for discussion on Operation Sindoor, says J P Nadda in Rajya Sabha

Nadda said that Mallikarjun Kharge began to discuss minute details of Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror attack, which he says was against Kharge`s notice mentioned under Rule 267

21 Jul 2025 12:42 pm
Couple killed, 471 roads shut as heavy rains hit Himachal Pradesh

The state`s meteorological department has issued a `red` alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in five of the 12 districts of the state, including Shimla, Kangra, Chamba, Sirmaur and Mandi

21 Jul 2025 12:39 pm
Parliament Monsoon Session: Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi over his foreign visit

As the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticised PM Modi for his rare attendance and urged his presence for key discussions on the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and Trumps claims. Ramesh also questioned Modis upcoming foreign visit amid pressing national issues.

21 Jul 2025 12:35 pm
Parliament monsoon session like `Vijay Utsav`: PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor

Speaking with the media before the start of the session, the prime minister hailed the multi-party delegations that visited various parts of the world to convey India`s position post-Operation Sindoor for their efforts in removing the veil from the face of the master of terrorists - Pakistan

21 Jul 2025 12:25 pm
Parliament Monsoon Session: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment notice

While giving the adjournment notice to the Secretary General of Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi wrote, I seek to move an adjournment of the business of the House to discuss a matter of urgent national importance: the terror attack in Pahalgam.

21 Jul 2025 12:22 pm
BJPs Amit Malviya slams Congress over Odisha rape case

Odisha police had arrested Udit Pradhan, president of the Odisha National Students` Union of India (NSUI), Congress party`s student wing, in Odisha, in connection with the alleged rape of a girl student in Bhubaneswar, according to information provided by the Odisha Police Commissionerate

21 Jul 2025 12:18 pm
Raj Thackeray faces flak from Congress, AAP over remarks on Sardar Patel

Addressing a rally in Maharashtra`s Thane district on Friday, the MNS chief said when migrants from Bihar were beaten up and driven away in Gujarat, it did not become an issue, but a minor incident in Maharashtra became a national issue

21 Jul 2025 10:37 am
The kabutar (no) khana chronicles

These are turbulent times for Mumbais pigeon population, and Percy, their spokesperson, isnt having it easy while trying to curb the aggression towards his kin. Sir PM and Lady Flora try to find an amicable solution to the kabutarkhana clampdown

21 Jul 2025 9:45 am
Suspect arrested after car crashes into post office and catches fire in San Jose

Emergency crews responded around 3 am to the office located in a strip mall south of downtown, according to a joint statement from the San Jose police and fire departments

21 Jul 2025 9:18 am
Israel Defence Forces kills Hamas Commander, hits 75 terror targets in latest Op

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has also been involved, striking approximately 75 terror targets, including terrorists` military compounds and additional terrorists` infrastructure

21 Jul 2025 9:13 am
ECI complicates Indo-Nepal ties

The decision to link citizenship with voter enrolment introduces an irritant in the two countries unique relationship, chiefly because they have different laws pertaining to nationality

21 Jul 2025 9:11 am
Off-duty border patrol agent shot in Manhattan park in apparent botched robbery

The 42-year-old officer was in stable condition Sunday and expected to survive. There was no indication that he was targeted because of his employment, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said

21 Jul 2025 9:08 am
What can you do to keep your city clean?

More awareness means making every citizen a stakeholder in this survey; here, it could mean competitor or participant

21 Jul 2025 9:07 am
Pope Leo XIV marks 56th anniversary of moon landing with observatory visit

After praying the Sunday Angelus at his summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo, Leo headed to the astronomical observatory located in the Pontifical Villas, where he took a close look at the telescopes that have supported celestial exploration from a faith-based perspective for decades

21 Jul 2025 9:03 am
Shigeru Ishiba`s coalition loses majority in Japan`s upper house election

Ishiba`s Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito needed to win 50 seats on top of the 75 seats they already have to retain their majority

21 Jul 2025 9:01 am
US justice department asks court to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche filed motions urging the court to release the Epstein transcripts as well as those in the case against convicted British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell a day after President Donald Trump directed the Justice department to do so

21 Jul 2025 8:54 am
Pakistan rain-related deaths rise above 200 after 10 more fatalities

Another 18 people were injured, taking the cumulative death toll to 203 and that of injured to 562. The downpour began on June 26 when the first spell of monsoon rain was recorded, triggering flash floods in the northwest of the country

21 Jul 2025 8:51 am
New nuke facilities in Iran will be obliterated: Donald Trump

The US and Iran held negotiations prior to the Israeli strikes that sparked off a 12-day war with Iran. Both signalled willingness to continue talks to reach a deal on Tehrans nuclear enrichment program

21 Jul 2025 8:46 am
US D-Day veteran and TikTok star Papa Jake Larson dies

Born December 20, 1922, in Owatonna, Minnesota, Larson enlisted in the US National Guard in 1938, lying about his age since he was only 15 at the time

21 Jul 2025 8:43 am
Israel calls for evacuations amid escalating Gaza offensive

The evacuation cuts access between the city of Deir al-Balah and the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis in the narrow enclave. The area is also where many international organisations attempting to distribute aid are located

21 Jul 2025 8:33 am
Fauja Singh cremated with full state honours in Punjab`s Beas

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Minister Mohinder Bhagat and several other dignitaries attended the funeral. Faujas son Harvinder Singh lit the funeral pyre

21 Jul 2025 8:30 am
Jammu: Congress workers detained amid march for statehood

On Saturday, a Congress rally was stopped by police in Srinagar. Hundreds of Congress workers led by Karra and party general secretary G A Mir assembled at party headquarters at Shaheedi Chowk in the heart of Jammu

21 Jul 2025 8:27 am
Andhra Pradesh liquor scam: YSRCP MP remanded in custody till Aug 1

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested Reddy on Saturday in the alleged Rs 3500 crore liquor scam during the previous YSRCP regime

21 Jul 2025 8:23 am
All-party meet: Opposition slams Centre on Bihar voter list revision, Pahalgam

The government sought coordination with the opposition in the smooth running of the month-long session. There should be govt-opposition coordination in running Parliament smoothly, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said

21 Jul 2025 8:20 am
Teenage girl airlifted to Delhi after arson attack in Odisha`s Puri

A 15-year-old girl, set ablaze in Odisha`s Puri, was airlifted from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to Delhi on Sunday. Odisha DGP YB Khurania immediately visited the crime scene, stating the investigation is at a sensitive stage and details will follow soon

20 Jul 2025 11:07 pm
Delhi-bound Air India Express flight from Ranchi cancelled after technical snag

The AIX (Air India Express) 1200 from Ranchi to Delhi has been cancelled due to a technical issue. While checking the aircraft before takeoff, the technical snag was detected, Airport director RR Maurya said

20 Jul 2025 11:01 pm
Parliament`s Monsoon Session set for heated debates; Modi to address on Monday

Prime Minister Modi will address the media Monday before the Monsoon Parliament session starts. Heated debates are expected, with the Opposition raising issues like the Pahalgam terror attack and Bihar voter lists, while the government plans to discuss new bills on topics like GST and Mines

20 Jul 2025 10:51 pm
All parties have demanded discussion on Operation Sindoor: Arvind Sawant

All the parties asked for a discussion on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam incident. Foreign policy was also raised, especially given recent remarks by Donald Trump. Another key issue was the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters lists in Bihar

20 Jul 2025 10:06 pm
Syria: Bedouin clans withdraw from Sweida after US-brokered ceasefire

Following a US-brokered ceasefire and over a week of intense fighting, Syria`s armed Bedouin clans have withdrawn from the Druze-majority city of Sweida, allowing humanitarian aid to enter. The clashes, which caused hundreds of deaths and involved Israeli airstrikes targeting government forces siding with Bedouins, sparked targeted sectarian attack

20 Jul 2025 8:49 pm