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India expands strategic reach in Indo-Pacific through Modi's three-nation tour

(UNI SPECIAL)
Col Guru Saday Batabyal(Retd)
New Delhi, Jul 13 (UNI) From July 6 to July 11, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a consequential three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, a journey that reflected the growing ambition and confidence of Indian diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific. Coming amid intensifying geopolitical competition, shifting trade alignments, and new security challenges, the visit was not merely about signing agreements or issuing joint statements.

#India expands strategic reach in Indo-Pacific through Modi's three-nation tour

India''s big guns back as India begin World Cup journey

Birmingham, July 13 (UNI) India''s ODI campaign enters a defining phase this week as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah return to the national fold for the three-match series against England, marking the start of what could be the team''s most crucial buildup to the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup.

#India''s big guns back as India begin World Cup journey

IIT-M Wellness Centre gets ISO certification from TUV NORD Group, first CFTI in India to get this global honour

Chennai, July 13 (UNI) In a significant achievement, the IIT-Madras became the first Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) in India to receive a global honour when its IIT-Madras Wellness Centre received the ISO 45001:2018 certification from TUV NORD Group.

#IIT-M Wellness Centre gets ISO certification from TUV NORD Group # first CFTI in India to get this global honour

Foreign selling in Indian equities likely over: Goldman Sachs

New Delhi, Jul 13 (UNI) Foreign selling in Indian equities is likely behind us, with sentiment expected to turn incrementally favourable as India''s domestic outlook improves and overseas investor positioning remains exceptionally light, according to Goldman Sachs'' July India Strategy note.

#Foreign selling in Indian equities likely over: Goldman Sachs

Bodies of Kerala couple killed in Vietnam boat tragedy to arrive in India on Monday

Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (UNI) The bodies of A.C. Thomas (57) and his wife Loveni Thomas (56), residents of Kottarakkara who lost their lives in the boat accident in Vietnam, will be brought to India on Monday night, the Chief Minister’s Office said.

#Bodies of Kerala couple killed in Vietnam boat tragedy to arrive in India on Monday

Indians face higher post-meal blood sugar spikes despite lower BMI: Diabetes expert

Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (UNI) Indians and other Asian populations experience significantly higher post-meal blood sugar spikes despite developing diabetes at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations, underscoring the need for treatment strategies that go beyond HbA1c levels, internationally acclaimed diabetologist and metabolic physician Banshi Saboo said on Sunday.

#Indians face higher post-meal blood sugar spikes despite lower BMI: Diabetes expert

A rebel nightingale of south India who refused the Padma award as a much delayed one

Chennai, July 12 (UNI) Iconic playback singer S Janaki, who passed away on Saturday, was a rebel who upheld self-respect by promptly declining the Padma award in 2013 since it came much delayed for her more than half a century of service to music.

#A rebel nightingale of south India who refused the Padma award as a much delayed one

Mortal remains of 15 Indians killed in Phu Quoc boat accident reach Ho Chi Minh City

By Parwinder Sandhu

New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) The Indian Embassy in Vietnam today began arrangements for the repatriation of the mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals who lost their lives in a boat accident near Phu Quoc Island, as Vietnamese authorities launched a probe into the tragedy.

#Mortal remains of 15 Indians killed in Phu Quoc boat accident reach Ho Chi Minh City

India-UK FTA gives Indian professionals 25pc salary relief: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) Indian professionals working in the United Kingdom on temporary assignments of up to five years will no longer lose nearly 25 per cent of their salary towards the UK''s social security system, as the Double Contribution Convention Agreement comes into force on July 15 alongside the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

#India-UK FTA gives Indian professionals 25pc salary relief: Piyush Goyal

Afghan Agriculture Minister’s India visit focuses on food security, seed systems and sustainable farming

New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) Afghanistan’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock H.E. Mawlawi Ataullah Omari visited India recently, leading a high-level delegation for discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, irrigation, livestock development, and allied sectors, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

#Afghan Agriculture Minister’s India visit focuses on food security # seed systems and sustainable farming

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to S Janaki, says her voice united India across generations

New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday mourned the passing of legendary playback singer S Janaki, describing her as the "Nightingale of South India" whose timeless voice transcended linguistic and regional boundaries to become a cherished part of India''s cultural heritage.

#Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to S Janaki # says her voice united India across generations

India’s growth stays resilient amid West Asia uncertainty

(UNI SPECIAL)
Abhijit Mukhopadhyay
New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) India is still on course to remain one of the world’s more resilient major economies, even as the recent West Asia disruption has disturbed the global equilibrium of trade, shipping, and prices. The latest macro data suggest that the shock is easing, the external environment is becoming less hostile, and India’s domestic growth engines seem to be intact.

#India’s growth stays resilient amid West Asia uncertainty

GFS Galaxy attack: India seeks de-escalation as one Indian crew member remains missing

New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) India on Sunday condemned the attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman and said that 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board have been rescued, while one Indian crew member remains missing.

#GFS Galaxy attack: India seeks de-escalation as one Indian crew member remains missing

One Indian missing, 10 rescued after ship attack near Oman; India calls for de-escalation

New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) India on Sunday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off Oman’s coast that left one Indian national missing, warning that repeated assaults on shipping in the region were "deeply worrisome" and calling for an immediate de-escalation of tensions.

#One Indian missing #10 rescued after ship attack near Oman; India calls for de-escalation

Ten from TN among 15 Indians drowned in Vietnam boat capsize, CM Vijay deputes senior IPS officer to repatriate mortal remains

Chennai, July 12 (UNI) A total of 10 tourists from Tamil Nadu are among the 15 Indians drowned in the tragic boat capsize at Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, even as the state government has initiated all efforts and established contacts with the Indian Embassy officials to render all necessary assistance and bring the bodies to the state.

#Ten from TN among 15 Indians drowned in Vietnam boat capsize # CM Vijay deputes senior IPS officer to repatriate mortal remains

Monsoon intensifies over North India; IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across Haryana till July 18

Panchkula, July 12 (UNI) The southwest monsoon is set to remain active over large parts of the country this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a fresh spell of rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across Haryana and several neighbouring states till July 18.

#Monsoon intensifies over North India; IMD forecasts rain # thunderstorms and strong winds across Haryana till July 18

England crush India by 56 runs, clinch T20I series 4-0

Southampton, July 11 (UNI) A blistering 131 from Jos Buttler and an unbeaten 95 by captain Harry Brook powered England to a daunting 257 for three before the hosts completed a commanding 56-run victory over India in the fifth and final T20 International at The Rose Bowl here on Saturday, clinching the five-match series 4-0.

#England crush India by 56 runs # clinch T20I series 4-0

Teenager Prithika Pradeep stars in India's compound campaign in Madrid

Madrid, July 11 (UNI) Prithika Pradeep headlined India''s campaign in the compound discipline
at the Archery World Cup 2026 Stage 4 here in Spain, after winning an individual bronze and helping the women''s team bag a silver on Saturday.
The medals marked Prithika Pradeep''s maiden podium finishes at the Archery World Cup, according to olympics.com.

#Teenager Prithika Pradeep stars in India's compound campaign in Madrid

PM Modi to flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, inaugurate key rail projects in Haryana

Chandigarh, Jul 11 (UNI) Haryana''s development agenda will receive a major push on July 17 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off India''s first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, inaugurate the Kurukshetra Railway Elevated Track and Station project, and lay the foundation stone of the Sikh Museum.

#PM Modi to flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind # inaugurate key rail projects in Haryana

India to play two friendlies in New Zealand during November FIFA window

New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) The Indian men''s national team will travel to New Zealand for two friendly matches against the hosts on November 12 and 15, during the FIFA International Match Window.
The first match will take place at the Go Media Stadium in Auckland, while the second will be held at the One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.

#India to play two friendlies in New Zealand during November FIFA window

India assures six medals in U-19 Men’s Category at Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships

Jakarta, July 11 (UNI) India confirmed six medals in the U-19 men’s category at the Asian U-19
& U-23 Boxing Championships, following an impressive showing in the quarterfinal bouts held
here on Saturday.

#India assures six medals in U-19 Men’s Category at Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships

Kerala businessman, wife among 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat accident

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) A Kerala businessman and his wife were among the 15 Indian tourists killed when a speedboat carrying a group of Indian visitors capsized off Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam on Saturday.

#Kerala businessman # wife among 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat accident

Mellifluous singer and Nightingale of South India passes away in Mysuru

Chennai, July 11 (UNI) Mellifluous singer and hailed as Nightingale of South India, veteran playback singer S.Janaki passed away at Mysore in Karnataka due to old age on Saturday night marking an end of an era in Indian music.

#Mellifluous singer and Nightingale of South India passes away in Mysuru

India needs more Young leaders in politics, says Raghav Chadha at YFLO Hyderabad

Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday called for greater youth participation in Indian politics, saying the country is one of the youngest in the world but is governed largely by older parliamentarians.

#India needs more Young leaders in politics # says Raghav Chadha at YFLO Hyderabad

Nightingale of South India S Janaki dies at 88

Mysuru, July 11 (UNI) Veteran playback singer S Janaki, revered as the "Nightingale of South India", passed away here on Saturday at 88, marking the end of one of the most illustrious careers in Indian music.

#Nightingale of South India S Janaki dies at 88

Buttler, Brook rewrite T20I record books against India

Southampton, July 11 (UNI) Jos Buttler and Harry Brook unleashed a batting masterclass to rewrite the T20 International record books, stitching together an unbeaten 181-run partnership, the highest ever against India in the format, as England seized complete control of the fifth and final T20I at Southampton on Saturday.

#Buttler # Brook rewrite T20I record books against India

Eight Tamils among 15 Indians drowned in Vietnam boat capsize, Vp, PM, Vijay, Rahul condoles

Chennai, Juy 11 (UNI) Eight tourists from Tamil Nadu are among the 15 Indians drowned in a tragic boat capsize at Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, even as Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Vijay, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and leaders of various political parties condoled their deaths.

#Eight Tamils among 15 Indians drowned in Vietnam boat capsize # Vp # PM # Vijay

Pakistani woman, son held with Indian IDs

Bengaluru, July 11 (UNI) Karnataka Police have arrested a Pakistani woman and her son for allegedly staying illegally in India after their visas expired, uncovering what investigators suspect could be a wider identity document racket after recovering Aadhaar, voter identity, ration cards and other Indian documents from their possession.

#Pakistani woman # son held with Indian IDs

Hydrogen could replace coke in steelmaking as India targets 300 MT capacity: SAIL CMD

Bhubaneswar, July 11 (UNI) Hydrogen could emerge as an alternative to coke in steelmaking as India seeks to nearly double its annual steel production capacity from the present 160 million tonnes to about 300 million tonnes over the next four to five years, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Chairman and Managing Director Dr Ashok Kumar Panda said on Saturday.

#Hydrogen could replace coke in steelmaking as India targets 300 MT capacity: SAIL CMD

Eight Tamils among 15 Indian tourists drowned in Vietnam boat capsize, Vp, PM, Vijay, Rahul condoles

Chennai, Juy 11 (UNI) Eight tourists from Tamil Nadu are among the 15 Indians drowned in a tragic boat capsize at Phu Quoc Island in Viernam on Saturday, even as Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Vijay, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and leaders of various political parties condoled their deaths.

#Eight Tamils among 15 Indian tourists drowned in Vietnam boat capsize # Vp # PM # Vijay

Cong endorses VCK's push for TVK and DMK in INDIABloc to takeon BJP

Chennai, July 11 (UNI) Despite the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) of Chief Minister Joseph vijay and the opposition DMK remaining bitter rivals, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi ((VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan, also a Lok Sabha MP, is batting for having both in the INDIA Bloc, which has been endorsed by the Congress on Saturday.

#Cong endorses VCK's push for TVK and DMK in INDIABloc to takeon BJP

Hockey India rejects Lakra's selection allegations

Ranchi, July 11 (UNI) Former India women''s hockey captain and Hockey India selection committee member Asunta Lakra has questioned the selection process for the Indian women''s team for the 2026 Asian Games, alleging that she was excluded from meetings held to finalise the squad.

#Hockey India rejects Lakra's selection allegations

Indian Army Showcases Drone Warfare Capabilities in High-Altitude Ladakh During Fire & Fury Corps Competition

New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) The Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps on Saturday conducted an Inter Formation Drone Proficiency Competition under realistic operational conditions in the challenging high-altitude terrain of Ladakh, showcasing the growing integration of unmanned aerial systems into modern battlefield operations.

#Indian Army Showcases Drone Warfare Capabilities in High-Altitude Ladakh During Fire & Fury Corps Competition

Traffic delays toss as India opt to bowl in fifth T20I against Eng

Southampton, July 11 (UNI) India won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fifth and final T20 International against England at The Rose Bowl on Saturday after the toss was delayed because Team India got caught in traffic while travelling to the stadium, a rare logistical disruption in international cricket.

#Traffic delays toss as India opt to bowl in fifth T20I against Eng

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge express grief over Vietnam boat tragedy, seek intensified rescue efforts for Indian tourists

New Delhi, Jul 11 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday expressed profound grief over the tragic boat capsizing near Vietnam''s Phu Quoc Island involving Indian tourists, urging the Centre to work closely with Vietnamese authorities to ensure the success of ongoing rescue operations and provide all possible assistance to the affected families.

#Rahul Gandhi # Kharge express grief over Vietnam boat tragedy # seek intensified rescue efforts for Indian tourists

India to host textile sustainability event, launch innovation challenge on waste

New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) The Ministry of Textiles will organise the fourth edition of "Weave The Future", a sustainability-focused handloom and textile event, in New Delhi from July 12 to 17, as the government seeks to promote circular production and tackle the country''s growing textile waste.

#India to host textile sustainability event # launch innovation challenge on waste

PM Modi mourns Indian lives lost in Vietnam boat tragedy, says Embassy providing full assistance

New Delhi, Jul 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident involving Indian nationals near Vietnam''s Phu Quoc Island, offering condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and assuring that Indian diplomatic missions are extending every possible assistance while remaining in constant touch with the Vietnamese authorities.

#PM Modi mourns Indian lives lost in Vietnam boat tragedy # says Embassy providing full assistance

India team stuck in traffic, toss delayed for fifth T20I

Southampton, July 11 (UNI) The toss for the fifth and final T20 International between India and England was delayed at The Rose Bowl here on Saturday after the Indian team got caught in traffic while travelling to the stadium, in what is considered a rare logistical disruption in international cricket.

#India team stuck in traffic # toss delayed for fifth T20I

Nagpur to get India’s largest Agro Convention Centre: Fadnavis

Nagpur, July 11 (UNI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that Nagpur will soon have the country’s largest Agro Convention Centre, which will be developed near Dhabha with the aim of transforming the city into a national hub for agricultural innovation and farmer-centric activities.

#Nagpur to get India’s largest Agro Convention Centre: Fadnavis

Hyderabad emerging as key tech, infra hub in India's growth story: G Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said Hyderabad is emerging as one of India''s leading technology and infrastructure hubs, playing a pivotal role in the country''s journey towards becoming a global technological powerhouse under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

#Hyderabad emerging as key tech # infra hub in India's growth story: G Kishan Reddy

Deepti Sharma backs India after gritty Lord’s effort on opening day

London, July 11 (UNI) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma credited the top order for laying the platform before her fighting half-century helped India reach 285 on the opening day of the
historic first-ever women''s Test at Lord''s.

#Deepti Sharma backs India after gritty Lord’s effort on opening day

PM Modi lauds Indian Diaspora's role in strengthening New Zealand ties at Auckland mega event

New Delhi, Jul 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the Indian community in New Zealand as a vital force in strengthening bilateral ties, saying the diaspora has emerged as one of the strongest pillars of friendship between the two nations while addressing an enthusiastic gathering of over 10,000 people at the "Kia Ora Modi" community event in Auckland.

#PM Modi lauds Indian Diaspora's role in strengthening New Zealand ties at Auckland mega event

15 killed after boat carrying Indian tourists capsizes Off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island

Hanoi, July 11 (UNI) Fifteen people were killed after a boat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam''s southern Phu Quoc island on Saturday afternoon, according to local media reports.

#15 killed after boat carrying Indian tourists capsizes Off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island

INS Mahendragiri joins Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, Rajnath Singh calls it symbol of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) The Indian Navy on Saturday commissioned the indigenously-built advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri into the Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking another major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

#INS Mahendragiri joins Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet # Rajnath Singh calls it symbol of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

India must shift from IT services to AI solutions, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said India''s IT industry must transition from providing software services to delivering AI-driven solutions to retain its global leadership in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

#India must shift from IT services to AI solutions # says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Bengal: Rare Ravana Palm found in Bankura, extending India's botanical map eastward

By Biswabrata Goswami
Midnapore, July 4 (UNI) In a discovery that has surprised botanists and expanded the known botanical geography of the country, researchers from Vidyasagar University and the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Howrah, have documented the presence of the rare Ravana Palm (Hyphaene dichotoma) in the dry deciduous forests of West Bengal''s Bankura district—marking the first recorded occurrence of the species in eastern India.

#Bengal: Rare Ravana Palm found in Bankura # extending India's botanical map eastward

Nita Ambani Announces India-America Health Alliance Partnership at AAPI''s 44th Annual Convention, Received AAPI Humanitarian Award 2026

How Partner Preferences Are Shifting Among India''s Muslims

PMs Modi, Luxon showcase 'Winning Partnership' as India-New Zealand strategic ties enter new phase

New Delhi, Jul 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday joined New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a special gala luncheon in Auckland themed "India-New Zealand: A Winning Partnership", where the two leaders highlighted the expanding scope of bilateral cooperation following the elevation of ties to a Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration in trade, investment, technology, defence, education, sports and people-to-people exchanges.

#PMs Modi # Luxon showcase 'Winning Partnership' as India-New Zealand strategic ties enter new phase

Jairam Ramesh recalls David Lange''s role in reviving India-New Zealand ties during Modi''s visit

New Delhi, Jul 11 (UNI) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s landmark visit to New Zealand continues, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Saturday reflected on the historical evolution of India-New Zealand relations, paying tribute to former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange for revitalising bilateral ties during the 1980s.

#Jairam Ramesh recalls David Lange''s role in reviving India-New Zealand ties during Modi''s visit

PM Modi invites New Zealand businesses to partner India''s growth story as FTA boosts ties

New Delhi, Jul 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged New Zealand businesses to deepen their engagement with India, describing the country as "not only a market" but "a launchpad for global growth," as he addressed a select gathering of CEOs and business leaders alongside New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during an India-New Zealand business event in Auckland.

#PM Modi invites New Zealand businesses to partner India''s growth story as FTA boosts ties

India, New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership, target doubling trade by 2030

New Delhi, Jul 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Saturday elevated India-New Zealand relations to the level of a Strategic Partnership, unveiling an ambitious Roadmap to 2030, setting a target to double bilateral trade by the end of the decade, and expanding cooperation across defence, maritime security, trade, agriculture, education, sports, technology and regional security.

#India #New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership #target doubling trade by 2030

Modi hails ''historic milestone'' as India, New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership

New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the elevation of India-New Zealand relations to a Strategic Partnership as a "historic milestone", expressing confidence that the new framework would inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties and strengthen cooperation for peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

#Modi hails ''historic milestone'' as India #New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership

India assures six medals in U-23 Men’s Category at Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships

Jakarta, July 10 (UNI) India’s U-23 men boxers delivered a strong performance at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships, with six boxers advancing to the semifinals to assure medals following the quarterfinal bouts held on Friday in Jakarta. .

#India assures six medals in U-23 Men’s Category at Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships

Omar Abdullah launches Kashmir Marathon 2026 campaign, eyes place on India's marathon calendar

Srinagar, July 10 (UNI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled the official merchandise for the Kashmir Marathon 2026 and launched the promotional campaign for the event, saying the marathon is aimed at firmly placing Kashmir on India''s marathon calendar while giving a major boost to sports tourism in the region.

#Omar Abdullah launches Kashmir Marathon 2026 campaign # eyes place on India's marathon calendar

India’s HADR Mission to Venezuela concludes successfully: MEA

New Delhi, Jul 10 (UNI) India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission, Operation Amistad, following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, has concluded successfully with the return of the Indian contingent to New Delhi today.

#India’s HADR Mission to Venezuela concludes successfully: MEA

India, Oman review strategic partnership, focus on trade, defence, AI

By Nikhil Vyas
New Delhi, Jul 10 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (EAM) held key bilateral talks with Oman''s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Muscat today, during which the two leaders reviewed the full spectrum of the strategic partnership between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

#India # Oman review strategic partnership # focus on trade # defence

Brook eyes off No.1 ranking after series win over India

London, July 10 (UNI) England are within reach of the No.1 ICC Men’s T20I Team Ranking following an emphatic nine-wicket win over India that helped secure the T20I series with one game to spare.

#Brook eyes off No.1 ranking after series win over India

Salima Tete to lead India's 20-member squad for 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) Hockey India on Friday announced the 20-member Indian Women''s Hockey Team for the upcoming 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, scheduled to be held
from September 19 to October 4 in Japan.

#Salima Tete to lead India's 20-member squad for 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026

No Iranian missile strike on India-bound LPG tanker; PIB flags viral claim as fake

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit dismissed a claim as "fake" circulating on social media that an LPG tanker carrying supplies to India was hit in an Iranian missile strike.

#No Iranian missile strike on India-bound LPG tanker; PIB flags viral claim as fake

India look to avert whitewash in Southampton on Saturday

By Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, Jul 10 (UNI) India will be desperate to avoid a 0-4 series defeat and risk losing their World No.1 status when they take on second-ranked England in the fifth and final T20I in Southampton tomorrow.

#India look to avert whitewash in Southampton on Saturday

Mahendragiri, Sixth Project 17A Stealth Frigate, set to join Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) The Indian Navy is all set to induct Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, into its Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam on Saturday (tomorrow).

#Mahendragiri # Sixth Project 17A Stealth Frigate # set to join Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet

India look to avert whitewash in Southampton

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) India will be desperate to avoid a 0-4 series defeat and risk losing
their World No.1 status when they take on second-ranked England in the fifth and final T20I
in Southampton on Saturday.
The series has been a difficult one for Shreyas Iyer and his team. Their tour began in Belfast, moved through Durham and other venues in northern England, and now ends on the south coast after one match was washed out.

#India look to avert whitewash in Southampton

India, Australia ink agreement to protect traditional knowledge

New Delhi, Jul 10 (UNI) The Australian Patent-awarding agency, IP Australia, has signed an agreement with India to gain access to our country''s traditional knowledge database, as it examines patent applications in accordance with Australia''s patent laws and examination procedures.

#India # Australia ink agreement to protect traditional knowledge

India-Afghan relations built on centuries of friendship, trust and cultural heritage:Mawlawi Ataullah Omari invites Indian companies to invest

New Delhi, Jul 10 (UNI) Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan, on Friday described the India-Afghanistan relationship as one built on centuries of friendship, trust, and shared cultural heritage.

#India-Afghan relations built on centuries of friendship # trust and cultural heritage:Mawlawi Ataullah Omari invites Indian companies to invest

Adani Group, Dioxycle join hands to develop and accelerate low-carbon chemical production in India

New Delhi, Jul 10 (UNI) Adani Enterprise Ltd (AEL) and Dioxycle, a French tech-based organisation, on Friday announced a long-term partnership to develop and scale low-carbon chemical production in India.

#Adani Group # Dioxycle join hands to develop and accelerate low-carbon chemical production in India

Modi arrives in New Zealand for first bilateral visit by Indian PM in four decades

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday, marking the beginning of a historic visit to New Zealand — the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in four decades — with a packed agenda aimed at strengthening ties across a wide range of sectors.

#Modi arrives in New Zealand for first bilateral visit by Indian PM in four decades

IIT-Madras honours 1,800 NPTEL stars from South India for excellence in lifelong learning

Chennai, July 10 (UNI) The IIT-Madras honoured 1,842 exceptional learners from South India at the ‘NPTEL Stars’ event held in the campus on Friday.

#IIT-Madras honours 1 #800 NPTEL stars from South India for excellence in lifelong learning

Wheels India to raise Rs 400 cr funds

Chennai, July 10 (UNI) The Board of Directors of Wheels India has given its nod for raising funds to the tune of Rs 400 crore.

#Wheels India to raise Rs 400 cr funds

PM Modi, Albanese unveil India-Australia sports roadmap at iconic Melbourne cricket ground

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday unveiled a comprehensive India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, signalling a major push to deepen bilateral cooperation in sports, youth exchanges, sports science and investment as part of the expanding India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

#PM Modi # Albanese unveil India-Australia sports roadmap at iconic Melbourne cricket ground

IMD forecast signals vigorous monsoon revival across north India; heavy rain, thunderstorms to lash Haryana, Delhi and Uttarakhand

Panchkula, July 10 (UNI) The southwest monsoon has gathered fresh momentum, setting the stage for an intense spell of rain across large parts of North India.

#IMD forecast signals vigorous monsoon revival across north India; heavy rain # thunderstorms to lash Haryana # Delhi and Uttarakhand

Brook's blitz seals historic T20I series win for England over India

Bristol, July 9 (UNI) England captain Harry Brook produced a breathtaking unbeaten 79 off just 35 balls to overshadow Shreyas Iyer''s valiant 80 not out and power the hosts to a crushing nine-wicket victory over India in the fourth T20I at the County Ground here on Thursday, sealing a historic 3-0 T20I series triumph over the visitors.

#Brook's blitz seals historic T20I series win for England over India

New poster of 'The India Story' released

Mumbai, July 9 (UNI) The makers of the upcoming courtroom drama The India Story have unveiled a powerful new poster, offering a striking preview of the film''s socially conscious narrative.

#New poster of 'The India Story' released

Shreyas anchors India to 158/7 despite England's disciplined bowling

Bristol, July 9 (UNI) India captain Shreyas Iyer produced a fighting unbeaten 80 to steer his side to 158 for seven against England in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the County Ground here on Thursday after the visitors suffered an early collapse.

#Shreyas anchors India to 158/7 despite England's disciplined bowling

Rashmika Mandanna shoots India's first female-led underwater fight sequence for "Mysaa"

Mumbai, July 9 (UNI) Actress Rashmika Mandanna has completed what the makers describe as Indian cinema''s first underwater combat sequence led by a female protagonist for the upcoming pan-India action thriller Mysa, executing the demanding stunt without the assistance of an action double.

#Rashmika Mandanna shoots India's first female-led underwater fight sequence for "Mysaa"

India opt to bat first in must-win match against England

Bristol, July 9 (UNI) India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first in the fourth T20 International against England on Thursday, making two injury-forced changes as the visitors seek to keep the five-match series alive.

#India opt to bat first in must-win match against England

India, Russia discuss emerging global, regional terror threats

New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) India and Russia have called for concerted action against terrorists and terrorist groups, including those listed in the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee and their proxy groups and affiliates.

#India # Russia discuss emerging global # regional terror threats

PM Modi Lauds Indian Diaspora in Australia, Showcases India's Transformation and Calls for Viksit Bharat Partnership

New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the nearly one million-strong Indian community in Australia as a vital bridge between the two nations, crediting the diaspora with elevating bilateral ties while urging them to contribute their ideas, innovation and expertise towards India''s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

#PM Modi Lauds Indian Diaspora in Australia # Showcases India's Transformation and Calls for Viksit Bharat Partnership

AFMC Pune ranks among India's top medical colleges in 2026 surveys

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune has secured the first position among medical colleges in Maharashtra and third position nationally in the India Today-MDRA Best Medical Colleges Ranking 2026, reaffirming its position as a premier institution for medical education and training in the country.

#AFMC Pune ranks among India's top medical colleges in 2026 surveys

India, Russia condemn terrorism at 14th Joint Working Group meeting, reaffirm counter-terror cooperation

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) India and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation against terrorism during the 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism, held in New Delhi on July 8.

#India # Russia condemn terrorism at 14th Joint Working Group meeting # reaffirm counter-terror cooperation

Indian companies to post fastest revenue growth in April-June quarter: Crisil

New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) The Indian companies are likely to post their fastest revenue growth in two years in the April-June quarter, but much of that growth came not from selling more, but from charging more, said Crisil Intelligence in a report.

#Indian companies to post fastest revenue growth in April-June quarter: Crisil

Isha Ambani shines at Paris Fashion Week, gives Indian craftsmanship a global platform

Paris, July 9 (UNI) Reliance Retail Executive Director Isha Ambani made a dazzling appearance at the Paris Haute Couture Week, underscoring the growing global influencer of Indian fashion as she attended designer Manish Malhotra''s Autumn/Winter 2026 Haute Couture show, a landmark presentation that marked the designer''s debut on the official Paris Haute Couture calendar.

#Isha Ambani shines at Paris Fashion Week # gives Indian craftsmanship a global platform

SEIL Energy recognized among India's ‘Best Workplaces’ in Energy, Oil & Gas sector

Nellore, Jul 9 (UNI) SEIL Energy India Limited, one of the largest independent power producers (IPPs) in India, today announced that it has been recognized among India''s Best Workplaces in the Energy, Oil & Gas sector by ‘Great Place To Work, India’, reaffirming the Company''s unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture built on trust, respect, collaboration and excellence.

#SEIL Energy recognized among India's ‘Best Workplaces’ in Energy # Oil & Gas sector

Mandaviya says hosting experience will boost India's Olympic 2036 bid

New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) As India steps up preparations to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and continues its bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said hosting international sporting events is helping the country build its reputation as a global sporting destination while giving Indian athletes the chance to compete against the world’s best at home.

#Mandaviya says hosting experience will boost India's Olympic 2036 bid

India's critical infrastructure faces emerging cyber risks from LONGLEASH: Expert

Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (UNI) The recently disclosed LONGLEASH malware should serve as a strategic warning for India to strengthen the cybersecurity of its Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), as sophisticated nation-state actors are increasingly targeting the digital foundations of essential services, SCADA security expert K. S. Manoj has said.

#India's critical infrastructure faces emerging cyber risks from LONGLEASH: Expert

India shift focus to historic Lord’s Test after T20 World Cup disappointment

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) After a disappointing campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian team is looking to make a fresh start with a historic one-off Test against England at Lord''s, beginning Friday. Head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team has put the World Cup behind them and is fully focused on the challenge ahead.

#India shift focus to historic Lord’s Test after T20 World Cup disappointment

In a first in India's IVF sector, Iswarya Fertility Center raises Rs 350 cr from OrbiMed Asia

Chennai, July 9 (UNI) In one of the largest growth investments in India''s IVF sector and perhaps the first, the Chennai-based Iswarya Fertility Center (IFC) on Thursday announced a growth investment of more than Rs 350 crore (about USD 37 million) from OrbiMed Asia (OrbiMed), a leading global healthcare investment firm.

#In a first in India's IVF sector # Iswarya Fertility Center raises Rs 350 cr from OrbiMed Asia

India hosts half of world's GCCs, emerges as second-largest enterprise AI talent hub: CEA Nageswaran

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) India now hosts nearly half of the world’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and has emerged as the second-largest base of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) talent globally, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday, highlighting the country’s transformation from a low-cost outsourcing destination into a strategic innovation hub for multinational corporations.

#India hosts half of world's GCCs # emerges as second-largest enterprise AI talent hub: CEA Nageswaran

IMF cuts India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.4pc, expects recovery to 6.7pc in FY28

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has marginally lowered India''s GDP growth forecast for FY2026-27 to 6.4%, citing higher global energy prices and rising geopolitical uncertainties that are expected to weigh on economic activity.

#IMF cuts India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.4pc # expects recovery to 6.7pc in FY28

Odisha unveils Deep Sea Fishing Mission, aims to become eastern India's premier marine hub

Bhubaneswar, July 9 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday unveiled the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document, outlining the state''s long-term Blue Economy roadmap and announcing plans to develop Odisha as eastern India''s premier marine hub.

#Odisha unveils Deep Sea Fishing Mission # aims to become eastern India's premier marine hub

High Seas initiative to unlock India's vast marine wealth, boost exports and jobs: Vice-President

Bhubaneswar, July 9 (UNI) High Seas Initiative would unlock the untapped potential of India''s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and High Seas, strengthening seafood exports while generating large-scale employment in fishing, processing, cold chain, transportation, packaging, logistics and export services,Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan said.

#High Seas initiative to unlock India's vast marine wealth # boost exports and jobs: Vice-President

Kharge accuses Centre of deepening India's economic dependence on China six years after Galwan

New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi-led government, alleging that India has become increasingly dependent on China across several strategic sectors despite the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, and accused the Centre of compromising the country''s national interests.

#Kharge accuses Centre of deepening India's economic dependence on China six years after Galwan

Modi’s Indonesia visit marks a new chapter in India–Indonesia strategic ties

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Col Guru Saday Batabyal (Retd)
New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Indonesia this week was far more than a routine diplomatic engagement. It marked a significant advance in one of India’s most important relationships in Southeast Asia, underscoring New Delhi’s growing strategic weight in the Indo-Pacific and reaffirming Indonesia’s place at the heart of India’s Act East Policy.

#Modi’s Indonesia visit marks a new chapter in India–Indonesia strategic ties

India, Australia unveil 18 strategic outcomes to deepen defence, nuclear, energy and technology partnership

New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) India and Australia on Thursday unveiled an ambitious package of 18 strategic outcomes covering defence, maritime security, civil nuclear cooperation, energy security, critical technologies, education, skill development, scientific research and cultural heritage, marking a significant expansion of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s visit to Australia.

#India #Australia unveil 18 strategic outcomes to deepen defence #nuclear #energy and technology partnership

IMD issues heavy rain alert across Northwest India; Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal and Uttarakhand on watch

Panchkula, July 9 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather warning for northwest India, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several states over the next week.

#IMD issues heavy rain alert across Northwest India; Haryana # Chandigarh # Himachal and Uttarakhand on watch

Chandigarh stands alone at top of India's school education rankings

Chandigarh, July 9 (UNI) Chandigarh has reaffirmed its position as the country''s benchmark in school education, emerging as the highest-ranked state/Union Territory in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for 2025-26 released by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.

#Chandigarh stands alone at top of India's school education rankings

India, Australia elevate strategic partnership with landmark Defence, Trade and Technology agreements at third annual summit

New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to significantly deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, announcing a series of landmark initiatives spanning defence, maritime security, trade, critical technologies, energy, education and regional security during the Third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne.

#India #Australia elevate strategic partnership with landmark Defence #Trade and Technology agreements at third annual summit

India, Australia unveil sweeping defence, energy and technology roadmap to deepen strategic partnership in Indo-Pacific

New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday unveiled an ambitious new roadmap to elevate the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, announcing far-reaching initiatives in defence and maritime security, energy cooperation, cyber resilience, critical technologies, supply chain security and counter-terrorism while reaffirming their shared commitment to a free, open, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

#India #Australia unveil sweeping defence #energy and technology roadmap to deepen strategic partnership in Indo-Pacific

TVS, IOCL join hands to accelerate last mile LPG distribution in India

Coimbatore, July 9 (UNI) Two and three wheeler makersTVS Motor Company has entered into a strategic partnership with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) to strengthen last-mile LPG cylinder distribution through sustainable commercial mobility solutions across the country.

#TVS # IOCL join hands to accelerate last mile LPG distribution in India

India, Australia unveil ambitious strategic agenda as Modi, Albanese deepen Defence, Energy and Economic partnership

New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to significantly deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, announcing a series of major initiatives spanning trade, clean energy, nuclear cooperation, critical minerals, defence innovation, maritime security and emerging technologies while jointly underscoring that terrorism remains a shared global threat requiring unwavering international cooperation.

#India # Australia unveil ambitious strategic agenda as Modi # Albanese deepen Defence # Energy and Economic partnership

PM Modi hails AustralianSuper's AU$500 million investment in India as strong endorsement of nation's growth trajectory

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed AustralianSuper''s announcement of an AU$500 million investment in India, describing it as a strong endorsement of the country''s economic growth and reform trajectory as well as the opportunities offered by its rapidly expanding economy.

#PM Modi hails AustralianSuper's AU$500 million investment in India as strong endorsement of nation's growth trajectory

PM Modi hails AustralianSuper's AU$500 million investment in India as strong endorsement of nation's growth trajectory

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed AustralianSuper''s announcement of an AU$500 million investment in India, describing it as a strong endorsement of the country''s economic growth and reform trajectory as well as the opportunities offered by its rapidly expanding economy.

#PM Modi hails AustralianSuper's AU$500 million investment in India as strong endorsement of nation's growth trajectory

PM Modi pitches India as long-term investment destination at Australia-India CEOs Forum

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India''s growing economic potential and invited Australian businesses to deepen investments as he jointly addressed the Australia-India CEOs Forum and the Economic Roadmap Business event with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday.

#PM Modi pitches India as long-term investment destination at Australia-India CEOs Forum

PM Modi pitches India as long-term investment destination at Australia-India CEOs Forum

New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India''s growing economic potential and invited Australian businesses to deepen investments as he jointly addressed the Australia-India CEOs Forum and the Economic Roadmap Business event with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday.

#PM Modi pitches India as long-term investment destination at Australia-India CEOs Forum

OPPO India launches Reno16 Series with AI focus, local manufacturing push; devices go on sale July 9

Hyderabad, July 8 (UNI) OPPO India on Wednesday launched its Reno16 Series, comprising the Reno16 and Reno 16c, strengthening its presence in India''s premium mid-range smartphone segment with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), creator-centric features and connected lifestyle products.

#OPPO India launches Reno16 Series with AI focus # local manufacturing push; devices go on sale July 9

India urges restraint as fresh West Asia escalation threatens regional stability and global shipping

New Delhi, Jul 8 (UNI) India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the renewed escalation of tensions in West Asia following recent attacks, and called on all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate the situation and return to dialogue to prevent any further deterioration in regional security.

#India urges restraint as fresh West Asia escalation threatens regional stability and global shipping

PM Modi hails Indian Diaspora's warm Melbourne welcome, Celebrates shared cultural heritage with Australia

New Delhi, Jul 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian community after arriving in Melbourne on Wednesday for the Australian leg of his three-nation Indo-Pacific tour, with a vibrant cultural reception showcasing the deepening people-to-people ties between India and Australia.

#PM Modi hails Indian Diaspora's warm Melbourne welcome # Celebrates shared cultural heritage with Australia

Mandaviya confirms Telangana as host for Khelo India Youth Games 2026

New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) Telangana will host the eighth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games later this year, union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Wednesday, with the multi-sport event expected to be held in November.

#Mandaviya confirms Telangana as host for Khelo India Youth Games 2026

Bengal: Bailey bridge constructed by Indian Army restores Siliguri-Mirik connectivity

Siliguri, Jul 8 (UNI) Normal connectivity between Siliguri and the tourist destination of Mirik was restored on Wednesday with the inauguration of a Bailey bridge over the Balasan River at Dudhia, constructed by the Indian Army after the earlier diversion was washed away by heavy rain.

#Bengal: Bailey bridge constructed by Indian Army restores Siliguri-Mirik connectivity

NALCO, NLC India form joint venture to set up 1,080 MW Captive Thermal Power Plant at Angul

Bhubaneswar, July 8 (UNI) In a major step towards strengthening Odisha''s industrial infrastructure and ensuring reliable power supply for future expansion, the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) and NLC India Limited (NLCIL) have formed a 50:50 joint venture to develop a 1,080 MW brownfield thermal captive power plant at Angul.

#NALCO # NLC India form joint venture to set up 1 #080 MW Captive Thermal Power Plant at Angul

PM Modi lands in Melbourne for Annual Leaders' Summit, says visit will add 'vigour' to India-Australia ties

New Delhi, Jul 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to Australia, where he will hold the third India-Australia Annual Leaders'' Summit with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and seek to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

#PM Modi lands in Melbourne for Annual Leaders' Summit # says visit will add 'vigour' to India-Australia ties

India face must-win clash as England eye historic T20I series triumph

Bristol, July 8 (UNI) India stand on the brink of a rare bilateral T20I series defeat as they prepare for a must-win fourth match against a resurgent England at Bristol on Thursday, with the hosts needing just one more victory to clinch their maiden men''s T20I series triumph over the world champions.

#India face must-win clash as England eye historic T20I series triumph

Nagpur cyber cell busts Rs 200 crore online fraud linked to 'Mast Money App' ; 5 lakh citizens duped across India

Nagpur, July 8 (UNI): The Nagpur cyber cell has unearthed a massive online fraud racket involving the alleged cheating of around five lakh people across the country through the ‘Mast Money App’, also known as the ‘Soft Money App’, with the suspected fraud amounting to nearly Rs 200 crore, officials said on Wednesday.

#Nagpur cyber cell busts Rs 200 crore online fraud linked to 'Mast Money App' ; 5 lakh citizens duped across India

Selection headaches mount as India fight to keep series alive in Bristol

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) Before the UK tour began, India looked like a team ready to build on their T20 World Cup triumph. Five matches later, including the 0-2 T20I series loss against Ireland, the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit find themselves on the verge of another series loss to England, after trailing 0-2 in the five-match rubber with the opener washed out. The Indians now head into the fourth T20I against England in Bristol on Thursday knowing that only a win can prevent the hosts from sealing the five-match series with a game to spare in Southampton.

#Selection headaches mount as India fight to keep series alive in Bristol

Ishan, Abhishek continue to lead T20I batting rankings despite India’s struggles on UK tour

Dubai, July 8 (UNI) India’s top-order batters Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma continue to hold the top two spots in the latest ICC Men''s T20I Batting Rankings, despite England''s strong performances in the ongoing five-match series.

#Ishan # Abhishek continue to lead T20I batting rankings despite India’s struggles on UK tour

Maha Guv applauds India's blind women's cricket team at screening of Dekh Le! India

Mumbai, July 8 (UNI) The documentary Dekh Le! India, which tells the inspiring story of India''s blind women''s national cricket team, was screened at Lok Bhavan here in the presence of Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Wednesday. The event was organised by UNICEF Maharashtra and attended by government officials, disability rights advocates, development partners and sportspersons.

#Maha Guv applauds India's blind women's cricket team at screening of Dekh Le! India

Mizoram discoveries add two bat species to India's faunal record

Aizawl, July 8 (UNI) Scientists have recorded two bat species in India for the first time following extensive biodiversity surveys in Mizoram, a discovery that not only expands the country''s known mammalian diversity but also highlights the ecological significance of the forests of Northeast India.

#Mizoram discoveries add two bat species to India's faunal record

Gautam Gambhir reflects on India's heavy loss to England

London, July 8 (UNI) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has stressed that adaptability to conditions remains a work in progress for his side as they allowed England to take a 2-0
lead in the five-match T20I series after their 125-run loss at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

#Gautam Gambhir reflects on India's heavy loss to England

China looms behind India''s nuclear and maritime push with Australia
Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi/Melbourne, Jul 8 (UNI) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew into Australia on Wednesday, India’s high-stakes Indo-Pacific diplomacy jigsaw started falling into place, shaped by an increasingly familiar strategic reality, that of the unspoken China factor, and the need to garner critical mineral supplies which could drive India’s economic and security future.
#China looms behind India''''s nuclear and maritime push with Australia

NIA conducts pan-India searches in online terror radicalisation case promoting ISIS and AQIS Jihadi ideology

New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted nation-wide searches in a case of online terror radicalisation aimed at establishing an Islamic state in India through violent jihad against the democratically elected government by promoting the ideology of ISIS and AQIS terrorist organisations. .

#NIA conducts pan-India searches in online terror radicalisation case promoting ISIS and AQIS Jihadi ideology

China looms behind India's nuclear and maritime push with Australia

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi/Melbourne, Jul 8 (UNI) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew into Australia on Wednesday, India’s high-stakes Indo-Pacific diplomacy jigsaw started falling into place, shaped by an increasingly familiar strategic reality, that of the unspoken China factor, and the need to garner critical mineral supplies which could drive India’s economic and security future.

#China looms behind India's nuclear and maritime push with Australia

Indian Army begins de-induction from Venezuela after successful completion of Operation Amistad HADR mission

New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) The Indian Army contingent deployed for Operation Amistad, India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in Venezuela, has commenced its de-induction after successfully completing relief operations in the earthquake-affected region.

#Indian Army begins de-induction from Venezuela after successful completion of Operation Amistad HADR mission

Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026 Concludes With CEO Calling for 1000 GW 10-Year Solar Roadmap to Support India''s Energy Transition

India, Rwanda agree to deepen defence ties in military training, exercises and defence industry cooperation

New Delhi, Jul 8 (UNI) India and Rwanda have agreed to expand bilateral defence cooperation in areas including military training, joint exercises, medical collaboration, and defence industries during the second meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) held in New Delhi on July 6-7.

#India # Rwanda agree to deepen defence ties in military training # exercises and defence industry cooperation

Global crackdown on India-based crime syndicates nets 24 arrests; Nijjar assassination figures in US indictment

Arti Bali
New Delhi, Jul 8 (UNI) In a major international crackdown that is likely to revive focus on India''s long-standing concerns over the nexus between organised crime and extremist networks operating overseas, law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada and Europe have arrested 24 people linked to three India-based transnational criminal syndicates accused of carrying out murders, extortion, large-scale drug trafficking and the 2023 assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

#Global crackdown on India-based crime syndicates nets 24 arrests; Nijjar assassination figures in US indictment

WhatsApp unveils Meta Business Agent for businesses in India

Bengaluru, July 8 (UNI) WhatsApp on Wednesday announced the launch of Meta Business Agent, an artificial intelligence-powered assistant designed to help businesses engage with customers round the clock, while also unveiling the Meta Business Agent Platform for large enterprises to build and deploy customised AI agents at scale.

#WhatsApp unveils Meta Business Agent for businesses in India

Mission Drishti, world’s first OptoSAR satellite from private Indian fim loses communication after solar storm

Chennai, July 8 (UNI) Two months after the launch of its maiden Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite developed by it,
he Bengaluru-based space spartup GalaxEye has announced that communication with the spacecraft was lost after it encountered an anomaly following a geomagnetic solar storm during the final stage of the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP).

#Mission Drishti # world’s first OptoSAR satellite from private Indian fim loses communication after solar storm

Monsoon intensifies over North India; IMD warns of heavy rain in Haryana, Punjab over next two days

Panchkula, July 8 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a fresh warning of fairly widespread to widespread rainfall across Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi over the next two days, with isolated heavy rainfall likely during the period.

#Monsoon intensifies over North India; IMD warns of heavy rain in Haryana # Punjab over next two days

DP World acquires new container vessel to expand India voastal shipping network

Kochi, July 8 (UNI) DP World has strengthened its coastal shipping network in India with the acquisition of DP World Indus, an India-flagged container vessel with a carrying capacity of more than 2,500 TEUs.

#DP World acquires new container vessel to expand India voastal shipping network

England take 2-0 series lead as Salt, pacers rout India

Nottingham, July 7 (UNI) England produced a ruthless allround display to crush India by 125 runs in the third T20 International at Trent Bridge here on Wednesday, as Phil Salt''s sparkling half-century and a devastating pace attack helped hosts lead 2-0 the five-match series in emphatic fashion.

#England take 2-0 series lead as Salt # pacers rout India

Neha Dhupia's international debut '52 Blue' to open at prestigious London Indian Film Festival on July 9

Mumbai, July 7 (UNI) Actress Neha Dhupia''s first international feature film, "52 Blue", will have its European premiere on July 9 at the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank and will also open the prestigious London Indian Film Festival.

#Neha Dhupia's international debut '52 Blue' to open at prestigious London Indian Film Festival on July 9

Indian contingent to showcase sustainable jute apparel at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) In a landmark initiative to promote sustainable textiles and showcase India''s innovation in natural fibres, the National Jute Board (NJB), under the Ministry of Textiles, has developed jute-viscose blended apparel that will be worn by the Indian athletes and team members participating in the Commonwealth Games 2026, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.

#Indian contingent to showcase sustainable jute apparel at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

Odisha Governor urges Sanskrit scholars to preserve India's knowledge heritage through technology

Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday called upon Sanskrit scholars and students to harness the immense potential of Sanskrit in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technologies and scientific research while preserving India''s rich civilisational heritage.

#Odisha Governor urges Sanskrit scholars to preserve India's knowledge heritage through technology

India opt to bowl, Prince Yadav replaces Bishnoi

Nottingham, July 7 (UNI) India won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the third T20 International of the five-match series at Trent Bridge here on Tuesday, with pacer Prince Yadav replacing leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi in the playing XI.

#India opt to bowl # Prince Yadav replaces Bishnoi

India to host BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi from July 8

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) India will host the two-day BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi, Kerala, from July 8, Wednesday, bringing together heads of delegations from BRICS member countries to strengthen cooperation and advance a shared agenda for women-led development.

#India to host BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi from July 8

India must be prepared to meet growing global demand for quality cotton: VP Radhakrishnan

New Delhi, Jul 7 (UNI) Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday underlined that India must strengthen its global competitiveness and be prepared to meet the growing domestic and international demand for quality cotton.

#India must be prepared to meet growing global demand for quality cotton: VP Radhakrishnan

India's Commonwealth Games 2026 contingent given grand send-off

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Tuesday accorded a grand send-off to India''s contingent for the Commonwealth Games 2026 while unveiling the official ceremonial and competition kit that Team India will wear at the Games in Glasgow from July 23
to August 2.

#India's Commonwealth Games 2026 contingent given grand send-off

At Indonesian Parliament, Modi unveils 'Ganga-Mahakam vision' for stronger India-Indonesia ties

New Delhi, Jul 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday proposed a new framework for India-Indonesia ties, christened the "Ganga-Mahakam Vision", as he called for broadening cooperation in trade, technology, maritime security, connectivity and global governance during his landmark address to the Indonesian Parliament.

#At Indonesian Parliament # Modi unveils 'Ganga-Mahakam vision' for stronger India-Indonesia ties

Suryakumar dismisses fake statement, reaffirms support for Team India

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has dismissed a fake statement circulating on social media, clarifying that he never made the comments being
attributed to him and urging fans not to spread unverified information.

#Suryakumar dismisses fake statement # reaffirms support for Team India

India set to host 3rd BRICS transport ministers' meet in Nagpur

Nagpur, July 7 (UNI): India will host the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers'' Meeting in Nagpur on July 11-12 as part of its BRICS Chairship 2026, bringing together Transport Ministers and senior officials from member countries to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the transport sector.

#India set to host 3rd BRICS transport ministers' meet in Nagpur

Only 25 pc Indian firms say workforce is AI-ready: Kyndryl report

Bengaluru, July 7 (UNI) India Inc is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), but only one in four organisations believe their workforce is adequately prepared to harness the technology effectively, according to the latest People Readiness Report released by Kyndryl on Tuesday.

#Only 25 pc Indian firms say workforce is AI-ready: Kyndryl report

India to host 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Nagpur on July 11,12

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) India, under its BRICS Chairship 2026, will host the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers Meeting in Nagpur, Maharashtra on July 11 and 12.

#India to host 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Nagpur on July 11 #12

Indian Army's Corps of Signals attempts new world record with Dare Devils ride through Atal Tunnel

Chandigarh, Jul 7 (UNI) The Indian Army''s Corps of Signals has carried out a high-altitude motorcycle performance inside the Atal Tunnel as part of its nationwide Wheels of Valour: Sanchar Shakti expedition, making a fresh world record attempt to commemorate the upcoming Kargil Vijay Diwas.

#Indian Army's Corps of Signals attempts new world record with Dare Devils ride through Atal Tunnel

Indonesia signs $200 million BrahMos missile deal with India

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) India has secured another major defence export breakthrough with Indonesia agreeing to procure two batteries of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system under a deal estimated at around USD 200 million, further strengthening strategic ties between the two Indo-Pacific partners.

#Indonesia signs $200 million BrahMos missile deal with India

AI to fuel tech jobs, India growth: DXC

Bengaluru, July 7 (UNI) Rejecting fears that generative artificial intelligence (AI) will trigger widespread job losses in the technology sector, global IT services major DXC Technology on Tuesday said AI will create more opportunities than it eliminates, while positioning India at the centre of its global AI growth and innovation strategy.

#AI to fuel tech jobs # India growth: DXC

Odisha among India's top three states in forest conservation, green cover expansion: CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UNI) Odisha has emerged as one of the country''s leading states in forest conservation and green cover expansion, with its forest and tree cover increasing by 558 square kilometres over the past two years, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday.

#Odisha among India's top three states in forest conservation # green cover expansion: CM Majhi

DXC deepens India AI bet with flagship Bengaluru innovation hub

Bengaluru, July 7 (UNI) DXC Technology on Tuesday deepened its India artificial intelligence (AI) strategy with the launch of a flagship Customer Experience Centre in Bengaluru, underscoring the country''s growing role as a global hub for enterprise AI engineering and digital transformation.

#DXC deepens India AI bet with flagship Bengaluru innovation hub

Hockey India announces 15-member Sub Junior group for Women's Asian Championship 2026

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Hockey India on Tuesday announced the 15-member Sub Junior Women''s group for the Women''s Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026.

#Hockey India announces 15-member Sub Junior group for Women's Asian Championship 2026

India spinner Shree Charani retains top spot in ICC women's T20I bowling rankings

Dubai, July 7 (UNI) India left-arm spinner Shree Charani retained her position as the world''s No.1 T20I bowler in the latest rankings released on Tuesday.

#India spinner Shree Charani retains top spot in ICC women's T20I bowling rankings

India, Indonesia seal landmark package of agreements to broaden strategic cooperation

New Delhi, Jul 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s state visit to Indonesia on Tuesday marked a significant milestone in bilateral relations, with India and Indonesia signing 14 agreements and announcing six major initiatives spanning defence, maritime security, healthcare, agriculture, space, digital technology, critical minerals, education and cultural diplomacy, reinforcing the expanding scope of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

#India #Indonesia seal landmark package of agreements to broaden strategic cooperation

India, Indonesia launch broad strategic agenda as PM Modi, Prez Prabowo hail ‘Golden Chapter’ in bilateral ties

SHAHID K ABBAS
New Delhi, Jul 7 (UNI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday announced an ambitious expansion of the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, unveiling a broad agenda covering defence, maritime security, healthcare, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, education, agriculture, critical minerals, space cooperation and cultural exchanges, while declaring that bilateral relations have entered a "golden chapter" with far-reaching implications for the Indo-Pacific.

#India #Indonesia launch broad strategic agenda as PM Modi #Prez Prabowo hail ‘Golden Chapter’ in bilateral ties

'Bridge Man of India' Girish Bharadwaj passes away

Mangaluru (Karnataka), July 7 (UNI) Padma Shri awardee Girish Bharadwaj, the legendary engineer popularly known as the "Bridge Man of India" for transforming rural connectivity through affordable suspension bridges, passed away at a private hospital in Sullia in Karnataka''s Dakshina Kannada district on Tuesday following age-related illness. He was 76.

#'Bridge Man of India' Girish Bharadwaj passes away

Indonesia confers highest civilian honour on PM Modi, hails deepening strategic partnership with India

New Delhi, Jul 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred Indonesia''s highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia (Star of the Republic of Indonesia), by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a ceremonial event at the Istana Merdeka Presidential Palace in Jakarta, marking another milestone in the rapidly expanding strategic relationship between the two Indo-Pacific partners.

#Indonesia confers highest civilian honour on PM Modi #hails deepening strategic partnership with India

MNRE Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Presents Mercom India Awards 2026 to Renewable Pioneers Driving the Nation''s Energy Transition

PM Modi, Indonesian Prez Prabowo elevate India-Indonesia ties with new agreements across defence, health, technology and culture

New Delhi, Jul 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday pledged to deepen the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, announcing a series of initiatives spanning defence, healthcare, technology, agriculture, critical minerals, digital payments and cultural cooperation, while describing the bilateral relationship as entering a "golden new chapter."
Addressing a joint press statement after bilateral talks in Jakarta, Modi said the partnership established in 2018 had gained fresh momentum and was expanding across multiple sectors.

#PM Modi #Indonesian Prez Prabowo elevate India-Indonesia ties with new agreements across defence #health #technology and culture

India to host BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi from July 8-9

Kochi (Kerala), July 7 (UNI) India will host the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting here on July 8-9, 2026, under its BRICS Chairship 2026.

#India to host BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi from July 8-9

'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' to release across India on July 17

Mumbai, July 6 (UNI) The makers of the upcoming animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath have announced a new theatrical release date, confirming that the spiritually themed family entertainer will arrive in cinemas across India on July 17.
This date is considered especially auspicious as it falls just a day after the sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 16.

#'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' to release across India on July 17

Shree Charani lone Indian in Women's T20 World Cup Team of Tournament

Dubai, July 6 (UNI) Spinner Shree Charani was the lone Indian named in the Women''s T20 .

#Shree Charani lone Indian in Women's T20 World Cup Team of Tournament

Indian Coast Guard, Odisha Marine Police rescue 20 fishermen; Paradip Port shelters boats amid rough seas

Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UNI) In a coordinated rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard and the Odisha Marine Police rescued 20 fishermen and safely escorted them to Paradip Harbour after a fishing vessel developed engine trouble off the Puri coast.

#Indian Coast Guard # Odisha Marine Police rescue 20 fishermen; Paradip Port shelters boats amid rough seas

Punjab's Prabhsimran Singh earns maiden India T20 call-up for Zimbabwe series

Chandigarh, July 6 (UNI) Punjab wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh has received his maiden call-up to the Indian senior men''s cricket team for the three-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe later this month, while wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has been left out of the squad.

#Punjab's Prabhsimran Singh earns maiden India T20 call-up for Zimbabwe series

'The India Story' awaits CBFC approval

Mumbai, July 6 (UNI) The makers of "The India Story: Slow Poison in Progress" are still awaiting clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), casting uncertainty over the film''s planned worldwide release on July 24, 2026.

#'The India Story' awaits CBFC approval

Kharge alleges Centre's policies have weakened India's global standing

New Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the Narendra Modi government of undermining India''s global standing, alleging that its policies have led to a decline in the country''s passport rankings, higher passport costs, sluggish recovery in foreign tourist arrivals and inadequate visa services.

#Kharge alleges Centre's policies have weakened India's global standing

With series on the line, India face must-win situation ahead of third T20I against England

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) Still searching for their first win on the UK tour, India head into the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday with more questions than answers. Following a 0-2 series defeat to Ireland and another loss to England in Manchester, Shreyas Iyer''s side now face a must-win situation to keep the series alive.

#With series on the line # India face must-win situation ahead of third T20I against England

Hockey India names players for sub-junior men's national camp ahead of Asian Championship

New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) Hockey India has announced names of the 15 players who will be part of the sub-junior men''s national camp in preparation for the inaugural Men''s Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from July 20 to 25.

#Hockey India names players for sub-junior men's national camp ahead of Asian Championship

JAAC leader in PoK seeks India’s help amid protests and clashes

Islamabad, July 6 (UNI)The protest movement in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) intensified as the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) called for larger demonstrations despite an ongoing security crackdown, with around a dozen people, including police personnel, injured in clashes between protesters and law enforcement personnel in several areas, particularly Mirpur district, during a bandh observed across the region on Sunday, local media reported on Monday.

#JAAC leader in PoK seeks India’s help amid protests and clashes

With series on the line, India face must-win situation ahead of third T20I against England

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) Still searching for their first win on the UK tour, India head into the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday with more questions than answers. Following a 0-2 series defeat to Ireland and another loss to England in Manchester, Shreyas Iyer''s side now face a must-win situation to keep the series alive.

#With series on the line # India face must-win situation ahead of third T20I against England

India's Q2 deal value more than doubles to USD 36.3 billion despite moderation in volumes : Report

New Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI) India''s dealmaking activity recorded a sharp increase in transaction values during the second quarter of 2026, with the combined value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) deals surging 127 per cent quarter-on-quarter to USD 36.3 billion, even as overall deal volumes declined.

#India's Q2 deal value more than doubles to USD 36.3 billion despite moderation in volumes : Report

India opens BRICS women's working group meeting in Kochi under BRICS chairship 2026

New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) India on Monday inaugurated the two-day BRICS Women''s Working Group (WWG) Meeting in Kochi, Kerala, under its BRICS Chairship 2026, bringing together senior government officials from member countries to deliberate on key issues relating to women''s empowerment, women-led development and enhanced cooperation among the grouping.

#India opens BRICS women's working group meeting in Kochi under BRICS chairship 2026

AIIMS Bhubaneswar emerges as one of India's top 10 medical colleges

Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UNI) AIIMS Bhubaneswar has secured the 10th position among India''s best medical colleges in the India Today-MDRA Best Medical Colleges Survey 2026, marking a significant milestone in its journey as one of the country''s premier medical institutions.

#AIIMS Bhubaneswar emerges as one of India's top 10 medical colleges

Indian archers look to carry form into Madrid World Cup

Madrid, July 6 (UNI) Olympian Dhiraj Bommadevara, rising star Kumkum Anil Mohod and compound ace Jyothi Surekha Vennam headline India’s 16-member squad at the Archery World Cup 2026 Stage 4, which gets underway here in Spain, on Tuesday. .

#Indian archers look to carry form into Madrid World Cup

Indian Navy set to induct 6th project 17A Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri

New Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI) Marking another milestone in India''s indigenous naval shipbuilding programme, the Indian Navy will commission Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth stealth frigate under the Project 17A class, at Visakhapatnam on July 11. Named after the Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats, the indigenously built warship symbolises strength, resilience, and self-reliance, and is the first naval vessel to carry the name, heralding a new chapter in India''s maritime capabilities.

#Indian Navy set to induct 6th project 17A Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri

India face must-win test against England in third T20I

Nottingham, July 6 (UNI) India face a must-win challenge against England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, with the visitors desperate to level the five-match series after the hosts seized a 1-0 lead through a clinical chase in Manchester.

#India face must-win test against England in third T20I

Flyadeal launches daily direct Hyderabad–Riyadh flights, makes India debut

Hyderabad, July 6 (UNI) GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) on Monday welcomed the inaugural flight of Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal, marking the airline''s entry into the Indian market with the launch of daily direct services between Hyderabad and Riyadh.

#Flyadeal launches daily direct Hyderabad–Riyadh flights # makes India debut

India achieves 20pc Ethanol blending target 5 years ahead of schedule

New Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI) India has achieved its target of blending 20 per cent ethanol with petrol five years ahead of schedule, marking a major milestone in the country''s biofuel programme aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil and promoting cleaner transport fuels.

#India achieves 20pc Ethanol blending target 5 years ahead of schedule

One Lecture, Many Languages: The Reach Problem in Indian Classrooms

India calls for BRICS virtual anti-drug working group at Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting in Guwahati

New Delhi, Jul 6 (UNI) India on Monday called for the creation of a dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to strengthen real-time intelligence sharing, coordinate joint law enforcement operations, and enhance cooperation against transnational drug trafficking during the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati.

#India calls for BRICS virtual anti-drug working group at Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting in Guwahati

PM pays tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on 125th birth anniversary, says his vision guides India''s Journey

New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid glowing tributes to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, describing him as one of India''s foremost nation-builders whose contributions to education, industry, humanitarian service and national unity continue to inspire the country''s progress towards a developed India.

#PM pays tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on 125th birth anniversary #says his vision guides India''s Journey

Indian Junior Men’s Hockey team leaves for Belgium exposure tour

Bengaluru, July 5 (UNI) The 24-member Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team departed from Kempegowda International Airport here for its exposure tour of Belgium, with matches
scheduled from July 7 to 17.

#Indian Junior Men’s Hockey team leaves for Belgium exposure tour

U-19 & U-23 Asian Boxing Championships: Chandrika, Joyshree power India to flying start

Jakarta, July 5 (UNI) India opened its campaign at the U-19 Asian Boxing Championships in emphatic fashion as World Boxing Futures Cup gold medallist Chandrika Pujari and silver medallist Joyshree Devi registered dominant victories on the opening day here in Indonesia.
Competing in the preliminary rounds, Chandrika outboxed Mongolia''s Lakham Tsendbaatar to secure a unanimous 5-0 victory in the girls'' 51kg category.

#U-19 & U-23 Asian Boxing Championships: Chandrika # Joyshree power India to flying start

Indian Naval Ships conclude visit to Singapore

New Delhi, Jul 5 (UNI) Reinforcing the deep-rooted strategic and maritime partnership between India and Singapore, Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Shakti, and Kavaratti of the Eastern Fleet led by Rear Admiral Alok Anand, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, concluded their port call at Changi Naval Base, Singapore as part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment.

#Indian Naval Ships conclude visit to Singapore

PM Modi's three-nation tour aims to deepen India's Indo-Pacific partnerships

Arti Bali
New Delhi Jul 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to 11 as India seeks to strengthen its strategic, economic and maritime partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.

#PM Modi's three-nation tour aims to deepen India's Indo-Pacific partnerships

Can rivals become partners? A timely look at India's most complex bilateral relationship

Muskan Bhatia
New Delhi, Jul 5(UNI) As India and China cautiously rebuild high-level diplomatic engagement after years of military confrontation, ''Is This the Time for the Indian Elephant and the Chinese Dragon to Dance Together?'' arrives at an opportune moment.

#Can rivals become partners? A timely look at India's most complex bilateral relationship

Mandaviya leads nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 5 (UNI) union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

#Mandaviya leads nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Delhi

India to lead global deliberations on consumer protection in Geneva

New Delhi, Jul 5 (UNI) India will chair the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, organised by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6-8.

#India to lead global deliberations on consumer protection in Geneva

Japan eyes deeper SME, startup push in India: Consul General

Bengaluru, July 5 (UNI) Japan is stepping up its focus on India as a key growth destination for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups, signalling a shift from traditional large-scale investments to a more broad-based and innovation-driven economic partnership, according to Japan’s Consul General in Bengaluru.

#Japan eyes deeper SME # startup push in India: Consul General

India–UK FTA set to boost Karnataka exports: British envoy

Bengaluru, July 5 (UNI) Karnataka exporters are set for a major boost in global market access as the India–UK Free Trade Agreement comes into force on July 15, opening up significant opportunities for trade and investment, British Deputy High Commissioner for Karnataka and Kerala Chandru Iyer said.

#India–UK FTA set to boost Karnataka exports: British envoy

Karnataka gets first green charcoal plant, second in India

Hubballi, July 5 (UNI) Karnataka''s first green charcoal plant, only the second such facility in the country after Varanasi, has begun trial operations in Hubballi, promising to transform hundreds of tonnes of municipal waste into clean fuel while offering a long-term solution to the twin cities'' mounting garbage crisis.

#Karnataka gets first green charcoal plant # second in India

India to host BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting on July 6–7 in Guwahati

New Delhi, Jul 5 (UNI) India will host the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting on July 6–7 in Guwahati, Assam. The meeting will bring together the Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies and senior officials from BRICS member countries to strengthen institutional continuity and foster deeper operational cooperation among the grouping''s drug control agencies.

#India to host BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting on July 6–7 in Guwahati

Centre notifies rules of origin of goods under India-UK CETA

New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) The Finance Ministry has notified the rules for determining the origin of goods under the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), paving the way for the trade pact to come into force on July 15.

#Centre notifies rules of origin of goods under India-UK CETA

India to host BRICS Women Working Group Meeting in Kochi on July 6-7

New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) India will host the BRICS Women Working Group (WWG) Meeting in Kochi, Kerala, on July 6-7 under its BRICS Chairship this year.

#India to host BRICS Women Working Group Meeting in Kochi on July 6-7

PM mourns demise of Pandavani legend Teejan Bai, calls it irreparable loss to Indian culture

New Delhi, Jul 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed profound grief over the demise of renowned Pandavani exponent Teejan Bai, describing her passing as an "irreparable loss" to the world of art and culture and paying tribute to her extraordinary contribution in taking the traditional folk art of Chhattisgarh to global audiences.

#PM mourns demise of Pandavani legend Teejan Bai #calls it irreparable loss to Indian culture

Bethell, Brook power England to four-wicket win over India

Manchester, July 4 (UNI) Jacob Bethell produced a match-winning unbeaten 76 after Harry Brook''s blistering counterattack as England recovered from 1 for two to defeat India by four wickets in the second T20 International at Emirates Old Trafford here on Saturday, chasing down 191 with an over to spare.

#Bethell # Brook power England to four-wicket win over India

UP to fulfil pledge of developed India: Nitin Nabin

Lucknow, Jul 4 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin today said that the bugle for the 2027 assembly elections has been sounded and the party will work with full force to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s pledge of a developed India.

#UP to fulfil pledge of developed India: Nitin Nabin

India survive England fightback to post 190 in second T20I

Manchester, July 4 (UNI) India survived a spirited England fightback to post a competitive 190 for seven in the second T20 International at Emirates Old Trafford here on Saturday after an explosive start threatened to take the game away from the hosts before Tilak Varma''s late flourish revived the innings.

#India survive England fightback to post 190 in second T20I

Boy wonder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes India’s youngest international at 15

Tridib Baparnash
New Delhi, Jul 4 (UNI) Just 15 years, three months and seven days.

#Boy wonder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes India’s youngest international at 15

Actor Sudhanshu Rai inaugurates South Indian restaurant Nayvedyam in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jul 4 (UNI) Storyteller, filmmaker and actor Sudhanshu Rai on Friday inaugurated Nayvedyam, a new pure-vegetarian restaurant in Bengaluru that aims to bring authentic South Indian flavours to diners through traditional recipes and regional specialities.

#Actor Sudhanshu Rai inaugurates South Indian restaurant Nayvedyam in Bengaluru

PM Modi hails enduring India-US friendship in greetings to Trump on America's 250th Independence anniversary

New Delhi, Jul 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated US President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of the United States'' Independence, describing the India-US relationship as one founded on shared democratic values and a partnership that serves as a force for global good.

#PM Modi hails enduring India-US friendship in greetings to Trump on America's 250th Independence anniversary

India take confidence from Pro League ahead of World Cup, Asian Games: Fulton

New Delhi, Jul 4 (UNI) India men''s hockey team head coach Craig Fulton believes his side''s recent performances in the FIH Pro League have given the team the confidence it needs ahead of major tournaments like the FIH Hockey World Cup and the Asian Games.

#India take confidence from Pro League ahead of World Cup # Asian Games: Fulton

PM Modi launches Rs 7,600-cr Semiconductor facility in Gujarat, calls it milestone in India's chip manufacturing push

New Delhi, Jul 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at Sanand in Gujarat, hailing it as a landmark achievement in India''s semiconductor journey and a significant step towards strengthening the country''s technological self-reliance and global competitiveness in chip manufacturing.

#PM Modi launches Rs 7 #600-cr Semiconductor facility in Gujarat # calls it milestone in India's chip manufacturing push

India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement Comes Into Force, Set to Boost Cross-Border Investments

New Delhi, Jul 4 (UNI) India and Israel on Saturday operationalised their Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA), marking a significant milestone in bilateral economic ties and providing a stronger legal framework to promote and protect investments between the two countries.

#India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement Comes Into Force # Set to Boost Cross-Border Investments

India seeing liver disease, Type-2 diabetes at younger ages: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Jul 4 (UNI) Warning that liver disease and Type-2 diabetes are increasingly affecting younger Indians, Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science and Technology, on Saturday called for a nationwide shift towards preventive healthcare, saying the two conditions are part of a broader metabolic health crisis.

#India seeing liver disease # Type-2 diabetes at younger ages: Jitendra Singh

IIT-Madras, IIT-Kanpur jointly launch India’s first practice-oriented Bachelor of Cybersecurity UG prog

EDUCATION TN IIT NEW PROG
Chennai, July 4 (UNI) The IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur have joined hands to launch India’s first practice-oriented four-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity (B.Cyber.) programme which would commence in the academic year beginning this month.

#IIT-Madras # IIT-Kanpur jointly launch India’s first practice-oriented Bachelor of Cybersecurity UG prog

Coal India, Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam sign JV agreement for renewable energy projects in UP

Lucknow, July 4 (UNI) Coal India Limited (CIL) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) to develop renewable energy projects across Uttar Pradesh, marking a major push towards clean energy expansion in the state.

#Coal India # Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam sign JV agreement for renewable energy projects in UP

India's commercial, industrial renewable capacity may triple to 100 GW by 2032: report

New Delhi, July 4 (UNI) India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy capacity could more than triple to around 100 GW by 2032 from 32 GW in 2025, while energy storage installations in the segment are expected to rise over tenfold to 31 GWh, according to a report by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and Customized Energy Solutions (CES).

#India's commercial # industrial renewable capacity may triple to 100 GW by 2032: report

Caramelo Studio Launches as India-US MarTech Company with Integrated Marketing for Growing Brands

CuberaTech India Partners With Grant Thornton Bharat to Accelerate AI-Driven AdTech Leadership in India and Beyond

From Nellore to the World: Blazeup Crosses Borders With Enterprise Clients in India and Vietnam

India's Europe show boosts World Cup hopes

Bengaluru, July 4 (UNI) India men''s hockey team appears to be hitting top gear at the perfect time, using an impressive European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 to build momentum ahead of the World Cup and the Asian Games.

#India's Europe show boosts World Cup hopes



Viva Cape Verde! Where is Indian football?

Rupinder Singh
New Delhi, July 4 (UNI) The image that lingered from this World Cup was not one of a superpower dismantling a minnow, but of a nation of barely half a million people refusing to bow before the reigning world champions.

#Viva Cape Verde! Where is Indian football?

India, Mali launch inaugural export forum to bolster trade and investment

New Delh/Bamako, Jul 3 (UNI) India and Mali have taken a major step towards strengthening their economic partnership by launching the inaugural India–Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports, as the two countries seek to expand trade, attract investments and deepen cooperation across sectors ranging from cotton and mining to pharmaceuticals and renewable energy.

#India # Mali launch inaugural export forum to bolster trade and investment

India emerges as one of lowest-cost major solar power markets globally

NEW DELHI, 3July (UNI) India emerged as one of the world''s lowest-cost major solar power markets in 2025, and ranked third globally in installed solar power capacity, fourth in wind power and fourth in total renewable energy capacity, as per the report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

#India emerges as one of lowest-cost major solar power markets globally

Bangladeshis welcome India's visa decision, but closure of Banglabandha–Fulbari ICP remains a concern

Siliguri, July 3 (UNI) India''s decision to resume issuing visas to Bangladeshi nationals has sparked widespread enthusiasm across Bangladesh, with thousands of applicants rushing to submit applications after months of restrictions.

#Bangladeshis welcome India's visa decision # but closure of Banglabandha–Fulbari ICP remains a concern

India takes major step towards maritime self-reliance with first Made-in-India EXIM shipping container: Sonowal

New Delhi, Jul 3 (UNI) In a major milestone for India''s maritime and manufacturing sectors, union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Friday unveiled the first export-import (EXIM) shipping container manufactured in India for global shipping major A P Moller–Maersk at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. .

#India takes major step towards maritime self-reliance with first Made-in-India EXIM shipping container: Sonowal

India, France steps up towards strengthening economic partnership focusing on critical minerals, financial cooperation

New Delhi, Jul 3 (UNI) India and France have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic and financial ties, with both countries identifying critical minerals, investment, financial sector collaboration and infrastructure as key areas for future cooperation during the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) held in Aix-en-Provence today.

#India # France steps up towards strengthening economic partnership focusing on critical minerals # financial cooperation

Bhagwat calls for strong, glorious India to lead world

Nagpur, July 3 (UNI): Stressing that India has a larger responsibility towards humanity, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said the country must emerge as a nation of "supreme glory and supreme strength" on the basis of its civilisational values to effectively guide the world.

#Bhagwat calls for strong # glorious India to lead world

Indian delegation arrives in Tehran to attend Khamenei's funeral ceremonies; ex-J&K CM Mufti, Congress' Khurshid also present

New Delhi/Tehran, Jul 3 (UNI) An official Indian delegation, comprising Bihar Governor, Lt Gen (Rtd) Syed Ata Hasnain, and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita arrived in Tehran today to represent India at the funeral ceremonies of late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

#Indian delegation arrives in Tehran to attend Khamenei's funeral ceremonies; ex-J&K CM Mufti # Congress' Khurshid also present

India's forex reserves drop $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion: RBI Data

New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) India''s foreign exchange reserves dropped $5.654 billion to $666.933 billion during the week ended June 26, as per the RBI data Friday.

#India's forex reserves drop $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion: RBI Data

Iran prepares for historic funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Indian delegation attends processions

Tehran, Jul 3 (UNI) Months after the death of Iran''s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Islamic Republic is holding an elaborate state funeral that officials say could become the largest in the country''s history.

#Iran prepares for historic funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei # Indian delegation attends processions

Modi transformed India-Japan ties into enduring strategic partnership: BJP

Patna, July 3 (UNI) BJP OBC Morcha National General Secretary Nikhil Anand on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had transformed India-Japan relations into an enduring strategic partnership that has strengthened India''s position in the Indo-Pacific region.

#Modi transformed India-Japan ties into enduring strategic partnership: BJP

England hand Coles, Tongue call-ups ahead of India ODIs

New Delhi, Jul 3 (UNI) With one eye firmly on next year’s ICC Men''s ODI World Cup in South Africa, England have begun fine-tuning their one-day combination, introducing a few fresh faces while retaining the core of the squad for the three-match ODI series against India.

#England hand Coles # Tongue call-ups ahead of India ODIs

Haryana: CM seeks stronger India-Japan cultural, academic partnership after Japan Mahotsav

Chandigarh, Jul 3 (UNI) Seeking to transform the International Gita Mahotsav into a powerful instrument of cultural diplomacy, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today said the recently concluded International Gita Mahotsav in Japan has opened a new chapter in India-Japan relations and will significantly strengthen cultural and academic cooperation between the two nations.

#Haryana: CM seeks stronger India-Japan cultural # academic partnership after Japan Mahotsav

AP is emerging as India’s steel powerhouse: AP CM

Kadapa, July 3 (UNI) Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said Andhra Pradesh is going to emerge as India''s next steel powerhouse with major investments from JSW Steel, ArcelorMittal and the revival of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.

#AP is emerging as India’s steel powerhouse: AP CM

Badminton: India’s Canada Open campaign ends in second round

Ontario (Canada), July 3 (UNI) India’s campaign at the Canada Open 2026 badminton tournament ended in the second round with Aakarshi Kashyap and Tanya Hemanth suffering losses in women’s singles.

#Badminton: India’s Canada Open campaign ends in second round

Shooting: Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Raiza Dhillon to lead Indian challenge in Lonato

Lonato (Italy), July 3 (UNI) Olympians Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Raiza Dhillon and Mairaj Ahmad Khan will spearhead India’s challenge at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup 2026 here, scheduled from July 3 to 13.

#Shooting: Anantjeet Singh Naruka # Raiza Dhillon to lead Indian challenge in Lonato

India's AI challenge shifts from adoption to capability building: NIIT

Bengaluru, Jul 3 (UNI) The biggest hurdle in India''s enterprise AI journey is no longer technology adoption but building a workforce capable of translating AI investments into measurable business outcomes, NIIT Limited Senior Vice President and Business Head – Enterprise Tech Dr Vishnupriya Raghavan said on Friday.

#India's AI challenge shifts from adoption to capability building: NIIT

Kia India becomes principal partner of all eight TPL franchises

Mumbai, July 3 (UNI) Kia India has expanded its partnership with the Tennis Premier League (TPL) by becoming the principal partner of all eight franchise teams under a multi-year agreement, while also launching a nationwide grassroots programme aimed at developing young tennis talent.

#Kia India becomes principal partner of all eight TPL franchises

Haryana tops India in rollout of new criminal laws, scores 95.21/100

Panchkula, July 3 (UNI) Haryana has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in implementing India''s three new criminal laws, securing 95.21 marks out of 100 in the national assessment.

#Haryana tops India in rollout of new criminal laws # scores 95.21/100

Ramchander Rao unveils book on emergency-era fighters, calls emergency darkest chapter in Indian democracy

Nalgonda, July 3 (UNI) BJP Telangana State president N Ramchander Rao on Friday described the 1975-77 Emergency as the "darkest chapter" in the history of Indian democracy and said future generations must be made aware of the suppression of democratic rights and press freedom during the period.

#Ramchander Rao unveils book on emergency-era fighters # calls emergency darkest chapter in Indian democracy

Zydus signs MoU with Apollo Hosp to expand access to MCD test 'Shield' in India

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Chennai, July 3 (UNI) Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (Zydus), an innovation driven global lifesciences company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apollo Hospitals to expand access to Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) test "Shield" in India.

#Zydus signs MoU with Apollo Hosp to expand access to MCD test 'Shield' in India

India Men’s Foil Team secures direct Asian Games qualification: FAI

New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) The 2026 Asian Senior Fencing Championships at the Bharat Mandapam concluded with historically significant milestones for the 24-member Indian contingent.

#India Men’s Foil Team secures direct Asian Games qualification: FAI