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MSCW takes cognisance of murder of teenage girl, accused still on the run

Shillong, July 19 (UNI) The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) has taken suo-moto cognisance of the murder of a 19-year-old girl by her “boyfriend” yesterday, even as police are hunting to trace the murder accused who is at large.

#MSCW takes cognisance of murder of teenage girl # accused still on the run

Trump mocks BRICS nations, says his 10 pc tariff threat ‘hi them very hard’

Washington, July 19 (UNI) Doubling down on his 10% tariff threat against all BRICS countries, US President Donald Trump in press briefing yesterday claimed that he ‘hit’ the intra-governmental organisation ‘very hard’, adding that he will never allow another any the group’s attempts at de-dollarisation, calling USD ‘the king.’

Mocking the multi-nation bloc’s attempts at de-dollarisation, Trump, while talking about his administration’s attempts at strengthening the US dollar said “You have this little group called BRICS, it’s fading out fast. But they wanted to take over the dominance of the dollar, and the standard of the dollar.

#Trump mocks BRICS nations # says his 10 pc tariff threat ‘hi them very hard’

India’s millet standards recognised at global food panel meet

New Delhi, July 19 (UNI) India’s leadership in developing a group standard for whole millet grains was acknowledged at a session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88), held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome from July 14 to 18.

#India’s millet standards recognised at global food panel meet

Former MP Dhananjay Singh named in Ajit Singh murder case

Lucknow, July 19 (UNI) Former Bahubali MP Dhananjay Singh has once again come into the spotlight after his name surfaced in the high-profile Ajit Singh murder case, which occurred near Kathauta Lake in Uttar Pradesh’s capital in January 2021.

#Former MP Dhananjay Singh named in Ajit Singh murder case

Kiln worker murdered in Mathura

Mathura, July 19 (UNI) A brick kiln worker was brutally murdered in Surir, here.

#Kiln worker murdered in Mathura

Japan forward Yamada joins Celtic on four-year deal

London, July 19 (UNI) Japan striker Shin Yamada has joined Celtic from Kawasaki Frontale on a
four-year-deal.

#Japan forward Yamada joins Celtic on four-year deal

Nitesh Rane challenges Uddhav Thackeray over Hindi policy row, sparks political war of words

Mumbai, July 19 (UNI) Amidst the ongoing debate over the imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra, BJP leader and state minister Nitesh Rane launched a sharp attack on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, urging him to "identify the real Shakuni Mama sitting in Matoshree who is encouraging Urdu".

#Nitesh Rane challenges Uddhav Thackeray over Hindi policy row # sparks political war of words

Chile forward Tapia joins Sao Paulo on loan

Rio De Janeiro, July 19 (UNI) Sao Paulo has signed Chilean forward Gonzalo Tapia on loan from Argentina''s River Plate, the Brazilian Serie A club said.

#Chile forward Tapia joins Sao Paulo on loan

Jammu DC to act as CEO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board

Jammu, July 19 (UNI) Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya shall act as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Mata Vaishno Shrine Board.

#Jammu DC to act as CEO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board

Chandan Mishra murder: 5 suspects arrested in Bengal

Kolkata, July 19 (UNI) Five suspected assailants involved in the brazen killing of gangster Chandan Mishra inside a Patna hospital were arrested early Saturday from a posh residential complex in New Town, Kolkata, official sources said.

#Chandan Mishra murder: 5 suspects arrested in Bengal

Russia meddling intel ‘manufactured’ by Obama aides: Gabbard

Washington, July 19 (UNI) US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a report today alleging Obama administration officials manipulated intelligence related to Russian interference in the 2016 election.

#Russia meddling intel ‘manufactured’ by Obama aides: Gabbard

Erdogan, Putin discuss clashes, Israeli strikes in Syria
Ankara, July 19 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Friday, expressing concern that the clashes in Syria pose a threat to the stability of the entire region, the Turkish presidency said in a statement.
#Erdogan #Putin discuss clashes #Israeli strikes in Syria

Mexican president rejects new U.S. border wall construction

Mexican City, July 19 (UNI) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday voiced strong opposition to the construction of a new segment of the U.S. border wall in the state of New Mexico, calling it a unilateral move by the U.S. government.

#Mexican president rejects new U.S. border wall construction

KSRTC to issue 5 lakh more Travel Cards amid high public demand

Thiruvananthapuram, July 19 (UNI) Following high public demand, the Kerala Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is preparing to issue an additional 5 lakh Travel Cards, as 100,961 people have already obtained the card within days of its launch, reflecting the warm public embrace of the new digital service initiative.

#KSRTC to issue 5 lakh more Travel Cards amid high public demand

Ex Pune DyMayor urges inclusion of blood group information in Aadhaar card

Pune, July 18 (UNI) Former Deputy Mayor of Pune Deepak Mankar today submitted a formal request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, and WHO South-East Asia Regional Director Saima Wazed urging them to include citizens'' blood group information in the Aadhaar card — one of the most vital identification documents for Indian citizens.

#Ex Pune DyMayor urges inclusion of blood group information in Aadhaar card

India’s 1st ever Diploma in Mountaineering nominated for internationally prestigious award

Pune July 18 ( UNI) The Diploma in Mountaineering Programme started by the Guardian Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM), has been shortlisted for UIAA Mountain Protection Award.

#India’s 1st ever Diploma in Mountaineering nominated for internationally prestigious award

Ensure 24x7 surveillance across Amarnath Yatra route to prevent any untoward incident: DIG south Kashmir

Srinagar, July 18 (UNI) Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), South Kashmir Range, Javid Iqbal Mattoo today directed officers of different security agencies to maintain a high state of alertness, conduct proactive threat assessments and ensure 24x7 surveillance along the Amarnath Yatra route to prevent any untoward incident.

#Ensure 24x7 surveillance across Amarnath Yatra route to prevent any untoward incident: DIG south Kashmir

Telangana: GHMC ranks sixth at national level in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards

Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) secured the sixth rank, the city’s highest-ever, in the Swachh Survekshan (Sanitation Survey) rankings, from among over 4,500 cities nationwide.

#Telangana: GHMC ranks sixth at national level in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards

Axing of trees, deforestation in hills devastates ecology: Jagdish Bhardwaj

Solan, July 18 (UNI) AITUC state president Jagdish Bhardwaj today alleged that even after axinging lakhs of trees for four-lane construction in Himachal Pradesh, deforestation of hilly areas is not stopping.

#Axing of trees # deforestation in hills devastates ecology: Jagdish Bhardwaj

Manchester United agree £65m deal to sign Brentford's Mbeumo

London, July 18 (UNI) Manchester United have had a £65m bid for Bryan Mbeumo accepted by Brentford.

#Manchester United agree £65m deal to sign Brentford's Mbeumo

AP: Conduct mock drills on safety in hazardous industries: Kakinada Collector

Kakinada, July 18 (UNI) District collector Shan Mohan has asked the officials to conduct mock drills regularly on safety standards in all the hazardous industries.

#AP: Conduct mock drills on safety in hazardous industries: Kakinada Collector

Gayle, Pollard to don most expensive jersey in Cricket history

Birmingham, July 18 (UNI) Boasting of legends like Chris Gayle, DJ Bravo and Kieron Pollard, the West Indies Champions are ready to roar in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 and will wear the most expensive cricket jersey in the history of the sport, designed by Dubai-based luxury brand Lorenze in partnership with Channel2 Group corporation.

#Gayle # Pollard to don most expensive jersey in Cricket history

Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya court grants bail Silome James

Shillong, July 18 (UNI) A lower court in Meghalaya has granted bail to Silome James, a co-accused in the murder of an Indore-based businessman, Raja Raghuvanshi.

#Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya court grants bail Silome James

BEML bags Rs 157.33 cr defence order

Bengaluru, July 18 (UNI) In a significant boost to indigenous defence manufacturing, BEML Limited has secured a fresh order worth ₹157.33 crore from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of 79 Power Angling & Tilting (PAT) Bulldozers.

#BEML bags Rs 157.33 cr defence order

Petroleum dealers are critical in India’s energy sector: Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi, July 18 (UNI) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri stressed the active participation of petroleum dealers in India’s energy transition growth. The Minister was speaking at the plenary session of All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) conclave.

#Petroleum dealers are critical in India’s energy sector: Hardeep Singh Puri

ZORO slams border fencing, land grabs at UN indigenous rights forum

Aizawl, July 18 (UNI) Calling out the governments of India, Myanmar and Bangladesh for “gross violations” of indigenous rights, a six-member delegation of the Zo Re-Unification Organisation (ZORO) made a strong case for the Zo people at the 18th Session of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) held in Geneva from July 14 to 18.

#ZORO slams border fencing # land grabs at UN indigenous rights forum

Taika Waititi boards 'Judge Dredd' film as Hollywood scrambles for hot new package

Los Angeles, July 18 (UNI) Filmmaker Taika Waititi is stepping into the dystopian future of Mega-City One, as he is set to direct a new film adaptation of "Judge Dredd", a revival of the iconic British comic book character.

#Taika Waititi boards 'Judge Dredd' film as Hollywood scrambles for hot new package

Haryana releases Rs 31.72 cr pending cash awards for 2022 Para Asian Games medal winners

Chandigarh, July 18 (UNI) Minister of State for Sports Gaurav Gautam said today that it is a matter of great pride that athletes from Haryana continue to excel on international platforms such as the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games by securing the highest number of medals.

#Haryana releases Rs 31.72 cr pending cash awards for 2022 Para Asian Games medal winners

Minister Prabhakar orders strict monitoring in BC Gurukuls, emphasising student safety and nutrition

Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) Telangana Backward Classes (BC) and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has directed officials to exercise strict vigilance and ensure full accountability in the management of BC Gurukuls across the state.

#Minister Prabhakar orders strict monitoring in BC Gurukuls # emphasising student safety and nutrition

AP: 3rd Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture to be held in Tirupati on July 25

Tirupati, July 18 (UNI) The main programme of the 3rd Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture and the Neelam Sanjiva Reddy State Awards, instituted by the Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI), will be held here on July 25.

#AP: 3rd Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Memorial Lecture to be held in Tirupati on July 25

Raksha Rajya Mantri visits DRDO’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth visited Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO in Hyderabad.

#Raksha Rajya Mantri visits DRDO’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad

World record holder marathon runner suspended for doping
Monaco, July 18(UNI) Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Kenyan marathon runner Ruth Chepngetich for doping.
#World record holder marathon runner suspended for doping

Kerala’s zero profit counter makes cancer treatment affordable

Thiruvananthapuram, July 18 (UNI) To reduce the financial burden on cancer patients, the Kerala government''s ''Zero Profit Counter'' initiative has emerged as a remarkable success, standing out as yet another example of the ''Kerala Model'' by providing anti-cancer drugs at the lowest possible prices.

#Kerala’s zero profit counter makes cancer treatment affordable

Rape-murder accused shot dead by UP police
Farrukhabad (UP), July 18 (UNI) An accused allegedly involved in the rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in the town was killed today in an encounter with the police.
#Rape-murder accused shot dead by UP police

PSV forward Lang joins Italian champions Napoli

The Hague, July 18 (UNI) PSV and Napoli announced on Thursday that they have completed the transfer of Noa Lang from Eindhoven to Italy.

#PSV forward Lang joins Italian champions Napoli

INDIA bloc to meet in Delhi on Saturday as Bihar voter roll row heats up

Patna, July 17 (UNI) Top leaders of the INDIA bloc will meet in Delhi on Saturday to discuss their strategy for the forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, which could witness stormy confrontations between the ruling NDA and the Opposition INDIA Alliance over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar.

#INDIA bloc to meet in Delhi on Saturday as Bihar voter roll row heats up

Minister Arun Upreti leads Press Club of Sikkim’s 23rd Foundation Day

Gangtok, July 17 (UNI) The Press Club of Sikkim celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day with a solemn and proud gathering at Chintan Bhawan in Gangtok today.

#Minister Arun Upreti leads Press Club of Sikkim’s 23rd Foundation Day

Reforms will accelerate move towards slum-free Mumbai: Deputy CM Shinde

Mumbai, July 17 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured the Legislative Assembly that essential reforms in the Urban Development and Housing Departments will pave the way for the completion of delayed redevelopment projects and significantly advance the vision of a slum-free Mumbai.

#Reforms will accelerate move towards slum-free Mumbai: Deputy CM Shinde

Pappu Yadav demands President’s rule in Bihar over law & order breakdown

Patna, July 17 (UNI) Accusing Bihar government over its failure to control crime, Independent MP from Purnia, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, today alleged that there was complete breakdown of law and order in the state and demanded immediate imposition of President’s rule in the state.

#Pappu Yadav demands President’s rule in Bihar over law & order breakdown

Bihar's tech-driven education initiatives fetch prestigious award

Patna, July 17 (UNI) Bihar''s Science, Technology and Technical Education department has been conferred the prestigious "Excellence in Technology-Driven Education Award" by IIT Bombay for its commitment to student competence and skill development, a press statement said today.

#Bihar's tech-driven education initiatives fetch prestigious award

Vikram Shinde honoured with Annabhau Sathe Sahitya Bhushan Award

Pune, July 17 ( UNI) Renowned young Marathi writer Vikram Shinde from Velu village in Koregaon Taluka has been conferred the prestigious Annabhau Sathe Sahitya Bhushan Award for his remarkable contribution to the field of literature.

#Vikram Shinde honoured with Annabhau Sathe Sahitya Bhushan Award

Gehlot non committal on court freeze on 'Udaipur Files'; targets Centre for delay in justice in Kanhaiyalal Murder case

Jaipur, July 17 (UNI) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has declined a direct reply on the issue of the Supreme Court declining to immediately lift the Delhi High Court-stay on the release of Hindi feature film ''Udaipur Files''.

#Gehlot non committal on court freeze on 'Udaipur Files'; targets Centre for delay in justice in Kanhaiyalal Murder case

Punjab Police foil cross-border arms smuggling plot; One arrested

Chandigarh, July 17 (UNI) Punjab Police''s Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has unearthed a significant cross-border arms smuggling operation, arresting one suspect and recovering a consignment of ten .30 bore pistols with magazines, while confirming the involvement of a Pakistan-based smuggler, officials said today.

#Punjab Police foil cross-border arms smuggling plot; One arrested

Law and Order situation a matter of serious concern in Bihar: Chirag

Patna, July 17 (UNI) Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) National President Chirag Paswan today expressed grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar, stating that criminals were now directly challenging the state’s legal and administrative machinery.

#Law and Order situation a matter of serious concern in Bihar: Chirag

Yogi issues key directives on development works & law and order during Varanasi review meet

Varanasi, July 17 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a detailed review of development projects and the law and order situation at the Circuit House on Thursday.

#Yogi issues key directives on development works & law and order during Varanasi review meet

Arunachal's Jairampur bags state-level Swachh Survekshan Award 2024-25

Itanagar, July 17 (UNI) In a proud moment for Arunachal Pradesh, Jairampur town has been honoured with the State-Level Swachh Survekshan Award 2024-25 under the category of “Promising Swachh Shehar of Arunachal Pradesh.”
The prestigious award was presented during a grand ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, graced by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.

#Arunachal's Jairampur bags state-level Swachh Survekshan Award 2024-25

Joint Opposition vows to continue agitation until Judicial Probe is ordered into FM College student’s death

Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UNI) Eight opposition political parties led by the Congress, which called for a 12-hour Odisha bandh today to protest the death of a Fakir Mohan (FM) College student, announced to continue their agitation until a judicial inquiry is ordered into the incident.

#Joint Opposition vows to continue agitation until Judicial Probe is ordered into FM College student’s death

UP shines in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25; Lucknow ranks third cleanest city in India

Lucknow, July 17 (UNI) Marching steadily on the path of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has recorded unprecedented success in the ninth edition of Swachh Survekshan 2024-25.

#UP shines in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25; Lucknow ranks third cleanest city in India

Punjab govt orders DNA tests on begging children to curb child exploitation

Chandigarh, July 17 (UNI) In a significant move aimed at curbing child exploitation and human trafficking, the Punjab government has issued strict instructions to all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) across the state to conduct DNA tests on children found begging, especially those accompanied by adults.

#Punjab govt orders DNA tests on begging children to curb child exploitation

Kochi Biennale Foundation screens 'The Leopard’s Tribe'

Kochi, July 17 (UNI) The Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) organised the screening of an acclaimed documentary film focusing on development versus conservation, panning out the message that sustainable construction activities can go hand-in-hand with economic rise and social well-being.

#Kochi Biennale Foundation screens 'The Leopard’s Tribe'

Manchester United make third bid for Brentford's Mbeumo

London, July 17 (UNI) Manchester United have made a third bid for Brentford forward Bryan
Mbeumo that could be worth up to £70m.

#Manchester United make third bid for Brentford's Mbeumo

Third edition of Oriental Cup from July 21 onwards

New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) The Oriental Cup, an emerging school football tournament founded by student-athlete Fareed Bakshi, officially announced its third season today.

#Third edition of Oriental Cup from July 21 onwards

Punjab Police bust cross-border arms smuggling module linked to Pakistan

Chandigarh, July 17 (UNI) Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with links to Pakistan.

#Punjab Police bust cross-border arms smuggling module linked to Pakistan

Noida honoured with Super Swachhata League award at Swachh Survekshan 2024-25

Noida, July 17 (UNI) In a remarkable achievement, Noida has been conferred the prestigious ''Super Swachhata League Award'' at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25, securing the top position among Indian cities with a population between 3 and 10 lakh.

#Noida honoured with Super Swachhata League award at Swachh Survekshan 2024-25

ICAR-SBI Coimbatore bags national award for soil moisture innovation

Chennai, July 17 (UNI) The Union Government has conferred the ‘Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar – 2025’ (National Agricultural Science Award 2025) on scientists of ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (SBI) of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu for developing a portable soil moisture indicator device.

#ICAR-SBI Coimbatore bags national award for soil moisture innovation

No hoardings, ads, or celebrations on CM Fadnavis' birthday: BJP appeals for donations to CM relief fund

Mumbai, July 17 (UNI) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will celebrate his birthday on July 22.

#No hoardings # ads # or celebrations on CM Fadnavis' birthday: BJP appeals for donations to CM relief fund

Greater Hyd crowned cleanest city in Telangana, bags Swachh Survekshan 2024 National Award

New Delhi/Hyderabad, July 17 (UNI) Greater Hyderabad has earned the distinction of being the cleanest city in Telangana, receiving national recognition in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

#Greater Hyd crowned cleanest city in Telangana # bags Swachh Survekshan 2024 National Award

EAM holds talks with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher of the Vatican

New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today held talks with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican''s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

#EAM holds talks with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher of the Vatican

Jharkhand shines in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25: Bundu named promising city, Jamshedpur Bags Third Spot

Ranchi, July 17 (UNI) Jharkhand continues to make its mark in urban sanitation as two of its cities—Jamshedpur and Bundu—were honoured under the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards announced in New Delhi on Thursday.

#Jharkhand shines in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25: Bundu named promising city # Jamshedpur Bags Third Spot

SC orders immediate tracing of child missing with Russian mother

New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) In a dramatic child custody dispute, the Supreme Court today issued stringent directions to trace a five-year-old child who has gone missing along with his Russian mother, warning that the law will take its own course against all involved, including embassy officials if necessary.

#SC orders immediate tracing of child missing with Russian mother

SC questions Karnataka HC bail to actor Darshan in Renukaswamy murder case
New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court has expressed serious reservations over the manner in which the Karnataka High Court granted bail to Kannada actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case, stating that it was “not at all convinced” with the High Court’s exercise of discretion.
#SC questions Karnataka HC bail to actor Darshan in Renukaswamy murder case

Top order still 'unsettled' after tough 10 days in Caribbean: McDonald

Jamaica, July 17 (UNI) Australia entered the Caribbean tour hoping to bed down their opening combination, but coach Andrew McDonald admits it remains "unsettled" as the Test team turns
their attention to the Ashes following their 3-0 sweep of West Indies.

#Top order still 'unsettled' after tough 10 days in Caribbean: McDonald

One killed, two injured after Goods train hits workers at Rayagada Yard

Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UNI) One contractual labourer was killed and two others, including a trolley man, sustained minor injuries after being hit by a goods train at the Rayagada railway yard today morning.

#One killed # two injured after Goods train hits workers at Rayagada Yard

Electricity bill manipulation: Tripura Govt. orders inquiry

Agartala, July 17 (UNI) Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL) has ordered a probe into allegations of inflated electricity bills in some areas after the installation of smart meters.

#Electricity bill manipulation: Tripura Govt. orders inquiry

Free electricity upto 125 units for 1.67 cr families from August onwards: Nitish
Patna, July 17 (UNI) In a move that is apparently aimed at wooing voters before the next Bihar assembly elections to be held in October-November this year, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that his government will provide free electricity of 125 units to 1.67 crore families,
#Free electricity upto 125 units for 1.67 cr families from August onwards: Nitish

Ponting puts forward Australia top order for Ashes
Canberra, July 17 (UNI) Despite a 3-0 Test series win away in the Caribbean, Australia’s batters did little to silence the critics who flagged the side’s frailties earlier in the year, instead leaning on the side’s irrepressible bowling attack.
#Ponting puts forward Australia top order for Ashes

Kerala’s tapioca capital records annual production of 391,224 tonnes

Kollam, July 17 (UNI) Widely recognized for the traditional taste and reputation of its tapioca, Kollam district, known as Kerala''s tapioca capital, has recorded an annual production of 391,224 tonnes.

#Kerala’s tapioca capital records annual production of 391 #224 tonnes

Prohibitory orders promulgated in Basanpeer village of Jaisalmer district

Jaipur, July 16 (UNI) The District Administration, Jaisalmer, has promulgated prohibitory orders under section 163 of BNSS as a precautionary measure in Basanpeer village where the situation continued to be tense but peaceful in the aftermath of a dispute between two communities over construction of cenotaphs (chhatris or memorial).

#Prohibitory orders promulgated in Basanpeer village of Jaisalmer district

Odisha Cabinet approves Ordinance to broaden Chancellor’s powers in VC appointments

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet tonight approved the promulgation of the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, aimed at expanding the Chancellor’s authority in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) for public universities.

#Odisha Cabinet approves Ordinance to broaden Chancellor’s powers in VC appointments

CMO orders inspection of ultrasound machines

Dharamshala, July 16 (UNI) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Rajesh Guleri today directed all concerned medical officers in Kangra district to conduct inspections of ultrasound machines installed across healthcare institutions.

#CMO orders inspection of ultrasound machines

Colin Gonsalves moves SC to review verdict mandating three-year Bar practice for junior judges

New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves has filed a review petition before the Supreme Court challenging its recent judgment that mandates a minimum of three years’ practice at the Bar as a prerequisite for recruitment as Civil Judge (Junior Division).

#Colin Gonsalves moves SC to review verdict mandating three-year Bar practice for junior judges

SC stays Madras HC order for fresh TNFA elections

New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) The Supreme Court today stayed the Madras High Court’s July 4 order directing fresh elections for the Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA), citing non-compliance with earlier court directives.

#SC stays Madras HC order for fresh TNFA elections

Honeymoon murder case : Meghalaya Court reserves order on bail plea by co-accused

Shillong, July 16 (UNI) A lower court in Meghalaya today reserved its order on the bail plea of
Silome James, a co-accused in the murder of an Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi.

#Honeymoon murder case : Meghalaya Court reserves order on bail plea by co-accused

Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya Court reserves order on bail plea by co-accused

Shillong, July 16 (UNI) A lower court in Meghalaya on Wednesday reserved its order on the bail plea of Silome James, a co-accused in the murder of an Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi.

#Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya Court reserves order on bail plea by co-accused

China pledges to continue supporting Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty in face of external bullying

Beijing/Tehran, July 16 (UNI) China has pledged to continue supporting Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and dignity, resisting power politics and bullying, defending its legitimate rights and interests through political negotiation, and adhering to the principle of good-neighbourliness and friendship to continuously improve and develop relations with its neighbouring countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said today.

#China pledges to continue supporting Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty in face of external bullying

Soilless farming in space: IIT Dharwad joins Harvard project

Dharwad, July 16 (UNI) In a significant leap towards the future of space farming, IIT Dharwad has collaborated with Harvard University on a groundbreaking experiment to germinate fenugreek (methi) and green gram seeds in outer space, marking a new chapter in soilless agriculture research.

#Soilless farming in space: IIT Dharwad joins Harvard project

Two child marriages prevented in Punjab's Gurdaspur district

Chandigarh, July 16 (UNI) As part of the Punjab Government’s ongoing campaign to prevent child marriages, two such incidents were successfully averted recently in Gurdaspur district.

#Two child marriages prevented in Punjab's Gurdaspur district

Consumer Commission orders Bajaj Allianz, J&K Grameen Bank to pay flood claim of a shopkeeper

Srinagar, July 16 (UNI) The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Baramulla and Bandipora has ruled in favour of a local shopkeeper in a case related to the non-settlement of an insurance claim following the devastating floods of September 2014.

#Consumer Commission orders Bajaj Allianz # J&K Grameen Bank to pay flood claim of a shopkeeper

State Backward Class Commission reviews OBC status in Hazaribagh

Ranchi, July 16 (UNI) The Jharkhand State Backward Class Commission today conducted a district-level review in Hazaribagh as part of the ongoing triple test process ahead of municipal elections.

#State Backward Class Commission reviews OBC status in Hazaribagh

NHRC issues notice to Bihar CS, DGP over murder of five family members in witch hunting case

New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo moto cognizance of a media report revealing the gruesome murder of five members of a Scheduled Tribe family in Purnia district of Bihar. The victims, including three women, were allegedly hacked to death and their bodies burned by a mob on the suspicion of practicing witchcraft, on the night of July 6, 2025.

#NHRC issues notice to Bihar CS # DGP over murder of five family members in witch hunting case

Murdered businessman's wife attempts suicide over delay in justice

Beed, July 16 (UNI) In a shocking turn of events, Dnyaneshwari Munde, the wife of murdered businessman Mahadev Munde, attempted suicide by consuming poison in protest against the lack of arrests in her husband’s murder case.

#Murdered businessman's wife attempts suicide over delay in justice

Black ink smeared on Cong office signboard in Ludhiana after court verdict

Chandigarh, July 16 (UNI) Tensions erupted in Ludhiana after a group involved in a property dispute smeared black ink on the signboard of the district Congress office located near Ghanta Ghar, following a favourable court ruling. The group reportedly broke the office locks and removed the belongings from inside the premises.

#Black ink smeared on Cong office signboard in Ludhiana after court verdict

Cambodian PM Hun Manet orders strict national crackdown on all online scams

Phon Penh, July 16 (UNI) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered authorities to root out all online scam centers across the country, warning that any officials who obstruct crackdown operations could be fired.

#Cambodian PM Hun Manet orders strict national crackdown on all online scams

RG Kar's medic rape & murder convict Sanjay Roy seeks acquittal in HC

Kolkata, July 16 (UNI) The Calcutta High Court today said it would hear a case in September after R G Kar Medical College & Hospital''s woman medic rape and murder convict civic volunteer Sanjay Roy filed a petition seeking acquittal.

#RG Kar's medic rape & murder convict Sanjay Roy seeks acquittal in HC

Brentford confirms signing of Henderson

London, July 16 (UNI) Brentford has confirmed that it has completed the signing of Premier League and Champions League-winning player Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract.

#Brentford confirms signing of Henderson

Flamengo eyes move for Lazio forward Castellanos

Rio De Janeiro, JUly 16 (UNI) Flamengo is interested in signing Argentina international forward Taty Castellanos from Lazio, according to media reports in Brazil.

#Flamengo eyes move for Lazio forward Castellanos

UP govt crack down on fake permit buses along India-Nepal border

Lucknow, July 16 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has cracked down on private buses using forged permits along the India-Nepal border in the state following alerts from the FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) Lucknow and SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal).

#UP govt crack down on fake permit buses along India-Nepal border

Shastri picks two key moments in India's Lord’s defeat

London, July 16 (UNI) The third Test at Lord’s was a fiercely contested battle between England and India, with little separating the two sides for most of the match. But in the end, it was the hosts that edged ahead to seal a hard-fought victory.

#Shastri picks two key moments in India's Lord’s defeat

Deepika becomes first Indian to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award
New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) Indian Women’s Hockey Team forward Deepika created history by becoming the first-ever Indian player to win the prestigious Poligras Magic Skill Award as hockey fans from across the globe voted for her sensational solo field goal against the Netherlands during the Bhubaneswar leg of the 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League season.
#Deepika becomes first Indian to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award

Deepika becomes first Indian to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award
New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) Indian Women’s Hockey Team forward Deepika created history by becoming the first-ever Indian player to win the prestigious Poligras Magic Skill Award as hockey fans from across the globe voted for her sensational solo field goal against the Netherlands during the Bhubaneswar leg of the 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League season.
#Deepika becomes first Indian to win the Poligras Magic Skill Award

Gurugram beautician murder: Police team sent to Uttarakhand to recover victim’s head

Chandigarh, July 16 (UNI) Following the murder of a 32-year-old beautician, Pooja Mandal, alias Jharna, Gurugram police has despatched a special team to Uttarakhand to search for the victim''s severed head.

#Gurugram beautician murder: Police team sent to Uttarakhand to recover victim’s head

England docked WTC points for slow over rate in Lord's Test

London, July 16 (UNI) The Ben Stokes-led side were also fined 10 per cent of their match fee after the contest.

#England docked WTC points for slow over rate in Lord's Test

BJP MLA denies murder link, alleges political motive

Bengaluru, July 16 (UNI) Responding to a murder case in which his name has been dragged, MLA Byrati Basavaraj issued a strong rebuttal, saying he has no connection to the incident and has been targeted with baseless allegations possibly driven by political motives.

#BJP MLA denies murder link # alleges political motive

BJP MLA named in Bengaluru murder FIR

Bengaluru, July 16 (UNI) A sensational murder case has rocked Bengaluru after Shivakumar alias Biklu Shiva, a man with a criminal background, was hacked to death late yesterday night outside his home near Halasuru Lake. The incident has taken a serious political turn with the naming of BJP MLA and former minister Byrathi Basavaraj in the FIR.

#BJP MLA named in Bengaluru murder FIR

Golden Temple gets 3rd bomb threat; email sent using fake IDs
Chandigarh, July 16 (UNI) The Golden Temple in Amritsar has received a third bomb threat in as many days, triggering heightened security in and around the holy site.
#Golden Temple gets 3rd bomb threat; email sent using fake IDs

Shyam Bhagat Negi likely to head Himachal police, reshuffle on cards

Shimla, July 16(UNI) A major reshuffle in the Himachal Pradesh Police is likely with the imminent return of 1990-batch IPS officer Shyam Bhagat Negi to his parent cadre.

#Shyam Bhagat Negi likely to head Himachal police # reshuffle on cards

Pentagon orders half of National Guard to leave Los Angeles

Los Angeles, July 16 (UNI) The U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday ordered 2,000 of the roughly 4,000 California National Guard members deployed in the Los Angeles area to return to their home commands.

#Pentagon orders half of National Guard to leave Los Angeles

Kerala’s Digital Revenue Card secures top position

Thiruvananthapuram, July 16 (UNI) Kerala''s Digital Revenue Card project has secured the top position among the 11 initiatives implemented under the State Collaborative Initiative, a reform programme spearheaded by the Central government’s Department of Administrative Reforms
With an aim to provide better services to the public, the state government is prioritizing the transformation of villages into smart villages and the realization of the concept of smart services.

#Kerala’s Digital Revenue Card secures top position

Union Ports Min Sarbananda Sonowal visits Hindustan Shipyard

Visakhapatnam, July 15 (UNI) In a significant step toward advancing shipbuilding in India in line with the Prime Minister’s Maritime India Vision 2030, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal visited Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) here during the Second BIMSTEC Conclave on Ports, which concluded here today.

#Union Ports Min Sarbananda Sonowal visits Hindustan Shipyard

HP HC orders revival of Prof's appointment at Pt JLNGMC Chamba in public interest

Shimla, July 15 (UNI) In a significant judgment aimed at addressing the acute faculty shortage in government medical colleges, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to revive the regular appointment of Dr. Subhash Chand as Professor of Orthopedics at Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Chamba.

#HP HC orders revival of Prof's appointment at Pt JLNGMC Chamba in public interest

DRDO and AIIMS Bibinagar unveil first Make-in-India Fibre Foot Prosthesis

Pune, July 15 ( UNI) First Make-in-India cost-effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis, indigenously designed and developed by DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) and AIIMS Bibinagar has been unveiled at AIIMS Bibinagar, Telangana.

#DRDO and AIIMS Bibinagar unveil first Make-in-India Fibre Foot Prosthesis

Hyd: National Turmeric Board to develop five-year roadmap

Hyderabad, July 15 (UNI) The National Turmeric Board (NTB), in collaboration with a-IDEA-NAARM, has organised a Stakeholders and Start-ups Consultation Meeting at NAARM, here on Tuesday.

#Hyd: National Turmeric Board to develop five-year roadmap

"Lok Rajya" Urdu edition suspension sparks language rights debate

Mumbai, July 15 (UNI) Samajwadi Party MLA Raees Sheikh has demanded immediate restoration of the Urdu edition of Maharashtra''s flagship publication "Lok Rajya," alleging its unjustified discontinuation deprives millions of Urdu speakers of crucial government information.

#"Lok Rajya" Urdu edition suspension sparks language rights debate

LPU awards scholarships worth over ₹12 Cr to the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana 2025 Batch

Hyderabad, July 15 (UNI) Lovely Professional University (LPU) on Tuesday announced it has awarded scholarships worth over Rs 12 crores for its incoming 2025 batch from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states.

#LPU awards scholarships worth over ₹12 Cr to the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana 2025 Batch

V-Guard launches AirWiz series energy-efficient BLDC ceiling fans

Hyderabad, July 15 (UNI) V-Guard Industries Limited, India’s leading brand in consumer electronics and electricals, today announced the launching of AirWiz Series, a cutting-edge range of energy-efficient BLDC ceiling fans designed to elevate comfort, convenience, and style in Indian homes.

#V-Guard launches AirWiz series energy-efficient BLDC ceiling fans

Indonesia records carbon trading volume of 1.6 million tons

Jakarta, July 15 (UNI) Indonesia recorded a carbon trading volume of 1,599,326 tons of CO₂e with a transaction value of IDR77.95 billion rupiah (USD 4.79 million) since the launch of the Carbon Exchange (IDXCarbon) on Sept. 26, 2023 to July 11, 2025, the Indonesia Stock Exchange said today.

#Indonesia records carbon trading volume of 1.6 million tons

SC to deliver verdict on Rs 2.5 lakh crore online gaming GST dispute on July 25

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today announced that it will pronounce its verdict on July 25 in the Rs 2.5 lakh crore tax dispute involving multiple online real money gaming (RMG) platforms, marking one of the largest tax litigation matters in India’s legal history.

#SC to deliver verdict on Rs 2.5 lakh crore online gaming GST dispute on July 25

The Statesman invites entries for awards in rural and environmental journalism

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Statesman, one of India’s oldest and most respected newspapers, has invited entries for its prestigious Awards for Excellence in Rural Reporting and the Cushrow Irani Prize for Environmental Reporting.

#The Statesman invites entries for awards in rural and environmental journalism

76th Emmy Awards race officially kicks off, prime nominees include ‘Severance’, ‘Penguin’, ‘The Diplomat’

Los Angeles, July 15 (UNI) The race for the 76th Emmy Awards, 2025 has officially kicked off, with the first round of nominations unveiled on CBS Mornings Tuesday, reports Deadline.

#76th Emmy Awards race officially kicks off # prime nominees include ‘Severance’ # ‘Penguin’ # ‘The Diplomat’

AP: Kakinada SP distributes `aid ‘ to retired Home guards

Kakinada, July 15(UNI) District superintendent of police Garikipati Bindu Madhav on Tuesday distributed financial aid under the ` Cheyutha’ scheme to two Home guards who retired recently .

#AP: Kakinada SP distributes `aid ‘ to retired Home guards

Part-time members of NMC, autonomous boards selected through draw of lots

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The part-time members of National Medical Commission (NMC), its autonomous boards, and search committee were selected through draw of lots on Wednesday. The procedure of appointments is laid down in National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019, said an official statement here.

#Part-time members of NMC # autonomous boards selected through draw of lots

J&K BJP slams CM Omar for 'glorifying rioters', undermining law, order

Jammu, July 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party today criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recent actions and statements, calling them a mockery of the law-and-order system.

#J&K BJP slams CM Omar for 'glorifying rioters' # undermining law # order

Ax-4 mission: A saga of 12 mn kms, 282 orbits aboard ISS

Chennai, July 15 (UNI) ISRO today said the Axiom-4 mission successfully concluded with the return of Indian Gaganyatri Shubhanshu Shukla, marking a proud moment both for ISRO and India as he returned after a historic 18-day scientific mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

#Ax-4 mission: A saga of 12 mn kms # 282 orbits aboard ISS

Soundgarden pays tribute to Black Sabbath

Seattle, July 15 (UNI) American metal/rock giants Soundgarden opening up about their inability to play in Black Sabbath’s farewell ‘Back To The Beginning’ concert in Birmingham, have said they were “super bummed” about not being able to play despite the invite.

#Soundgarden pays tribute to Black Sabbath

DG safety Railway board reviews safety measures in East Coast Railway

Bhubaneswar, July 15 (UNI) Director General (Safety), Railway Board, Hari Shankar Verma,
today conducted detailed inspections of the Khurda Road–Puri section and traveled aboard
the Bhubaneswar–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express to assess on-ground safety parameters.

#DG safety Railway board reviews safety measures in East Coast Railway

Telangana: DRDO & AIIMS Bibinagar unveil first Make-in-India cost effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis

Hyderabad, July 15 (UNI) First Make-in-India cost-effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis, indigenously designed and developed by DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) and AIIMS Bibinagar was unveiled at AIIMS Bibinagar, here .

#Telangana: DRDO & AIIMS Bibinagar unveil first Make-in-India cost effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis

Wise expands in India with new global hub, reinforces mission of transparent cross-border payments

Hyderabad, July 15 (UNI) Wise, the London-listed global fintech company known for its affordable and transparent international money transfers, has officially expanded its presence in India with the launch of a new global office in Hyderabad.

#Wise expands in India with new global hub # reinforces mission of transparent cross-border payments

Priest found murdered in UP's Deoria, dowry suspected

Deoria, July 15 (UNI) A priest was found brutally murdered in his home in Dhola Pandit village under the Barhaj Police station area of UP''s Deoria district this morning.

#Priest found murdered in UP's Deoria # dowry suspected

JMM accuses BJP of misleading public, defends Hemant Govt’s development record

Ranchi, July 15 (UNI) Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) today accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of running a campaign of misinformation against the Hemant Soren-led government and alleged that the party was attempting to mislead the public for political gain.

#JMM accuses BJP of misleading public # defends Hemant Govt’s development record

Shukla''s safe return marks key step toward Gaganyaan: Ex-ISRO scientist
Bengaluru, July 15 (UNI) The successful return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from space is more than just a personal triumph, it is a critical step toward India''s human spaceflight ambitions, particularly the Gaganyaan mission.
#Shukla''s safe return marks key step toward Gaganyaan: Ex-ISRO scientist

Strategic reforms needed to transform Philippines into a middle-class-society by 2040: Word Bank

Manilla, July 15 (UNI) Strategic reforms to boost job creation could help transform the Philippines into a middle-class society by 2040, according to a new World Bank report released yesterday.

#Strategic reforms needed to transform Philippines into a middle-class-society by 2040: Word Bank

Odisha’s Bhitarkanika national park records rise in estuarine croc nesting sites

Bhubaneswar, July 15 (UNI) A total of 116 nesting sites of endangered estuarine crocodiles were spotted by wildlife staff at the marshy wetland sites of Odisha’s Bhitarkanika national park, thus re-establishing Bhitarkanika as the largest habitat of these animals, officials said on Tuesday.

#Odisha’s Bhitarkanika national park records rise in estuarine croc nesting sites

Mexico asks US to double its efforts to curb cross-border drugs, arms smuggling amid tariff hike threat

Mexico City/Washington, July 15 (UNI) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called on the United States to do more to curb drug and arms trafficking across the border, as Washington threatens tariff hikes on Mexico.

#Mexico asks US to double its efforts to curb cross-border drugs # arms smuggling amid tariff hike threat

Body of ICICI Lombard Manager Abhishek Varun found in well

Patna, July 15 (UNI) Body of ICICI Lombard Manager Abhishek Varun was recovered from a well in the Beur police station area here today.

#Body of ICICI Lombard Manager Abhishek Varun found in well

South Asia achieves record immunisation coverage; India posts major gains: WHO
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) India has made significant strides in childhood immunisation, achieving a 43% reduction in the number of zero-dose children to .9 million in 2024 against 1.6 million the previous year, according to a joint statement by World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF here.
#South Asia achieves record immunisation coverage; India posts major gains: WHO

Odisha Governor terms Soumyashree’s death a wake-up call to safeguard campuses

Bhubaneswar, July 15 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati today said the death of Soumyashree Bisi, a young student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, is not just a tragedy but a stark reminder of the urgent need to ensure safety and justice on educational campuses.

#Odisha Governor terms Soumyashree’s death a wake-up call to safeguard campuses

UP govt awards Green Gold certificates to 18,348 newborns in one week as parents back eco-friendly initiative

Lucknow, July 15 (UNI) In a unique initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government distributed Green Gold Certificates to as many as 18,348 newborns in government hospitals across the state between July 1 and 7.

#UP govt awards Green Gold certificates to 18 #348 newborns in one week as parents back eco-friendly initiative

SC to hear plea seeking stay on ''Udaipur Files'' release by Kanhaiya Lal murder accused
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today agreed to list for hearing tomorrow a petition filed by an accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case seeking a stay on the release of the movie ''Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder''.
#SC to hear plea seeking stay on ''Udaipur Files'' release by Kanhaiya Lal murder accused

Ktk govt to accord state honours to late Saroja Devi
Bengaluru, July 15 (UNI) The Karnataka government today announced state honours for veteran actress B Saroja Devi, who passed away yesterday, marking the end of an iconic era in Indian cinema.
#Ktk govt to accord state honours to late Saroja Devi

Rahul slams BJP over Odisha student''s death, calls it “system-orchestrated murder”
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today strongly condemned the tragic death of a young student in Odisha, calling it a “murder committed by the BJP’s system.”
#Rahul slams BJP over Odisha student''s death #calls it “system-orchestrated murder”

One more held in Bhangar TMC leader murder case, 5 in police net so far

Kolkata, July 15 (UNI) The police have arrested one more suspect in the killing of TMC local leader at Bhangar in West Bengal''s South 24 Parganas district, taking to total five arrests so far, official sources said today.

#One more held in Bhangar TMC leader murder case # 5 in police net so far

Man found stabbed to death in front garden of Australian beachside home

Sydney, July 15 (UNI) Australian police are investigating the murder of a man who was found with stab wounds in the garden of his east coast home.

#Man found stabbed to death in front garden of Australian beachside home

Brazilian president announces formation of committee to coordinate trade countermeasures

Brasalia, July 15 (UNI) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Monday the formation of an interministerial committee to coordinate economic and trade countermeasures to protect the country''s economy.

#Brazilian president announces formation of committee to coordinate trade countermeasures

Helicopter passenger killed by bird strike in northern Australia

Canberra, July 15 (UNI) A man died after the helicopter he was traveling in struck a bird during a flight in Australia''s Northern Territory (NT).

#Helicopter passenger killed by bird strike in northern Australia

Farmers seek Kakinada collector’s intervention in land records correction

Kakinada, July 14 (UNI) A large number of farmers of Uddanda Jagannadhapuram village in Prathipadu mandal have sought the Collector’s intervention to correct their land titles online Adangal, restoring their rights.

#Farmers seek Kakinada collector’s intervention in land records correction

Discussion with CM on formation of Paramilitary Welfare Board in Himachal Pradesh: Pathania

Dharamshala, July 14 (UNI) Deputy Chief Whip and Shahpur MLA Kewal Singh Pathania met Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today to discuss the demand for setting up a Paramilitary Welfare Board in Himachal Pradesh.

#Discussion with CM on formation of Paramilitary Welfare Board in Himachal Pradesh: Pathania

Experts call for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade

Kochi, July 14 (UNI) Marine experts have called for coordinated action and increased awareness to tackle the illegal shark fishing and trade.

#Experts call for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade

Bihar advocates panel protests lawyer's murder, demands arrest of culprits

Patna, July 14 (UNI) The Bihar Young Advocates Welfare Committee today demanded that the government immediately arrest the criminals who shot dead an advocate Jitendra Kumar Mehta.

#Bihar advocates panel protests lawyer's murder # demands arrest of culprits

Noted author Dr. Ashutosh Javadekar honoured with 'Kavya Pratibha Award'

Pune, July 14 (UNI) Eminent orator, poet, lyricist, author, and doctor, Dr. Ashutosh Javadekar was honoured with the ‘Kavya Pratibha Award’ by Rangat-Sangat Pratishthan in a ceremony held at Patrakar Bhavan, Pune.

#Noted author Dr. Ashutosh Javadekar honoured with 'Kavya Pratibha Award'

66 villages on Indo-Myanmar border in Arunachal to be transformed under Vibrant Villages Programme

Itanagar, July 14 (UNI) In a move to boost infrastructure and development in remote border areas, the Arunachal Pradesh government has identified 66 villages along the Indo-Myanmar frontier for focused attention under the Centre’s Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP).

#66 villages on Indo-Myanmar border in Arunachal to be transformed under Vibrant Villages Programme

Threat email warns of RDX blast at Sri Harmandir Sahib; police investigation underway

Chandigarh, July 14 (UNI) An anonymous email allegedly threatening to carry out a bomb blast using RDX at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) during the afternoon hours today triggered a high alert in Amritsar.

#Threat email warns of RDX blast at Sri Harmandir Sahib; police investigation underway

Arunachal: 39 ILP violators detained in coordinated enforcement drive

Itanagar, July 14 (UNI) In a major Inner Line Permit (ILP) enforcement drive conducted across the capital region, the Naharlagun Police today detained 39 individuals, without valid travel document, for violating the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) Act, 1873.

#Arunachal: 39 ILP violators detained in coordinated enforcement drive

J&K: After 'house detention', Omar scales fence to reach Martyrs’ Graveyard

Srinagar, July 14 (UNI) A day after the Lt Governor''s administration sealed the Martyrs’ Graveyard in the old city and imposed curbs on movement of political leaders, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the cemetery to pay tribute to the martyrs of July 13, 1931.

#J&K: After 'house detention' # Omar scales fence to reach Martyrs’ Graveyard

Traders oppose RMC’s annual hike in hoarding fees, cite policy violation

Ranchi, July 14 (UNI) Members of the Indoor-Outdoor Sub-Committee of the Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce have raised objections to the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) for implementing an annual 10 pc increase in hoarding fees, calling it a violation of the prescribed norms.

#Traders oppose RMC’s annual hike in hoarding fees # cite policy violation

Russia prepared to hold third round of talks with Ukraine, says Kremlin

Moscow, July 14 (UNI) Russia is prepared for the third round of talks with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced today.

#Russia prepared to hold third round of talks with Ukraine # says Kremlin

CBI court awards three-year jail to railway officer for housing loan forgery

Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) A Special CBI Court in Bhubaneswar today sentenced a Station Superintendent in Operation Section to three-year rigorous imprisonment on the charge of fraudulently availing housing loan from a nationalised bank by furnishing forged salary slips
and employer’s undertaking for deduction of EMI.

#CBI court awards three-year jail to railway officer for housing loan forgery

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy distributes new ration cards, attacks BRS for ignoring poor

Suryapet (Telangana), July 14 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today declared that the ration card is not just a welfare document, but a symbol of the poor''s self-respect, identity, and their primary shield against hunger.

#Telangana CM Revanth Reddy distributes new ration cards # attacks BRS for ignoring poor

Nepal delegates participate in 10-day urban governance training at NIRDPR, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, July 14 (UNI) A ten-day international training programme on Urban Governance for municipal delegates from Nepal began today at the National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) in Hyderabad.

#Nepal delegates participate in 10-day urban governance training at NIRDPR # Hyderabad

Jadeja's gritty fifty keeps India alive at Lord's

London, July 14 (UNI) A defiant half-century from Ravindra Jadeja kept India’s faint hopes alive in the third Test at Lord’s, but England remain firmly in control after reducing the visitors to 163 for 9 at tea on the final day.

#Jadeja's gritty fifty keeps India alive at Lord's

AP: CPI demands welfare board for unorganised sector workers

Kakinada, July 14 (UNI) The CPI state executive member Thatipaka Madhu has demanded that the government constitute a comprehensive welfare board for unorganised sector workers, especially the Hamali auto workers, besides building construction workers.

#AP: CPI demands welfare board for unorganised sector workers

J&K BJP MLAs protest against mandatory Urdu in Naib Tehsildar recruitment, demand rollback

Jammu, July 14 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir BJP MLAs today staged a protest here outside the Civil Secretariat opposing the Jammu and Kashmir government’s decision to make Urdu a mandatory subject in the recruitment process for the post of Naib Tehsildar. The protest was led by Leader of Opposition in J&K Assembly and J&K BJP General Secretary, Sunil Sharma.

#J&K BJP MLAs protest against mandatory Urdu in Naib Tehsildar recruitment # demand rollback

Good progress in India-China ties because of resolution of friction along border: Jaishankar

Beijing/New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said India and China had made good progress in the past nine months for normalization of bilateral relations because of resolution of the friction along the border and the ability to maintain peace and tranquility there.

#Good progress in India-China ties because of resolution of friction along border: Jaishankar

Telangana BJP President slams state Govt over ration cards, BC quota

Nalgonda, July 14 (UNI) BJP Telangana State President N Ramchander Rao today launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led state government, accusing it of political bias in the ongoing ration card distribution and raising concerns over religious reservations under the BC quota.

#Telangana BJP President slams state Govt over ration cards # BC quota

Kaziranga's first ever grassland bird survey records critically endangered & vulnerable birds species

Guwahati, July 14 (UNI) The first Grassland Bird Survey of the Kaziranga national park and tiger reserve has recorded a total of 43 grassland bird species including one critically endangered, two endangered, and six vulnerable species, along with several species endemic to the region, as per
the IUCN Red List.

#Kaziranga's first ever grassland bird survey records critically endangered & vulnerable birds species

England two wickets away from victory at Lord's

London, July 14 (UNI) England tightened their grip on the third Test at Lord’s, reducing a hapless India to 112 for 8 by lunch on Day 5, as a spirited pace attack spearheaded by Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes left the visitors on the brink of defeat in the race to chase 193.

#England two wickets away from victory at Lord's

Odisha Law Minister condemns Kangaroo Courts over tribal couple humiliation, orders strict action

Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan today strongly condemned the public humiliation of two tribal couples by kangaroo courts in separate incidents in Rayagada and Koraput districts.

#Odisha Law Minister condemns Kangaroo Courts over tribal couple humiliation # orders strict action

Won''t be stopped, says Omar as he climbs wall to visit martyrs'' graveyard
Srinagar, July 14 (UNI) Resisting police personnel who were stopping him from visiting Naqashband Sahib in Srinagar’s old city, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah along with his party leaders scaled a wall and paid tributes to Kashmiri protesters who were shot dead by Maharaja Hari Singh''s Dogra forces on July 13, 1931.
#Won''t be stopped #says Omar as he climbs wall to visit martyrs'' graveyard

Facing jungle-hardened militants, J&K DGP stresses need for tactical upskilling

Srinagar, July 14 (UNI) J&K Police chief Nalin Prabhat today underscored the importance of heightened preparedness in counter-insurgency operations and called for continuous upskilling in modern jungle warfare tactics.

#Facing jungle-hardened militants # J&K DGP stresses need for tactical upskilling

After 'house detention', Omar visits Martyrs’ graveyard, alleges bid to block entry

Srinagar, July 14 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched a scathing attack on the Lieutenant Governor-led administration for once again attempting to stop National Conference leaders from visiting Naqashband Sahib in Srinagar’s old city to pay tribute to the martyrs of July 13, 1931.

#After 'house detention' # Omar visits Martyrs’ graveyard # alleges bid to block entry

US allowed to station military infra near Russian borders based on pact with Denmark

Moscow, July 14 (UNI) Under a defence agreement with Denmark, the United States will be allowed to station military infrastructure near Russia’s borders, while Copenhagen will have no control over the types of weapons brought into Danish territory, Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin told Sputnik in an interview.

#US allowed to station military infra near Russian borders based on pact with Denmark

Three more arrested in murder of TMC leader in Bengal''s Bhangar
Kolkata, July 14 (UNI) Police have arrested three more suspects in the murder of Razzak Khan, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) area president of Chaltaberia in Bhangar, taking the total number of arrests to four.
#Three more arrested in murder of TMC leader in Bengal''''s Bhangar

Three more arrested in murder of TMC leader Bengal's Bhangar

Kolkata, July 14 (UNI) Police have arrested three more suspects in the murder of Razzak Khan, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) area president of Chaltaberia in Bhangar, taking the total number of arrests to four.

#Three more arrested in murder of TMC leader Bengal's Bhangar

No words for the players, says Maresca after winning Club world cup

New York, July 14 (UNI) Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca praised his players after their commanding 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday''s FIFA Club World Cup final, saying he "had no words" for their performance.

#No words for the players # says Maresca after winning Club world cup

Last-gasp winner lifts Bragantino to third in Brazil's top flight

Rio de Janeiro, July 14 (UNI) Uruguayan forward Thiago Borbas struck in the 97th minute as Bragantino rose to third in Brazil''s Serie A standings on Sunday with a 2-1 away victory over Corinthians.

#Last-gasp winner lifts Bragantino to third in Brazil's top flight

Third Test evenly poised as India need 135 to win

London, July 13 (UNI) The third Test at Lord’s is tantalisingly poised heading into the final day, after a dramatic fourth day saw India bowl England out for 192 and then stumble to 58 for 4 in their chase.

#Third Test evenly poised as India need 135 to win

Refugees start returning to Myanmar as tensions ease in Chin border areas

Aizawl, July 13 (UNI) A fragile calm along the Myanmar-Mizoram border has prompted the return of more than half the refugees who had fled recent clashes in Chin state, with over 2,300 people making their way back to villages like Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar from Zokhawthar in Mizoram, an official said today.

#Refugees start returning to Myanmar as tensions ease in Chin border areas

NIHSAD confirms bird flu outbreak in Puri’s Delang Block; Over 6,700 birds culled in two days

Bhubaneswar, July 13 (UNI) The National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, has confirmed an outbreak of Avian Influenza (commonly known as Bird Flu) in Bada Ankula village under Delang block of Puri district, Odisha.

#NIHSAD confirms bird flu outbreak in Puri’s Delang Block; Over 6 #700 birds culled in two days

J&K: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board dedicates five Temples to Public in Reasi

Jammu, July 13 (UNI) In a landmark initiative aimed at fostering spirituality and preserving cultural heritage, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board today formally dedicated the five temples to public in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#J&K: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board dedicates five Temples to Public in Reasi

Jackie Shroff boards the ensemble of 'Tu Meri Main Tera, Mai Tera Tu Meri'

Mumbai, July 13 (UNI) Veteran actor Jackie Shroff has officially joined the cast of the forthcoming romantic drama "Tu Meri Main Tera, Mai Tera Tu Meri", starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Pandey in the lead.

#Jackie Shroff boards the ensemble of 'Tu Meri Main Tera # Mai Tera Tu Meri'

AP: 92 bikes, 8 autos seized during cordon & search operation

Nandyala, July 13 (UNI) The police conducted a cordon and search operation at multiple locations under variou police station limits in the district in the wee hours on Sunday.

#AP: 92 bikes # 8 autos seized during cordon & search operation

TMC activist arrested for party leader's murder at Bhangar

Kolkata, July 13 (UNI) A Trinamool Congress activist, Mofazzal Mollah, was today arrested in connection with the party block president Razzak Khan''s murder at Bhangar in West Bengal''s South 24 Parganas district, official sources said.

#TMC activist arrested for party leader's murder at Bhangar

King Charles and Prince Harry take subtle steps towards reconciliation

On Wednesday, July 9, Meredith Maines, the Duke of Sussex''s chief of staff and communications director, met with Tobyn Adreae, communications secretary to King Charles, at the Royal Over-Seas League, a private members'' club located just a short walk from Clarence House.

#King Charles and Prince Harry take subtle steps towards reconciliation

Administration refutes news spread by YouTube channel regarding SIR

Begusarai, July 13 (UNI) Taking cognizance of misleading information being circulated by a private YouTube handle about the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work in Sahebpur Kamal Assembly Constituency under Ballia Subdivision of Begusarai district, the district administration has clarified that the execution of SIR activities was being carried out in a peaceful and harmonious environment.

#Administration refutes news spread by YouTube channel regarding SIR

Rahul opens up on key to his Lord's success

London, July 13 (UNI) India matched England’s first-innings total of 387, marking only the ninth time in men’s Test history that two teams have made the exact same score in the opening innings.

#Rahul opens up on key to his Lord's success

Botafogo beats Vasco for third straight win in Brazil's Serie A

Rio De Janeiro, JUly 13 (UNI) Arthur Cabral and Nathan Fernandes scored second-half goals as reigning champion Botafogo eased to a 2-0 away win over Vasco da Gama in Brazil''s Serie A here.

#Botafogo beats Vasco for third straight win in Brazil's Serie A

Official X Handle of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha hacked; CM Soren orders probe

Ranchi, July 13 (UNI) The official X handle of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (@JMMJharkhand), the ruling party in Jharkhand, has been hacked by unidentified cyber miscreants.

#Official X Handle of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha hacked; CM Soren orders probe

Odisha CM orders high-level probe into death of 5-yr-old female elephant

Bhubaneswar, July 13 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today ordered a high-level probe into the death of a five-year-old female elephant in Sarpali village under the Redhakhol forest division in Sambalpur district.

#Odisha CM orders high-level probe into death of 5-yr-old female elephant

On "Martyrs day", J&K leaders put under house arrest, access to graveyard in old city blocked

Srinagar, July 13 (UNI) Several leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, including members of the ruling National Conference, were placed under house arrest today to prevent them from visiting the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar’s old city.

#On "Martyrs day" # J&K leaders put under house arrest # access to graveyard in old city blocked

Five insurgents apprehended in coordinated security operations

Imphal, July 13 (UNI) Security forces in Manipur arrested five insurgents in a series of operations conducted across Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Imphal East districts yesterday.

#Five insurgents apprehended in coordinated security operations

Mitford murder in Old Dhaka ignites political blame game ahead of polls

Dhaka, July 12 (UNI) A brutal daylight killing in Old Dhaka has intensified political tensions in Bangladesh, with major parties trading accusations and positioning themselves ahead of a potential general election.

#Mitford murder in Old Dhaka ignites political blame game ahead of polls

Punjab village issues eviction order to migrants, instructs to leave within week

Chandigarh, July 12 (UNI) In a move reminiscent of language-based hostilities seen in cities like Mumbai—where people have been physically assaulted for speaking Hindi instead of Marathi—a panchayat in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district has issued a controversial and arguably unconstitutional order that has triggered alarm among civil rights groups.

#Punjab village issues eviction order to migrants # instructs to leave within week

Honeymoon murder case: Two co-accused in Raja murder case granted bail

Shillong, July 12 (UNI) A local court here in Meghalaya granted bail to two of the alleged co-accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case on July 9.

#Honeymoon murder case: Two co-accused in Raja murder case granted bail

Key issues discussed during TTD board meeting

Tirumala, July 12 (UNI) The Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam Board meeting today discussed various key issues including extending cooperation for the construction of second ghat road to Kanaka Durga temple, presence of non-Hindus in TTD and release of Rs 147 crore for the renovation of various temples under the Srivani trust.

#Key issues discussed during TTD board meeting

Over 70,000 monsoon birds arrive at Bhitarkanika National Park for nesting & breeding

Kendrapara, July 12 (UNI) With monsoon active in Odisha, thousands of residential birds have arrived at the Matha-Adia, Durgaprasad Dia, and Laxmiprasad Dia heronries within Bhitarkanika National Park for the annual monsoon breeding and nesting season.

#Over 70 #000 monsoon birds arrive at Bhitarkanika National Park for nesting & breeding

Cong welcomes SC order on SIR, accuses BJP of spreading disinformation, distorting facts

New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) In an effort to counter what it called as "disinformation and distortion" by the BJP regarding the Supreme Court order on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Congress today said it was satisfied with the ruling, noting that the court had directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to accept the Aadhaar card, voter card and ration card as valid proof of identity.
Moreover, the party clarified that it "never pressed" for the stay of the SIR.

#Cong welcomes SC order on SIR # accuses BJP of spreading disinformation # distorting facts

Bird flu outbreak in Puri: Mass culling begins in poultry farms

Puri, July 12 (UNI) The Puri district administration has initiated the culling of poultry in Muninda Gram Panchayat under Delang block in Puri district after bird flu was confirmed in two broiler farms.

#Bird flu outbreak in Puri: Mass culling begins in poultry farms

On eve of Martyrs’ day, PDP leader visits graveyard in old city to pay tributes to those killed in 1931

Srinagar, July 12 (UNI) On eve of “Martyrs’ day’ Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti today visited graveyard in old city to pay tributes to 22 people were killed outside Srinagar jail during protests against Maharaja Hari Singh, on July 13, 1931.

#On eve of Martyrs’ day # PDP leader visits graveyard in old city to pay tributes to those killed in 1931

Sunny Deol wraps up shooting for 'Border 2'

Mumbai, July 12 (UNI) Bollywood powerhouse Sunny Deol has completed filming for "Border 2", the sequel to the revered 1997 war drama "Border", a film etched into the collective memory of Indian cinema lovers for its raw patriotism and emotional gravitas.

#Sunny Deol wraps up shooting for 'Border 2'

Arunachal: New Berberis species with record ovule count discovered in Tawang

Itanagar, July 12 (UNI) A team of botanists has discovered a remarkable new species of Berberis from the high-altitude forests of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.

#Arunachal: New Berberis species with record ovule count discovered in Tawang

RSP’s New Plate Mill sets multiple production records

Bhubaneswar, July 12 (UNI) The New Plate Mill (NPM) of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) achieved a series of production records on July 10, marking a significant milestone in its operational history.

#RSP’s New Plate Mill sets multiple production records

India A Men’s Hockey team defeat France, win third consecutive game on Europe Tour

Eindhoven, July 12 (UNI) The India A Men’s Hockey Team continued to show good form and registered yet another important win on their tour of Europe, as they defeated France 3-2, in
their third game of the tour, at the Hockey Club Oranje-Rood, here today.

#India A Men’s Hockey team defeat France # win third consecutive game on Europe Tour

Minister Uttam Reddy orders fast-track of land acquisition for Telangana irrigation projects

Hyderabad, July 12 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed officials to expedite land acquisition and Relief & Rehabilitation (R&R) processes for all pending and ongoing irrigation projects across the state.

#Minister Uttam Reddy orders fast-track of land acquisition for Telangana irrigation projects

Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy orders fast-track of land acquisition for Telangana irrigation projects

Hyderabad, July 12 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy today directed officials to expedite land acquisition and Relief & Rehabilitation (R&R) processes for all pending and ongoing irrigation projects across the state.

#Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy orders fast-track of land acquisition for Telangana irrigation projects

Russian ambassador to Denmark states militarisation of Baltic Sea has no future regardless NATO’s ‘fantasies’

Moscow/Copenhagen, July 12 (UNI) The Baltic Sea will remain a common space for all regional states, no matter what NATO countries "fantasise" about, Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin said in an interview with Sputnik.

#Russian ambassador to Denmark states militarisation of Baltic Sea has no future regardless NATO’s ‘fantasies’

Keel laying of 3rd Fleet support ship for Indian Navy held

Chennai, July 12 (UNI) The ‘Keel Laying’ ceremony of the third Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for Indian Navy was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli.

#Keel laying of 3rd Fleet support ship for Indian Navy held

Wockhardt announces exit from generics drugs Business in US

Mumbai, July 12 (UNI) Pharma company Wockhardt stated in a regulatory filing that it will exit from the US generic drugs market.

#Wockhardt announces exit from generics drugs Business in US

India advancing towards greater equality: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) India is now being counted among the countries with the highest levels of equality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said, citing a recent World Bank report which had said that India has emerged as the fourth most equal country in the world.

#India advancing towards greater equality: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

DRDO & IAF conduct successful flight-test of indigenous BVRAAM 'Astra'

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Visakhapatnam, July 12 (UNI) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’ equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker from Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha.

#DRDO & IAF conduct successful flight-test of indigenous BVRAAM 'Astra'

Raj Thackeray urges Maha to uphold global heritage standards for Shivaji’s forts

Mumbai, July 12 (UNI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has urged the state government to maintain strict standards for the upkeep of sites recently included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, cautioning that failure to comply could lead to their removal from the list.

#Raj Thackeray urges Maha to uphold global heritage standards for Shivaji’s forts

World Police & Fire Games: Hard work key to success, says Gold medalist wrestler Binya

Jammu, July 12 (UNI) Asserting that the competition at World Police and Fire Games was challenging, gold medal winner for the country, wrestler Binya Min of Jammu and Kashmir Police said that hard work is the only mantra to success in life.

#World Police & Fire Games: Hard work key to success # says Gold medalist wrestler Binya

Shani Shingnapur temple trust dissolved over corruption charges, CM Fadnavis orders probe

Mumbai, July 12 (UNI) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced the dissolution of the Shani Shingnapur Temple Trust following allegations of large-scale corruption.

#Shani Shingnapur temple trust dissolved over corruption charges # CM Fadnavis orders probe

AIMSS orders probe into alleged sale of face masks by security guards

Shimla, July 11 (UNI) The Medical Superintendent of Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS), Shimla has ordered an inquiry into complaints regarding security guards allegedly selling face masks to patients and attendants at the hospital’s reception area.

#AIMSS orders probe into alleged sale of face masks by security guards

Africa records over 4,200 cholera, mpox deaths in 2025: Africa CDC

Addis Ababa, July 11 (UNI) Africa has recorded more than 4,200 deaths due to ongoing cholera and mpox outbreaks in different parts of the continent in 2025, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said.

#Africa records over 4 #200 cholera # mpox deaths in 2025: Africa CDC

Better coordination needed between State & Central officials on GST collection: AP CM

Vijayawada, July 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized that there should proper coordination between Central and State GST officials for better GST realization and Andhra Pradesh should become a role model for the country in GST collections.

#Better coordination needed between State & Central officials on GST collection: AP CM

DRDO, IAF successfully test Astra missile from Su-30 Mk-I

New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’ equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker from Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha today.

#DRDO # IAF successfully test Astra missile from Su-30 Mk-I

Alcaraz sinks Fritz to enter third Wimbledon final

London, July 11 (UNI) Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz powered into his third consecutive Wimbledon final today, defeating America’s Taylor Fritz in a gripping four-set semifinal clash 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6) on Centre Court.

#Alcaraz sinks Fritz to enter third Wimbledon final

Raj Bhavan hosts key coordination meet for Telangana–North East Connect Techno-Cultural festival

Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) In a major step toward fostering national integration and regional collaboration, Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad, hosted a high-level coordination meeting today to plan the upcoming Telangana–North East Connect: A Techno-Cultural Festival, aimed at strengthening ties between Telangana and the eight North Eastern states.

#Raj Bhavan hosts key coordination meet for Telangana–North East Connect Techno-Cultural festival

750 Chardham Yatra pilgrims found unfit to proceed after medical screening: Uttarakhand health dept

Dehradun, July 11 (UNI) Uttarakhand Health Department was able to save minimum 750 lives with timely intervention through medical screening and identifying devotees unfit for travelling to high altitude shrines of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath.

#750 Chardham Yatra pilgrims found unfit to proceed after medical screening: Uttarakhand health dept

Arunachal: Swift action by police foils drug transit; 27.72 gm suspected NDPS seized at Banderdewa

Itanagar, July 11 (UNI) In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Arunachal Pradesh''s Banderdewa Police successfully foiled an attempt to transport suspected narcotics and seized 27.72 grams of contraband substances during early hours of today.

#Arunachal: Swift action by police foils drug transit; 27.72 gm suspected NDPS seized at Banderdewa

DRDO & IAF conduct successful flight-test of Astra beyond visual range Air-to-Air missile with indigenous radio frequency seeker from Su-30 Mk-I

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#DRDO & IAF conduct successful flight-test of Astra beyond visual range Air-to-Air missile with indigenous radio frequency seeker from Su-30 Mk-I

CM issues tough directives to ensure law and order across Haryana

Chandigarh, July 11 (UNI) Reaffirming his firm stance on public safety, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a high-level meeting on law and order late Thursday evening and issued strict directives to senior officials.

#CM issues tough directives to ensure law and order across Haryana

J&K cops conduct raids to uncover cross-border terror funding via cryptocurrency
Srinagar, July 11 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police''s State Investigation Agency (SIA) today conducted simultaneous search operations at three suspected locations in Union Territory to unravel a complex conspiracy involving cross-border funding through cryptocurrency, designed to fuel terrorism.
#J&K cops conduct raids to uncover cross-border terror funding via cryptocurrency

Monsoon rain claims 91 lives in Himachal; Mandi hit the hardest

Shimla, July 11 (UNI) The death toll due to heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 91, with 34 people still missing and 131 others injured.

#Monsoon rain claims 91 lives in Himachal; Mandi hit the hardest

NHRC issues notice to Odisha Govt regarding mishap in Lingaraj temple
Bhubaneswar July 11 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to Odisha Government in relation to a mishap that occurred at the 11th century Lingaraj temple.
#NHRC issues notice to Odisha Govt regarding mishap in Lingaraj temple

Rs 63 lakh fines collected, 1,167 cases disposed: Dhanbad police June report card

Dhanbad, July 11 (UNI) The Dhanbad police has reported significant achievements in June 2025 by disposing of 1,167 pending cases, executing 2,600 warrants and collecting Rs 63 lakh in fines for traffic violations, marking a record monthly performance.

#Rs 63 lakh fines collected # 1 #167 cases disposed: Dhanbad police June report card

Four killed, several feared trapped in Kabirdham truck accident
Kabirdham (Chhattisgarh), July 11 (UNI) Four people were killed today when a truck carrying boulders overturned and plunged into a deep gorge in Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh, police said. Two others were found seriously injured, while several others are feared trapped under the wreckage.
#Four killed #several feared trapped in Kabirdham truck accident

Coronavirus Health Insurance Plans Will Cover Omicron Treatment Costs Says IRDAI

Lara wanted me to chase world record: Mulder

Pretoria, July 11 (UNI) South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has revealed he recently spoke with Brian Lara and the West Indies great indicated he would have preferred him to try and break his world record during the recent Test match against Zimbabwe.

#Lara wanted me to chase world record: Mulder

Britain, France agree to coordinate nuclear deterrence, unveil new migration scheme

London, July 10 (UNI) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Britain and France have signed a new deal to allow the two countries to coordinate their nuclear deterrents for the first time.

#Britain # France agree to coordinate nuclear deterrence # unveil new migration scheme

Tariff uncertainties put backward jerk in American economy

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) The clouds of tariff uncertainty roaming across the economy of the United States put a slight backward jerk in the future growth prospects.

#Tariff uncertainties put backward jerk in American economy

Hyderabad: ATGC Biotech Recognised with Innovation Leadership Award 2025

Hyderabad, July 10 (UNI) Hyderabad-based ATGC Biotech Pvt. Ltd. India''s only commercial-scale manufacturer of pheromone biosimilars, was awarded the Innovation Leadership Award 2025 by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal , during the prestigious 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave organized by Agriculture Today in New Delhi on Wednesday.

#Hyderabad: ATGC Biotech Recognised with Innovation Leadership Award 2025

Pant injured, walks off mid-session at Lord's

London, July 10 (UNI) India were dealt a major setback on the first afternoon of the third Test against England at Lord’s today as vice-captain Rishabh Pant walked off the field with a hand injury midway through the second session, leaving the Indian camp visibly anxious. He was replaced by substitute wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel.

#Pant injured # walks off mid-session at Lord's

India slides to 133rd in FIFA men's rankings

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) The Indian men’s football team has dropped six places to 133rd in the latest FIFA World Rankings released today.

#India slides to 133rd in FIFA men's rankings

CM vs BJP: Political fireworks erupt over PM’s foreign tours, Beadbi bill, and Law & Order in Punjab

Chandigarh, July 10 (UNI) "Punjab cannot be run on publicity. We need clarity, not confusion," remarked newly appointed BJP working president Ashwani Sharma as he joined state BJP chief Sunil Jakhar in a sharp critique of the AAP-led Punjab government.

#CM vs BJP: Political fireworks erupt over PM’s foreign tours # Beadbi bill # and Law & Order in Punjab

101 Indian students awarded Erasmus+ scholarships for higher education in Europe

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) A total of 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been selected for the prestigious Erasmus+ scholarships for a two-year master’s programme in Europe, beginning in 2025.

#101 Indian students awarded Erasmus+ scholarships for higher education in Europe

Seven injured as brick-laden truck overturns near BSF's border outpost

Shillong, July 10 (UNI) Seven people were injured after a brick-laden truck overturned near a bridge close to the border outpost of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Phanda in Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills district on Thursday morning.

#Seven injured as brick-laden truck overturns near BSF's border outpost

Key accused in Coimbatore Bomb blast, communal murder cases arrested after 29 yrs

Chennai, July 10 (UNI) After evading the police dragnet for 29 years, a key accused in
the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts and communal murder cases arrested by the
Tamil Nadu police in Karnataka today.

#Key accused in Coimbatore Bomb blast # communal murder cases arrested after 29 yrs

Odisha Govt ensures smooth supply of essentials as drivers stir enters third day

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (UNI) The Odisha government has initiated swift and coordinated measures to ensure the uninterrupted movement of essential commodities as the indefinite strike by the Odisha Drivers’ Federation entered its third day today with no resolution in sight.

#Odisha Govt ensures smooth supply of essentials as drivers stir enters third day

AP policy impacts Karnataka border liquor sales

Kolar, July 10 (UNI) A revision in Andhra Pradesh’s excise policy by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government has led to a significant downturn in liquor sales across Karnataka’s border districts, particularly in Kolar, with bars and wine outlets witnessing a marked drop in business and footfall.

#AP policy impacts Karnataka border liquor sales

Syngene Intl announces third year of STEM scholarship

Hyderabad, July 9 (UNI) Syngene International Ltd., an integrated research, development, and manufacturing services organization, in partnership with the Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH) and Biocon Foundation, announced the launch of the third cohort of its flagship scholarship, mentoring and industry orientation program for women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

#Syngene Intl announces third year of STEM scholarship

Congress Govt committed to safeguarding Telangana’s water rights: Deputy CM

Hyderabad, July 9 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has strongly criticised the previous BRS government for its handling of the Krishna and Godavari river water projects, asserting that massive expenditures yielded little benefit for Telangana’s irrigation needs.

#Congress Govt committed to safeguarding Telangana’s water rights: Deputy CM

UP CM Yogi orders impartial probe into Hapur lekhpal suicide attempt case

Hapur, July 9 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today took a serious note of the alleged suicide attempt by a lekhpal in Hapur district and ordered a high-level investigation into the matter.

#UP CM Yogi orders impartial probe into Hapur lekhpal suicide attempt case

UP govt sets record with 37.21 crore saplings planted in a day under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’

Lucknow, July 9 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh scripted a new chapter in environmental conservation today.

#UP govt sets record with 37.21 crore saplings planted in a day under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’

Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semifinal
London, July 9 (UNI) Novak Djokovic overcame an inspired challenge from Flavio Cobolli to secure a record 14th Wimbledon semifinal berth with a gritty 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory on Centre Court here today.
#Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semifinal