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India: Five states reach World Bank upper-middle-income, country still lower-middle-income
Five Indian states, led by Delhi with $6,217 per capita income, have surpassed the World Bank's upper-middle-income benchmark, Moneycontrol reported.
Mumbai rains close schools and colleges as IMD flags orange
Heavy rains in Mumbai have disrupted flights and trains, with IndiGo issuing a travel advisory. Several trains are cancelled or diverted due to waterlogged tracks and landslides.
July rains cut India's monsoon deficit from 31.4% to 17%
India's July rainfall surplus has reduced the monsoon deficit from 31.4% in June to 17%, with intense rain concentrated in specific regions offsetting deficits elsewhere.
Monsoon delay cuts India's kharif sowing 21% so far
Despite the monsoon's arrival, paddy sowing is down 13% as delayed rains and patchy distribution disrupt field preparations during a critical planting window.
IMD warns of heavy rain, storms across Maharashtra, Odisha, Jharkhand
The IMD has issued alerts for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh, with Nashik on high alert for potential cloudburst-like conditions.
IMD forecasts heavier July rainfall for eastern and northeastern India
After a dry June, eastern and northeastern India are set for heavy rainfall in July, as intensified monsoon activity brings widespread showers and replenishes agricultural regions.
Illegal building collapse in Mumbai's Mankhurd kills 6, 5 children
Illegal constructions and structurally weak buildings on flood-prone land make Mumbai’s Mankhurd area highly vulnerable to deadly collapses, especially during the monsoon season.
Police: Ketan Agarwal murder suspects researched 2025 Meghalaya case
Police have uncovered striking similarities between the Ketan Agarwal murder and the 2025 Meghalaya case, suggesting Siya Goyal studied Sonam Raghuvanshi’s alleged plan.
Modi to visit Indonesia July 7-8 to finalize BrahMos deal
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Indonesia aims to strengthen bilateral ties, with discussions on the BrahMos missile deal reaching an advanced stage, says Indian envoy.
Maharashtra hit by nonstop rain, Mankhurd chawl collapse kills 6
Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka are set to face extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday, while Delhi braces for thunderstorms with strong winds and two spells of rain.
Modi starts Indonesia visit focusing on defense and critical minerals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his three-nation tour, with India and Indonesia set to discuss defence, critical minerals, and maritime cooperation today.
India objects to Dhaka seminar map showing J&K as Pakistan
An Indian diplomat objected to a seminar in Dhaka where a map inaccurately showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, calling it incorrect and unacceptable.
Pune district records 22 landslides and 4 deaths after rain
Four people died, one went missing, and over 20 were injured as heavy rainfall triggered 22 landslides and road closures across Pune district over the past 48 hours.
SIT report: nearly 70 alleged thefts at Ayodhya Ram temple
A preliminary SIT report accuses ex-trustee Anil Mishra of lapses in enforcing security protocols, enabling alleged embezzlement of temple donations by suspects captured on CCTV.
CBI raids 26 locations probing alleged BRO misuse in Ladakh
The CBI conducted searches at 26 locations across 11 states and UTs, probing alleged misappropriation of Border Roads Organisation funds in Ladakh's Vijayak and Yojak projects.
Delhi targets 30% electric vehicles by 2030 with 2-wheeler mandate
Delhi’s ambitious EV policy aims for 30% electrification by 2030, but challenges like charging infrastructure, power grid capacity, and battery lifecycle management persist.
DMK MLA V Senthilbalaji on bail, brother skip police inquiry
DMK MLA V. Senthilbalaji and his brother Ashok Kumar missed a police summons over allegations of offering ₹35 crore to TVK MLA N. Elaiyaraja in a bid to topple the government.
Ghaziabad launches polio vaccination drive after sewage sample tests positive
After vaccine-derived poliovirus was detected in Vijay Nagar’s sewage, health workers launched an intensified door-to-door campaign to ensure every child under five is vaccinated.
Heavy rains in Odisha kill 2-year-old, man swept away, evacuations
A two-year-old girl died in a wall collapse as heavy rainfall lashed Odisha, causing waterlogging, evacuations, and raising flood fears in the Baitarani River.
S. Jaishankar meets Bahrain leaders, thanks King for Indians's welfare
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bahrain's King and Crown Prince in Manama, discussing ways to enhance bilateral relations and ensuring Indian diaspora well-being.
Nitin Gadkari proposes Delhi busses use hydrogen from municipal waste
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari envisions Delhi buses running on hydrogen fuel derived from segregated municipal waste, with plans to eliminate all garbage nationwide by 2027.
Ratan Lakra dies, family protests e-KYC pension delay at bank
A tribal man in Jharkhand died after alleged delays in e-KYC by a rural bank blocked access to his treatment funds, prompting his family to protest with his body.
Pahalgam attack: LeT chief named in NIA's supplementary chargesheet
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case, naming Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed as an accused.
Iran expresses 'heartfelt gratitude' to India for attending Khamenei's funeral
Iran has expressed its "heartfelt gratitude" to India for attending the state funeral of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader.
17 flights canceled, 217 delayed amid heavy Mumbai rain
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has been severely affected by heavy monsoon rains this week.
13 dead as rains lash Maharashtra; landslides, flooding disrupt connectivity
Heavy rainfall in the Mumbai-Pune region has caused major disruptions, including landslides and flooding, which have disrupted train services and forced the closure of both the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old highway
'Mother is ex-IAS officer': Man when confronted for attacking girlfriend
A 38-year-old woman was allegedly attacked by her boyfriend in Kanpur on Saturday evening.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Missing Link stretch reopens for traffic
The Missing Link section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has reopened for Mumbai-to-Pune traffic after an early morning landslide.
SUV with 'Member of Parliament' sticker rams biker, killing him
A man was killed and another critically injured after their motorcycle was hit by a Scorpio SUV bearing a 'Member of Parliament' (MP) sticker in Bihar's East Champaran district late on Sunday night.
Lost your academic certificate? Here's what to do
Losing academic certificates can be a daunting experience, especially when they are required for job applications or further studies.
Mumbai: 6 dead, 1 injured in Mankhurd chawl collapse
A three-story chawl (row tenement) in Mankhurd, Mumbai, collapsed on Sunday night amid heavy rains.
MP's Waqf Board has 2 Hindu members for first time
The Madhya Pradesh government has reconstituted its Waqf Board under the newly amended Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Ram Mandir trust meeting today amid resignation, donation irregularity allegations
The executive committee of the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet in Ayodhya on Monday at 3:00pm.
Both Mumbai-Pune Expressway, old highway closed after heavy rainfall
Traffic on both the Pune-Mumbai Expressway and the old Pune-Mumbai highway has been suspended due to heavy rainfall that has caused flooding and landslides.
PM Modi to embark on 6-day trip to 3 nations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a six-day trip to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand starting Monday.
Heavy rains batter Maharashtra; landslides disrupt connectivity
Heavy monsoon rains have severely disrupted rail and road connectivity between Mumbai and Pune.
12-year-old girl found dead in pond; family alleges rape-murder
A 12-year-old girl was found dead in a pond in Baruipur, West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
Badrinath temple donation irregularities controversy deepens amid CCTV camera replacement
The Shri Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand has been embroiled in a controversy after CCTV cameras at the temple were replaced on July 1, according to India Today. This was just days before allegations of donation irregularities surfaced.
AP: Fishing boat with 7 crew members goes missing
A fishing boat with seven crew members went missing off the coast of Visakhapatnam after it reportedly developed a mechanical fault.
Air India issues travel advisory for Delhi, Mumbai
Air India has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to and from Mumbai and Delhi.
West Bengal introduces new law penalizing protest damage costs
The West Bengal government has introduced a stringent new law to curb vandalism and maintain public order.
ITI trainee confesses to killing cousin after stealing guns
In a shocking turn of events, a 22-year-old ITI trainee, Monu, has confessed to murdering his cousin Shivam last July, The Times of India
2 Lawrence Bishnoi gang members killed in encounter with police
Two members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were killed in an encounter with police in Bahadurgarh on Sunday.
'Limited to 200 people': Delhi Police on ethanol protest
A day ahead of a planned protest against the central government's E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy, organizers have claimed that the Delhi Police gave them verbal permission to hold the demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
J&K: Army operation against 2 LeT terrorists continues in Shopian
The Indian Army has launched a major counter-terrorist operation in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ram Mandir donation case: Police to seek custody of accused
The Uttar Pradesh Police is likely to seek the custody of two key accused in the Ram Temple donation case, Lavkush Mishra and Anukalp Mishra.
You can ride India's 1st bullet train next year
India's first bullet train is on track to begin operations by 2027.
Delhi riots case: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail
A Delhi court has rejected the bail pleas of both Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 North East Delhi riots case.
India has overcome world's biggest energy crisis: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has successfully tackled what he called the "biggest energy crisis of the 21st century."
'Never going to happen': Siya Goyal's Snapchat message on wedding
A purported Snapchat conversation between Siya Goyal, the prime accused in her fiancé Ketan Agarwal's murder, and a friend has emerged.
Sonam Wangchuk has lost over 5kg: CJP founder
Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Ram Temple scam: SIT probes if stolen gold was melted
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple is now investigating whether stolen gold ornaments were melted and turned into gold biscuits.
After Ram Mandir, Badrinath temple committee probes alleged donation theft
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has launched an investigation into allegations of misappropriation of donations at the Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand.
PM Modi inaugurates Jodhpur airport's new terminal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport in Rajasthan.
Gujarat: 8 men linked to Pakistan-based terror outfit JeM arrested
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested eight people for their alleged links with the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
Delhi government ends work-from-home arrangement for employees
The Delhi government has scrapped its work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for government employees.
Heavy rainfall warning in Mumbai; Delhi to see light showers
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Mumbai and nearby districts.
Capgemini claims Bengaluru daycare was run by external service provider
Capgemini has clarified that the daycare facility at its Bengaluru campus, which is at the center of child abuse allegations, was run by an external service provider, Little Scholars.
Ram Mandir donations: ₹6-8L being siphoned off daily, SIT estimates
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir has estimated that ₹6-8 lakh were being siphoned off daily.
'Gift for you': Woman tells friend on video-call before suicide
A 26-year-old woman, identified as Renuka, was found dead at the V Grand Hotel in Hyderabad's Langer Houz area on Thursday night.
Pocketless gowns, monitored breaks: Ram Temple's strict protocols after theft
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya has tightened its security measures after cash and valuables were stolen from the temple donation.
Amarnath Yatra begins, over 20,000 pilgrims leave for shrine
The annual Amarnath Yatra, a major Hindu pilgrimage, has begun with thousands of devotees leaving from the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps in Jammu and Kashmir.
RSS breaks silence on Ram Temple donation theft
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has expressed deep concern over the alleged theft from donation boxes at the Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya.
Aadhaar app now offers free email updates for 6 months
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new feature on the Aadhaar App that allows users to add or update their email IDs.
Venezuela quakes: Survivors grateful for Indian Army's medical support
In the wake of the devastating twin earthquakes in northern Venezuela, survivors are expressing their gratitude to an Indian Army medical team.
Can't force government students to recite Hindu prayers: Chhattisgarh HC
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that students in government schools cannot be compelled to recite Hindu prayers.
Bengaluru daycare abuse case: Woman seen in videos arrested
The Bengaluru Police have made their first arrest in the shocking case of toddler abuse at a corporate daycare center.
Gauhati HC rejects Assam man's 16 documents to prove citizenship
The Gauhati High Court has rejected a petitioner's attempt to prove his citizenship with 16 documents.
Video: Murder accused Siya Goyal shows middle finger to media
Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the murder of her fiancé Ketan Agarwal, was taken by Pune Rural Police to her Market Yard residence in Pune for investigation.
IAS Lokhande Prashant Sitaram gets additional charge of CBSE chairperson
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has assigned IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram the additional charge of Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
LPG tanker crashes into UP toll booth; 4 killed
A tragic incident occurred on the morning of June 26 in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district.
'She's already released': SC says Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail will remain
The Supreme Court has sought a response from Sonam Raghuvanshi, an Indore resident accused of murdering her husband during their honeymoon in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
Allahabad HC upholds state's right to acquire religious sites
The Allahabad High Court has upheld the state's right to acquire religious sites for public projects.
Over 15 vehicles crash within minutes on Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway
A major accident involving over 15 vehicles occurred on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district.
Japan joins India to condemn cross-border terrorism from Pakistan
India and Japan have jointly condemned cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.
Ram Temple row: CCTV shows accused hiding money in socks
CCTV footage from Ram Mandir has revealed at least five of the eight men, accused of stealing money from donation, removing and hiding cash during the counting process, the Indian Express reported.
Can't exile people for 'BJP government murdabad' slogans: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has quashed an externment order issued by the Mumbai Police against political activist and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) state general secretary Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary.
Nagpur: Traffic cop assaulted by group of bikers
A group of bikers attacked a traffic police officer in Nagpur on June 28.
Modi to make 1st official New Zealand visit next week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on his first official visit to New Zealand next week.
How to apply for a ration card online without hassle
Applying for a ration card online can be a hassle-free affair if you know the right steps.
IMD issues orange alert for Uttarakhand; Mumbai logs 150mm rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand on Friday. The alert specifically applies to Nainital and Bageshwar districts.
Ayodhya SIT questions Ram Mandir Trust members for 6 hours
A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has questioned key functionaries of the Ram Mandir Trust in Ayodhya.