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No infighting in state unit, differences will be sorted out: Punjab’s Cong in-charge (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:30 PM

Chandigarh, July 8 (IANS) Amid wide speculations of discord and infighting within the Punjab Congress ahead of the Assembly elections, party's Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday asserted that there was no division or factionalism in the organisation and all the leaders stand firmly behind Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the newly appointed Punjab Congress Committee (PCC) chief.

FSSAI issues notices to Lotte India, Kubera Foods, FNP over misleading claims

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Lotte India Corporation Private Limited, Kubera Foods and Ferns N Petals Private Limited (FNP) over alleged misleading claims and labelling violations on various food products, the regulator said on Wednesday.

Auto-thief arrested in Delhi, stolen two-wheelers recovered, four theft cases solved

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of East District Police has arrested an alleged auto-lifter and recovered four stolen two-wheelers, leading to the detection of four motor vehicle theft cases registered in East and South-East Delhi, police said on Wednesday.

EPFO completes CITES Project database to give members easier access to services

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed the process of migrating its entire database of member records to the new centralised national database, as part of the CITES Project (Centralised IT Enabled Services) initiative, to modernise the organisation’s service delivery to its members through automation and rule-based processing, it was announced on Wednesday.

Baruipur encounter: Mother of killed accused says son got 'deserved punishment'

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:34 PM

Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) In a striking reaction to the encounter death of Pravas Mondal, the first accused arrested in the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal’s Baruipur, his mother on Wednesday said her son had received the punishment he deserved for his actions.

Pawan Kalyan expresses shock over death of young fan whose last wish he recently fulfilled

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:25 PM

Hyderabad, July 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday expressed shock over the death of his young fan Niranjan, who succumbed to a rare disease.

Monsoon fury: 62 dead since June 1 in Maharashtra; red alert issued for coastal districts

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:13 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Severe monsoon weather continues to batter Maharashtra, with relentless downpours over the past 24 hours triggering flash floods, river overflows, and structural collapses. According to the latest situation summary report released by the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Wednesday, the state has recorded 62 human casualties and 200 animal deaths since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.

Centre assures full support as Amit Shah speaks to Satheesan on Wayanad disaster

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:57 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan over the Wayanad mudslide, assuring the Centre's full support for the ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts while calling for a high-level probe into the tragedy.

YS Rajasekhara Reddy's service to people will always be remembered: Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to former AP CM

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Congress top brass paid tributes to the veteran Congressman and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy on his birth anniversary, stating that his service to people will always be remembered.

Digital economy a cornerstone of India's future economic, social advancement: Experts

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:51 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India's digital economy has emerged as a cornerstone of the country's future economic and social advancement, experts said at a conclave on digital payments held here.

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No infighting in state unit, differences will be sorted out: Punjab’s Cong in-charge (IANS Exclusive)

FSSAI issues notices to Lotte India, Kubera Foods, FNP over misleading claims

Auto-thief arrested in Delhi, stolen two-wheelers recovered, four theft cases solved

EPFO completes CITES Project database to give members easier access to services

Baruipur encounter: Mother of killed accused says son got 'deserved punishment'

Pawan Kalyan expresses shock over death of young fan whose last wish he recently fulfilled

Monsoon fury: 62 dead since June 1 in Maharashtra; red alert issued for coastal districts

Centre assures full support as Amit Shah speaks to Satheesan on Wayanad disaster

YS Rajasekhara Reddy's service to people will always be remembered: Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to former AP CM

Digital economy a cornerstone of India's future economic, social advancement: Experts

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