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Centre tells Delhi HC every protest is videographed as accepted law-and-order measure

IANS | July 24, 2026 6:00 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday deferred till July 27 the hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging continuous police surveillance of student protesters at Jantar Mantar, after the Centre defended videography of public demonstrations as a routine law-and-order measure and argued that there can be no reasonable expectation of privacy at a public protest.

Landslide of rocks hits vehicle in Himachal; 6-month-old infant among 13 killed

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:37 PM

Shimla, July 24 (IANS) A massive landslide of rocks dislocated from a mountain hit a Tata Sumo with 15 people onboard in Himachal Pradesh’s remote, rugged Pangi Valley in Lahaul-Spiti district on Friday, killing 13 people, including a six-month-old infant.

States projected to be net GST gainers by Rs 1.43 lakh crore in FY27: SBI report

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) An SBI Research report on Friday estimated that after accounting for GST collections together with states' share in basic excise duty (BED), states are expected to be net gainers by approximately Rs 1.43 lakh crore in FY27 compared to FY26.

Three, including elderly woman, rescued after 11 hours in flood-hit Ahmedabad

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:18 PM

Ahmedabad, July 24 (IANS) Three people, including an elderly woman, who were stranded in floodwaters for nearly 11 hours on the outskirts of Ahmedabad were rescued in the early hours of Friday after a joint overnight operation by the district administration and Ahmedabad Rural Police, as heavy rain continued to disrupt normal life across the city and surrounding areas.

Iran urges BRICS members to condemn aggression, violations of national sovereignty

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Friday termed violation of Iran's territorial integrity, the destruction of infrastructure, power plants, residential areas, schools, hospitals, and other civilian facilities, as well as the killing of civilians a "clear violation" of United Nations charter and the fundamental principles of international law.

India, Israel FTA talks make headway as 2nd round concludes

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India and Israel concluded the second round of four-day negotiations for the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) here, as both sides held detailed discussions across all areas of the proposed agreement and continued to make progress towards a balanced, comprehensive and mutually beneficial FTA, according to a statement issued by the Commerce Ministry on Friday.

Indian Railways begins AI-based stain detection pilot project to boost quality of washed linen

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:48 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Indian Railways has initiated the pilot project of using automated AI-camera stain detection technology in laundries at Pune Division, Central Railway and Jaipur and Jodhpur division, North Western Railway for ascertaining the quality of washed linen, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

Cabinet okays Rs 1,264 crore multitracking rail project across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the project for constructing the third and fourth railway lines of Ballari–Guntakal section in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh with a total investment of Rs 1,264 crore.

ACC begins FY27 with resilient performance, eyes stronger quarters ahead

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) ACC Ltd has begun FY27 with a resilient performance, supported by a higher share of trade volumes and continued premiumisation, while expressing confidence in improved operational performance in the coming quarters on the back of capacity expansion, cost optimisation and the proposed One Cement Platform, the company said on Friday.

Romanian companies should participate in India’s growth story: President Murmu

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged Romanian companies to actively participate in India’s growth story as the country has emerged as the world’s fastest growing economy, offering immense opportunities for international partnerships, investment and technology collaboration.

National

Centre tells Delhi HC every protest is videographed as accepted law-and-order measure

Landslide of rocks hits vehicle in Himachal; 6-month-old infant among 13 killed

States projected to be net GST gainers by Rs 1.43 lakh crore in FY27: SBI report

Three, including elderly woman, rescued after 11 hours in flood-hit Ahmedabad

Iran urges BRICS members to condemn aggression, violations of national sovereignty

India, Israel FTA talks make headway as 2nd round concludes

Indian Railways begins AI-based stain detection pilot project to boost quality of washed linen

Cabinet okays Rs 1,264 crore multitracking rail project across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

ACC begins FY27 with resilient performance, eyes stronger quarters ahead

Romanian companies should participate in India’s growth story: President Murmu

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