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Foundation of every activity that takes nation forward is knowledge: HM Shah at opening of JP library

IANS | July 11, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Saturday inaugurated the Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library, a state-of-the-art multimedia and digital knowledge centre spread over three floors that was developed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and stressed that the foundation of every activity that takes a nation forward is knowledge.

Correct script, pronunciation: Centre issues fresh guidelines for National Song, National Anthem

IANS | July 11, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all Central government offices and Governors' offices to ensure strict adherence to the prescribed script, text, diction and pronunciation while singing or playing the National Song and the National Anthem, reiterating the protocols governing their use at official functions across the country.

Six women die after C-sections in Bhilwara, two in Banswara; Gehlot seeks central probe

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:47 AM

Jaipur, June 11 (IANS) Six maternal deaths within five days at Rajasthan's Mahatma Gandhi Government Hospital in Bhilwara, and two in Banswara reportedly following Caesarean-section deliveries, have raised serious concerns over infection control and patient safety in the state's public healthcare system.

AI may shape future wars, but victory will depend on soldiers, national resolve: Rajnath Singh

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:43 AM

Visakhapatnam, July 11 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that while emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence are transforming the nature of warfare, conventional military capabilities remain indispensable, stressing that future conflicts may involve AI but will ultimately be won through national resolve, trained soldiers and credible military strength.

Bengaluru man murders mother, grandmother, brother-in-law; dies by suicide

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:31 AM

Bengaluru, July 11 (IANS) In a shocking incident, three members of a family were allegedly murdered before the accused died by suicide in Bengaluru's Kottigepalya locality near the Ayyappa Temple under the Kamakshipalya Police Station limits on Saturday morning.

INS Mahendragiri to strengthen India's maritime reach, bolster eastern seaboard: Rajnath Singh

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:22 AM

Visakhapatnam, July 11 (IANS) As INS Mahendragiri was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Saturday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the indigenous stealth frigate would further enhance the strength of India's eastern seaboard, expand the country's blue-water capabilities, and reinforce its strategic presence across the Indian Ocean Region.

Telangana horror: Man accused in POCSO case kills wife, children; teen complainant, her family

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:13 AM

Hyderabad, July 11 (IANS) A shocking multiple murder case has rocked Telangana's Ranga Reddy district, where a 35-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and two young sons before targeting a teenage girl who had earlier filed a sexual harassment case against him, along with two of her family members.

Stakeholders deliberate on 3 key pillars for implementation of SHANTI Act: NITI Aayog

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) NITI Aayog convened a stakeholder consultation on the implementation of the 'SHANTI Act 2025', where experts provided a range of views across critical areas, which will be useful in strengthening the implementation framework of the Act, it was announced on Saturday.

Over 2 lakh Yatris performed Amarnath Yatra in 8 days

IANS | July 11, 2026 10:41 AM

Srinagar, July 11 (IANS) Over two lakh Yatris have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last eight days while another batch of 6,482 pilgrims left Jammu for the Valley on Saturday.

With no forerunner in Indian Navy, INS Mahendragiri set to chart its own legacy

IANS | July 11, 2026 10:18 AM

Visakhapatnam, July 11 (IANS) The Indian Navy is set to induct its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

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Foundation of every activity that takes nation forward is knowledge: HM Shah at opening of JP library

Correct script, pronunciation: Centre issues fresh guidelines for National Song, National Anthem

Six women die after C-sections in Bhilwara, two in Banswara; Gehlot seeks central probe

AI may shape future wars, but victory will depend on soldiers, national resolve: Rajnath Singh

Bengaluru man murders mother, grandmother, brother-in-law; dies by suicide

INS Mahendragiri to strengthen India's maritime reach, bolster eastern seaboard: Rajnath Singh

Telangana horror: Man accused in POCSO case kills wife, children; teen complainant, her family

Stakeholders deliberate on 3 key pillars for implementation of SHANTI Act: NITI Aayog

Over 2 lakh Yatris performed Amarnath Yatra in 8 days

With no forerunner in Indian Navy, INS Mahendragiri set to chart its own legacy

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