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Internal friction in NCP post-Ajit Pawar's demise: Ex-general secy Shrivastav cites severe communication void

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:34 PM

Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) The simmering discontent within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), where leadership transitioned to Sunetra Pawar following the demise of her husband Ajit Pawar, refuses to die down, with former NCP National General Secretary Brijmohan Shrivastav on Tuesday claiming that a massive communication void has emerged within the party after Ajit Pawar's passing.

Shiv Sena(UBT) rules out merger with Shinde camp, issues warning to defected MPs

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:29 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has firmly rejected rumours of a merger with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Arvind Ganpat Sawant, the leader of the Shiv Sena(UBT) Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha, has issued a formal communication to six MPs who defected to the Shinde camp.

First astronaut of Kerala descent Dr Anil Menon gears up for NASA mission

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:02 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 14 (IANS) Kerala will have another moment of pride on Tuesday evening when NASA astronaut Dr Anil Menon, whose family traces its roots to Ottapalam in Palakkad district, blasts off to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft.

Mumbai: Rs 29.83 lakh transferred from deceased woman’s savings account; three booked

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:02 PM

Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) A case of alleged fraud involving nearly Rs 29.83 lakh withdrawn from the bank account of a deceased account holder has come to light at an Axis Bank branch on Tardeo Road in Mumbai, prompting a police investigation.

'Empowered or Oppressed?': Tracing the feminine fate across the ancient Indian ethos (IANS Book Review)

Vikas Datta | July 14, 2026 11:01 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The feminine, leaving aside the sacred feminine motif present in several religions, is not just a concept of the human condition but rather a facet of creation itself, given its role in gestation and nurturing. Even if it is viewed as half of the equation of life, it unfortunately does not reflect in the social configuration, or the infamous patriarchy, which long deprived women of their due status and agency.

India-UK FTA to make British goods cheaper and boost Indian exports from July 15

IANS | July 14, 2026 11:00 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force on Wednesday, paving the way for cheaper British goods in India while granting Indian exporters near-total duty-free access to the UK market.

KMC’s special audit panel examines clearances for high-rise structures issued since 2021 in Kolkata

IANS | July 14, 2026 10:23 AM

Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) The clearances granted by the previous Trinamool Congress-controlled board in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation for multi-storey structures in and around the state capital since 2021 have now come under scrutiny of the KMC's special audit committee.

Adani Airports' consumer app 'Adani One' crosses 5 million members in 10 months

IANS | July 14, 2026 10:01 AM

Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Adani Airport Holdings Limited's (AAHL) consumer app, Adani One, has crossed the five million-member mark within 10 months of launching Adani Rewards, one of India's first integrated airport loyalty programmes, according to the company.

India, Spain to strengthen industrial partnerships, build resilient supply chains

IANS | July 14, 2026 9:10 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Jordi Hereu, Minister of Industry and Tourism of Spain, and explored new opportunities to strengthen India-Spain collaboration in trade, investment, manufacturing, innovation, tourism and other future-ready sectors that drive growth, competitiveness and job creation.

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Over 2.75 lakh devotees have darshan in 11 days

IANS | July 14, 2026 8:29 AM

Srinagar, July 14 (IANS) Since it started on July 3, over 2.75 lakh devotees have performed the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 (SANJY-2026) in Kashmir as another batch of 5,335 yatris left Jammu on Tuesday for the Valley.

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Internal friction in NCP post-Ajit Pawar's demise: Ex-general secy Shrivastav cites severe communication void

Shiv Sena(UBT) rules out merger with Shinde camp, issues warning to defected MPs

First astronaut of Kerala descent Dr Anil Menon gears up for NASA mission

Mumbai: Rs 29.83 lakh transferred from deceased woman’s savings account; three booked

'Empowered or Oppressed?': Tracing the feminine fate across the ancient Indian ethos (IANS Book Review)

India-UK FTA to make British goods cheaper and boost Indian exports from July 15

KMC’s special audit panel examines clearances for high-rise structures issued since 2021 in Kolkata

Adani Airports' consumer app 'Adani One' crosses 5 million members in 10 months

India, Spain to strengthen industrial partnerships, build resilient supply chains

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Over 2.75 lakh devotees have darshan in 11 days

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