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Ketan Agarwal murder case: Police to seek extended remand, polygraph tests on Siya, Chetan

IANS | July 3, 2026 10:14 AM

Pune, July 3 (IANS) The prime accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, Siya Goyal, and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary will be produced before the Vadgaon Court on Friday as their police remand comes to an end. The Lonavala Police are expected to seek an extension of their custody and request the court's permission to conduct polygraph tests on both accused as part of the ongoing investigation.

Adani Group emerges as investor magnet after Rs 38,000 crore demand for AEL QIP offering

IANS | July 3, 2026 9:55 AM

Ahmedabad, July 3 (IANS) Global institutions and India's largest mutual funds have backed multiple Adani Group companies, marking a sharp turnaround in investor sentiment.

PM Modi extends wishes for safe Amarnath Yatra, urges pilgrims to adopt five resolutions

IANS | July 3, 2026 9:48 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartfelt wishes to devotees embarking on the annual Amarnath Yatra, praying for their safe and auspicious pilgrimage.

India-France Strategic Partnership to drive next phase of innovation-led growth: FM Sitharaman

IANS | July 3, 2026 9:28 AM

Paris/New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The India-France Strategic Partnership is uniquely positioned to drive the next phase of sustainable, resilient and innovation-led growth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.

India seeks probe into alleged organ removal from seafarer's body in Venezuela

IANS | July 3, 2026 8:54 AM

Caracas, July 3 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Caracas has sought a thorough investigation by Venezuelan authorities into the alleged desecration and removal of organs from the mortal remains of late Rakesh Chauhan.

India's Operation Amistad wins praise in Venezuela for professionalism, quality of services

IANS | July 3, 2026 8:45 AM

Caracas, July 3 (IANS) India’s humanitarian relief mission, 'Operation Amistad', continues to receive widespread appreciation in Venezuela, with people lauding the professionalism and quality of services being provided by the Indian team in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck the country last month.

PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next week

IANS | July 3, 2026 8:01 AM

Wellington/New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Friday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake his first official visit to New Zealand next week, describing India as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies and a country of immense importance to New Zealand’s future economic prosperity.

‘Pak Army gave guns to Kashmiris, don’t call us terrorists’: PoK leader amid massive protests in Rawalakot

IANS | July 3, 2026 12:27 AM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Thursday witnessed 24th day of anti-government protests, which drew over 80,000 passionate protesters to the Eidgah grounds in Rawalakot.

India plans to position Ayurveda as a pillar of global healthcare by 2047

IANS | July 2, 2026 10:11 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in collaboration with PwC, has released a report titled Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global that sets out a phased plan to transform Ayurveda from a largely India-centric traditional system into a globally recognised healthcare framework by 2047.

From pen-pals to bullet trains: PM Modi's bond with Japan that shaped a strategic alliance

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:52 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in India, the visit was hailed as another milestone in the Indo-Japanese partnership.

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Ketan Agarwal murder case: Police to seek extended remand, polygraph tests on Siya, Chetan

Adani Group emerges as investor magnet after Rs 38,000 crore demand for AEL QIP offering

PM Modi extends wishes for safe Amarnath Yatra, urges pilgrims to adopt five resolutions

India-France Strategic Partnership to drive next phase of innovation-led growth: FM Sitharaman

India seeks probe into alleged organ removal from seafarer's body in Venezuela

India's Operation Amistad wins praise in Venezuela for professionalism, quality of services

PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next week

‘Pak Army gave guns to Kashmiris, don’t call us terrorists’: PoK leader amid massive protests in Rawalakot

India plans to position Ayurveda as a pillar of global healthcare by 2047

From pen-pals to bullet trains: PM Modi's bond with Japan that shaped a strategic alliance

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