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SIT doing its job, no need to interfere: Shia cleric on Owaisi's Ram Mandir remarks

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:29 PM

Lucknow, July 1 (IANS) All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) spokesperson Maulana Yasoob Abbas on Wednesday said that All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi should not interfere in the internal politics of Uttar Pradesh following the latter's remarks over the investigation into Ayodhya's Ram Temple donation embezzlement case.

'Fiancee Siya Goyal kept Ketan Agarwal's phone after his murder'

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:28 PM

Pune, July 1 (IANS) As developments emerge amid investigation into the Ketan Agarwal murder case, the police have learnt that the victim's phone remained with his fiancee and prime accused Siya Goyal for some time before she handed it over to Ketan's family.

'I have contacts in ED, CBI': Gujarat man held for taking Rs 3.18 crore to 'free' seized cash

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:26 PM

Ahmedabad, July 1 (IANS) A man accused of collecting more than Rs 3.18 crore by falsely claiming he could use his high-level contacts in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to secure the release of Rs 11.10 crore seized during an ED raid has been arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, officials said on Wednesday.

India urges Pakistan to expedite release and repatriation of 188 Indian fishermen, civil prisoners

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India on Wednesday urged Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 188 Indian fishermen and civil prisoners, who have completed their sentences.

Cabinet approves Rs 7,145 crore project to build new Kanpur-Kabrai highway

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 117.7 km Kanpur–Kabrai access-controlled greenfield highway -- a four-lane access-controlled corridor with structures designed for future six-laning. The project will form a key segment of the Bhopal–Kanpur Economic Corridor under the National Highways Programme.

Karnataka: Terror suspect points finger at media while being escorted by police

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:01 PM

Davanagere (Karnataka), July 1 (IANS) Arrested terror suspect Suhail made provocative gestures towards media personnel while being escorted by police for a medical examination at the Government Hospital in Harihara town of Davanagere district on Wednesday.

Cabinet okays Rs 6,969.67 crore 6-lane tunnel project to link Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 6-lane road tunnel for NH-148AE, connecting the Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, in Delhi, with a total project length of 8.1 km and a total capital cost of Rs 6,969.67 crore on hybrid annuity mode (HAM).

Bihar’s health department to instal CCTV cameras in all government hospitals: Nishant Kumar

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:40 PM

Patna, July 1 (IANS) Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar has announced a series of measures aimed at improving the functioning of government hospitals, including the installation of CCTV cameras across all state-run healthcare facilities and the deployment of additional ambulances on highways.

11 years of Digital India: PM Modi championed the idea for two decades, as tool for ‘grassroots empowerment’

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) As the country marks 11 years of the 'Digital India' initiative, the Modi Archive highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long-standing advocacy for technology and innovation, explaining how his vision for digital governance and espousal of the idea for two decades before its national launch in 2015, proved instrumental in grassroots empowerment across the country.

Prof Raj Kumar, Shashi Tharoor address Japan's parliament as JGU deepens academic ties

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:34 PM

Tokyo, July 1 (IANS) On the eve of the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India, Professor C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), and Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, addressed a distinguished bipartisan gathering of Members of the National Diet of Japan at the National Diet Building in Tokyo.

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SIT doing its job, no need to interfere: Shia cleric on Owaisi's Ram Mandir remarks

'Fiancee Siya Goyal kept Ketan Agarwal's phone after his murder'

'I have contacts in ED, CBI': Gujarat man held for taking Rs 3.18 crore to 'free' seized cash

India urges Pakistan to expedite release and repatriation of 188 Indian fishermen, civil prisoners

Cabinet approves Rs 7,145 crore project to build new Kanpur-Kabrai highway

Karnataka: Terror suspect points finger at media while being escorted by police

Cabinet okays Rs 6,969.67 crore 6-lane tunnel project to link Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi

Bihar’s health department to instal CCTV cameras in all government hospitals: Nishant Kumar

11 years of Digital India: PM Modi championed the idea for two decades, as tool for ‘grassroots empowerment’

Prof Raj Kumar, Shashi Tharoor address Japan's parliament as JGU deepens academic ties

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