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For Adani Group, Odisha is heart of eastern India’s economic development: Karan Adani

IANS | July 2, 2026 12:16 PM

Bhubaneswar/Ahmedabad, July 2 (IANS) Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), on Thursday said that for Adani Group, Odisha is the heart of eastern India’s economic development, as the company announced a landmark aluminium plant here, along with Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC), with a proposed investment of $11.5 billion (nearly 1.08 lakh crore).

Adani Group, Abu Dhabi-based IHC announce $11.5 billion aluminium plant in Odisha

IANS | July 2, 2026 12:08 PM

Bhubaneswar/Ahmedabad, July 2 (IANS) In a significant development, the Adani Group on Thursday announced to build a mega aluminium plant in Odisha, along with Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC), with a proposed investment of $11.5 billion (nearly 1.08 lakh crore).

Govt notifies new EPF Scheme with revised partial withdrawal norms

IANS | July 2, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The newly notified Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, introduced new provisions on partial withdrawals effective June 29.

Gujarat Police launch month-long cyber safety campaign to protect women, children online

IANS | July 2, 2026 11:43 AM

Gandhinagar, July 2 (IANS) Gujarat Police have launched a 28-day statewide campaign, 'Operation Surakshit Cyberspace', aimed at strengthening the safety of women and children in the digital space through technology-driven policing, cyber awareness, victim outreach and coordinated enforcement, officials said on Thursday.

ISI-linked terror module busted; four arrested for plotting attack in Delhi

IANS | July 2, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested four men from Punjab and Delhi for conspiring to carry out a terror attack in the National Capital at the behest of Pakistan-based ISI handler Shahzad Bhatti, officials said on Thursday.

20 pc EV share by 2030 can save import bill worth Rs 1 lakh crore, Delhi policy shows the way

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:42 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The West Asia crisis is transforming Indians’ travel preferences with a hastened shift to electric vehicles (EV) and EV penetration could save Rs 1 lakh crore of import bill with a 20 per cent adoption rate by 2030 from the current 10 per cent, an SBI Research report said on Thursday.

Devotees leave for Amarnath Yatra with faith, enthusiasm; praise security, facilities

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:28 AM

Jammu, July 2 (IANS) Brimming with devotion and excitement, hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Thursday as the first batch of devotees set off for the annual Amarnath Yatra. Expressing unwavering faith, the pilgrims said they had no fear and lauded the extensive security arrangements and facilities put in place by the administration for the sacred journey.

Amarnath Yatra 2026: J&K L-G flags off first batch of pilgrims from Jammu

IANS | July 2, 2026 8:39 AM

Jammu, July 2 (IANS) J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 from Jammu, marking the formal commencement of the annual pilgrimage amid elaborate security arrangements and comprehensive logistical preparations across the union territory.

PM Modi, Japanese counterpart Takaichi to hold Annual Summit talks in Delhi today

IANS | July 2, 2026 7:36 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold 16th India-Japan Annual Summit-level talks with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi on Thursday, where both sides will review and strengthen the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation as well as exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Former bureaucrats recall PM Modi's role in Digital India journey

IANS | July 2, 2026 12:59 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Eleven years ago, Digital India was merely a concept. Today, it stands as one of the most transformative initiatives in independent India, reshaping governance, economy, and daily life for millions.

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For Adani Group, Odisha is heart of eastern India’s economic development: Karan Adani

Adani Group, Abu Dhabi-based IHC announce $11.5 billion aluminium plant in Odisha

Govt notifies new EPF Scheme with revised partial withdrawal norms

Gujarat Police launch month-long cyber safety campaign to protect women, children online

ISI-linked terror module busted; four arrested for plotting attack in Delhi

20 pc EV share by 2030 can save import bill worth Rs 1 lakh crore, Delhi policy shows the way

Devotees leave for Amarnath Yatra with faith, enthusiasm; praise security, facilities

Amarnath Yatra 2026: J&K L-G flags off first batch of pilgrims from Jammu

PM Modi, Japanese counterpart Takaichi to hold Annual Summit talks in Delhi today

Former bureaucrats recall PM Modi's role in Digital India journey

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