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India's uninterrupted fuel supplies during Hormuz crisis reflect enhanced energy resilience: Industry

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) India's ability to maintain uninterrupted fuel supplies and limit the impact on consumers during the prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption demonstrated the country's significantly improved energy resilience, driven by diversified sourcing, infrastructure investments and coordinated government action, experts said on Monday.

Seoni's jumbo custard apple earns prestigious GI Tag, boosting farmers' fortunes in MP

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:47 PM

Bhopal, Jun 29 (IANS) In a significant boost to Madhya Pradesh’s horticultural heritage, the iconic Jumbo Custard Apple (Sitafal) from Seoni district has been officially granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.

K'taka: Spurned lover's growing obsession, suspicion led to fatal car bomb blast; police probe source of explosive

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:35 PM

Tumakuru (Karnataka), June 29 (IANS) Police investigating the sensational case in which a man allegedly kidnapped a woman before dying in a bomb blast triggered by him inside a taxi, have found that the accused had become obsessively possessive after suspecting that she was in a relationship with another man. Meanwhile, investigators are trying to determine how the man, Nagendra Gowda, managed to procure the country-made bomb used in the incident.

Ram Temple donation probe: Accused to be produced via VC, police to seek custody later

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:26 PM

Ayodhya, June 29 (IANS) The eight accused arrested in connection with the Ram Temple donation embezzlement probe will be produced before an Ayodhya court via video conferencing on Monday, while police said that it will not seek their custody for now, but in the coming days, after investigators prepare a detailed list of questions for interrogation.

Inside ISI's two-pronged India strategy: Cash for North, radicalisation in South

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Terror groups operating in India have adopted a two-pronged strategy, using both radicalisation and financial incentives to recruit and lure young people into their networks.

Indian Coast Guard rescues flood-hit cargo vessel off Tamil Nadu coast, escorts it safely to Tuticorin

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully responded to a distress situation involving cargo vessel MV SITTHAA after it developed flooding in multiple compartments off the coast of Tiruchendur in Tamil Nadu, deploying a specialist boarding team to assist in emergency stabilisation operations, officials said on Monday.

Siya took Rs 1 crore from Ketan for wedding shopping, gave it to Chetan: Sources

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:54 PM

Pune, June 29 (IANS) Fresh revelations have surfaced in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal, with police sources alleging that his fiancée, Siya Goyal, took nearly Rs 1 crore from him in the name of wedding preparations before transferring the money to her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary.

Seven, including BJP's Tarun Chugh, take oath as Rajya Sabha members

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath to seven newly elected/re-elected members of the Upper House at Parliament House on Monday.

Indian passport application fee to go up from July 1

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs has raised charges for passport-related services which will make getting a passport more expensive with effect from July 1, 2026.

First answer our questions then do SIR: Priyank Kharge as ECI prepares for electoral revision in K'taka

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:17 PM

Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) Ahead of the Election Commission of India's proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka beginning on Tuesday, state Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday said the ECI must first respond to the concerns raised by Congress before proceeding with the exercise.

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India's uninterrupted fuel supplies during Hormuz crisis reflect enhanced energy resilience: Industry

Seoni's jumbo custard apple earns prestigious GI Tag, boosting farmers' fortunes in MP

K'taka: Spurned lover's growing obsession, suspicion led to fatal car bomb blast; police probe source of explosive

Ram Temple donation probe: Accused to be produced via VC, police to seek custody later

Inside ISI's two-pronged India strategy: Cash for North, radicalisation in South

Indian Coast Guard rescues flood-hit cargo vessel off Tamil Nadu coast, escorts it safely to Tuticorin

Siya took Rs 1 crore from Ketan for wedding shopping, gave it to Chetan: Sources

Seven, including BJP's Tarun Chugh, take oath as Rajya Sabha members

Indian passport application fee to go up from July 1

First answer our questions then do SIR: Priyank Kharge as ECI prepares for electoral revision in K'taka

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