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FM Sitharaman thanks PM Modi as AustralianSuper invests $500 million more in India's NIIF

IANS | July 9, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday welcomed AustralianSuper's additional $500 million (Australian dollar) investment in India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), saying the move reflected global investors' continued confidence in India's growth story under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Unidentified body found near MLA's residence in Patna; police launch probe

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:50 PM

Patna, July 9 (IANS) A body was found under suspicious circumstances in the Secretariat police station area of Patna, one of the city's most sensitive VVIP zones, triggering concern among law enforcement agencies and prompting a detailed investigation.

New Zealand businesses set to boom with our India trade deal: PM Luxon

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday said that 57 per cent of the country's exports to India would become tariff-free from the first day under the free trade agreement (FTA).

DOT’s ‘Samriddh Gram’ phygital project wins ITU global honour: Jyotiraditya Scindia

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said it is an absolute delight to share that the ‘Samriddh Gram Integrated Phygital Services Project’ of the Department of Telecommunications has been declared ‘Global Winner’ of the ‘WSIS Prizes 2026’ under the ‘Enabling Environment’ category by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

PM Modi, Australia's Governor General Sam Mostyn discuss bilateral ties

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:09 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australia's Governor-General, Sam Mostyn in Melbourne on Thursday and discussed bilateral ties.

Telangana: 26 students taken ill after breakfast at a residential school

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:45 PM

Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) In yet another incident of food poisoning in government-operated residential schools in Telangana, 26 students were taken ill at a tribal residential school in Nagarkurnool district on Thursday.

'Everything documented', Ram Mandir Trust responds to Sindhi community's queries on 200 kg silver donations

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:02 PM

Ayodhya, July 9 (IANS) The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has issued clarification regarding the 200 kg of silver donations to the Ram Mandir by members of the Sindhi community in 2021, addressing the community's concerns and also informing that everything stands logged and documented in its records.

Thane hospital horror: Doctor assaulted by Sena corporator quits, says 'there is a lot of fear'

IANS | July 9, 2026 12:45 PM

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) One of the doctors allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Ramesh Mhatre at a municipal hospital in Maharashtra's Thane district has resigned from his post, saying he fears for his safety and has permanently left the city.

Karnataka horror: Mentally challenged woman raped in Gadag; accused circulated videos of assault

IANS | July 9, 2026 12:17 PM

Gadag, July 9 (IANS) A case of alleged sexual assault on a mentally challenged young woman came to light on Thursday from Arahunasi village in Rona taluk of Karnataka's Gadag district, with police registering a case against a man following a complaint lodged by the victim's mother.

India, Australia launch PACTS to boost cyber, critical technology cooperation

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India and Australia on Thursday announced a Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) to deepen cooperation in these sectors and strengthen supply chain resilience by building on the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation.

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FM Sitharaman thanks PM Modi as AustralianSuper invests $500 million more in India's NIIF

Unidentified body found near MLA's residence in Patna; police launch probe

New Zealand businesses set to boom with our India trade deal: PM Luxon

DOT’s ‘Samriddh Gram’ phygital project wins ITU global honour: Jyotiraditya Scindia

PM Modi, Australia's Governor General Sam Mostyn discuss bilateral ties

Telangana: 26 students taken ill after breakfast at a residential school

'Everything documented', Ram Mandir Trust responds to Sindhi community's queries on 200 kg silver donations

Thane hospital horror: Doctor assaulted by Sena corporator quits, says 'there is a lot of fear'

Karnataka horror: Mentally challenged woman raped in Gadag; accused circulated videos of assault

India, Australia launch PACTS to boost cyber, critical technology cooperation

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