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Father of Pahalgam terror attack victim Lt Narwal welcomes US decision to designate TRF a terrorist outfit

IANS | July 18, 2025 1:49 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Following the United States' decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) as a global terrorist organisation, Rajesh Narwal, father of slain Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who lost his life in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, welcomed the move and called for stricter international action against such terror groups.

India’s tyre sector poised to clock 8 pc revenue growth in FY26: Report

IANS | July 18, 2025 1:41 PM

Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) India’s tyre sector will see steady revenue growth of 7-8 per cent during the current financial year, driven by replacement demand that accounts for half of annual sales, even as offtake by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will likely be subdued and exports steady, according to Crisil Ratings report released on Friday.

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 7,200 crore, says Bihar’s growth vital for Viksit Bharat

IANS | July 18, 2025 1:29 PM

Patna, July 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a series of infrastructure projects in Bihar worth Rs 7,200 crore and called for transforming the state into a hub of growth and opportunities, as well as a vital part of the Viksit Bharat mission.

SC refuses to stay trial against Lalu Prasad in land-for-job case

IANS | July 18, 2025 1:11 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad seeking a stay on the proceedings of the trial court in the land-for-job case.

Some creating fake social media accounts to incite caste conflict: CM Yogi

IANS | July 18, 2025 1:05 PM

Varanasi, July 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that certain elements are attempting to create caste-based tensions in society by operating fake social media accounts.

West Bengal: Wave of enthusiasm among Durgapur residents ahead of PM Modi's much-anticipated rally

IANS | July 18, 2025 1:02 PM

Durgapur, July 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-anticipated rally in West Bengal's Durgapur on Friday sparked a wave of enthusiasm among his supporters and residents, turning the city into a festive ground. Thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister, who is set to arrive to inaugurate a series of developmental projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore in West Bengal.

After Lalu, Kejriwal will be ex-CM languishing in jail for longest period: Sirsa

IANS | July 18, 2025 12:25 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Delhi Minister for Food & Supplies, Industry, Forest & Environment, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, launched a sharp attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, accusing him of large-scale corruption during his tenure as Chief Minister.

I stand with Robert: LoP Gandhi calls ED chargesheet against brother-in-law 'witch hunt'

IANS | July 18, 2025 11:30 AM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Rallying behind Robert Vadra, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the charge sheet against his brother-in-law was nothing but an outcome of years of ‘witch hunt’ by the Centre.

BJP leader flags missing Sonia-Rahul Gandhi pictures in Telangana govt ads, says, 'sign of new era in Cong'

IANS | July 18, 2025 11:02 AM

Hyderabad, July 18 (IANS) The advertisements of Telangana’s Congress government about the caste census and increase in the reservation for Backward Classes, published in some Hindi newspapers in Bihar, have raised eyebrows in some quarters.

Digi Yatra hits 15 million downloads, aims to serve 80 pc of air travellers by 2028

IANS | July 18, 2025 10:49 AM

Bengaluru, July 18 (IANS) Digi Yatra has crossed 15 million application downloads, underscoring the platform’s potential to revolutionise the airport experience for millions of passengers through biometric-enabled, contactless airport journeys, it was announced on Friday.

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Father of Pahalgam terror attack victim Lt Narwal welcomes US decision to designate TRF a terrorist outfit

India’s tyre sector poised to clock 8 pc revenue growth in FY26: Report

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 7,200 crore, says Bihar’s growth vital for Viksit Bharat

SC refuses to stay trial against Lalu Prasad in land-for-job case

Some creating fake social media accounts to incite caste conflict: CM Yogi

West Bengal: Wave of enthusiasm among Durgapur residents ahead of PM Modi's much-anticipated rally

After Lalu, Kejriwal will be ex-CM languishing in jail for longest period: Sirsa

I stand with Robert: LoP Gandhi calls ED chargesheet against brother-in-law 'witch hunt'

BJP leader flags missing Sonia-Rahul Gandhi pictures in Telangana govt ads, says, 'sign of new era in Cong'

Digi Yatra hits 15 million downloads, aims to serve 80 pc of air travellers by 2028

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