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Madras HC orders urgent action to remove non-consensual private videos of woman advocate

IANS | July 9, 2025 6:43 PM

Chennai, July 9 (IANS) In a deeply emotional and strongly worded order, the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to take urgent steps to detect, remove, and block the circulation of private images and videos of a woman advocate, which were recorded without her consent and widely shared online.

India presents a compelling case for global maritime investors: Govt

IANS | July 9, 2025 6:43 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) With 100 per cent FDI permitted under the automatic route in shipping and shipbuilding, and fiscal incentives offered by the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City, India presents a compelling case for global maritime investors, a top government official has said.

Musk’s Starlink receives approval from India’s space regulator, set to roll out services soon

IANS | July 9, 2025 6:09 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) In what could change the future of affordable satellite-based internet service in India, Elon Musk’s Starlink on Wednesday received approval from the country's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).

UP ministers lead massive tree plantation drive under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign

IANS | July 9, 2025 5:48 PM

Lucknow, July 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh witnessed a historic green initiative on Wednesday as ministers, public representatives, and citizens across the state participated in a record-setting tree plantation drive under the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’.

MP: Imposter secures job at Security Paper Mill using fraudulent means, exposed in biometric check

IANS | July 9, 2025 5:44 PM

Bhopal, July 9 (IANS) In a startling breach of protocol at one of India’s most sensitive facilities, a 31-year-old man allegedly worked for over a year and a half at the Security Paper Mill (SPM) in Narmadapuram (erstwhile Hoshangabad) using fraudulent means.

Excise policy case: Delhi HC gives ED six weeks to respond to Arvind Kejriwal's plea against summons

IANS | July 9, 2025 5:26 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday gave the Enforcement Directorate six weeks to respond to a plea filed by former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal challenging the summons issued to him by the trial court in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.

EC invokes Constitution to back Bihar roll revision; Congress responds with Ambedkar’s words

IANS | July 9, 2025 5:18 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday defended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections, even as the Mahagathbandhan alliance intensified its protest, alleging a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise voters.

Over 1,000 Maoists surrender under 'Lon Varratu' drive as 12 more Maoists lay down arms in Chhatisgarh's Dantewada

IANS | July 9, 2025 5:02 PM

Dantewada, July 9 (IANS) In a landmark achievement for Chhattisgarh's counter-insurgency and rehabilitation efforts, the Dantewada police have claimed that more than 1,000 Maoists have surrendered under the state's flagship 'Lon Varratu' (Come Back Home) campaign, officials said.

PM KISAN scheme: About 2 lakh farmers draw benefits in MP's Damoh

IANS | July 9, 2025 4:50 PM

Damoh, July 9 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 to supplement the financial needs of land-holding farmers by providing them financial assistance.

Above-normal monsoon: Power demand in India falls 1.9 pc in June to 150 billion units

IANS | July 9, 2025 4:47 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Power demand in India fell 1.9 per cent (year-on-year) in June to 150 billion units (BUs) — declining for the second consecutive month — as above-normal monsoon rainfall lowered temperatures in most of the country, a Crisil report said on Wednesday.

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Madras HC orders urgent action to remove non-consensual private videos of woman advocate

India presents a compelling case for global maritime investors: Govt

Musk’s Starlink receives approval from India’s space regulator, set to roll out services soon

UP ministers lead massive tree plantation drive under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign

MP: Imposter secures job at Security Paper Mill using fraudulent means, exposed in biometric check

Excise policy case: Delhi HC gives ED six weeks to respond to Arvind Kejriwal's plea against summons

EC invokes Constitution to back Bihar roll revision; Congress responds with Ambedkar’s words

Over 1,000 Maoists surrender under 'Lon Varratu' drive as 12 more Maoists lay down arms in Chhatisgarh's Dantewada

PM KISAN scheme: About 2 lakh farmers draw benefits in MP's Damoh

Above-normal monsoon: Power demand in India falls 1.9 pc in June to 150 billion units

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