Give voice samples or will withdraw protection from coercive police action: Calcutta HC to Abhishek Banerjee

IANS | July 10, 2026 2:04 PM

Kolkata, July 10 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Friday gave an ultimatum to Trinamool Congress General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, asking him to appear at Bidhannagar Court and give his voice samples to sleuths of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), failing which the single-judge Bench would withdraw protection from coercive police action against the leader.

J&K statehood will be restored at right time by govt: Giriraj Singh

IANS | July 10, 2026 1:08 PM

Patna, July 10 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said that the Centre would restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) at an appropriate time.

'These are same people who had committed sin of offering namaz on steps of Hanuman Garhi': CM Yogi in Ayodhya

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:52 PM

Ayodhya, July 10 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged Ram temple donation theft row, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reignited the Hanuman Garhi controversy, accusing previous governments of allowing namaz to be offered at the sacred temple premises and questioning the Opposition over what he described as its selective approach towards matters of faith.

Encounter: When the meaning expands beyond a mere meeting

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Encounter – a word that originally meant a meeting or clash has, in India, become a euphemism for police shootings of suspects in a shift that was reignited after a recent West Bengal event which has reopened debates about rule of law, accountability, and political rhetoric.

Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday celebrations in US; Trump Admin official hails his legacy (IANS Special)

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:20 AM

Washington, July 10 (IANS) US Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues Riley Barnes joined celebrations of the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday in Washington, calling it an honour to mark the Tibetan spiritual leader’s life and legacy.

Rajasthan OBC survey to begin today; Commission calls for smooth deployment of staff

IANS | July 10, 2026 7:17 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Rajasthan OBC Commission will begin a statewide door-to-door survey of Other Backward Class (OBC) families from Friday to assess reservation requirements for the upcoming Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections.

Iran warns US of 'firm and decisive' military response if violations continue: Consul General (IANS interview)

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:00 AM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Iran has warned that it will deliver a "firm and decisive response" to what it called repeated violations by the US, and said it has already carried out actions targeting US interests and bases in the region.

Why Australia, once reluctant, is now ready to export uranium to India

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:00 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) In a significant shift from the past, Canberra and New Delhi have operationalised a long-pending agreement, with Australia now agreeing to export uranium to India for peaceful civilian use.

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Oman on fourth leg of six-nation visit

IANS | July 9, 2026 10:43 PM

Muscat, July 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Oman on Thursday after concluding his latest visit to Kuwait.

IMF sees India gaining from supply chain shift

IANS | July 9, 2026 9:34 PM

Washington, July 9 (IANS) India's push to establish itself as a global manufacturing hub is beginning to pay off as international supply chains diversify, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) saying on Thursday that it is already seeing tangible evidence of the shift, particularly in electronics manufacturing, while urging New Delhi to sustain structural reforms to maintain the momentum.

Politics

Give voice samples or will withdraw protection from coercive police action: Calcutta HC to Abhishek Banerjee

J&K statehood will be restored at right time by govt: Giriraj Singh

'These are same people who had committed sin of offering namaz on steps of Hanuman Garhi': CM Yogi in Ayodhya

Encounter: When the meaning expands beyond a mere meeting

Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday celebrations in US; Trump Admin official hails his legacy (IANS Special)

Rajasthan OBC survey to begin today; Commission calls for smooth deployment of staff

Iran warns US of 'firm and decisive' military response if violations continue: Consul General (IANS interview)

Why Australia, once reluctant, is now ready to export uranium to India

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Oman on fourth leg of six-nation visit

IMF sees India gaining from supply chain shift

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