Cabinet okays Rs 6,969.67 crore 6-lane tunnel project to link Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 6-lane road tunnel for NH-148AE, connecting the Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, in Delhi, with a total project length of 8.1 km and a total capital cost of Rs 6,969.67 crore on hybrid annuity mode (HAM).

Bihar’s health department to instal CCTV cameras in all government hospitals: Nishant Kumar

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:40 PM

Patna, July 1 (IANS) Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar has announced a series of measures aimed at improving the functioning of government hospitals, including the installation of CCTV cameras across all state-run healthcare facilities and the deployment of additional ambulances on highways.

11 years of Digital India: PM Modi championed the idea for two decades, as tool for ‘grassroots empowerment’

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) As the country marks 11 years of the 'Digital India' initiative, the Modi Archive highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long-standing advocacy for technology and innovation, explaining how his vision for digital governance and espousal of the idea for two decades before its national launch in 2015, proved instrumental in grassroots empowerment across the country.

Prof Raj Kumar, Shashi Tharoor address Japan's parliament as JGU deepens academic ties

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:34 PM

Tokyo, July 1 (IANS) On the eve of the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India, Professor C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), and Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, addressed a distinguished bipartisan gathering of Members of the National Diet of Japan at the National Diet Building in Tokyo.

Shouldn't distrust agencies: VHP backs SIT probe in Ram Temple embezzlement case, opposes CBI probe demand

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) President, Alok Kumar, on Wednesday expressed confidence in the ongoing police investigation into the alleged irregularities linked to Ram Temple donations, saying there is nothing inappropriate about granting the Special Investigation Team (SIT) an additional 15 days to complete its probe.

CM Yogi launches second phase of 'school chalo abhiyan' from Saharanpur, hails dip in dropout rate

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:14 PM

Lucknow, July 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the second phase of the state-wide 'School Chalo Abhiyan-2026' from Saharanpur on Wednesday, emphasising how education remains the strongest cornerstone of nation-building.

Rahul Gandhi, CM Adityanath extend 'warm', 'heartfelt' birthday greetings to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | July 1, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Leaders across the political spectrum, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and BSP chief Mayawati wished Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on his 53rd birthday.

Pakistan’s crackdown fails as PoK movement grows beyond its leaders

Vicky Nanjappa | July 1, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) There is panic and anxiety within Pakistan’s establishment with the protests in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) continuing unabated despite a massive crackdown. After using brute force against the protesters, the establishment now hopes that these people can be demoralised if top-level arrests are made.

Bengal court issues fresh summons to Abhishek Banerjee for collection of voice samples

IANS | July 1, 2026 2:06 PM

Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) A district court in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, on Wednesday issued a notice to Trinamool Congress general secretary and the party’s Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, to be present at the court so that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sleuths can collect his voice samples in a case where he is accused of making violence-inciting statements and threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a campaign rally.

Step towards strengthening India-Iran ties: BJP on PM Modi's telephonic conversation with Prez Masoud

IANS | July 1, 2026 1:13 PM

Patna, July 1 (IANS) Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the BJP on Wednesday described the interaction as a significant step towards strengthening India-Iran relations while reiterating New Delhi's commitment to peace, stability, and dialogue in West Asia.

Politics

Cabinet okays Rs 6,969.67 crore 6-lane tunnel project to link Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi

Bihar’s health department to instal CCTV cameras in all government hospitals: Nishant Kumar

11 years of Digital India: PM Modi championed the idea for two decades, as tool for ‘grassroots empowerment’

Prof Raj Kumar, Shashi Tharoor address Japan's parliament as JGU deepens academic ties

Shouldn't distrust agencies: VHP backs SIT probe in Ram Temple embezzlement case, opposes CBI probe demand

CM Yogi launches second phase of 'school chalo abhiyan' from Saharanpur, hails dip in dropout rate

Rahul Gandhi, CM Adityanath extend 'warm', 'heartfelt' birthday greetings to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Pakistan’s crackdown fails as PoK movement grows beyond its leaders

Bengal court issues fresh summons to Abhishek Banerjee for collection of voice samples

Step towards strengthening India-Iran ties: BJP on PM Modi's telephonic conversation with Prez Masoud

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