HM Amit Shah approves designation of 17 Pakistan-based individuals as 'terrorists'

IANS | July 4, 2026 8:19 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government's 'Zero Tolerance Policy' against terrorism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the designation of 17 Pakistani nationals, including Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, and six Indians as "terrorists", an official said on Saturday.

'Do not be afraid': PM Modi encourages newly recruited constable at Rajasthan event

IANS | July 4, 2026 7:58 PM

Balotra, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over appointment letters to five newly recruited government employees during the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery in Rajasthan's Balotra district. The interaction turned into an emotional moment when the Prime Minister stopped a nervous police constable from hurriedly leaving the stage and encouraged him to remain confident.

'India mitigated energy crisis triggered by West Asia conflict with diplomacy, right decisions and resource management': PM Modi

IANS | July 4, 2026 2:52 PM

Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India successfully mitigated the energy crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia through timely decision-making, effective diplomacy, and prudent resource management, while inaugurating the country's most modern integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Balotra district.

Jaish, Lashkar members in govt's list of 23 Pakistan-based terrorists

IANS | July 4, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) In one of the most significant actions taken in recent years against cross-border terrorism, the Central government has designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

After electoral rout in Gujarat, another tough test awaits Cong, AAP in Manjalpur bypoll

IANS | July 4, 2026 12:11 PM

Vadodara, July 4 (IANS) The announcement of the Manjalpur Assembly bye-election has set the stage for the first major electoral contest in Gujarat since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s sweeping performance in the state's local body elections, with recent electoral trends placing the ruling party in a strong position to retain the Vadodara seat while the Congress prepares to challenge it and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is yet to decide whether to enter the fray.