Security at Mamata's house: So no one throws eggs at her, claims BJP; stopped from visiting kin of rape-murder victim, says TMC

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:52 PM

Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) Heavy security remained deployed outside former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata's Kalighat area on Monday, triggering a political confrontation between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP over the reason behind the heightened police presence. While the Trinamool Congress alleged that the security deployment was aimed at preventing Banerjee from visiting the family of the 11-year-old rape-murder victim in Baruipur, the BJP maintained that the arrangements had been made solely to ensure her safety.

Defence PSU stocks rally up to 3 pc after Rs 52,000 crore procurement nod

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:49 PM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) State-owned defence companies' shares traded higher on Monday, surging up to 3 per cent after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth around Rs 52,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian armed forces.

India's macro outlook improves as oil prices ease: Report

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:42 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India's macroeconomic and growth outlook has improved as lower oil prices, easing foreign portfolio investment (FPI) outflows and attractive valuations in rupee assets strengthened the country's macro fundamentals, a report said.

NCC team rescues man trapped in well for 18 hours in Maharashtra's Wardha

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:28 PM

Nagpur, July 6 (IANS) In a remarkable act of courage and swift response, the Indian armed forces's National Cadet Corps (NCC) team in Maharashtra's Nagpur rescued a local who had remained trapped inside a well for nearly 18 hours near the Camp Office of the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-605) being held in the Wardha district.