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.

Shilpa Shirodkar recalls why she shared makeup room with Suniel Shetty due to Karisma Kapoor’s presence on set

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:33 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shirodkar has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes anecdote from the sets of her film “Gopi Kishan.”

Emraan Hashmi gets emotional over 'Awarapan', says he's been carrying Shivam with him for 19 years

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:33 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi turned nostalgic as he reflected on the enduring legacy of his cult classic 'Awarapan'.

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.

Adverse ruling in Zostel case could force transfer of up to 7 pc stake, shows OYO parent Prism's DRHP

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:30 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Prism, the parent company of OYO, has flagged its ongoing legal battle with Zostel as a key risk in its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed ahead of its proposed initial public offering (IPO).

FASTag annual pass traffic surges to 19 pc of all toll pass traffic

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The number of motorists using FASTag annual passes on highways has shot up to 19 per cent of all toll pass traffic, which represents a six percentage point growth in the last six months from around 13 per cent in December 2025, according to figures compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

FIFA WC: 'This team truly deserves it,' says Aguirre after Mexico reach round of 16

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:26 PM

Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said reaching the World Cup round of 16 carried special meaning after overcoming a hurdle that had eluded him in his previous spells in charge of the team.