Transition to e-mobility must focus on green growth, circular economy: Bhupender Yadav

IANS | July 2, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday that India’s transition to electric mobility is not merely about replacing one technology with another -- it is about building a sustainable industrial ecosystem that strengthens manufacturing, creates green jobs and supports the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Peace, terrorism cannot go together: BJP on joint appeal by 117 eminent people urging India-Pak dialogue

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Reacting to a joint appeal by 117 eminent personalities from India and Pakistan urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to revive bilateral dialogue and restore diplomatic engagement, the BJP on Thursday reiterated that India's stand remains unchanged that peace and terrorism cannot coexist.

Vijay Deverakonda: It is time we get our youngsters to play more!

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:54 PM

Hyderabad, July 2 (IANS) Stating that it was time that we gave a push to sports and got our youngsters in the country to play more, actor Vijay Deverakonda, who has been backing young and upcoming talents in the sport of volleyball, has now opined that it was also our responsibility to make sports lucrative for all players in order to secure them a future.

Baloch group kills 16 Pakistani security personnel in 23 Ops across Balochistan

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:54 PM

Quetta, July 2 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 23 operations across several parts of Balochistan over the past 10 days targeting Pakistani forces that resulted in the death of 16 security personnel and injuries to several others.

Japanese firms set to announce investments worth about $12.5 billion in India

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi began her three-day India visit, Japanese companies are set to announce investments worth nearly $12.5 billion (around 2 trillion yen) in the country.

Freezing of Trinamool’s 3 accounts: Calcutta HC asks bank to file affidavit; Kolkata Police to submit report

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:52 PM

Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) A single judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, after hearing the petition from the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress challenging the freezing of its three bank accounts held with a private bank, directed the authorities of the said bank to file a detailed affidavit citing all details of the accounts.

College student assaulted after confronting eve-teasers in Chikkaballapur; FIR registered

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:47 PM

Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), July 2 (IANS) A first-year engineering student was allegedly assaulted by a group that barged into her house after she confronted two men for allegedly harassing her in Chintamani town of Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district. Police have registered an FIR against the accused and launched an investigation, police said on Thursday.

'This win doesn’t define us, but enjoy it like...', Gordon reveals Kane’s message after Congo win

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:43 PM

Atlanta, July 2 (IANS) Anthony Gordon has revealed that Harry Kane urged his team-mates to enjoy the moment when he brought the England squad together for a post-match huddle after the 2-1 win over DR Congo in the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Fatima Sana embraces her inner child during shoot in the hills

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:43 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Actress Fatima Sana, on Thursday, took to social media to share a cheerful glimpse from her recent shoot in the hills.

Kajol quips 'show the same sympathy to weight as you do to people when they're down in life'

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:42 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Bollywood star Kajol yet again has showcased her trademark sense of humour with a witty social media post.