'Where's the confusion?', Priyanka Chaturvedi on renewed 'Op Sindoor' debate on martyrs

IANS | July 1, 2026 11:36 AM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday questioned the renewed political debate over the number of soldiers martyred during 'Operation Sindoor', while recalling that both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force had recognised the loss earlier and had paid tributes to the six personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

India's manufacturing PMI at 54.2 in June as sector continues to expand

IANS | July 1, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India's manufacturing PMI stood at 54.2 in June, signalling continued expansion in the sector, according to the HSBC Flash India PMI data released on Wednesday.

FIFA WC: Mbappe shatters all-time knockout goals record; pips Messi to lead Golden Boot race

IANS | July 1, 2026 11:22 AM

New Jersey, July 1 (IANS) French captain Kylian Mbappe continued his impressive 2026 FIFA World Cup goal-scoring form as he shattered the all-time knockout goals record while also leapfrogging Argentine great Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.

Afghanistan claims airstrikes on ISIS-linked targets in Pakistan

IANS | July 1, 2026 11:17 AM

Kabul, July 1 (IANS) Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence on Wednesday claimed that its forces carried out airstrikes against alleged ISIS-linked targets in Pakistan.

Delhi HC orders removal of five defamatory posts against BJP MP Raghav Chadha

IANS | July 1, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of five prima facie defamatory online posts against BJP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, who had sought the takedown of allegedly manipulated online content portraying that he "sold himself for money" after switching from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

OMCs slash ATF prices by nearly Rs 5 per litre amid softer crude oil

IANS | July 1, 2026 10:57 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by nearly Rs 5 per litre, effective from Wednesday, following a decline in international crude oil prices after easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Shivaleeka Oberoi says Abhishek Pathak 'holds the sun in his hands' & makes it shine on her’

IANS | July 1, 2026 10:52 AM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actress Shivaleeka Oberoi penned a heartfelt birthday note for her husband, filmmaker Abhishek Pathak, expressing her emotions for him.

Nayara Energy cuts petrol prices by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 3 as crude oil eases

IANS | July 1, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India's largest private fuel retailer, Nayara Energy, on Wednesday reduced petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across its nationwide retail network, which is the first cut in retail fuel prices since global crude oil prices began easing following the de-escalation of tensions in West Asia.

Will lead Indian Army with ideals of duty, honour and Nation First: Gen Dhiraj Seth

IANS | July 1, 2026 10:31 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday expressed happiness over his new appointment and said that he will lead the force with "an unwavering commitment to the ideals of duty, honour and 'Nation First'.

Adani Green Energy India’s 1st renewable firm to surpass 20 GW operational capacity

IANS | July 1, 2026 10:23 AM

Ahmedabad, July 1 (IANS) Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday announced it has surpassed 20 gigawatts (GW) of operational renewable energy capacity, becoming the first renewable energy company in India to achieve the milestone predominantly through greenfield development.