India's forex reserves rise $7.26 billion to $674.193 billion

IANS | July 10, 2026 5:34 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $7.260 billion to $674.193 billion in the week ended July 3, reversing the decline recorded in the previous week, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

Row over UP CM Yogi's 'namaz' remark: SP points to Lord Hanuman's portrayal during recent rally

IANS | July 10, 2026 4:07 PM

Lucknow, July 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party MP, Sanatan Pandey, on Friday lashed out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, after the latter accused previous state governments of allowing 'namaz' to be offered at the Hanuman Garhi temple, questioning the viral video which showed an artist dressed as Lord Hanuman performing during a recent roadshow of BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Lucknow.

Gujarat bags national award for excellence in horticulture

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Gujarat has been conferred the 'Agriculture Leadership Award 2026' for its performance in the horticulture sector at the 17th Agriculture Leadership Conclave held in New Delhi, marking the state's latest national recognition for its agricultural initiatives.

ED attaches Rs 940.77 crore assets of Vikas Garg in Mahadev online betting case, seizures cross Rs 3,800 crore

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:45 PM

Raipur, July 10 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Raipur Zonal Office has delivered a fresh blow to the operators of the infamous Mahadev Online Book and Skyexchange illegal betting syndicate by attaching movable and immovable properties worth Rs. 940.77 crore belonging to Vikas Garg, his family members, and entities controlled by him, an agency press release said on Friday.

Look forward to holding talks with New Zealand PM Luxon: PM Modi

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:14 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, for welcoming him at the airport as he arrived at Auckland for the final leg of his three-nation visit and said that he looked forward to holding discussions with him on bilateral ties.

'Could Hanuman Chalisa be recited inside Jama Masjid?': CM Yogi questions Opposition (Ld)

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:14 PM

Ayodhya, July 10 (IANS) Stepping up his attack on the Opposition, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday questioned whether anyone would ever be allowed to recite the Hanuman Chalisa inside the Jama Masjid, while accusing previous governments of failing to protect the sanctity of Hanuman Garhi and neglecting Ayodhya for decades.