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Three, including elderly woman, rescued after 11 hours in flood-hit Ahmedabad

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:18 PM

Ahmedabad, July 24 (IANS) Three people, including an elderly woman, who were stranded in floodwaters for nearly 11 hours on the outskirts of Ahmedabad were rescued in the early hours of Friday after a joint overnight operation by the district administration and Ahmedabad Rural Police, as heavy rain continued to disrupt normal life across the city and surrounding areas.

Iran urges BRICS members to condemn aggression, violations of national sovereignty

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Friday termed violation of Iran's territorial integrity, the destruction of infrastructure, power plants, residential areas, schools, hospitals, and other civilian facilities, as well as the killing of civilians a "clear violation" of United Nations charter and the fundamental principles of international law.

India, Israel FTA talks make headway as 2nd round concludes

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India and Israel concluded the second round of four-day negotiations for the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) here, as both sides held detailed discussions across all areas of the proposed agreement and continued to make progress towards a balanced, comprehensive and mutually beneficial FTA, according to a statement issued by the Commerce Ministry on Friday.

Indian Railways begins AI-based stain detection pilot project to boost quality of washed linen

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:48 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Indian Railways has initiated the pilot project of using automated AI-camera stain detection technology in laundries at Pune Division, Central Railway and Jaipur and Jodhpur division, North Western Railway for ascertaining the quality of washed linen, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

Cabinet okays Rs 1,264 crore multitracking rail project across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the project for constructing the third and fourth railway lines of Ballari–Guntakal section in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh with a total investment of Rs 1,264 crore.

ACC begins FY27 with resilient performance, eyes stronger quarters ahead

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) ACC Ltd has begun FY27 with a resilient performance, supported by a higher share of trade volumes and continued premiumisation, while expressing confidence in improved operational performance in the coming quarters on the back of capacity expansion, cost optimisation and the proposed One Cement Platform, the company said on Friday.

Romanian companies should participate in India’s growth story: President Murmu

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged Romanian companies to actively participate in India’s growth story as the country has emerged as the world’s fastest growing economy, offering immense opportunities for international partnerships, investment and technology collaboration.

Union Ministers meet CJP representatives; talks remain ‘inconclusive’

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:51 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh held discussions with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) spokespersons in the national capital on Friday, in a fresh bid to address their grievances over the NEET paper leaks and demands regarding the resignation of the Education Minister.

India, Japan double down on joint warship production to bolster defence ties

IANS | July 24, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The India-Japan defence ties are entering a stronger phase, with both countries realising the importance of closer ties for the joint production of warships to bolster maritime power in the changing geopolitical landscape as China increasingly flexes its naval muscle, according to a new report.

Left opposes legal protection to Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha; Bill tabled

IANS | July 24, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Strong opposition from Left party members to granting legal protection to the National Song “Vande Mataram” triggered an uproar in the Rajya Sabha, leading to the adjournment of the House till Monday.