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RSS concludes annual meet in Belagavi, confident of embezzlement probe reaching a turning point

IANS | July 12, 2026 4:04 PM

Belagavi (Karnataka), July 12 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday voiced confidence that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple "will reach a turning point", during the conclusion of its annual 'Akhil Bharatiya Pranth Pracharak' meeting in Karnataka's Belagavi.

FairPoint: Reading between the lines of Farooq Abdullah's protest call

Deepika Bhan | July 12, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Is it a coincidence that Dr Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the ruling National Conference, has decided to stage a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood?

Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya writes to PM Modi seeking appointment of UP CM Yogi, RSS chief Bhagwat at Ram Mandir Trust

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:52 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the alleged irregularities of donations made at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Tapasvi Chhawani Peethadhishwar Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya on Sunday said that he has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the appointment of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as a lifetime member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and also the inclusion of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as a trustee.

China wants African nations to switch from USD to yuan in debt repayments

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Beijing has started asking African countries to shift their debt repayments to China from the US dollar to the yuan as part of its strategy to strengthen its own currency and dent the dominance of the American currency in the global payment system as per a media report.

Top 10 firms add nearly Rs 93,000 crore in market value last week

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:38 PM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) The combined market valuation of four of India's 10 most-valued companies increased by Rs 92,995.48 crore during the last week, with HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest gainers, even as the broader equity market ended lower.

Modi govt's foreign policy safeguards national interests, establishes long-term ties with global powers: BJP

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent foreign visits have resulted in significant strategic, defence, and economic benefits for the country.

BJP hits out at Gandhis over Wayanad, says 'empathy measured by standing with people and not showing up before polls'

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:03 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday launched a scathing attack at Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, accusing them of showing lack of empathy over not visiting the landslide-hit Wayanad.

Vietnam Boat tragedy: Telugu tourists to reach Hyderabad on Sunday night

IANS | July 12, 2026 2:52 PM

Amaravati, July 12 (IANS) All Telugu tourists stranded on Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island following the boat tragedy on Saturday have safely reached Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, the Andhra Pradesh government said on Sunday.

India's Russian crude imports jump 34 pc to record high in June

IANS | July 12, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India's imports of Russian crude oil climbed to a record high in June, even as Russia's overall oil export revenues declined amid softer global prices, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

Mamata Banerjee's diminished influence weaking Opposition: Ramdas Athawale

IANS | July 12, 2026 2:40 PM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Union Minister and Republican Party of India (RPI) chief Ramdas Athawale remarked on Sunday that while the INDIA bloc had initially emerged stronger, it is now "steadily weakening" and cited former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "declined influence" as one of the probable reasons.

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RSS concludes annual meet in Belagavi, confident of embezzlement probe reaching a turning point

FairPoint: Reading between the lines of Farooq Abdullah's protest call

Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya writes to PM Modi seeking appointment of UP CM Yogi, RSS chief Bhagwat at Ram Mandir Trust

China wants African nations to switch from USD to yuan in debt repayments

Top 10 firms add nearly Rs 93,000 crore in market value last week

Modi govt's foreign policy safeguards national interests, establishes long-term ties with global powers: BJP

BJP hits out at Gandhis over Wayanad, says 'empathy measured by standing with people and not showing up before polls'

Vietnam Boat tragedy: Telugu tourists to reach Hyderabad on Sunday night

India's Russian crude imports jump 34 pc to record high in June

Mamata Banerjee's diminished influence weaking Opposition: Ramdas Athawale

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