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‘Journalist desires to become editor, but the channel’s owner decides’: Surjewala on K’taka leadership change

IANS | July 8, 2025 5:18 PM

Bengaluru, July 8 (IANS) Drawing parallels between the media fraternity and political parties over the leadership change in the state, Congress General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge, Randeep Singh Surjewala, said on Tuesday that a journalist also desires to become an editor, but ultimately, the owner of the channel decides.

Bihar: Family cries foul after arms smuggler’s encounter in Patna, alleges wrongful police action

IANS | July 8, 2025 4:50 PM

Patna, July 8 (IANS) Tension prevailed in the Malsalami area of Bihar’s Patna after the encounter of Vikas Kumar alias Raja, an alleged “arms dealer”, with his family, alleging foul play by the Bihar STF and SIT teams.

Uttarakhand CM reviews 'Kanwar Yatra' preparations, stresses smooth crowd management

IANS | July 8, 2025 4:20 PM

Dehradun, July 8 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a high-level meeting via video conferencing on Tuesday with senior administrative and police officials to review preparations for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra.

Nitin Gadkari champions ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ tree plantation drive in Greater Noida

IANS | July 8, 2025 4:18 PM

Greater Noida, July 8 (IANS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday planted a tree as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ campaign, symbolising a heartfelt tribute to mothers and a step forward in India’s commitment to environmental conservation.

Indian exporters hail US decision to extend tariff hike deadline to August 1

IANS | July 8, 2025 4:13 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Indian exporters have welcomed the US decision to postpone the tariff hikes on imports from July 9 to August 1, as this will allow more time for talks to sort out the trade issues.

Lakhs of trees cut in tribal areas; their land, resources being taken away by BJP: Pawan Khera

IANS | July 8, 2025 4:11 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) As a political firestorm erupted on Tuesday after Congress party President Mallikarjun Kharge allegedly disrespected President Droupadi Murmu and her predecessor Ram Nath Kovind by reportedly referring to them as "Murma ji" and “Covid" respectively, the Congress hit back and accused the BJP of looting tribal lands, jungles and resources.

Kharge should apologise to President Murmu: BJP

IANS | July 8, 2025 4:09 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) A fresh political storm erupted on Tuesday following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial remarks, which allegedly belittled President Droupadi Murmu and her predecessor Ram Nath Kovind, drawing sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who accused the grand old party of being "anti-women," "anti-Dalit," and "anti-tribal."

Few hours of torrential rain leave scars of devastation, says ex-Himachal CM Jairam Thakur (IANS Special)

Vishal Gulati | July 8, 2025 3:57 PM

Shimla, July 8 (IANS) A few hours of overnight torrential monsoon rains left a trail of destruction of public and private property with loss of life mounting as many still missing on the ninth day of the calamity, considered one of the worst in Himachal Pradesh’s Janjehli Valley, known globally for nature beauty.

India debunks Pakistani digital army’s claims on recall of embassy official from Jakarta

IANS | July 8, 2025 3:37 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Calling out Pakistan’s malicious campaign, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued a Fact Check report on a ‘fake’ letter circulated on social media over the purported recall of an Indian defence official from the Embassy in Jakarta.

Police arrests MNS workers for morcha in Mira-Bhayandar area; releases them later

IANS | July 8, 2025 3:18 PM

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Police arrested activists of the Raj Thackeray led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in Mira-Bhayandar area after they tried to take out a morcha on the Marathi issue while opposing the imposition of Hindi from Grade 1 in Maharashtra.

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‘Journalist desires to become editor, but the channel’s owner decides’: Surjewala on K’taka leadership change

Bihar: Family cries foul after arms smuggler’s encounter in Patna, alleges wrongful police action

Uttarakhand CM reviews 'Kanwar Yatra' preparations, stresses smooth crowd management

Nitin Gadkari champions ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ tree plantation drive in Greater Noida

Indian exporters hail US decision to extend tariff hike deadline to August 1

Lakhs of trees cut in tribal areas; their land, resources being taken away by BJP: Pawan Khera

Kharge should apologise to President Murmu: BJP

Few hours of torrential rain leave scars of devastation, says ex-Himachal CM Jairam Thakur (IANS Special)

India debunks Pakistani digital army’s claims on recall of embassy official from Jakarta

Police arrests MNS workers for morcha in Mira-Bhayandar area; releases them later

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