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Homebuyers fraud case: CBI files 13th chargesheet against builder company, its directors

IANS | July 3, 2026 2:49 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In a significant development in its ongoing investigation into large-scale fraud involving homebuyers, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed its 13th chargesheet against Rudra Buildwell Projects Pvt. Ltd. and its director in connection with alleged fraudulent activities related to a housing project in Greater Noida.

'Democray in jeopardy': Opposition writes to CJI seeking SIR suspension; alleges poll manipulation

IANS | July 3, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In an unprecedented move, as many as 23 leaders of major opposition parties, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, have jointly written a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant and other judges, raising grave concerns over the alleged manipulation of the country's electoral process and demanding the immediate suspension of the ongoing voter verification system.

Racket of sale of food with manipulated expiry date busted in Delhi, seven arrested

IANS | July 3, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Delhi Police has busted a highly organised and systematic racket allegedly involved in manipulation of expiry dates and repackaging of expired international branded food products for sale and arrested seven accused, officials said on Friday.

PM Modi to inaugurate India's first greenfield refinery in Pachpadra; launch projects worth Rs 1.06 lakh crore in Raj

IANS | July 3, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on Saturday to dedicate, inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 1.06 lakh crore, spanning petrochemicals, urban transport, railways, roads, renewable energy, power transmission, aviation and others.

'Hindus will not forgive temple looters': Uddhav attacks BJP, announces 'Ram Raksha' protest on July 5

IANS | July 3, 2026 1:43 PM

Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday accused the BJP of robbing donations from the Ayodhya Ram Temple and announced a statewide agitation beginning with a ‘Ram Raksha’ protest in Mumbai’s Dadar area on July 5.

Nothing new, Cong riddled with internal conflict: BJP on claims of Manish Tewari being sidelined

IANS | July 3, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Reacting to reports that senior Congress leader Manish Tewari was allegedly sidelined during the appointment of new working presidents and election committee chiefs for the Punjab Congress unit, the BJP on Friday said the development was 'nothing new.'

Delhi Police recover 604 stolen smartphones worth Rs 1.5 crore; three arrested

IANS | July 3, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Delhi Police's Dwarka District on Friday arrested three accused in connection with the theft of a large consignment of smartphones that were being transported to an e-commerce facility in Gurugram, Haryana.

Bioplastics can become Maharashtra's next Rs 25,000 crore growth engine

Sanjay Jog | July 3, 2026 12:50 PM

Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) In a major push to tackle plastic pollution and position Maharashtra as a green manufacturing hub, the MahaYuti government has approved the Maharashtra Bioplastics Policy 2026, aimed at promoting bioplastics manufacturing through a comprehensive package of incentives and dedicated funding.

A great sin, says Dhirendra Shastri on Ram Mandir donation row; expresses faith in SIT probe

IANS | July 3, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Friday condemned the embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, describing the alleged act as "not just a sin but a great sin,” while urging people to have faith in the ongoing investigation and the country’s legal system.

Pakistan’s Khalistan hypocrisy: As historic Gurdwara was razed, Khalistan terrorists trained with Lashkar-e-Tayiba

Vicky Nanjappa | July 3, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) By backing the Khalistan movement, Pakistan has tried to project itself as the champion of Sikhs. The narrative that Islamabad has tried to set through the Khalistan movement is that India is an aggressor when it comes to Sikhs and hence a separate nation for the community must be carved out of Punjab. Officials say that the recent incident in which the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad near Lahore was razed to the ground on June 24 only exposes the hypocrisy.

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Homebuyers fraud case: CBI files 13th chargesheet against builder company, its directors

'Democray in jeopardy': Opposition writes to CJI seeking SIR suspension; alleges poll manipulation

Racket of sale of food with manipulated expiry date busted in Delhi, seven arrested

PM Modi to inaugurate India's first greenfield refinery in Pachpadra; launch projects worth Rs 1.06 lakh crore in Raj

'Hindus will not forgive temple looters': Uddhav attacks BJP, announces 'Ram Raksha' protest on July 5

Nothing new, Cong riddled with internal conflict: BJP on claims of Manish Tewari being sidelined

Delhi Police recover 604 stolen smartphones worth Rs 1.5 crore; three arrested

Bioplastics can become Maharashtra's next Rs 25,000 crore growth engine

A great sin, says Dhirendra Shastri on Ram Mandir donation row; expresses faith in SIT probe

Pakistan’s Khalistan hypocrisy: As historic Gurdwara was razed, Khalistan terrorists trained with Lashkar-e-Tayiba

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