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Patna, July 30: Tensions escalated in Patna during the Bankipur Assembly by-election on Thursday, as clashes erupted between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jan Suraj near polling booths in Kidwaipuri. Police on the scene intervened promptly to control the situation. The altercation occurred outside polling booths number 101, 102, and 103. Jan ... Read more Tensions Rise During Bankipur By-Election Amid Clashes Between BJP and Jan Suraj Supporters

New Delhi, July 30: Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has called upon voters in the Bankipur, Manjalpur, and Datia assembly constituencies to actively participate in the upcoming elections. He emphasized that every single vote is crucial for the bright future of these regions. In a post on the social ... Read more Nitin Naveen Urges Voters in Bankipur, Manjalpur, and Datia to Participate in Elections for a Developed India

Deoghar, July 30: The commencement of the Sawan month has brought an overwhelming surge of devotion to the world-renowned Baba Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. A long queue of devotees dressed in saffron can be seen along the 105-kilometer Kanwar path stretching from the northern banks of the Ganges in SultanGanj, Bihar, to Deoghar, Jharkhand. The ... Read more Devotion Peaks as Sawan Month Begins at Baba Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand

Hazaribagh, July 30: A late-night encounter occurred between police and armed members of the notorious Prince Khan gang in the Barkagaon area of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. During the exchange of gunfire, one gang member sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, while two to three accomplices managed to escape into the darkness and surrounding forest. ... Read more Police Clash with Notorious Gang in Hazaribagh, One Criminal Injured

Ghazipur, July 30: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Ghazipur on Thursday. He aims to accelerate the districts overall development by inaugurating and laying the foundation for 268 development projects worth 692 crores. The administration and police have completed all preparations for his arrival, ensuring robust security measures. In a post on the ... Read more Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to Launch Major Development Projects in Ghazipur

Agartala, July 30: In a significant move towards empowering women, a 20-day training program has been launched in Tripuras Sipahijala district. This initiative aims to teach women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) the art of making jute bags. Organized under the Rural Livelihood Mission, the program is taking place at the two-story Charilam RD office, ... Read more Empowering Women in Tripura: A Journey Towards Self-Reliance through Jute Bag Training

Kohima, July 30: A devastating landslide in Nagaland has resulted in the tragic deaths of two brothers, while their mother sustained injuries. This incident occurred early Wednesday morning in the Upper Penli Ward of Mokokchung, as a section of a hill collapsed onto their rented home amid heavy monsoon rains. According to officials from the ... Read more Tragic Landslide in Nagaland Claims Lives of Two Brothers, Mother Injured

Tokyo, July 30: Japans population of Japanese citizens has dropped to 119,736,483 as of January 1 this year. This marks the first time in 42 years that the number has fallen below 120 million, according to government data. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported a decrease of 917,000 Japanese citizens compared to the ... Read more Japans Population Decline Raises Alarm as Numbers Fall Below 120 Million for the First Time in 42 Years

New Delhi, July 30: Maharashtras Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane met with the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Wednesday. During this meeting, he requested the central government to prioritize the approval of various projects under the Sagarmala 2.0 program for Maharashtra. Rane emphasized the need for prompt approval of ... Read more Maharashtra Urges Central Government for Swift Approval of Sagarmala 2.0 Projects

New Delhi, July 30: Central Minister Giriraj Singh launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a Lok Sabha session. He stated that the Prime Minister is elected by the people and does not come from a royal lineage. The discussion revolved around the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, during which Gandhi accused Union Home ... Read more Giriraj Singh Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Remarks in Lok Sabha

Chandigarh, July 30: The Leader of the Opposition in Punjab, Pratap Singh Bajwa, expressed serious concerns on Wednesday regarding the recurring controversies surrounding recruitment and competitive examinations in the state. He stated that the frequent irregularities have eroded the trust of youth in the fairness of the recruitment process. Bajwa emphasized that the future of ... Read more Punjab Congress Raises Concerns Over Recruitment and Exam Controversies

Guwahati, July 30: The Indian Armys relief and rescue operations continue amid the devastating floods in Assam. On Wednesday, the Army shared updates on social media platform X, stating that under Operation Jal Rahat, troops are working alongside civil administration, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local agencies ... Read more Assam Floods: Indian Armys Operation Jal Rahat Rescues Over 1,000 People

Glasgow, July 30: Murali Shreeshankar from India clinched a silver medal in the mens long jump final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, achieving a personal best jump of 8.09 meters late Wednesday night (Indian time). The athlete from Palakkad, Kerala, made his best leap in the second round. He started with a jump of 8.03 ... Read more Murali Shreeshankar Secures Silver Medal in Mens Long Jump at CWG 2026

Hyderabad, July 30: A local court has placed trainee IPS officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy in judicial custody for 14 days in connection with an alleged sexual harassment case. Reddy was arrested on Tuesday and presented before the Uppalapally Court in Telangana, which ordered his custody until August 11. He has since been transferred to ... Read more Trainee IPS Officer Sent to Judicial Custody in Sexual Harassment Case

Beijing, July 30: Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations to Carlos Vila Nova on his re-election as President of the Democratic Republic of So Tom and Prncipe. In his message, Xi noted that in recent years, the relationship between China and So Tom and Prncipe has shown positive development. Both sides have continuously strengthened ... Read more Xi Jinping Congratulates Carlos Vila Nova on Re-election as President of So Tom and Prncipe

Beijing, July 30: The APEC Forestry Ministerial Conference took place from July 26 to 28 in Shenzhen, China. During this event, the 2026 APEC Forestry Ministerial Conference Joint Statement was adopted. The statement urged all member economies to promote biodiversity conservation, strengthen actions against the illegal trade of forest products, and integrate sustainable forest management ... Read more APEC Forestry Ministerial Conference Issues Joint Statement

Patna, July 30: Shakti Singh Yadav, spokesperson for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has launched a verbal attack on the BJP, the central government, and the state government regarding the anti-paper leak bill, the NEET investigation, comments by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the release of students, and the upcoming by-election for the Bakhtiyarpur seat. He ... Read more Strong Action Needed Beyond Resignations to Stop Paper Leaks: RJD Spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav

Lucknow, July 30: The Lucknow polices Crime Branch has revealed a significant case of cyber fraud involving e-SIM activation, leading to the arrest of two suspects. According to police reports, this gang provided Indian mobile numbers to foreign cybercriminals who extorted millions from victims under the guise of a digital arrest. The fraud amounts to ... Read more Major E-SIM Activation Fraud Uncovered in Lucknow, Gang Accused of Cyber Scam Worth 70 Lakhs Arrested

Washington, July 30: Following a reported Iranian missile attack on US troops stationed in Jordan, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning, stating that Iran will face consequences. He emphasized that the United States would respond with full force. According to Fox News, Trump declared, We will defeat them badly. He warned that Iran would ... Read more Trump Warns Iran After Attack on US Troops in Jordan

Mumbai, July 30: The Maharashtra government has decided to leverage advanced technology to enhance transparency and quality in urban local bodies, including municipal corporations, municipalities, and councils. This initiative aims to oversee government-funded development projects effectively. Artificial Intelligence (AI), geo-tagging, and GIS mapping will now be utilized for technical and social audits of public construction ... Read more Maharashtra to Implement AI and Geo-Tagging for Monitori

Srinagar, July 30: Security forces have made a significant breakthrough in Jammu and Kashmir. During a search operation on Wednesday in Kulgam district, they recovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition. Meanwhile, police in Shopian district seized assets worth over 18.76 lakh belonging to an alleged drug trafficker. According to a police statement, the ... Read more Major Arms Seizure in Kulgam and Drug Assets Confiscated in Shopian

Coimbatore, July 30: The second day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Mens National Championship 2026 saw impressive victories from Hockey Rajasthan, Telangana Hockey, and Puducherry Hockey in Division C. In Division B, teams from Uttarakhand, Arunachal, and Chandigarh also claimed wins. The day kicked off at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground with Hockey Rajasthan dominating ... Read more Junior Mens National Hockey Championship: Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Shine

New York, July 30: Human Rights Watch (HRW), a leading human rights organization based in the United States, has accused Bangladeshi authorities of failing to adhere to international legal standards in the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The organization warned that such deficiencies could hinder victims from obtaining justice, undermine the rule of law, and lead ... Read more Human Rights Watch Questions Bangladesh Tribunals Fairness, Calls for Justice Reform

Kolkata, July 30: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Election Commission, urging a swift conclusion to the investigation regarding claims made against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) by the Ritabrata Banerjee faction. In her letter, Banerjee stated, The Commission had granted Ritabrata Banerjee time until July 10, but he failed to ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Urges Election Commission to Expedite Investigation into TMC Claims

New Delhi, July 30: Voting for by-elections in three assembly seats across India will take place today, July 30. The seats involved are Bankipur in Bihar, Datia in Madhya Pradesh, and Manjalpur in Gujarat. The results for these by-elections will be announced on August 3. In Madhya Pradeshs Datia seat, a fierce contest is expected ... Read more Upcoming By-elections in Three States: Voting on July 30, Results on August 3

New Delhi, July 29: The issue of exam paper leaks has intensified political discussions. Ashutosh Ranka, the national spokesperson for the Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP), raised concerns on Tuesday regarding a bill passed in Parliament. He urged the government to focus not only on penalties and punishments but also on implementing solid measures to prevent ... Read more CJP Urges Government to Take Concrete Steps Against Exam Paper Leaks

Glasgow, July 29: Indian boxer Jasmine Lamboria has made her mark at the Commonwealth Games 2026 by winning her quarterfinal match in the 57 kg category. Competing at SEC Hall-5, she triumphed over Englands Alice Glynn with a score of 4-1, ensuring her place in the semifinals and at least a bronze medal. In the ... Read more Jasmine Lamboria Advances to Semifinals, Secures Medal at CWG 2026

Jamnagar, July 29: The Gujarat Polices State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has confiscated illegal Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer worth 77.71 lakhs during a raid in Jamnagar district. The total estimated value of the seized goods exceeds 1 crore. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with this operation, while 13 others linked to ... Read more Gujarat Police Seizes Illegal Liquor Worth 77.71 Lakhs in Jamnagar

Imphal, July 29: A shooting incident in Noney district on Wednesday resulted in the death of a member of the Naga Village Guard (NVG) and left five others injured. Among the injured are two personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Cobra Battalion. According to officials, the incident occurred in the predominantly Naga village ... Read more Gunfire in Manipur: Village Volunteer Killed, CRPF Personnel Injured

Guwahati, July 29: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against 19 individuals under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a large-scale alcohol smuggling and money laundering racket operating between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Among the accused are five primary suspects and 14 bonded warehouse companies. According to ... Read more ED Takes Major Action in Assam-Arunachal Alcohol Smuggling Case, FIR Filed Against 19 Individuals

Gandhinagar, July 29: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted extremely heavy rainfall in certain areas of Gujarat, prompting the issuance of a Red Alert for eight districts on July 31. In response, the Gujarat government has instructed all departments to be prepared for immediate action. The Red Alert has been issued for Ahmedabad, Anand, ... Read more Gujarat Issues Red Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rains

Madrid, July 29: Current champions FC Barcelona are currently training in England. Under the guidance of coach Hansi Flick, the team is preparing for the new La Liga season, aiming to defend their title. Robert Lewandowski has departed following the end of his contract, while Joao Cancelo and Marcus Rashford have returned to their former ... Read more FC Barcelona Eyes Major Transfers Ahead of La Liga Title Defense

New Delhi, July 29: During the discussion on the Anti-Paper Leak Bill in the Lok Sabha, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi faced backlash from BJP MPs for his comments regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the RSS. They have called for Gandhi to apologize for his unparliamentary language. BJP MP Naresh Bansal stated that instead ... Read more BJP Demands Apology from Rahul Gandhi Over Unparliamentary Remarks

New Delhi, July 29: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during discussions in the Lok Sabha regarding the recently passed Anti-Examination Paper Leak Law. The BJP accused Gandhi of misleading Parliament and the nation, making factually incorrect statements, and using unparliamentary language. At a press conference ... Read more BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Misleading Parliament and Insulting Students

New Delhi, July 29: The Delhi Police have dismissed claims circulating on social media that a protester was shot during the demonstration at Jantar Mantar on July 20. The police labeled the viral videos and associated claims as misleading, stating that medical evidence does not support these assertions. In a post on the social media ... Read more Delhi Police Refutes Claims of Shooting During July 20 Protest at Jantar Mantar

Mumbai, July 29: The DB Marg police in Mumbai conducted a significant operation on Wednesday, apprehending a suspect from West Bengal involved in interstate cybercrime using counterfeit APK (Android Package Kit) files. The accused allegedly defrauded individuals of approximately 63 crore by posing as Mahanagar Gas. Authorities seized 10 mobile phones, one laptop, seven SIM ... Read more Major Cyber Crime Bust in Mumbai: Suspect Arrested for Fraud Using Fake APK Files

Bengaluru, July 29: The ongoing Cauvery water distribution dispute has drawn sharp criticism from BJP leader R. Ashoka towards the Congress government in Karnataka. Speaking on Wednesday, Ashoka accused the state government of failing to protect Karnatakas interests despite paying lawyers a hefty fee of 300 crore. This negligence has led to an order directing ... Read more BJP Criticizes Karnataka Government Over Cauvery Water Dispute

New Delhi, July 29: Following continuous rainfall, several areas in the capital have been inundated, prompting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to target the government. AAPs national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, along with Delhi state president Saurabh Bhardwaj and Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh, took to social media to claim that rainwater has flooded the streets, ... Read more Arvind Kejriwal Criticizes Government Amid Delhis Flooding Crisis

Ranchi, July 29: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has executed one of its largest operations to date against illegal coal mining, smuggling, extortion, and levy collection in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The agency conducted raids at 31 locations, freezing mutual fund investments worth approximately 160 crores and seizing 1.02 crores in unaccounted cash. Additionally, documents and digital evidence ... Read more ED Launches Major Action Against Illegal Coal Trade in Dhanbad

Gandhinagar, July 29: The Gujarat Police have initiated Operation Safe Cyber Space across the state to ensure the safety of women and children on online platforms. Running from July 1 to July 28, this campaign involved the polices She Team and Cyber Cell staff, who educated participants about online threats such as sextortion, financial fraud, ... Read more Gujarat Police Launches Operation Safe Cyber Space to Protect Women and Children Online

Tokyo, July 29: Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaiichi reported on Wednesday that a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture has resulted in 13 fatalities. The quake, which struck on Tuesday, has caused injuries, building collapses, fires, and damage to roads in several areas. According to Japans Kyodo News agency, the earthquake hit Kumamoto at 4:27 ... Read more Japan Faces Severe Aftermath of Earthquake, PM Takaiichi Holds Emergency Meeting

Ghaziabad, July 29: BJP legislator Nandkishore Gurjar has launched a verbal attack on the opposition, criticizing recent statements made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan regarding Vande Mataram. He stated that the oppositions behavior in Parliament does not align with democratic values, and many leaders language and comments are against the ... Read more BJP Legislator Nandkishore Gurjar Calls for Action Against Anti-Vande Mataram Sentiments

New Delhi, July 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Harjinder Kaur and Gulveer Singh on Wednesday for winning silver medals for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. He praised weightlifter Harjinder for achieving her personal best performance. In a post on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, Congratulations to Gulveer ... Read more PM Modi Congratulates Silver Medalists Harjinder and Gulveer at CWG 2026

Mumbai, July 29: Sanjay Nirupam, a spokesperson for the Shiv Sena, has expressed sharp criticism regarding the paper leak controversy in Punjab and the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modis video from Facebook. He stated that just as the central government acted in response to public sentiment during the NEET paper leak incident, the Punjab ... Read more Sanjay Nirupam Calls for Accountability in Punjab Paper Leak Controversy

Mumbai, July 29: The iconic film Hero, released in 1983, showcased the powerful pairing of Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Seshadri. Recently, Meenakshi shared an interesting anecdote related to this film. She revealed that from the very first day of shooting, the chemistry between her and Jackie was so strong that it significantly impacted the films ... Read more Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Seshadris Timeless Chemistry in Hero

New Delhi, July 29: A political storm has erupted in the Lok Sabha following remarks made by Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi. Several BJP MPs have accused him of violating parliamentary traditions, making unfounded allegations, and undermining the dignity of the House. BJP leaders unanimously stated that if Rahul Gandhi has any evidence to support his ... Read more Political Turmoil Erupts Over Rahul Gandhis Allegations Against BJP

Patna, July 29: A violent dispute erupted over the construction of a boundary wall near Chandwara village in Begusarai district, Bihar, on Wednesday. The altercation escalated into gunfire between two groups, resulting in injuries to four individuals. According to local residents, a heated argument regarding the boundary wall quickly turned into a brawl, during which ... Read more Violent Clash Over Boundary Wall in Begusarai Leaves Four Injured

Jaipur, July 29: The monsoon intensified in Rajasthan on Wednesday, impacting daily life across the state, including the capital, Jaipur. A heavy downpour lasting about 35 minutes submerged several major roads and low-lying areas in Jaipur. In the town of Rajakhera, located in the Dholpur district, markets and lower regions were also inundated. The India ... Read more Monsoon Fury in Rajasthan: Jaipur Streets Flooded, Yellow Alert Issued for 22 Districts

Jammu, July 29: Former Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid has strongly opposed the warning issued by Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP), regarding renewed protests. Vaid emphasized that the nation operates under the rule of law, not chaos. Abhijit Dipke posted on the social media platform X, stating, If the ... Read more SP Vaid Responds to CJPs Warning: The Country Will Run on Law, Not Chaos

Mumbai, July 29: The Indian stock market showed remarkable recovery on Wednesday, closing in the green amid mixed signals from global markets. Major domestic benchmarks witnessed an increase of over 1.1%, bouncing back after a decline the previous day, largely driven by gains in IT shares. The Sensex surged by 889 points, or 1.16%, closing ... Read more Indian Stock Market Recovers with Significant Gains on July 29