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PM Modi, other leaders mourn demise of ex-PM HD Deve Gowda's wife Chennamma

Gowda's wife, Chennamma, passed away due to illness at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka

DRI officers seize 15 kg smuggled gold, 20 kg silver; 13 people arrested

In an operation on July 17, DRI officers in New Delhi seized about 5 kg foreign-origin gold, 20 kg silver, collectively valued around Rs 7.37 crore and Indian currency worth Rs 2.20 crore

DRI cracks down on smuggling networks; seizes drugs, Pak-made pistols

The operations, carried out in Mizoram, Mumbai, Punjab and Chennai between July 15 and July 17, targeted organised smuggling syndicates and transnational criminal networks

Delhi govt approves self-certification system for opening private schools

Under the new self-certification system, applicants seeking recognition for schools will only have to certify that they meet the norms prescribed under the RTE Act

Centre launches White Rabbit tech network to secure Indian Standard Time

The system disseminates Indian Standard Time -- traceable to the national time-keeping authority UTC (NPLI) -- using Precision Time Protocol-based White Rabbit technology

CM Dhami halts tree felling for Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala four-lane project

In a social media post, he said that while development is essential, no decision will be taken by ignoring public sentiments, environmental concerns or interests of locals

India's first private rocket Vikram-1 succeeds in maiden orbital launch

The rocket, named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India's space programme, also carried payloads that had postcards, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi

9 dead, 6 injured in blast-fire at illegal Ahmedabad firecracker unit

The explosion and the resultant fire occurred at 3.30 pm at the factory located on Ramol-Gatrad road

Centre sets up panel to probe irregularities in four MP BEd colleges

The action has been taken following media reports that flagged irregularities in three BEd colleges affiliated with Barkatullah University, including colleges missing from declared locations

Delhi world's cheapest for property, salaries among lowest: Deutsche report

The report also found that Delhi offered the most inexpensive broadband internet globally, with a monthly connection costing $ 7.3 (around Rs 703), the lowest in the 69-city sample

US lawmaker calls for review of arms sales to India at Capitol briefing

Congressman Jim McGovern, co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, also called on Congress to pass the bipartisan and bicameral Transnational Repression Policy Act

Sonam Wangchuk refuses IV fluids, medication; doctors urge treatment

Wangchuk, 59, was brought to the hospital by Delhi Police and admitted at 7:40 am with a history of fasting from solid food for 20 days and generalised weakness

Delhi govt allows eateries to stay open till 4 am for FIFA World Cup final

Delhi has allowed eateries to remain open till 4 am this weekend for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, while Bengaluru has extended food service hours and West Bengal has organised live screenings

Isro targets 7 launches in FY27, next mission within two months: Chairman

Isro Chairman V Narayanan stated that two satellites are already fully built, while five to six others are in the final phase of integration

Op Sindoor showcased India's world-class defence readiness: Rajnath Singh

India's defence minister described Operation Sindoor as a testament to the capability and valour of the Indian armed forces, saying they delivered a befitting reply to terrorists and their supporters

Punjab Police arrest inspector in US indictment-linked extortion case

Punjab Police arrested Inspector Gurinderjit Singh after a probe allegedly linked him to the extortion of ₹16 lakh from a US-based family, with corruption and extortion charges added to the case

No treatment should be administered without my consent: Wangchuk's wife

The Delhi Police has said that Wangchuk was shifted to the hospital for "essential medical care" following expert medical advice and in compliance with the Delhi High Court's orders

Police used white sheets, plainclothes cops to shift Wangchuk to hospital

Delhi Police allegedly deployed network jammers, plainclothes cops and used white sheets as part of a pre-planned overnight operation to shift Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his health deteriorated

India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 lifts off from Sriharikota

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 successfully lifted off, carrying multiple technology demonstration payloads into low Earth orbit, marking a milestone for the country's commercial space sector

Goa govt plans up to 50% subsidy on EVs for bike taxi, auto operators

Goa govt plans to offer subsidies of up to 50 per cent on electric vehicles for licensed motorcycle and autorickshaw operators as part of a broader push towards clean mobility and sustainable energy