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6:51 PM

PM Modi to launch PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, other agri schemes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch two big schemes, including the 'PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana', for the agriculture sector with an outlay of Rs 35,440 here on Saturday. The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that he will participate in a "special" programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute here and interact with farmers as well.

5:02 PM

SC dismisses PIL for probe into Viceroy's allegations against Vedanta Group firms

"Why are companies outside India so concerned about how we conduct our affairs?" the Supreme Court asked on Friday as it dismissed a PIL seeking a probe into allegations by a US-based short-seller against Vedanta group firms. A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and AS Chandurkar dismissed the PIL filed by a lawyer called Shakti Bhatia as withdrawn after senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan said he will be withdrawing the petition. "Why are these companies outside India so concerned about how we conduct our affairs and under what law?" the bench asked after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said Viceroy Research LLC was a short-seller and the petitioner is just a "name-lender".

3:24 PM

Study finds over 30 per cent rise in preventive cardiac tests in Delhi-NCR

A recent study has revealed a sharp increase in the number of people opting for advanced cardiac screening tests such as CT Coronary Angiography and Treadmill Tests (TMT) across Delhi-NCR this year, highlighting a growing emphasis on preventive healthcare and early heart disease detection. The study, which analysed diagnostic trends between January and August 2025, found that the number of TMT tests rose by 34.6 per cent.

3:08 PM

Police SI suspended for deputing youth to investigate case on his behalf

A sub-inspector of police in Odisha's Bhadrak district was placed under suspension for sending a youth to investigate a case on his behalf, an officer said. Bhadrak SP Manoj Rout suspended SI Kartik Jena of Bhadrak Rural Police Station on Friday for allowing a civilian to impersonate as a police officer and investigate a case. The suspended officer was relieved of his duties immediately following the order. 

2:55 PM

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking guidelines on suspension, blocking of social media accounts

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking pan-India guidelines for governing social media intermediaries with respect to suspension and blocking of accounts. The apex court allowed the two petitioners to withdraw the plea and told them that they were free to seek any other remedy available in law before an appropriate forum.

2:31 PM

India decides to upgrade technical mission in Kabul to full-fledged embassy

India on Friday announced the upgrading of its technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar appreciating the Taliban set-up in Kabul for showing sensitivity towards New Delhi's security concerns. Jaishankar made the announcement during his wide-ranging talks with visiting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. India had withdrawn its officials from its embassy in Kabul after the Taliban seized power in August 2021.

2:09 PM

Bengal minister Sujit Bose's property among six Kolkata locations raided by ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted search operations at six locations in Kolkata, including a property belonging to West Bengal minister Sujit Bose, in connection with its probe into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment of a civic organisation, a senior official said.

1:51 PM

Sand sculpture at Puri beach seeks 'Justice for Zubeen Garg'

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute singer Zubeen Garg with poignant sand sculpture at the Puri beach in Odisha. The artwork was created using nearly eight tons of sand.

12:56 PM

Kerala first state to amend central wildlife law: CM Vijayan

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that Kerala has become the first state to pass a Bill amending the Central Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The Kerala Assembly on Wednesday passed the Bill with the objective of reducing the growing incidence of human-animal conflict in the state. The CM, in a post on social media platform 'X' on Thursday, said that the passing of the Kerala Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill marks a major step towards addressing rising human-animal conflicts.

12:15 PM

EC says Anganwadi workers to help verify identity of burqa-clad voters at polling stations

The Election Commission on Friday stated that special arrangements will be made at polling stations in Bihar for 'dignified' identification of women voters in burqa or purdah. The elections for 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar will be held in two phases -- November 6 and 11 -- while the counting of votes will be on November 14.

11:46 AM

Conrad Sangma's NPP played role in destroying Manipur's stability, alleges Congress

Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra on Friday alleged that the Conrad Sangma-led National People's Party (NPP) played a major role in "destroying the stability" of the state. His comment comes when Sangma, the chief minister of Meghalaya, is on a two-day trip to Manipur.

11:24 AM

Indian nationals among over 50 entities sanctioned by US for aiding Iran's energy trade

The US has sanctioned more than 50 entities, people and vessels including two Indian nationals for allegedly facilitating Iranian energy sales, in an attempt to dismantle "key elements" of Tehran's "energy export machine", according to an official statement.

11:06 AM

Arunachal govt announces 3% hike in DA for employees, pensioners

The Arunachal Pradesh government announced a three per cent in dearness allowance (DA) from the existing 55 per cent to 58 per cent for its employees and pensioners. The increase will be effective from July 1.

10:53 AM

Wanted criminal injured in police encounter in Delhi's Narela

A wanted criminal was injured after an exchange of fire with police in Delhi's Narela Industrial Area, officials said on Friday. He was apprehended and immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment, they said. A police team had received specific information that he would be in the area on a black scooter and that he would be carrying a firearm.

10:11 AM

Delhi weather update: Air quality in city moderate

The city recorded a minimum temperature of 18.8 degrees Celsius on Friday, 2.2 notches below normal. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 31 degrees Celsius, with the weather department forecasting a mainly clear sky. No rainfall was recorded in the city in the past 24 hours. The relative humidity was 82 per cent at 8.30 am, the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi's air quality index (AQI) stood at 139 at 8 am, falling in the moderate category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). 

9:25 AM

Kerala first state to amend central wildlife law: CM Vijayan

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that Kerala has become the first state to pass a Bill amending the Central Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The Kerala Assembly on Wednesday passed the Bill with the objective of reducing the growing incidence of human-animal conflict in the state. The CM, in a post on social media platform 'X' on Thursday, said that the passing of the Kerala Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill marks a major step towards addressing rising human-animal conflicts.

9:19 AM

PTI office in Chennai receives bomb threat, says Police

The PTI office on Friday received a bomb threat, police said. Without divulging the source of the threat, police said they had been informed to carry out checks at the Kodambakkam office of the premier news agency. Accordingly, a police team arrived at the office and evacuated the staff present there. 

8:44 AM

Israeli Cabinet approves 'outline' of deal to release hostages held by Hamas

Israel's Cabinet early Friday approved President Donald Trump's plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilised the region. A brief statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the Cabinet approved the “outline” of a deal to release the hostages, without mentioning other aspects of the plan that are more controversial.