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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

Rahul Gandhi slams govt over Wangchuk's 'removal' from Jantar Mantar

Attacking the BJP, the opposition party also said it was a shame that the world's largest democracy was being "ruled" by the most undemocratic and anti-democratic political party in the world

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

IAF's Rafale to be part of mega air exercise 'Pitch Black' in Australia

The exercise will sharpen operational synergy and facilitate the exchange of best practices, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Friday

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

IDBI Bank Q1FY27 result: Net profit rises 5% to ₹2,115 crore; NII up 10%

Total income rose to ₹8,573 crore during the June quarter of 2026-27, from ₹8,458 crore a year ago, IDBI Bank said in a regulatory filing

JK Cement Q1FY27 result: Net profit declines 15.3% to ₹274.62 crore

Revenue from operations was up 20.25 per cent at ₹4,031.72 crore in the June quarter from ₹3,352.53 crore a year ago

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

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

India better placed in 64-team World Cup, but no guarantee, says Bhutia

An official proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, from 48 in the 2026 edition, was put forward by South American governing body CONMEBOL in April last year

Just 70 Delhi eateries have valid open dining licences amid 1,500 outlets

Despite an estimated 1,500 restaurants and cafes operating open dining spaces across Delhi, only around 70 hold valid MCD licences, with officials citing high permit and renewal costs as main reason

West Bengal govt announces World Cup final live screening across districts

Similar arrangements for live screenings on large screens at important locations across districts will also be made for football enthusiasts, the official said

Sobers was everything we dreamed of, says Gavaskar; Tendulkar pays tribute

Widely regarded as the finest all-rounder in cricket history, Sobers passed away at his home in Barbados on Friday, just 11 days short of his 90th birthday

PNB Q1FY27 result: Net profit jumps over threefold to ₹5,253 crore

Punjab National Bank reported an over threefold rise in June quarter net profit, aided by improved asset quality and higher operating profit, even as total income remained largely unchanged

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earns ₹20.76 crore at box office in India

Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway, grossed ₹20.76 crore in India on its opening day, according to trade estimates

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