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Amit Shah announces new cooperative life insurance company to boost growth

India has around 850,000 cooperatives with more than 300 million members

PM Modi arrives in Indonesia to further strengthen India's Act East Policy

Modi was welcomed at the airport by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

Sterlite Technologies raises ₹1,500 cr via QIP to fund next phase of growth

The QIP saw participation from both domestic and global investors, including Motilal Oswal, Nomura, HSBC and Oxbow, among others

Right to profess one's faith no excuse to hurt others' beliefs: Calcutta HC

The high court set aside a man's appointment as an assistant professor at a Ramakrishna Mission college, holding that his social media posts could hurt the religious sentiments of others

Mahindra launches multi-purpose tractor YuvoTech+ 585 DI V1 across India

The tractor comes with an industry-leading six-year warranty and will be available across Mahindra dealerships nationwide, the company said

Gold prices slip ₹150, silver declines ₹5,000 amid weak global cues

A stronger US dollar and subdued global sentiment prompted traders to trim positions, while investors tracked geopolitical risks and the US Federal Reserve's policy outlook

Congress accuses Centre of putting education system in 'ICU', seeks reforms

Party leader Kanhaiya Kumar said LoP in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is meeting students across the country and listening to their concerns, so that the education system can be overhauled

Odisha CM Majhi, Railway Min Vaishnaw jointly flag off Puri-Koraput Express

The train was flagged off from Puri in the presence of state Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, MPs, MLAs and senior railway officials.

Navy to commission indigenous stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' on July 11

Designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by MDL Mumbai, 'Mahendragiri' is capable of undertaking anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine operations

Jindal Stainless appoints Kunjal Mehta as chief financial officer

His appointment is with effect from June 25, the stainless steel maker said in a statement

Pahalgam attack: Hafiz Saeed named as accused in supplementary chargesheet

Hafiz Saeed has been charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Bypolls to three Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal on July 24: EC

Bypolls were necessitated following the resignation of rebel Trinamool Congress MPs Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik

Prestige Estates acquires 50% stake in Advent Hotels for ₹504 crore

The realty firm will jointly develop a 1.5 million sq ft commercial project in Mumbai's Andheri East with an estimated gross development value of ₹4,500 crore

Vaishnaw flags off Nanded- Mumbai, Tanakpur-Nanded express trains

Vaishnaw, who is in Odisha to review the railways' preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, launched the new services from Rail Sadan in Bhubaneswar

Karur stampede: SC to hear plea alleging bid to influence witness on July 7

The plea seeks to bar Chief Minister Vijay, minister Aadhav Arjuna and other accused from commenting on the case or meeting victims' families during the CBI probe

Saudi-based Riyadh Air to launch daily Mumbai-Riyadh flights from Aug 4

The premium carrier, backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced that bookings for the daily flight will open from July 6

India proposes Brics virtual working group to combat narcotics trafficking

The Brics, initially comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE, with Indonesia joining in 2025

AI readiness, specialised skills drive India's FY27 hiring trends: Report

As per report, the hiring market is entering a new phase as employers are increasingly prioritising specialised talent, AI capabilities and faster hiring decisions over large-scale workforce expansion

Ashok Leyland partners with Rosmerta Recycling to boost CV scrapping

The move is in line with the central government's voluntary vehicle modernisation programme, which encourages the replacement of older, polluting vehicles with cleaner and more efficient alternatives

Flash floods, landslides block Doda-Kishtwar highway after heavy rain

Overnight rainfall damaged the highway, buried vehicles under debris and triggered landslides near the under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project, though no casualties were reported