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Mumbai mosques go digital with 'azan app' to overcome loudspeaker curbs

The free app will allow users to listen to the azan at home, especially during Ramzan (the Islamic holy month of fasting) and other times when public announcements are restricted

Nine labourers feared swept away following cloudburst in Uttarkashi

The labourers went missing following heavy rainfall and cloudburst near Silai Bend in Barkot area on way to the Yamunotri temple in Uttarkashi district

Rain, storms expected in Delhi as IMD warns of gusty winds, lightning

IMD forecasts cloudy skies, rain, lightning and gusty winds till July 2 even as the monsoon is yet to be declared in Delhi despite scattered showers across NCR

Centre committed to invest in Bengal's railway infrastructure: Vaishnaw

The minister outlined upcoming projects, including the development of the New Jalpaiguri-Kolkata Rail Corridor to world-class standards

ED attaches Mahira Group assets worth ₹557 cr in money laundering case

The ED initiated the probe based on FIRs filed by Gurugram Police against Sai Aaina Farms Pvt. Ltd. and others under various sections of the Indian Penal Code

Omar Abdullah vows to make Jammu and Kashmir a premier golf destination

Welcoming the golfers to Kashmir, the chief minister said that their presence was highly encouraging

Lt Gen DS Rana takes over as 23rd Colonel of Garhwal Rifles Regiment

The ceremonial handing over of the baton took place at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, amid full military honours

Bridge with 90-degree turn: MP govt takes action against eight engineers

Seven engineers including two chief engineers were suspended with immediate effect while a departmental inquiry will be conducted against a retired senior engineer

'Furthest from motherland, closest to hearts': PM Modi to Shubhanshu Shukla

PM Modi congratulated Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the ISS during Axiom-4, as India returned to space after more than four decades

Efforts underway to form popular govt in Manipur: Ex-CM N Biren Singh

Speaking at the sidelines of a programme at the BJP state headquarters here, Singh expressed hope that a new government will be formed in Manipur soon

Banks not supporting Centre's loan schemes for entrepreneurs: Shivakumar

Shivakumar also expressed disappointment that some political leaders fail to grasp the risk of firms relocating due to their narrow focus on the Information Technology and Biotechnology sectors

Unruly flyer handed to security after mid-air row on Amritsar-Delhi flight

Air India confirmed that an incident of unruly passenger behaviour occurred on board flight AI454 from Amritsar to Delhi on 28 June

Indian Army, Russia boost defence ties at 4th IRIGC meet in St Petersburg

The interaction between the Two Armies focused on enhancing bilateral Defence Cooperation, including exchanges in niche technologies such as Drones, C-UAS, Electronic Warfare

Air India Mumbai-Chennai flight returns mid-air after burning smell onboard

The flight landed "safely" back in Mumbai, and an aircraft change was initiated, Air India said without giving specific details

Centre gave no funds for Kerala's coastal protection: Minister Saji Cherian

Despite the lack of aid from the Centre, the Left government has implemented the most number of welfare projects for the people of the coastal region

Himachal govt to set up the emergency response centre in all panchayats

To encourage self-employment and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, it also approved the provision of interest subsidies for the establishment of solar power projects

Consumer body backs medical negligence claim, awards ₹10 lakh compensation

In an order dated June 6, the national commission said that the doctor's hospital did not obtain "informed consent" for surgery, and the baby suffered injuries on his scalp

Tripura needs stronger security due to current situation in Bangladesh: CM

Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides. Therefore, strengthening of security is needed, the chief minister said after inaugurating the state's first cyber police station here

VP Dhankhar calls Emergency-era Preamble changes a 'festering wound'

Vice President Dhankar's remarks came after the RSS on Thursday called for reviewing the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble of the Constitution

Medical report confirms multiple injuries in Kolkata law college rape case

The medical report of Kolkata law student's has confirmed injuries. Four people, including a TMC-linked ex-student and a guard, have been arrested in the rape case so far