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11:38 AM

PM Modi conducts 'first blast' of Shinkun La tunnel

PM Modi carried out the "first blast", marking the start of construction of the Shinkun La tunnel, remotely from Ladakh's Drass.

11:22 AM

India's 'Moidams' included in UNESCO World Heritage List

'Moidams'  -- mound-burial system of Ahom dynasty in Assam -- becomes the first cultural property from Northeast to get UNESCO tag.

11:11 AM

All 14 crew members rescued from tugboat that drifted in the Arabian Sea off Alibag coast

The tugboat had drifted in sea off Alibag coast in Maharashtra, says police.

10:54 AM

Today, I am speaking from a place where masters of terror can hear my voice directly: PM Modi in Drass

PM Modi said that Pakistan is trying to remain relevant through terror and proxy war.

10:45 AM

Pakistan faced defeat whenever it has carried out any misadventure: PM on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Our bravehearts will crush terrorism, enemy will be given a befitting response, PM Modi said at the Kargil Vijay Diwas ceremony.

10:21 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Kargil war martyrs in Drass

Paying tributes to soldiers here on Kargil Vijay Diwas, PM Modi said the nation honours gallant efforts and sacrifices of the armed forces. Pakistan faced defeat whenever it has carried out any misadventure. It has not learned any lessons from history, he said.

10:04 AM

EAM S Jaishankar meets China's Wang Yi, suggests urgency to 'stabilise' diplomatic ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that it is in the "mutual interest" of both India and China to "stabilise" diplomatic ties as he met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Laos. Jaishankar and Wang met in Laos's capital Vientiane to participate in the meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

9:50 AM

Maharashtra rain update: Red alert issued in Pune

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated in its bulletin on Thursday, that "isolated heavy rainfall" will likely be over parts of Central Maharashtra, the Konkan region, and other areas of the state on July 26 and 27.

9:49 AM

A double engine government, but it is a double disappointment for people of Odisha: LoP Naveen Patnaik

The BJP government in Odisha presented its maiden budget on Thursday with a total estimate of Rs 2.65 trillion for the 2024-25 fiscal, laying emphasis on agriculture and women empowerment. Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, modified and renamed several popular schemes like KALIA, 'Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana' (BSKY) and 'Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana' (BPGY). Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik said that it is a double engine government (BJP in power at the Centre and the state), but it is a double disappointment for the people of Odisha.

9:44 AM

NSA Doval to lead Indian delegation at BIMSTEC security chiefs meeting

National Security Advisor Doval will lead the Indian delegation at the 4th annual meeting of the security chiefs of the member nations Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) to be held in Naypyidaw today. The meeting in Myanmar's capital city has been convened to strategise and coordinate initiatives crucial for addressing common security challenges faced by member states.

9:34 AM

Faulty management, improper planning delayed projects in Patna Smart Cities Mission: CAG

The deficient financial management, poor planning and inclusion of unfeasible projects resulted in delayed or incomplete execution of projects under the Smart Cities Mission in Patna, the CAG said in a report. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said that "unfeasible projects" were included in the list of 44 initially approved projects, indicating "poor planning on the part of Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL) and the Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD) of Bihar government".

 

9:03 AM

Kanwar Yatra hoarding order was issued to ensure peaceful yatra, UP govt tells SC

Arguing that the Kanwar Yatra hoarding directive was issued to ensure a peaceful pilgrimage, the Uttar Pradesh government has opposed petitions which contest its directive requiring shop owners along the Yatra route to display their names prominently.