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July 2, 2026 5:29 PM

Bengaluru quarry tragedy: At least 7 labourers killed; PM Modi condoles loss of lives

At least seven labourers were killed and five others injured after a massive boulder rolled down and crashed onto workers at a stone quarry in Madapatna village of Bengaluru South taluk on Thursday. The accident occurred at the Kaveri Crusher unit u...

July 2, 2026 5:19 PM

MoS Pabitra Margherita, Bihar Governor to represent India at funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt. General (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain will visit Iran on July 3 to attend the funeral ceremony of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader of Iran. The M...

July 2, 2026 4:45 PM

India highlights growing role of AI in counter-terrorism, calls for stronger global cooperation at UN

India has highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in global counter-terrorism efforts, stressing that the technology is rapidly reshaping both terrorist threats and the response mechanisms of governments. India's Permanen...

July 2, 2026 4:44 PM

‘Free, prosperous, rules-based Indo-Pacific is our shared priority’: Japan PM Takaichi; says India’s MAHASAGAR aligns with FOIP

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday underscored the importance of deepening strategic cooperation with India, saying that a "free, prosperous, and rules-based Indo-Pacific" remains a shared priority for both countries. She also said th...

July 2, 2026 4:34 PM

Indian Railways records 4% growth in freight loading, steady rise in passenger traffic in June

Indian Railways registered robust growth in both freight transportation and passenger traffic in June 2026, carrying 142.21 million tonnes of freight and nearly 64 crore passengers, reflecting sustained operational performance and continued expansion...

July 2, 2026 4:28 PM

Government approves supply of better-quality rice under PMGKAY; over 80 crore beneficiaries to benefit

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a major reform to improve the quality of rice distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes, paving the way for over 80 crore beneficiari...

July 2, 2026 3:57 PM

Eight monks killed in Thailand after 11-year-old boy crashes truck

Eight Buddhist monks were killed and more than 20 others injured after being hit by a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old boy while on a pilgrimage in Thailand's northeastern province of Mukdahan, officials said on Thursday. The victims were part ...

July 2, 2026 3:18 PM

Assam’s Borjuli wetland notified as Biodiversity Heritage Site for wild rice conservation

The Borjuli wetland in Assam, known for harbouring a disease and pest-resistant variety of wild rice, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS), marking a major milestone in the conservation of India's wild rice genetic resources. The ...

July 2, 2026 3:04 PM

MANAS helpline nears one million connection attempts since launch

The National Narcotics Helpline MANAS (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asoochna Kendra) has recorded nearly one million connection attempts since its launch, reflecting growing public participation in reporting drug-related activities and seeking support, the ...

July 2, 2026 1:11 PM

Odisha govt approves 12 major initiatives at 43rd State Cabinet meeting, says State Chief Secretary Anu Garg

Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Thursday said that the Odisha government has approved 12 major development proposals, including an ambitious Rs 2,295 crore deep-sea fishing mission, a major regulatory shift to scale up shrimp farming, a state-of-t...

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