A chaotic scene unfolded in Gujarat's Bharuch as 1,800 job seekers vied for just 10 positions at a private company, leading to a railing collapse. The incident has sparked political debate, with Congress criticising the BJP.
In a significant breakthrough, the CBI arrested Rakesh Ranjan, alias Rocky, the main kingpin in the NEET paper leak case. Advanced technology played a crucial role in tracking and capturing Rocky, who was physically running the racket.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is considering reinstating its in-house entrance exams for PhD admissions after the UGC NET exam was cancelled due to integrity concerns. The JNU Teachers Association (JNUTA) announced that Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit is exploring this possibility.
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed slightly lower on Thursday due to profit-taking in heavyweight stocks ahead of the announcement of key financial results for the June quarter. The indices saw a rangebound session, with both experiencing early highs before retreating.
An infiltration attempt by suspected terrorists was thwarted by the Indian Army near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district. A mine blast was also reported during the incident. Search operations are currently underway.
FACT CHECK: A video claiming that Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami distributed money during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is going viral on social media. India TV's fact-check reveals that the claim is false and the video is from 2022.
Shivani Raja, a 29-year-old businesswoman of Gujarati descent, made history by taking her oath on the Bhagavad Gita in the UK Parliament. She secured a notable victory for the Conservative Party in Leicester East, ending Labour's 37-year dominance in the constituency.
President Droupadi Murmu engaged in a badminton match with renowned shuttler Saina Nehwal at Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting her enthusiasm for sports. The event underscored India's rising status in international badminton, particularly through the achievements of its women athletes.
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck southwestern Indonesia, causing significant tremors but no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
Kathua terror attack: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have detained 24 individuals in connection with the ambush in Kathua that killed five army personnel. The extensive search operation spans multiple districts as efforts continue to neutralise the terrorists.
The grand epic of India, the Ramayana, has significantly influenced not only Indian culture but also Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand. In Thailand, the Ramayana, known as Ramakien, remains vibrant through performing arts, literature, and paintings.
In the upcoming 2024–25 budget, the NDA government is considering a significant pension reform for central government employees, potentially offering 50% of the last drawn salary as a pension under the NPS.
Mihir Shah, the accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, has been remanded to six days in police custody. Shah was arrested after a 60-hour manhunt. The incident resulted in the death of Kaveri Nakhwa and involved Shah and his driver dragging the victim with their car.
Rajasthan's 2024-25 budget, presented by Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, introduces major initiatives including the construction of nine greenfield expressways, a significant allocation for health, and the launch of the Amrut 2.0 scheme for urban infrastructure.
Former IAS officer Manish Kumar Verma, who has been closely associated with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, joined the JD(U). Verma, from Nalanda and of the same caste as Nitish, has worked closely with the CM for several years after taking VRS.
The Budget will be the first significant economic document of the Modi 3.0 government, expected to outline key reforms and strategies to propel India towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. President Murmu has indicated that the Budget will feature historic steps to accelerate reforms.
The Supreme Court quashed West Bengal's cancellation of a private contract for maintaining two underpasses in Kolkata, ruling the decision as arbitrary and influenced by a state minister.
In a tragic incident on Monday (July 8), terrorists launched an ambush on an Army convoy in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the martyrdom of 5 soldiers and injuries to 5 others. The injured soldiers were swiftly transferred to Pathankot Military Hospital in Bilawar, Kathua.
Worli hit-and-run case: Mumbai Police apprehend Mihir Shah, the primary suspect in the tragic hit-and-run incident in Worli. Shah had been on the run since the accident, leading to the death of a woman and prompting a large-scale police search operation.
The body of a 17-year-old girl, who was swept away in a seasonal stream, was recovered in Dehradun, raising the death toll from the recent heavy rains in Uttarakhand to three. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected Kumaon region.
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