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MEA clarifies passport is a travel document, not proof of citizenship
MEA Clarifies Passport Isn't Proof of Citizenship as Debate Grows; India Highlights Faster Passport Services and Expanded Network.

Mumbai local murder case: Accused Sachin Ramesh Suvarna taken into custody
A rain-soaked commute in Mumbai turned tragic when a minor dispute on a Churchgate–Nallasopara Fast Local escalated into a fatal stabbing near Andheri.

What is the Sunset Clause that India may demand in its trade deal with the US?
As India and the US edge closer to a landmark trade agreement, New Delhi may reportedly be pushing for a Sunset Clause to protect itself from future shifts in American trade policy. Here's what the provision means, why India wants it, and how it could shape bilateral trade and market access

India’s Silicon Valley on a flatbed: Metro disruption forces Bengaluru IT workers onto trucks | Watch
A technical fault on Bengaluru's Namma Metro left hundreds stranded during rush hour, forcing some commuters to hitch rides on trucks amid widespread transit chaos.

Jaishankar, South Korean FM hold talks to deepen strategic partnership
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties

‘Control your ministers’: Bilawal targets Shehbaz govt over Khawaja Asif’s PoK remarks
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has publicly criticised PM Shehbaz Sharif’s government over controversial remarks made by Khawaja Asif regarding PoK, highlighting growing tensions within the ruling coalition

4 times in 4 weeks, India schools Pakistan over its ‘unwarranted’ remarks on Jammu and Kashmir
India on Wednesday once again rejected Pakistan’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that the Union Territory is an integral part of India and remains a strictly internal matter

5 feared dead after under-construction godown collapses near Kolkata
Five persons are feared dead after an under-construction godown collapsed near Taratala in Kolkata. Rescue operations are underway at the site.

Iran invites PM Modi to attend Ayatollah Khamenei’s state funeral
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral and burial ceremonies of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

'Mind your language': Indian women call out Bangladeshi waiter in Italy for alleged anti-India remarks
A video showing a group of Indian women confronting a waiter in Italy over alleged offensive remarks about India has gone viral, drawing widespread support on social media

'No tears, no shock': Fiancée showed no emotion after Ketan Agrawal's death, claims grieving father
The father of Pune businessman Ketan Agrawal has demanded a fast-track trial, alleging that inconsistencies in the accused's account and her reaction to the death immediately raised suspicions

Nine years after launch, GST wins over Corporate India — but the wish list is growing
A Deloitte survey finds GST now enjoys near-universal acceptance among businesses, but Corporate India wants faster refunds, fewer disputes and AI-powered compliance reforms

He planned a proposal; she planned his murder: Ketan Agarwal planned birthday surprises for fiancée before his death
Police allege Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal was pushed off Lohagad Fort by his fiancée and her alleged lover days before their planned wedding, despite his efforts to organise a special birthday celebration for her

Ketan Agarwal murder: Family planned Rs 17 cr palace wedding, arranged 2 private flights for guests
Agarwal, 26, was the son of prominent Pimpri-Chinchwad real estate businessman Vishal Agarwal and had recently returned to India after completing his postgraduate studies overseas

How Siya Goyal’s plan to kill fiancé at Pune’s Lohagad Fort was uncovered: Missing passport and a hoodie
The family’s insistence to probe Ketan Agarwal’s death at Lohagad Fort led cops to uncover a detailed murder plot hatched by his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged lover, Chetan Babulal Chaudhary. A trip to Bali that never happened and a suspicious man in a hoodie at the time of the 26-year-old’s death were the crucial clues in the case

India-US trade deal enters final stretch, Washington says historic agreement is 'very, very close'
Washington said India and the US are on the verge of finalising a historic trade agreement as high-level talks in New Delhi sought to conclude a long-awaited pact

India to sell up to 2% stake in railway financier IRFC, may raise over Rs 2,300 crore
The Centre will sell up to a 2 per cent stake in IRFC through an offer for sale at Rs 91 per share, a move that could raise more than Rs 2,300 crore and support its FY27 disinvestment goals

India to resume train coach exports to Bangladesh; first shipment since Hasina's ouster likely in July
India is likely to export a rake of up to 20 railway passenger coaches to Bangladesh in July, the first such shipment since Sheikh Hasina's ouster, as a Rs 915 crore RITES contract returns to schedule after political delays

NSA Ajit Doval meets Russian counterpart Shoigu, discusses, Brics cooperation and bilateral ties
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Russia’s Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu reviewed bilateral ties and discussed Brics cooperation during a high-level security dialogue in New Delhi.

IAF seeks interim cover for all 36 Rafale jets in tender, sparks fresh debate over Pakistan's claims
The clarification comes through an Air Headquarters Request for Proposal (RFP) for interim “bridge support” to sustain the Rafale fleet ahead of a long-term maintenance contract.

India launches anti-dumping probe into electrical steel imports from China, Japan, Korea and Russia
India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of transformer-grade electrical steel from four countries after domestic producers alleged that low-cost shipments were causing material injury to local manufacturers.

At Brics meet in Delhi, China calls for cooperation on strategic minerals and AI
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Brics countries to deepen cooperation on strategic mineral resources and work together to address a range of global challenges

‘Pakistan needed America’s blessings’: How Islamabad rebuilt ties with Trump’s White House
After Op Sindoor exposed the limits of its "China-only security policy," Pakistan moved fast to seek "America's blessings" — deploying lobbyists, mineral deals and battlefield assistance to win back Trump's favour

At Brics security meet in Delhi, Iran accuses UAE of aiding US strikes
A sharp exchange between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has resurfaced at a Brics meeting in New Delhi, with Tehran accusing Abu Dhabi of assisting the US in military operations against Iran

Watch | Dust storm sweeps Delhi, rain brings respite from sweltering heat
A powerful dust storm swept through parts of Delhi on Tuesday, bringing a change in weather and respite from the prevailing heat as the southwest monsoon continue to advance across parts of India

Monsoon missing: ‘Rain deficit at 40%… El Nino situation similar to 2015, but irrigation has improved’
The government says it is prepared to tackle a 40% rainfall deficit through contingency plans, expanded irrigation infrastructure and healthy foodgrain reserves as the southwest monsoon progresses across the country

‘New India does business differently’: Piyush Goyal outlines gains from UK trade pact
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the India-UK trade pact will create opportunities for farmers, MSMEs, exporters and professionals while protecting sensitive domestic sectors, calling it a model for how “New India does business”

Guwahati no longer expected to host Japan PM Takaichi during July India visit
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India is expected to take place from July 1 to July 3, but Guwahati is now unlikely to feature in her itinerary

Nigel Farage says ‘Indian migration will be restricted to highly skilled people’ if he becomes Britain’s PM
Nigel Farage has said that Indian migration to Britain would face tighter limits if his party comes to power, but highly skilled Indian professionals would continue to be welcomed for their contribution to the UK's economy

India-US trade talks enter final stretch as Goyal, Greer and Gor meet in Delhi
Union Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held high-level talks in New Delhi as both sides seek to conclude an interim trade agreement ahead of a key tariff deadline.