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India's car buyers shift gears as fuel prices rise. CNG, EVs and hybrids hit record 40% share
India's retail car sales rose 28.6 per cent in June, with CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles capturing a record 40.4 per cent market share as rising fuel prices pushed buyers towards lower-cost mobility options
Heavy rains batter Mumbai and Pune: 10 dead, trains cancelled, and highways shut
Heavy monsoon rains have claimed 10 lives, disrupted Mumbai-Pune rail and road connectivity, and forced school closures as the IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Raigad and Palghar
No suit, no tie: Sridhar Vembu boards Japan's bullet train in a traditional veshti | Watch
The Zoho chief scientist was spotted wearing a traditional veshti on a Japanese bullet train during a visit aimed at connecting small-town Japanese manufacturers with rural India
India secures fertiliser supplies as 15 ships cross Hormuz. What it means for farmers
India says 15 fertiliser ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz after tensions in West Asia eased, strengthening supplies ahead of the kharif season. Here's why it matters for farmers and India's food security
UPI is just the start: Indonesia wants India's entire digital public infrastructure playbook
Indonesia wants much more than UPI. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Jakarta, the two countries are expected to deepen cooperation on India's digital public infrastructure while advancing defence ties, including a potential BrahMos missile deal that could reshape Southeast Asia's security architecture
India plans to double US LPG imports to reduce dependence on Gulf supplies: Report
Indian oil companies are reportedly looking to significantly increase LPG imports from the US as part of efforts to diversify supplies and reduce dependence on the Gulf
'A case of love': 22y/o from PoK repatriated home after he crossed LoC to meet his beloved; Report
A 22-year-old from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir had a romance that bloomed across the LoC and drew him past the treacherous line.
Government orders Meta to remove Instagram ads linked to child sexual abuse content
The Centre has issued a notice to Meta, directing the company to immediately remove content on Instagram that allegedly facilitated access to child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM)
Massive anti-terror operation underway in Kashmir's Shopian; two terrorists trapped
A joint anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district entered its second day on Sunday, with search operations resuming in the Chanpora area where two terrorists are believed to be trapped
'A dream of over 20 years fulfilled': PM Modi inaugurates semiconductor plant in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat's Sanand, describing the project as the fulfilment of a dream he first envisioned more than two decades ago
PM Modi receives death threat ahead of Australia visit, probe underway: Report
Australian authorities have launched an investigation after an alleged death threat targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi surfaced on social media ahead of his scheduled visit to the country
Parliament's Monsoon Session from July 20: Key bills, numbers game to dominate agenda
The Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on July 20 and continue till August 13, with the government expected to push several key legislations, including constitutional amendment bills
PM Modi credits diplomacy, 'India First' policy for steering the nation through global energy crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday credited the Centre's "India First" policy, timely decision-making and diplomatic outreach for helping India avoid fuel shortages during the recent conflict in West Asia
'Stand with us': PoK leader appeals to Indians as unrest grows; expert sees tilt towards India
PoK protest leader Sardar Aman Khan has appealed to people in Srinagar, Ladakh, Poonch, Rajouri and Jammu to stand in solidarity with residents of the region on July 5, when the JAAC plans to hold fresh demonstrations
Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary sent to 14-day judicial custody as court rejects polygraph plea
A court remanded Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary to 14 days of judicial custody after refusing police permission to conduct a polygraph test without their consent
Weekly Defence Dispatch: India-Japan seal first defence co-development pact, Pakistan threatens war over Indus waters, China masses missiles near LAC and more
As Japan and India launch their first-ever joint defence project during PM Takaichi's New Delhi visit, Pakistan escalates threats over the Indus Waters Treaty and China accelerates its mega-dam near Arunachal alongside a missile build-up on the LAC, Firstpost tracks the week's key developments — revelation of covert Russia-China military training that raises hard questions for Delhi, the Army's new 'Baaz' drone battalions, a leadership reshuffle placing new commanders at India's most sensitive border command, DRDO's new financial powers framework, an indigenous SAR system and aerostat closing India's border-surveillance gaps, and a naval port call in Seychelles that fits quietly into the MAHASAGAR push.
Amit Shah orders measures to avoid 'potential drought conditions' as India records a dry June
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), June 2026 was the fifth-driest June since rainfall records began in 1901. The country received 99.5 mm of rainfall against the normal 165.3 mm during the month, registering a deficit of about 39.8 per cent
This Week in Explainers: How the Capgemini horror raises questions about India’s daycare facilities
Are your children really safe in daycare centres? The alleged abuse and mistreatment of children at IT firm Capgemini’s on-campus crèche has exposed the gaps in laws governing such facilities. In our weekly roundup, we talk about all this and more
India designates 23 individuals as terrorists for having links with JeM, LeT
According to a gazette notification issued by the Union Home Ministry on Saturday, the designations have been made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the names have been added to its fourth schedule
India to summon Meta over reports of Instagram ads allegedly promoting child sexual abuse
Government seeks explanation after reports claimed Instagram carried paid advertisements containing objectionable terms linked to child sexual abuse material, prompting Meta to remove the ads and suspend associated accounts
Mumbai Rains: IMD issues orange alert for 3 days after 100 mm rain
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai after it rained 114 mm in the past 24 hours. The alert has also been issued for nearby Thane, Palghar and Raigad.
Ali Khamenei funeral: Indian delegation pays tribute in Tehran ahead of final farewell
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain represented India at tribute ceremonies in Tehran ahead of the late Iranian Supreme Leader's state funeral
'Ethanol is used in racing cars': Indian minister says E20 fuel is safe and globally proven
Oil Minister says E20 fuel was introduced only after years of testing by SIAM and ARAI, dismisses viral claims that it damages engines or attracts ants
India's heatwave pushed electricity demand to new highs. Here's how the grid coped
India's electricity generation rose 10.4 per cent in June as an extended heatwave and weak monsoon drove record cooling demand. Coal-fired plants helped meet peak consumption, while renewable energy reached a record 19 per cent share of the power mix
A tap, and the e-rickshaw stops: Delhi govt probes viral Chinese app used by pranksters
BAT-BMS app allegedly lets users connect to nearby e-rickshaws via Bluetooth and switch off their batteries, raising concerns over driver safety, cyber vulnerabilities and financial losses
India, Japan call for concerted global action against Pakistan-based terror groups, name LeT and JeM
At the 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi, PMs Modi and Takaichi called for coordinated action against Pakistan-backed terror networks while expanding defence and Indo-Pacific security cooperation
India, Japan deepen energy partnership with strategic oil reserves, maritime cooperation during Takaichi visit
India and Japan have agreed to enhance cooperation on strategic crude oil reserves, energy security, maritime transport and clean energy initiatives, reinforcing their partnership amid rising geopolitical uncertainties and global supply chain challenges.
What did Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's India visit deliver for both nations?
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India produced about $12.5 billion in fresh investments, 129 MoUs, a new economic security roadmap, a first military hardware co-development project, AI cooperation, a 1,000-biogas plant initiative and expanded collaboration on semiconductors, critical minerals, high-speed rail and the Indo-Pacific
India rolls out e-OCI card: Step-by-step guide to download your digital OCI card
India launches e-OCI card and FCRA 2.0 portal to digitize citizen services and streamline regulatory compliance.
Missing organs in Indian seafarer’s body spark probe demand after repatriation from Venezuela
A second post-mortem in Uttar Pradesh reportedly found several major internal organs missing from the body of an Indian seafarer who died in Venezuela, prompting his family and a seafarers’ union to demand a high-level investigation.