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RBI Key Appointment Live News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Shri Kesavan Ramachandran as Executive Director (ED) with effect from July 01, 2025. Prior to being promoted as ED, Shri Kesavan Ramachandran was serving as Principal Chief General Manager in Risk Monitoring Department
NASA assigns astronaut Anil Menon to first Space Station Mission. Astronaut Anil Menon will embark on his first mission to the International Space Station, serving as a flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member.
Menon will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft in June 2026, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina. After launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the trio will spend approximately eight months aboard the orbiting laboratory: NASA
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid an official visit to the Republic of Mauritius on July 1
This was his second visit to Mauritius as Foreign Secretary. During the visit, Foreign Secretary called on the President, Dharambeer Gokhool, the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, the Deputy Prime Minister, Paul Berenger and the Foreign Minister of Mauritius, Dhananjay Ramful and met key Mauritian leaders and officials: MEA
EAM Jaishankar meets US defence secretary Pete Hegseth
US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth said, "The US is very pleased for the successful integration of many US defence items...building on this progress, we hope we can complete several major pending US defence sales to India, expand our shared defence industrial cooperation and co-production networks, strengthen interoperability...and formally sign a new framework of US-India major defence partnership...We are eager to work alongside you to realise our shared goals. They are deep and ongoing. The visit today marks an important milestone in the ongoing series of high-level engagements between our two great countries."
RBI appoints Kesavan Ramachandran as Executive Director
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Shri Kesavan Ramachandran as Executive Director (ED) with effect from July 01, 2025. Prior to being promoted as ED, Shri Kesavan Ramachandran was serving as Principal Chief General Manager in Risk Monitoring Department
US Senate approves divisive Trump spending bill The Republican-led US Senate approved President Donald Trump's mammoth domestic policy bill on Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, despite misgivings over delivering deep welfare cuts and another $3 trillion in national debt
Republican leaders had struggled to corral support during a record 24-hour "vote-a-rama" amendment session on the Senate floor, as Democrats offered dozens of challenges to the most divisive aspects of the package
Senate Majority Leader John Thune was able to turn around two moderates considering siding with Democrats, to deliver a 50-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie
The sprawling text now heads to the House of Representatives, where it faces unified Democratic opposition and multiple Republicans balking at slashed health care and food aid programs for poor Americans
Trump's bill proposes a $4.5 trillion extension of his first term tax cuts, contentiously offset with $1.2 trillion in savings mainly targeting the Medicaid health insurance program that will strip coverage from an estimated 12 million low-income and disabled Americans
It also rolls back billions of dollars in green energy tax credits while providing a $350 billion infusion for border security and Trump's mass migrant deportation program
The president made clear that the goal remains to get the bill through the House in the coming days and sign it into law by Friday's July 4th Independence Day holiday, although he acknowledged that the self-imposed deadline could slip
Kolkata college rape: 3 main accused in police custody till July 8, guard till July 4
Alipore Court sent the three main accused Manojit Mishra, Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukhopadhyay to Police custody till 8th July, and security guard Pinaki Banerjee to police custody till 4th July
Sanjeev Arora resigns as RS MP, Vice-President accepts
Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has accepted the resignation of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora from Punjab with immediate effect, finding the same in conformity with Article 101 3(b) of the Constitution.
Sanjeev Arora was elected as an MLA in Ludhiana West by-elections in Punjab recently.
EAM Jaishankar in Washington
World must display zero tolerance towards terrorism: EAM Jaishankar ahead of Quad foreign ministerial meeting in Washington DC
A more cohesive, nimble and focused Quad will certainly help deliver better: EAM Jaishankar
In the last several months, we have made significant progress in Quad initiatives: EAM Jaishankar
It is essential that Indo-Pacific nations have freedom of choice which is essential to make right decisions on development & security: EAM
India has every right to defend its people against terrorism and we will exercise that right: Jaishankar
We are all committed to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific
- EAM Jaishankar in Washington ahead of Quad foreign ministerial meeting
US job openings unexpectedly rise in May, hiring falls
US job openings unexpectedly increased in May, but a decline in hiring added to signs that the labor market had shifted into lower gear amid uncertainty over the Trump administration's tariffs on imports, with a 90-day pause on higher reciprocal duties drawing to an end. Job openings, a measure of labor demand, were up 374,000 to 7.769 million by the last day of May, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said in its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, on Tuesday.
England experiences warmest June on record: Met Office
Last month was England's warmest and the UK's second-warmest June since records began in 1884, the country's meteorological office said on Tuesday, which was also the hottest day of the year so far.
The UK's mean temperature for the month was only surpassed by June 2023, with England recording a mean of 16.9 degrees Celcius (62 degrees Fahrenheit), according to Met Office provisional figures.
Sivaganga death case: Stalin hands probe to CBI Custodial death: TN govt will extend full cooperation to CBI, says Stalin
TN CM Stalin directs transferring probe into Sivaganga custodial death to CBI
Indian Railways reports 2.5% higher freight loading at 413 million tonnes: Sources
(ET Bureau)
Musk will oversee Tesla's Europe, US sales after Afshar exit
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has assumed oversight of sales in Europe and the U.S. following the high-profile departure of Omead Afshar, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Ravindra Chavan is new Maharashtra BJP chief
MP to honour body, organ donors with guard of honour
Madhya Pradesh government to give guard of honour during last rites of people who donate body or organs: CM Mohan Yadav
Trump says he is open to moving July 4 deadline on tax and spending bill
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was open to moving the July 4 deadline he gave fellow Republicans in the U.S. Senate to get behind a tax and spending bill, amid deep divisions within the party. Trump told reporters at the White House he was open to shifting Friday's deadline but said it would be wise for Republicans to get on board. He said he expected to get the legislation passed in the end.
Russian court convicts former deputy defence minister on corruption charges and sentences him to 13 years in prison
Reports AP
CCI orders probe against Asian Paints for dominance abuse
The Informant (Grasim) has alleged that the OP (Asian Paints), being an 'enterprise' within the meaning of the Act, has abused its dominant position, in the relevant 'market for manufacture and sale of decorative paints in the organized sector in India'.
Karnataka HC transfers Valmiki case probe to CBI
The Karnataka High Court has handed over the investigation of the Valmiki case to the CBI. The court has ordered the Special Investigation Team appointed by the state government (CID) to transfer all the documents related to the case to CBI. The court has directed the CBI to submit a detailed status report.
RCB responsible for gathering 3-5 lakh people: Central Administrative Tribunal
Central Administrative Tribunal holds RCB responsible for the Bengaluru stampede.
"Prima facie it appears that the RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) is responsible for the gathering of about three to five lakh people. The RCB did not take the appropriate permission or consent from the Police. Suddenly, they posted on social media platforms and as a result of aforesaid information the public were gathered. Because of shortage of time on 04.06.2026, the Police was unable to do the appropriate arrangements. Sufficient time was not given to the Police," stated Central Administrative Tribunal, Bangalore Bench.
Bessent hopes China rare earths will flow at a faster rate
"We are hoping China rare earths magnets will flow at a faster rate," said US Treasury Sec Bessent in an interview with Fox News.
We are confident the Chinese will live up to their side of the bargain, he added.
'We are very close with India,' said US Secretary of Treasury Bessent
US Secretary of Treasury Bessent said, "We are very close with India," on India-US trade agreement.
We are moving toward a vote today on 'Big Beautiful Bill', says Bessent
US Secretary of the Treasury Bessent said that they are moving toward a vote today on 'Big Beautiful Bill'.
Bessent does not agree with Musk on bill adding to deficit.
'We want sequencing here, bill this week, talk about trade deals next week, said Treasury Sec Bessent.
Bessent thinks they will get senate approval of bill this afternoon.
(Source: Reuters with inputs from Fox News interview)
RCB victory parade: Suspension of IPS officer Vikas Kumar revoked
The Central Administrative Tribunal has revoked the suspension order of IPS officer Vikas Kumar, Additional Commissioner of Police, who was present on the day of the RCB victory parade stampede at M Chinnaswamy stadium.
He was suspended along with other officers.
Minister assaults NHAI official, Gadkari reacts
Himachal Pradesh minister allegedly assaulted NHAI official Achal Jindal.
"The heinous assault on Shri Achal Jindal, Manager, NHAI PIU Shimla, allegedly by the Minister of Panchayati Raj, Himachal Pradesh, and his associates, is deeply reprehensible and an affront to the rule of law. Such a brutal attack on a public servant performing his official duties not only endangers individual safety but also erodes institutional integrity," said Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways.
"I have taken serious cognizance of the matter and spoken with the Chief Minister, Shri @SukhuSukhvinder Ji, urging immediate and exemplary action against all perpetrators. Accountability must prevail, and justice must be delivered without delay," he added.
Anderson Peters ruled out of Neeraj Chopra Classic
Olympic bronze-medallist Anderson Peters ruled out of Neeraj Chopra Classic due to an ankle injury sustained during his last competition.
Poland's Cyprian Mrzyglod named as his replacement in the final lineup.
Scorching June 'pulverised' Spain heat record: weather service (AFP)
Grammarly acquires superhuman for undisclosed amount (Reuters)
Bangladesh resolves Adani's power purchase pact, payment concerns (Reuters)
President Murmu inaugurates the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University at Gorakhpur, UP
Karur Vysya Bank signs as additional Bancassurance partner of M/s. Kshema General Insurance
Karur Vysya Bank executed an agreement with M/s. Kshema General Insurance company as an additional Bancassurance partner under Non-Life Insurance business.
Playing for India, it is more pressure than any other nation, says Ben Stokes
They always fight hard, very passionate. Playing for India, it is more pressure than any other nation. Not taking anything for granted. We start from zero again, said England captain Ben Stokes ahead of second Test against India.
Ather Energy introduces new Rizta S with 3.7 Kwh battery pack
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank says Parveen Kumar Gupta expressed intention to step down as part-time Non-Exec Chair
Lupin carves out LupinLife Consumer Healthcare, appoints Anil V Kaushal as CEO
Not all projects will be supported under R&D scheme
Only projects that have reached Technology Readiness Level 4 (TRL 4) will be supported under the R&D scheme. This will ensure only projects that have crossed prototype stage will be incentivised, said I&B Minister during the Cabinet meeting.
The focus of Employment Linked Incentive Scheme will be on the manufacturing sector. It has two parts; part one is for first timers and part two for support to sustained employment
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Employment Linked Incentive Scheme approved by the Cabinet
New Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 replaces National Sports Policy of 2001, says I&B Minister
Cabinet decisions: From deep tech to AI, top highlights
Focus will be on R&D in these sectors:
Energy security and transition, and climate action.
2. Deep tech including quantum computing, robotics, and space.
3. Artificial Intelligence and its application to India specific challenges in agriculture, health, and education.
4. Biotechnology, biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, pharma, and medical devices.
5. Digital economy including digital agriculture.
6. Technologies required for strategic reasons, economic security, self-reliance (Atmanirbhat), or public interest.
Programmes to Israel, US, Germany, and Singapore were studied while finalising research development and innovation scheme, says I&B Minister
I&B Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw says focus of employment linked incentive scheme will be for manufacturing sectors
Cabinet clears three decisions: Check highlights Employment linked incentive scheme greenlit - Rs 1.07 Lakh Crores
Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme - Rs 1 Lakh Crores
National Sports Policy 2025
Four laning of Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram National Highway - Rs 1,853 Crores
Eurozone inflation ticks up slightly in June
Eurozone inflation accelerated slightly to 2.0 percent in June, in line with analyst forecasts and the European Central Bank's target, official data showed on Tuesday.
Inflation in the single currency area rose from the 1.9 percent recorded in May due to a slower decline in energy prices.
(reports AFP)
BJP neither knows the dignity of Ram nor does it know Shiva's Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or Krishna's sacrifice. BJP always spreads hatred in India. When they go abroad, they open path of love for Sheikh Hasina. In Gulf countries, they beg, in Saudi they apologise. Outside the country, Muslims become the best for them
- MP Pappu Yadav said on BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi's 'Samajwadi' in Bihar is 'Namazwadi' remark
Kerala: Unannounced protest by hospital staff, sparked by 'dismissal' of four temporary staff members at Pathanamthitta General Hospital, leaves patients unattended
"Statehood leke rahenge. Chheen ke rahenge. Bilkul nahi rukenge," says J&K Deputy CM Surinder Chaudhary
BJP leader Manmohan Samal suspends 5 leaders from primary membership
Odisha BJP State President Manmohan Samal suspends five leaders from the primary membership of BJP on the basis of allegations related to the violence at the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation office yesterday.
Those suspended are:
1. Corporator - Aparup Narayan Raut
2. Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra
3. Debashish Pradhan
4. Sachikanth Swain
5. Sanjeev Mishra
BSP chief Mayawati criticises railway fare hike
BJP promised bullet trains, but gave us derailment, burning coaches, broken hopes and unprecedented inflation. BJP cutting pocket of common man by increasing Railways fare and Bengaluru Toll rate.
- Cong leader Randeep Surjewala
5 members from Mamata's party met Election Commission
A 5-member delegation from All India Trinamool Congress, comprising Smt. Chandrima Bhattacharya, Shri Kalyan Banerjee, Shri Firhad Hakim, Shri Aroop Biswas, and Shri Prakash Chik Baraik met with the Election Commission of India.
They submitted constructive suggestions and raised key concerns to safeguard and strengthen the democratic process.
U.S. Senate votes to strip AI regulation ban from Trump's tax-cut and spending bill (Reuters)
Punaura Dham, Sitamarhi to undergo development, plan worth Rs 882 crore approved: Bihar CM
"I am extremely delighted to inform that the birthplace of Mother Janaki, Punaura Dham, Sitamarhi, has received approval from the cabinet today for a comprehensive development plan, including the construction of a grand temple and other structures," announced Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.
"The cabinet has approved a budget of 882 crore 87 lakh rupees for the comprehensive development plan prepared for Punaura Dham. The implementation of this plan will commence soon," he said.
"I have instructed that its foundation stone be laid by the month of August. We are determined to complete the construction of the grand temple in Punaura Dham, Sitamarhi, at the earliest," he added.
"Its comprehensive development will be carried out on the lines of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra, Ayodhya. The construction of the grand temple of Mother Janaki in Punaura Dham is a matter of fortune and pride for all the people of the country and especially for all of us in Bihar," wrote CM Nitish Kumar on X.
9 people missing in the Gohar area of Himachal Pradesh
Adani Enterprises to sell 2-year, 3-year & 5-year bonds
Adani Enterprises to sell 2-year, 3-year & 5-year bonds, as reported by Reuters citing sources.
The company is said to launch retail bond issue for Rs 10 billion on July 9.
IMD issues red alert for northern states
"A red alert has been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and eastern Rajasthan There is a possibility of these places witnessing heavy rainfall. Monsoon will remain active in the coming seven days. Northwest India, central India and eastern India are likely to have heavy rainfall," said IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava, giving an update on the weather conditions across central and northern Indian states.
BJP leader Mahendra Bhatt has been re-elected as the party's Uttarakhand president
FM Nirmala Sitharaman wishes CA Day to Chartered Accountants
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wished CA Day 2025 to all Chartered Accountants.
"Best wishes to our Chartered Accountants on the occasion of #CADay2025," she said on X.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces relief for Sigachi Pharma Industries explosion victims
Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema comments on rising railway fare hike
On Railway fare hike, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema says, " The Central government is continuously increasing the burden on the poor people and the common man.. Now, people won't be able to travel in the train also".
Indian Railways launches RailOne app for passenger services
Indian Railways has launched its app - RailOne, a one-stop solution for all passenger services.
RailOne app offers numerous services like reserved & unreserved tickets, platform tickets, enquiries about trains, PNR, journey planning, rail madad services and food on train.
The app, available on Android and iOS, also offers freight services.
CM Reddy announces Rs 1 cr compensation for deceased in Pharma plant explosion
Telangana government and Sigachi management will give Rs 1 cr compensation to kin of deceased in Pharma plant explosion, said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
He also said that state govt, Sigachi industries will bear medical expenses of those injured in Pharma plant blast.
General Motors Is Recalling 40,233 U.S. Vehicles - NHTSA
Honda American Is Recalling 65,115 U.S. Vehicles - NHTSA
President Murmu inaugurates AYUSH University in UP
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
36 lives lost in Telengana pharma factory blast
As per official reports so far 36 lives lost, said Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Sigachi Industries blast incident in Telangana.
Officials verifying whereabouts of missing people, said CM on Pharma plant blast.
Several people are missing, of the 143 present during incident, 56 are in touch with officials, said CM Reddy.
Japan had hottest June on record: Weather Agency
Japan's monthly average temperature ended 2.34°C higher than usual in June -- the hottest on record. Coastal waters also measured 1.2°C higher than usual, tying with June 2024 for the highest since records began in 1982. (AFP)
Congress MLA Nana Patole suspended from assembly
Congress MLA Nana Patole suspended from Maharashtra assembly for a day after he climbed speaker's podium.
Celebrations underway for 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama
FM Sitharaman congratulates SBI on completion of 70 years
India's Skyways Air Services files for IPO
Turkey arrests 120 in opposition bastion Izmir: media, party (AFP)
Constitutional Court suspends Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a leaked phone call (AP)
Constitutional Court suspends Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a leaked phone call with a former Cambodian leader.
The court accused her of a breach of ethics.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that she accepts Constitutional Court's decision to suspend her from office as she is probed over ministerial ethics.
President Murmu to soon inaugurate Guru Gorakhnath Ayush University, along with CM Yogi & Governor Anandiben Patel
Himachal CM Sukhu expresses condolences to families affected by rain and cloud burst
Eicher Motors sells 89,540 units in June
Eicher Motirs Ltd sold 89,540 units in June, 22% higher than last month.
The company sold 12,583 units abroad.
India's NMDC is exploring acquisition opportunities for critical minerals in Africa, Australia, South America
President Murmu to inaugurate Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University
India Weather Update: Cloudburst and flash floods hit Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh
FSIB chairman gets extension
Bhanu Pratap Sharma, Chairman of Financial Services Institutions Bureau gets an extension.
Mahindra & Mahindra says Mahindra Auto sold total volumes of 78,969 in June 2025
Telangana CM reaches explosion site of Sigachi Pharma Industries
Has 9th fail Tejashwi Yadav become more important than the SC: Gaurav Bhatia
HC asks board to consider fresh plea in Priyadarshini Mattoo rape case
The High Court said that there is element of reformation in convict, asked Sentence Board to consider afresh premature release plea.
Read More: Delhi HC sets aside decision to reject convict's plea for premature release
Delhi HC sets aside Sentence Review Board's decision to reject plea for premature release of Santosh Singh in Priyadarshini Mattoo rape case.The High Court said that there is element of reformation in convict, asked Sentence Board to consider afresh premature release plea.
Delhi: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleges Congress took foreign funds, claims India was 'sold' to KGB and CIA before 2014
Delhi: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said on Tuesday, "The diaries of CIA and Mitrokhin mention that under the leadership of the late Congress leader HKL Bhagat, more than 150 Congress MPs were funded by Soviet Russia. It also mentions that a total of 16,000 news articles were published by Russia, according to their wish... It also mentions that Congress candidate Subhadra Joshi took Rs 5 lakh from the German government from 1977-80 in the name of elections, and after that, she became the president of the Indo-German Forum. If you look at it, it seemed that our country was sold to Soviet Russia under the leadership of Gandhi family. What I said today is that on 10 May 1979, there was a discussion in Rajya Sabha, in the book written by the US Ambassador Moynihan mentions that he gave money to Indira Gandhi twice, there was a full debate on this in Rajya Sabha and I have mentioned the phone conversation between Nixon and Kissinger, in which they are talking about giving money, how Congress can be managed, how the government can be managed. All these things are alarming...When Manmohan Singh's government was formed in 2004, R.A.W. Joint Director Rabinder Singh was sent away and till date his whereabouts are not known... All this shows that till 2014, leave aside only 5-6 years of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's term, this government was either run by KGB or CIA and Congress and the entire Gandhi family were puppets of these two agencies and this was unfortunate for the country..."
(reports ANI)
337 tonnes of Bhopal gas tragedy waste completely disposed: MP Pollution Control Board
Deeply saddened to know about the tragic loss of so many lives in a fire accident at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Wishing speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries.
- BJD President Naveen Patnaik
36 killed in explosion and fire at pharma factory in Telangana: Authorities
The death toll from massive explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in India's southern state of Telangana has risen to at least 36 while about three dozen are injured, authorities said. (AP)
5 dead in an explosion at the Gokulesh Fireworks Factory in Chinnakamanpatti, near Sivakasi
Renault to report $11.2 billion loss on Nissan stake in first half
Source: Reuters
HC stays order on Amazon's due damages of Rs 340 cr
Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed its single judge's order directing Amazon to pay damages of around Rs 340 crore to Lifestyle Equities over infringement of its 'Beverly Hills Polo Club' Trademark.
Even the cost have been stayed.
4 killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu
Read More: Four killed, five injured in firecracker factory blast in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi
"Four people died and five others were injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Chinnakamanpatti near Sivakasi. They were admitted to the Virudhunagar government hospital for treatment. More details awaited," said Virudhunagar District SP Kannan.
India's factory growth hits 14-month high on exports surge, PMI shows
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose to 58.4 in June 2025, up from 57.6 in May and above market expectations of 57.7, according to preliminary estimates.
The country's factory growth hits 14-month high due to surge in exports.
India likely to seal US trade agreement this week: Sources
India is on track to seal an interim trade agreement with the US as soon as this week to avert Donald Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs, according to two people briefed on the talks. (Source: FT)
"We are in the middle, hopefully more than the middle, of a very intricate trade negotiation. Obviously, my hope would be that we bring it to a successful conclusion, I cannot guarantee, because there's another party to that discussion, but no question," Jaishankar said in the Newsweek interview.
Elon Musk knew Trump was against EV mandate
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, "Elon Musk knew, long before he so strongly Endorsed me for President, that I was strongly against the EV Mandate. It is ridiculous, and was always a major part of my campaign. Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to own one. Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa. No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE. Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this? BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!"
Police to launch 'Operation Monsoon' in Corbett
As the tourist season ends, police will launch 'Operation Monsoon' to protect wildlife amid the rising smuggling threat.
On this announcement, Director CTR Dr. Saket Badol said, 'It's a very sensitive area. The protection of forests and animals is our top priority. The rainy season brings several challenges, as the roads get destroyed. From June 15, we launch 'Operation Monsoon' every year with the main focus on such areas. We do patrolling and monitoring of these areas.'
US narrows trade focus to secure deals before Trump's tariff deadline
(Source: Reuters cited FT)
Bajaj Auto reports total sales of 360,806 units for June 2025
IndiGo launches its first flight to Manchester
Tropical storm Flossie strengthens into hurricane off coast of Mexico: NHC
The Yamunotri Highway is blocked near Silai Band and Ojari due to landslides and some parts of the highway being washed out. Efforts to restore the highway are underway at a rapid pace. The pilgrimage to Shri Gangotri Dham is proceeding smoothly, and the Gangotri travel route is open and operational.
US narrows trade focus to secure deals before Donald Trump's tariff deadline.
US officials were seeking phased deals with the most engaged countries as they race to find agreements by July 9: Report
Trump: Failure to pass spending bill means a whopping 68% tax increase.
Saudi club Al Hilal eliminate Manchester City from Club World Cup
Telangana pharma plant explosion: Toll rises to 34, say officials. Read more
China sanctions former Philippines senator, foreign ministry says
China has imposed sanctions on former Philippines Senator Francis Tolentino, the country's foreign ministry announced on Tuesday, citing "his egregious conduct on China-related issues", a day after his term officially ended. The Philippines embassy in Beijing did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
US brings charges in North Korean remote worker scheme that officials say funds weapons program
The Justice Department announced criminal charges Monday in a scheme by North Korea to fund its weapons program through the salaries of remote information technology workers employed unwittingly by U.S. companies.
The charges arose from what law enforcement officials described as a nationwide operation that also resulted in the seizure of financial accounts, websites and laptops that were used to carry out the fraud.
Separate cases in Georgia and Massachusetts represent the latest Justice Department effort to confront a persistent threat that officials say generates enormous revenue for the North Korean government and in some cases affords workers access to sensitive and proprietary data from the American corporations that hire them.
The scheme involved thousands of workers who, armed with stolen or fake identities, were dispatched by the North Korean government to find work as remote IT employees at American companies, including Fortune 500 corporations. The companies were duped into believing that the workers they hired were based in the U.S. when many were actually stationed in North Korea or China, and the wages the victimized companies paid were transferred into accounts controlled by co-conspirators affiliated with North Korea, prosecutors say.
Senate votes on amendments to Trump's big bill ahead of July 4 deadline
Possible changes to President Donald Trump's big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered in what's called a vote-a-rama, though most of the amendments are expected to fail.
After a weekend of setbacks, the Senate is rushing Monday to move ahead with the bill despite a series of challenges.
The hours ahead will be pivotal for the Republicans, who have control of Congress and are racing against Trump's self-imposed July 4 deadline. The 940-page ' One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' as it is now formally titled, has consumed Congress as its shared priority with the president, with no room politically to fail, even as not all Republicans are on board.
Tropical storm Flossie strengthens, set to become hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast
Tropical storm Flossie continued to gain steam off Mexico's southwestern Pacific coast on Monday afternoon and was projected to turn into a hurricane overnight.
Meanwhile, the remnants of what was tropical storm Barry dumped rain on eastern Mexico.
Flossie strengthened with maximum sustained winds of 100 kph. It was centred about 270 km southwest of Zihuatanejo and was moving northwest at over 19 kmph.
Mexico's government issued a tropical storm warning along the southwestern coast from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula.
Bhubaneswar MP Sarangi condemns assault of Municipal officer, demands strict action
Bhubaneswar MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Aparajita Sarangi condemned the assault of Ratnakar Sahoo, Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, saying that the act does not align with the party's principles.
Some miscreants have allegedly assaulted Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Ratnakar Sahoo, inside the office of the civic body during a grievance redressal meeting on Monday.
Sarangi requested Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to take strict action against those who commit similar crimes.
"The incident that happened in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is condemnable... The police are taking action. I request that the CM and the police take strict action against those who committed such a crime to prevent further repetition of such crimes," she told ANI.
Himachal Pradesh: Due to very heavy rainfall in the region, the Beas River is experiencing severe flooding.
Red alert in Himachal Pradesh as monsoon rains spark severe flood warning
Heavy rain has pushed the Beas River into severe flooding. Himachal Pradesh woke up to blocked roads, power cuts and broken pipelines as the monsoon tightened its grip.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) raised a red alert for the state. The rain hasn't paused, crippling daily life and cutting people off from basic services.
Massive disruptions across districts
The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) counted 259 roads blocked and 614 transformers knocked out. Water supply lines took a big hit too — 130 schemes stopped flowing overnight.
'The monsoon is intensifying its grip, and the impact is visible across multiple districts. Roads, power lines, and water systems are all severely affected,' said an official from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). He added that field teams are trying day and night to fix what's broken.
Mandi district is the worst affected. It alone reported 139 roads blocked and 314 power transformers damaged — most of them in Gohar, Mandi II and J Nagar.
A landslide at Jagatkhana in Bilaspur choked the highway, forcing traffic into a single lane. Floodwater at Pandoh in Mandi only made matters worse.
Kullu, Sirmaur and Lahaul also reeling
Sirmaur district counted 92 water schemes hit, including 19 in Nohradhar. Kullu has 20 roads blocked and 47 water schemes down in Kullu, Largi and Anni sub-divisions. Spiti Valley in Lahaul and Spiti saw 139 transformers fail in one blow.
An official from the Revenue and Disaster Management Department said, 'Our top priority is restoring access and utilities in the worst-hit areas like Mandi, Sirmaur, and Kullu. Repair teams are being deployed with urgency.'
Landslides trigger highway chaos
On Monday, landslides and shooting stones shut down the Chandigarh-Manali highway for hours. Traffic was halted near Thalout, Larji and 9 Mile in Mandi. Commuters had no choice but to crawl along link roads or wait for bulldozers to clear debris.
At Thalout, falling rocks blocked the road by the tunnel exit for two hours. A local official explained, 'The highway got blocked near 9 Mile late Sunday night due to a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall. By the time the landslide debris was cleared in the morning hours, there were more landslides and incidents of shooting stones; that's why it took time to restore the traffic movement.'
Police warned of more falling stones near 4 Mile, 7 Mile and Dwara — known danger spots when the hills are soaked.