Nitin Gadkari has strongly rejected allegations of conflict of interest regarding his advocacy for the government's ethanol blending programme. Speaking in an interview, Gadkari labelled the public and social media criticism as 'politically motivated'.
The U.S. House has passed the 'Sunshine Protection Act' in a 308-117 vote, aiming to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide. Supported by President Trump, the bill now moves to the Senate. If signed into law, it would end the biannual clock changes, though states could still opt out to remain on standard time. The move seeks to boost evening light and reduce seasonal disruption.
Police in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district have arrested a married couple for the murder of a 20-year-old college student who had allegedly been blackmailing the woman with a hidden camera video.
A joint operation by the West Bengal and Jaipur police has led to the successful rescue of a 17-year-old girl from a spa centre in Jaipur’s Jalupura area. The rescue, which took place on Monday, has put an interstate human trafficking racket under close police scrutiny.
Mumbai's iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link was illuminated with the national flags of India and the United Kingdom on Tuesday night, marking the eve of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The landmark trade pact is set to officially come into force on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Indian-American NASA astronaut Anil Menon successfully launched into space aboard Russia’s Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, the 49-year-old physician and U.S. Space Force colonel embarked on an eight-month scientific mission to the ISS.
A massive boiler explosion at a private metal smelting factory in the Gummidipoondi SIPCOT industrial complex left one worker dead and multiple others injured early Tuesday morning. The powerful blast triggered a significant fire inside the industrial facility.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in Middle East maritime and economic policy on Monday night, stating that the United States will drop its proposed 20% transit fee on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In exchange, the administration has secured agreements for massive trade and investment deals from Gulf Arab states.
A 32-year-old Delhi Police constable, who was on the run after allegedly shooting his wife dead on a roadside in East Delhi’s Kalyanpuri, was found dead on Tuesday in an apparent suicide. The body of the accused, identified as Manish Bhati, was discovered behind a prominent hotel in the Mayur Vihar area.
China has expelled former Politburo member Ma Xingrui from the Communist Party after accusing him of accepting gifts, helping relatives buy property below market value, engaging in "power-for-s*x" exchanges and enabling large-scale family corruption. The case marks a major escalation in Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.
A five-year-old Labrador named Tokyo was rescued from Ben Nevis after reportedly ingesting cannabis during a hike and collapsing near the summit. The dog was carried down the mountain by volunteer rescuers, treated for suspected cannabis intoxication and made a full recovery. The incident highlights rising cannabis toxicity cases among pets.
In a major move to incentivize grassroots-level election personnel, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a one-time honorarium of INR 6,000 for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors deployed for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
The Supreme Court of India heavily criticized comedian Samay Raina and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday for failing to comply with its previous legal directives. The apex court stated that Raina had "taken the court for a ride" and "brazenly violated" its orders, subsequently imposing a hefty financial penalty for the non-compliance.
The Haryana Police have arrested two individuals and seized their vehicles following a dangerous tug-of-war stunt between a Mahindra Thar SUV and a tractor on a public road. The law enforcement action was initiated after a video documenting the reckless act circulated widely on social media platforms, sparking public concern over road safety.
A viral pair of Zara 'flowy wide leg pants' is sparking safety concerns online after shoppers shared videos of trips and falls, earning the garment nicknames like 'death trousers'. Wearers have reported severe injuries, including fractured bones and facial cuts. Experts warn the lightweight, pooling fabric easily traps feet, especially on stairs.
The Juhu police have launched an investigation after the body of a newborn baby was found abandoned in a restroom drainage line at the civic-run Cooper Hospital in Vile Parle on Monday evening. The discovery was made by a hospital visitor on the ground floor near the Outpatient Department (OPD) area.
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru can operate until 3:30 am on July 14, 15, and 19. This temporary extension allows fans to watch late-night FIFA World Cup matches. The decision follows an NRAI request, balancing public safety with economic support for the local hospitality sector.
At the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway launch on July 13, 2026, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reiterated his vision for 'flying buses' to tackle urban traffic. The term refers to driverless electric aerial pods and double-decker trolley buses running on elevated rail lines. While 13 designs are under review, economic viability remains the main challenge.
The Nagpur Cyber Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against four prominent social media influencers, including well-known YouTuber Manish Kashyap, for allegedly spreading false information regarding the Central Government’s ethanol blending programme and falsely linking it to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Two Gurugram police personnel were killed and another was critically injured late Monday night after their Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) rammed into a stationary water tanker in the Farrukhnagar area. The deceased have been identified as Head Constables Chote Lal and Anil Kumar.
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