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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's first visit to India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit is set to deepen cooperation in defence, trade, semiconductors, clean energy and emerging technologies. Here's why the summit is crucial 

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Vishva Hindu Parishad denied reports that Champat Rai resigned from the Ram Temple Trust amid the donation theft probe, saying it has no knowledge of any resignation despite growing speculation.

Ram Temple donation theft row: Vishva Hindu Parishad rejects reports claiming Champat Rai resigned

India's AI progress has been constrained by low R&D spending and limited startup funding. The IndiaAI Mission and sovereign AI model efforts signal a significant shift in direction. Here is a status report

India's AI problem: Funding gap for AI startups, research and development is the core constraint

Calling India a "strong and consistent supporter", Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure said PM Modi's visit carries immense significance and could take bilateral ties to a new qualitative level as both nations mark a historic double anniversary.

'India is a special friend': Seychelles FM Barry Faure ahead of PM Modi's visit

24-year-old woman found dead in west Delhi; husband and father-in-law arrested in dowry death case. Police probe underway; post-mortem awaited.

Delhi woman found dead; husband, father-in-law arrested over dowry harassment

A heatwave already puts stress on the body. Add alcohol to the mix, and the risks multiply. From dehydration and fainting to irregular heart rhythms and heatstroke, experts say drinking in extreme heat can quickly become dangerous.

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Ketan Agarwal's family has rejected claims that his murder was linked to him wearing a wig. His father said Siya Goyal's family already knew about it and claimed Siya herself wanted to go on the trek, dismissing the reported motive as baseless amid the ongoing investigation.

Ketan was killed because he wore a wig? New twist emerges in Pune businessman death case

Police probing the murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal say the two accused allegedly deleted chats from their phones and even cleared recycle bins in an apparent attempt to destroy evidence. Investigators have now sent the devices for forensic analysis.

Ketan Agarwal murder: Accused Siya and Chetan deleted chats, cleared recycle bins before and after Lohagad incident, say police

During Operation Sindoor, the integration of drones, loitering munitions, electronic warfare and real-time intelligence in a single coordinated campaign demonstrated not just that individual systems worked, but that the architecture connecting them functioned under operational conditions.

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Minister Sarath Kumar confirmed that the video featured him and said it was from an IPL cricket match that he witnessed in stadium with his family and friends almost two years ago. Referring to the white powdery substance, he said that it was a medicine that he was preparing for his infant.

'It was baby medicine': Tamil Nadu minister responds to viral video and drug use allegations

Sharing a copy of the government order pertaining to the film producer’s appointment to a government role, Opposition party AIADMK questioned whether the Tamil Nadu government was functioning as a proxy of the Congress government in Karnataka.

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The UCC Bill will be introduced in the Assembly by the  BJP run West Bengal government on Monday during the ongoing Budget session.

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee highlighted concerns over the implementation of the PM-POSHAN scheme, previously known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. The panel observed that the programme has not been fully executed in West Bengal over the past two years.

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University of Delhi student Anurag Kumar has been appointed India's 2026 Youth Literacy Ambassador, joining a global network of 900 young leaders to fight the reading crisis and expand book access for children.

Empowering Young Readers: New Delhi teen Anurag Kumar named 2026 Youth Literacy Ambassador

The new season of ‘SACH’ is not merely a television program; it is a significant initiative aimed at becoming a platform for dialogue, inspiration, and positive change across diverse sections of the country.

ZEE Media is bringing the third season of 'Sach'; Dr Subhash Chandra will be your ‘Saarathi’

The SIT investigation identified multiple operational lapses in the donation management system, including weaknesses in cash handling, employee verification, CCTV monitoring and procedures governing the transfer of offerings from the temple premises to trust offices and banks.

‘Zero tolerance for any attempt to exploit Sanatan, faith of devotees,’ says CM Yogi after arrests in Ram temple donation theft case

Driven by the DoT’s newly launched Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) and Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), India has averted over 4.8 million fraudulent transactions worth ₹660 crore.

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The move comes in the wake of the devastating flash floods near the Amarnath Holy Cave in 2022, which highlighted the need for a robust early warning system. 

J&K Govt strengthens weather surveillance, disaster response ahead of Amarnath Yatra

The alleged misappropriation of donations was first reported by former Samajwadi Party MLA from Ayodhya, Pawan Pandey, who claimed that donations worth close to Rs 7.5 crore had been siphoned off from the Ram Mandir.

Who is Champat Rai, a VHP veteran, Ram Mandir trust chief who resigned in donation theft case?

A 94-year-old Andhra Pradesh woman who became a US citizen in 2000 has appealed to regain her Indian citizenship after giving up her American nationality. Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma says her final wish is to die as an Indian and have her last rites performed in her native village.

94-year old woman who returned from US in 2018 wants India to restore her citizenship: Here's why

In response, the Maharashtra health department and Nashik Municipal Corporation have launched a detailed inquiry. A post-mortem examination has been conducted, while viscera samples have been preserved for forensic and chemical analysis.

Nashik teen dies after Td vaccine dose, Maharashtra launches multi-level probe; batch put on hold

The government has officially revealed the names of six Indian military personnel who died during Operation Sindoor. Their names have been added to the National War Memorial's Roll of Honour, marking the first formal acknowledgement of casualties 

For the first time, India reveals names of six soldiers killed during Operation Sindoor

No police officer can legally arrest you over a video call. Yet thousands of Indians continue to lose money to digital arrest scams because criminals exploit fear, authority and urgency. Here are the red flags that instantly expose the fraud.

How to spot a digital arrest scam before you lose money, 5 red flags you cannot miss | WION Decodes

Lohagarh murder: Police are claiming that Chetan was the one who pushed Ketan off the fort after Siya failed twice before. He told her “tumse na ho paaega”, before saying that he would take care of it now. A blackmail angle is also under imvestigation. 

Lohagarh murder: Was Chetan blackmailing Siya? Probe underway as a secret signal emerges

Doctors, engineers, business owners and even cybersecurity-aware professionals are increasingly becoming victims of digital arrest scams. Experts say the reason has little to do with intelligence and everything to do with psychology. This is the trick you must know to avoid.

Digital arrest scam: Doctors, engineers, CEOs - Why smart Indians keep getting trapped by the fraud | WION Decodes

This rapid response highlights India’s growing role in international disaster relief, building on its long tradition of providing assistance during global crises.

India dispatches 2 IAF C-17 planes carrying field hospital, medical supplies to quake-hit Venezuela

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