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SHRC takes up Ajithkumar case suo motu; key witness given protection
The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of the Sivaganga custodial death case based on media reports.
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July 05, 2025
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Allahabad High Court rejects plea seeking use of 'disputed structure' for Shahi Idgah mosque
The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the word \"disputed structure\" be used in place of \"Shahi Eidgah Mosque\" of Mathura. The application was moved with a prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use the word \"disputed structure\" in place of \"Shahi Idgah Mosque\" in the entire further proceedings of this original suit along with other connected matters.
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July 05, 2025
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Sebi bans Jane Street, impounds $566.3 million for manipulating Nifty index on expiry days
The capital markets watchdog Securities Exchange Board (Sebi) has debarred the US proprietary trading firm Jane Street Capital from accessing the securities markets, and has impounded as much as $566 million for its illegal gain from manipulating the Nifty index.
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July 05, 2025
NF Times
Rice, watery curry, egg: Odisha MLA’s video of school meal puts spotlight on PM POSHAN scheme
A video showing children in a government school in Odisha being served boiled rice, a watery curry anda boiled egg each under the midday meal scheme has drawn outrage over child nutrition policies.
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July 05, 2025
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Bhilai Steel Plant's URM Sets New Benchmark with Record Production in June 2025
The Universal Rail Mill (URM) of SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant has achieved its all-time best monthly prime production in June 2025, clocking an impressive production record of 83,046 tonnes and surpassing the previous record of 82,964 tonnes set in March 2024.
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July 05, 2025
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Arijit Singh becomes most followed musician on Spotify, beating Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran
Indian playback sensation Arijit Singh has surpassed global pop icons Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to become the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify, boasting a staggering 151 million followers.
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July 05, 2025
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I'm not enjoying playing chess: Carlsen after defeat to Gukesh
(RNS, 04-07-25) World number one Magnus Carlsen says he is struggling to enjoy chess after suffering a second consecutive defeat to reigning world champion D Gukesh, who the Norwegian has described as a \"weak\" player multiple times.
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July 05, 2025
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China tells India to stay 'cautious' on Tibet after Rijiju says Dalai Lama can choose his successor
China on Friday objected to Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju’s remarks that the incarnation of the Dalai Lama should follow his own wishes, urging India to act cautiously on Tibet-related issues to avoid its impact on the improvement of bilateral relations.
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July 05, 2025
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Srimandir's Ratna Bhandar repair to be over by Niladri Bije: Gajapati
Repair and renovation of the Ratna Bhandar of Shree Jagannath temple, which began in December last year, will be completed by Niladri Bije on July 8, Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb said.
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July 05, 2025
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Thousands of students will be affected: SC refuses plea challenging Neet-UG 2025 results
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a petition challenging the NEET-UG 2025 results due to an alleged error in one of the questions.
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July 05, 2025
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Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia becomes first women maritime fighter pilot
The Indian Navy on Friday inducted the first woman into its fighter stream as she graduated as part of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam.
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July 05, 2025
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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank’s ‘Mann Ki Rath’ uses Brainwaves to Drive a Virtual Rath Yatra
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited (Ujjivan SFB)has launched ‘Mann Ki Rath’, an innovative customer engagement campaign where participants can pull a virtual chariot,by using the power of their mind.
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July 05, 2025
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Never felt Gill was going to get out: Jadeja
(RNS, 04-07-25) Shubman Gill putting up a batting masterclass on a good pitch reflected his supreme confidence as India's new Test captain, senior spinner Ravindra Jadeja said on Thursday.
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July 05, 2025
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TVK will never ally with 'divisive' BJP, says Vijay; averse to DMK as well
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay on Friday declared that his party was firm about never allying, directly or indirectly, with the BJP, who he termed as the party’s “ideological foe” and a “divisive force”.
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July 05, 2025
NF Times
For New India, even sky is not the limit: PM Modi in Trinidad & Tobago
India will soon be among the top three economies of the world, and its missions on artificial intelligence, semiconductor and quantum computing are becoming the new engines of growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said. In an address at a gathering of the Indian diaspora on Thursday, Modi said India is a land of opportunities today, and the fruits of its growth and progress are reaching the \"most needy\".
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July 05, 2025
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Russia becomes first country to formally recognise Taliban-led Afghanistan government
Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling ita \"brave decision.\" The Taliban swept back to power in 2021 after ousting the foreign-backed government and have imposed an austere version of Islamic law.
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July 05, 2025
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As PM Modi visits Trinidad, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalls Indira Gandhi's 1968 trip
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Trinidad and Tobago as part of his five-nation tour, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a nostalgic detour —revisiting former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's landmark 1968 visit to the twin-island nation, the first-ever by an Indian head of government.
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July 05, 2025
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Pro-visitor crowd in St Louis like to play in Guatemala: Mauricio Pochettino
(RNS, 04-07-25) Mauricio Pochettino got a feel for what the US Men’s national team still faces at times during home games: a crowd rooting for the opposition.
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July 05, 2025
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Indian markets flat amid cautious optimism on global cues
Indian markets opened marginally higher on July 4, consolidating after recent gains.
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July 05, 2025
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Gill, Pant, Jaiswal can take India forward like Virat did alone: Michael Vaughan
It would take the combined might of new Test captain Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant to take the Indian Test team forward in the absence of Virat Kohli, who did the job \"single-handedly\" in his prime, feels former England captain Michael Vaughan.
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July 05, 2025
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Traffic alerts to be sent during Bahuda Yatra, Suna Besha
In a bid to prevent traffic congestion during Bahuda Yatra and other major rituals in Puri, Odisha Police has planned to send bulk SMSes providing realtime information to the people travelling to the pilgrim town.
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July 05, 2025
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Hamas says holding consultations on 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas said Friday it was holding consultations with other Palestinian movements on a truce proposal in the war with Israel, in a possible sign that it was preparing for negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza. The statement came ahead of a visit on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, where President Donald Trump is pushing for an end to the war.
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July 05, 2025
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Lokayukta writes to CS recommending action against IPS officer
Lokayukta Justice BS Patil has written to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh recommending action against IPS officer Srinath Mahadeva Joshi, ex-SP of Lokayukta, in an extortion case.
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July 05, 2025
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Public seethe as OAS strike cripples essential services
As the state grapples with floods and the government faces mounting pressure over ensuring smooth and incident-free completion of Rath Yatra rituals along with paddy procurement across districts, the mass leave and pen-down strike by OAS and ORS officers to protest the assault on additional commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Ratnakar Sahoo has pushed the administration to the brink.
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July 05, 2025
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Taylor Fritz gets through another late-night five-setter to reach 3rd round at Wimbledon
Late-night finishes and five-set matches are becoming a habit for Taylor Fritz at this year's Wimbledon. This time, though, he managed to wrap up his win over Gabriel Diallo before the match was suspended — making sure the fifth-seeded American won't have to come back on court for a fourth straight day.
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July 04, 2025
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Dr. Chidatmika Khatua Appointed as National President of Parshuram Shakti Bahini
Renowned entrepreneur and social worker Dr. Chidatmika Khatua has been appointed as the National President of Parshuram Shakti Bahini.
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July 04, 2025
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Foxconn recalls Chinese staff from India; Apple's local expansion faces setback
Foxconn Technology Group, the Taiwanese contract manufacturer best known for assembling Apple's iPhones, has recently recalled several hundred Chinese engineers and technicians from its operations in India. This development marks a significant challenge for Apple’s strategic shift to diversify its production base outside of China, especially as it prepares to ramp up manufacturing of the upcoming iPhone 17.
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July 04, 2025
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India eye maiden women's T20I series victory over England
Riding a wave of momentum, India will look to secure their maiden women's T20I series triumph over England when they lock horns with the hosts in the third game of a five-match series here on Friday.
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July 04, 2025
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Can't forgive cops who ‘stole’ his life: Family mourns Ajithkumar’s death, demands justice
The tears welling up in their eyes are no match to the agony they are feeling, the loss they are encountering and the void they are experiencing, as this mother-brother duo breaks down whenever Ajithkumar’s name crops up.
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July 04, 2025
NF Times
Horoscope Today, 04 July 2025: Check here Astrological prediction for all sun signs
It's time to keep moving forward with activity and courage. You will maintain momentum in auspicious tasks. You will receive joyful news.
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