UP Govt to Give Rs 1 Lakh Subsidy to Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims; Online Applications Open
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has launched an online process to provide a Rs 1 lakh grant to native residents who complete the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Eligible pilgrims must apply on the Religious Affairs Department website within 90 days of completing their journey with necessary documents.
600-Strong Mob Sets Houses Ablaze in Manipur; Security Forces Intervene
A mob of around 600 people targeted empty Meitei houses in Manipur's Kanto Sabal on July 11 morning. Security forces prevented a major communal clash by dispersing the crowd with tear gas and smoke bombs. Meanwhile, a massive search operation is underway in Ukhrul to catch militants who killed two
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Theft: From ₹2,000 to ₹3 Lakh Daily, Accused Reveal Modus Operandi During Police Remand
Three accused in the Ram Mandir donation theft case—Karunesh Pandey, Lavkush Tiwari, and Anukalp Mishra—have made shocking disclosures during police remand. Starting with just ₹2,000, their daily thefts scaled up to ₹3 lakh. The accused hid the stolen cash in pockets, socks, and a bathroom sewer trench.
Indian-Origin Teen Riddhi Chauhan Appointed Battalion Commanding Officer of 300 US Navy Cadets
In a significant achievement, 17-year-old Indian-origin student Riddhi Chauhan has been appointed as the Battalion Commanding Officer of the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) unit in New York. Leading a contingent of 300 cadets, she now holds the highest student rank in the leadership program.
Ayodhya Police to seek custody of 3 more accused in Ram Temple donation embezzlement case
Ayodhya Police are moving court to seek the custodial remand of three more accused in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple donation theft case. This comes after an SIT preliminary report, backed by CCTV footage showing currency notes hidden in clothes and shoes, confirmed widespread pilferage during donation counting.
PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Tuesday to strengthen bilateral ties. During the visit, PM Modi was conferred with Indonesia's highest civilian honour, 'Bintang Adipurna', and both nations discussed key agreements spanning defense, critical minerals, and port development.
PM Modi conferred Indonesia’s highest civilian honour; dedicates award to ‘crores of Indians’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Indonesia's highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna, by President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Tuesday. Dedicating the award to the people of India, Modi highlighted the deep civilisational ties between the two democracies and outlined a shared vision for future prosperity.
India strongly condemns demolition of 125-year-old Gurdwara in Pakistan, demands restoration
India on Wednesday lodged a strong protest against the demolition of portions of the historic 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Pakistan’s Farooqabad. The Ministry of External Affairs called the incident a "targeted act of vandalism" and urged Islamabad to immediately restore the structure and protect minority shrines.
New Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth Outlines ‘VIJAY’ Roadmap; Focus on Innovation and Synergy
General Dhiraj Seth took charge as the 31st Chief of Army Staff on Wednesday, emphasizing a technology-enabled, future-ready force. Unveiling his vision through the acronym 'VIJAY', the new Army chief stressed modernization, border vigilance, self-reliance, and deep integration with the Navy and Air Force to meet evolving security challenges.
India, Japan sign defence pact as PM Modi holds talks with Takaichi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi held the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi on Thursday. The two nations signed a defence co-development pact alongside agreements in AI, critical minerals, and energy, while establishing a comprehensive roadmap for economic security cooperation and sustainable infrastructure.
