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• Extremely Proud of Our Diaspora: PM Modi in Namibia
  
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed pride in the Indian diaspora in Namibia, praising their efforts in preserving Indian culture in the region and fostering deeper ties between India and the southern African nation.Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "The Indian...
• MoS Margherita in Cambodia Visits Angkor Wat, Highlights India's Restoration Initiatives
  
  Union Minister of State (MoS) Pabitra Margherita on Wednesday visited Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious structure, situated in Cambodia and described it as a testament to shared civilisation ties between India and the Southeast Asian nation.The MoS arrived in...
• Gold ETFs Attract Inflows of RS 2,080 Crore, Highest in Last 5 Months
  
  Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded an inflow of Rs 2,080.85 crore in June 2025, the highest inflows in five months amid bullion prices in the domestic market traded near life highs, Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) data showed on Wednesday.The ETFs...
• India's Retail Asset Securitisation Market Sees 6 PC Growth in Q1 FY26
  
  The retail asset securitisation market in India has shown steady growth in the first quarter (Q1) of FY26, with a total transaction volume of Rs 52,000 crore, a new report said on Wednesday.This includes both pass-through certificate (PTC) issuances and direct assignment...
• India Inc. Likely to See Surge in Deals as Global Headwinds Ease: Report
  
  Although India Inc. witnessed a subdued dealmaking environment in Q2 2025 due to global uncertainty, signs of resilience are emerging, especially with foreign investors taking the lead in inbound M&A and public markets showing signs of revival, according to a Grant Thornton...
• SIP Inflows Hit All-time High in June, Total AUM for Equity MF at RS 74.41 Lakh Crore
  
  Mutual fund systemic investment plan (SIP) inflows reached a record high of Rs 27,269 crore in the month of June, rising 2 per cent from Rs 26,688 crore in May, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) data showed on Wednesday.This marks the first time SIP inflows...
• Indian NBFCS to Clock 25 PC Growth in Education Loan AUM in FY26 amid US Uncertainties
  
  For non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in India, education loans have been the fastest-growing asset class, clocking over 50 per cent growth in the assets under management (AUM) over the past few years, a report said on Wednesday. This fiscal (FY26), growth is seen...
• Committed to Ensure That Service Quality Keeps Pace with Consumer Expectations: TRAI
  
  As India rapidly transitions into a digitally connected economy, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday released its Independent Drive Test (IDT) findings for the Himachal Pradesh Licensed Service Area (LSA), covering extensive routes during the month...
• Indian Stock Market Opens Lower amid Mixed Global Cues
  
  The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Wednesday amid mixed global cues as selling was seen in the IT, PSU bank and financial service sectors.At around 9.34 am, Sensex was trading 181.63 points or 0.22 per cent down at 83,530.88 while the Nifty declined 44.25 points...
• Bihar Bandh: Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Lead Protest March; Road, Rail Traffic Hit across State
  
  The Bihar Bandh called by the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) -- comprising the Congress, RJD, and Left parties -- against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Voter List Revision (SIR) witnessed widespread participation and statewide disruptions on Wednesday.In...
• Bharat Bandh: Strikers Resort to Rail and Road Blockades in Parts of Bengal
  
  The nationwide protest called by 10 central trade unions and their affiliates on Wednesday has affected pockets in West Bengal in the first few hours of the strike, with reports of road and rail blockades surfacing.Reports also surfaced of scuffles between the police...
• Maharashtra: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad Assaults Canteen Staff, Blames It on 'rotten Food'
  
  A political storm has erupted after a video surfaced showing Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad assaulting a canteen worker at the state-run Akashvani MLA Guest House in Mumbai. A wave of anger and outage followed but he presented his unapologetic stance and justified the act...
• DMK Enrolls over 31 Lakh Members in Five Days of 'Oraniyil Tamil Nadu' Campaign
  
  The ruling DMK's ambitious membership drive, titled 'Oraniyil Tamil Nadu', has recorded an impressive start, with over 31 lakh new members enrolled within the first five days of its launch.The campaign, which began last week, is being hailed by party insiders as one of the...
• Govt Banks Closed across Rajasthan Today, 11,000 Employees Join Nationwide Strike
  
  Government banks across Rajasthan were closed, and around 11,000 bank employees and officers in the state joined the nationwide strike on Wednesday to press for their demands.The protest is part of a larger movement by bank employees in support of 17 key demands.According...
• Chhattisgarh SIA Nabs Maoist behind ASP Giripunje's Killing
  
  In a significant breakthrough, the Special Investigation Agency (SIA) has arrested a key Maoist operative involved in the deadly blast that claimed the life of Additional Superintendent of Police Akash Rao Giripunje in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.The arrested Maoist,...
• Over 100 Students Fall Ill after Food Poisoning in Gujarat's MS University Hostel
  
  A serious case of food poisoning has shaken the Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) campus in Gujarat's Vadodara after over 100 female students from the university's SD Hall hostel fell ill following dinner served in the mess.The incident occurred late Tuesday night, with...
• Centre Gives In-principle Approval for AIR Centre in Ujjain, Says CM Mohan Yadav
  
  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has granted in-principle approval for setting up an All-India Radio (Aakashvani) station in Ujjain, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said.The development occurred after Chief Minister Yadav, accompanied by newly elected Madhya...
• India Set to Explore over 2.5 Lakh SQ KMS Area in One of Largest Offshore Energy Efforts
  
  As one of the world's largest offshore energy exploration efforts, India is set to explore more than 2.5 lakh square kms area under the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) Round X, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday."We are...
• Three Killed as Bridge Collapses in Gujarat's Vadodara, Vehicles Fall into River
  
  Three people were killed and several vehicles fell into the Mahisagar (Mahi) River after a section of the Gambhira-Mujpur bridge in Padra taluka of Gujarat's Vadodara collapsed on Wednesday,The bridge, which connects the Anand and Vadodara districts, gave way during peak...
• Bihar Sees Widespread Protests, Blockades; Rahul Gandhi in Patna to Join Agitation
  
  Bihar witnessed widespread protests and blockades as the Mahagathbandhan is agitating against the revision of the voter list in the state.The call for a Bihar bandh by the opposition bloc led to widespread protests and blockades across the state, affecting vehicular...
• Nationwide Strike by Trade Unions in Protest against Centre's 'anti-labour' Policies
  
  A nationwide strike is underway on Wednesday, following a call by ten trade unions to protest against the Centre's alleged "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate" labour policies.The general strike, or 'Bharat Bandh', was called by a joint platform of the central...
• TN'S Coimbatore Medical College Hospital to Set up Skin Bank to Aid Burn Victims
  
  In a major step towards improving burn care, the Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) in Tamil Nadu is planning to establish a dedicated skin bank within its premises to cater to the growing number of patients in need of skin grafts.The hospital, which treats an...
• Amarnath Yatra 2025 Crosses 1.11 Lakh Mark in Six Days
  
  Over 1.11 lakh pilgrims have so far performed the Amarnath Yatra during the last six days as another batch of 7,579 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Wednesday.Officials said that since the Yatra started on July 3, over 1.11 lakh pilgrims had 'darshan' inside the holy...
• CM Stalin to Hold Roadshow, Unveil Karunanidhi Statue During His 2-day Tiruvarur Visit
  
  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to visit Tiruvarur for a two-day tour beginning Wednesday, where he will hold a roadshow and unveil a bronze statue of late CM Karunanidhi.He will leave the state capital this morning by flight to Tiruchirapalli, and from there...
• VCK to Elevate Non-Dalit MLAs in Key Party Roles as 2026 TN Assembly Polls Near
  
  In a significant move aimed at broadening its social base and countering perceptions of being a Dalit-only party, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) is set to elevate two of its non-Dalit legislators to key organisational posts.Nagapattinam MLA Aloor J. Mohamed...

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