Notorious criminal Raja Dutta shot dead in Kolkata, five detained
Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) Notorious criminal Raja Dutta was killed in a suspected shootout in the early hours of Monday near the Belghoria Expressway in North Dum Dum, police said, adding that five people have been detained for questioning in connection…
Australian artist, Indian coppersmith unite to showcase centuries-old metalworking tradition
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) An Australian artist and a master coppersmith from India have teamed up together to celebrate centuries-old metalworking tradition through an exhibition, highlighting the growing cultural connection between the two nations. The…
1st ODI: Senior stars return as India begin 2027 WC build-up against England (preview)
Birmingham, July 13 (IANS) After enduring a forgettable T20I leg of the tour, India have little time to dwell on the past as the focus shifts to a format that could define their long-term ambitions. The visitors will open a three-match ODI series against…
Karnataka Governor suspends KPSC Chairman Sahukar amid daughters’ job row
Bengaluru, July 13 (IANS) Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Shivshankrappa S. Sahukar has been placed under suspension by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Monday, pending further orders from the President of India, following allegations…
India’s small business credit portfolio grows 13.4 pc to Rs 49.2 lakh crore in FY26
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) India’s small business credit ecosystem continues to expand steadily despite external headwinds as total portfolio outstanding (covering sole proprietors and enterprises) stood at Rs 49.2 lakh crore till March 2026, a report said…
Pediatrician, father-in-law killed in Ratlam-Indore highway accident; 5 injured
Ratlam, July 13 (IANS) A pediatrician and his 80-year-old father-in-law were killed and five other family members were injured in a road accident on the Ratlam-Indore four-lane highway in the early hours of Sunday, police said on Monday. Dr. Manish…
Rights body condemns two more custodial deaths in Bangladesh, demands independent probe
Paris, July 13 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation condemned the recent custodial deaths of an Awami League activist and another accused in Bangladesh, warning that the incidents raise serious human rights concerns over the right to…
PIL in SC seeks time-bound probe, speedy trial in paper leak cases
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and state governments to formulate a “Standard Questionnaire” and a “Special Investigation…
Gujarat: Bengal man held over fake BJP MP letters sent to SBI Chairman, used for railway quota
Valsad, July 13 (IANS) A man accused of creating forged e-mail accounts and fake official letterheads of a BJP MP to send recommendation letters to the State Bank of India (SBI) and obtain confirmed railway tickets under the special quota, has been…
Hyderabad police officer’s wife found dead at home; probe underway
Hyderabad, July 13 (IANS) The wife of a police officer allegedly died by suicide in Alwal of Medchal Malkajgiri district near Hyderabad, police said on Monday. Hemalatha (50), wife of Chandrasekhar, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of the Charminar…