India

Congress renews demand for Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged Ram Temple offering theft

12 Jul 2026 | 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Sunday stepped up the party's attack on the Centre over the alleged theft of offerings at the Bhagwan Shri Ram Temple, accusing the Narendra Modi government of shielding those responsible and reiterating the demand for an independent investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court.

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US, allies reaffirm support for 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, urge peaceful dispute resolution

12 Jul 2026 | 4:31 PM

Washington, July 12 (UNI) The United States and a group of allies on Sunday reaffirmed their support for a 2016 international arbitration ruling on the South China Sea, saying the decision was a final and legally binding settlement between China and the Philippines on issues addressed by the tribunal.

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DUTA President AK Bhagi Flags “Serious Issues” in DU’s Four-Year Degree Programme, Calls for NEP 2020 Review

12 Jul 2026 | 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) President A K Bhagi on Sunday said the University of Delhi administration and the Delhi University Principals’ Association (DUPA) have acknowledged the “serious issues” surrounding the implementation of the four-year undergraduate degree programmes at the university.

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Afghan Agriculture Minister’s India visit focuses on food security, seed systems and sustainable farming

12 Jul 2026 | 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) Afghanistan’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock H.E. Mawlawi Ataullah Omari visited India recently, leading a high-level delegation for discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, irrigation, livestock development, and allied sectors, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

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Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to S Janaki, says her voice united India across generations

12 Jul 2026 | 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday mourned the passing of legendary playback singer S Janaki, describing her as the "Nightingale of South India" whose timeless voice transcended linguistic and regional boundaries to become a cherished part of India's cultural heritage.

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Ahmedabad Green Mission: Amit Shah launches plantation drive, inaugurates 101 oxygen parks

12 Jul 2026 | 4:04 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated a mass tree plantation drive under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) Mission 5 Million Trees initiative and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

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India’s growth stays resilient amid West Asia uncertainty

12 Jul 2026 | 3:42 PM

(UNI SPECIAL)
Abhijit Mukhopadhyay
New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) India is still on course to remain one of the world’s more resilient major economies, even as the recent West Asia disruption has disturbed the global equilibrium of trade, shipping, and prices. The latest macro data suggest that the shock is easing, the external environment is becoming less hostile, and India’s domestic growth engines seem to be intact.

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GFS Galaxy attack: India seeks de-escalation as one Indian crew member remains missing

12 Jul 2026 | 3:29 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) India on Sunday condemned the attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman and said that 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board have been rescued, while one Indian crew member remains missing.

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PM Modi mourns legendary playback singer S Janaki, says her voice will live on through generations

12 Jul 2026 | 3:28 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed profound grief over the demise of legendary playback singer S Janaki, describing her passing as an "irreparable loss" to the world of music and culture and paying tribute to a career that transcended languages and generations.

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PM Modi condoles demise of Qatar's Father Amir, hails Sheikh Hamad as visionary leader and friend

12 Jul 2026 | 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed profound grief over the passing of Qatar's Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary statesman who transformed Qatar into a prosperous and modern nation while also strengthening its friendship with India.

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Into Delhi's green lung: A walk through the timeless Central Ridge

12 Jul 2026 | 3:27 PM

(UNI SPECIAL)
Vivek Shukla
New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) The ear-splitting cacophony of traffic suddenly disappears as you enter the green lung of the capital, the Ridge area from the Sardar Patel Marg side. It is November, and winter is slowly setting in. The rays of the sun filter through the trees and bushes. It is a wild, rocky terrain dotted with thorny shrubs all around.

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One Indian missing, 10 rescued after ship attack near Oman; India calls for de-escalation

12 Jul 2026 | 3:27 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) India on Sunday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off Oman’s coast that left one Indian national missing, warning that repeated assaults on shipping in the region were "deeply worrisome" and calling for an immediate de-escalation of tensions.

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Paudhropan Mahabhiyan is a Mahayagya to express gratitude to Mother Earth: UP CM

12 Jul 2026 | 2:38 PM

Gorakhpur, Jul 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday morning launched the state-wide Paudhropan Mahayagya 2026 from Gorakhpur, with a record target of planting 35 crore saplings in a single day.

Under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, he planted the sacred Triveni (Neem, Peepal and Banyan) saplings near the Bhagwanpur Toll Plaza on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway and also took a selfie.

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Just planting a tree not enough, ensuring its survival is true responsibility: Vijender Gupta

11 Jul 2026 | 10:25 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday said that tree plantation is not merely an event, but a commitment to future generations, adding that the true success of a plantation drive lies not in the number of trees planted, but in the number that survive and flourish.

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DDA steps up holistic efforts in Yamuna rejuvenation direction as per LG's directives

11 Jul 2026 | 10:12 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) The Delhi Development Authority has held the first stakeholder consultation workshop in the run up to the Yamuna Dialogues in line with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu's directives to achieve the mission of a Green and Clean Delhi.

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