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PM Modi leaves for Rio de Janeiro to attend 17th BRICS Summit

Buenos Aires/New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) After concluding his visit to Argentina, where he held talks with President Javier Milei, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Brazil today, to attend the 17th BRICS Summit at Rio de Janeiro and for a state visit to Brasilia.
He said in a post on X: “My visit to Argentina has been a productive one. I am confident that our discussions will add significant momentum to our bilateral friendship and fulfil the strong potential that exists. I thank President Milei, the Government, and the people of Argentina for their warmth.”
Earlier, the PM also paid homage at a bust of poet Laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Buenos Aires.
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SC issues notice on Adani Krishnapatnam Port’s plea against NGT penalty

16 Jul 2025 | 6:19 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) The Supreme Court today issued notice in an appeal filed by Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited (AKPL) challenging a February 2025 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directing the imposition of environmental compensation on the company for past violations related to coal dust pollution and non-compliance with environmental clearance conditions.

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NHRC issues notice to Bihar CS, DGP over murder of five family members in witch hunting case

16 Jul 2025 | 6:09 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo moto cognizance of a media report revealing the gruesome murder of five members of a Scheduled Tribe family in Purnia district of Bihar. The victims, including three women, were allegedly hacked to death and their bodies burned by a mob on the suspicion of practicing witchcraft, on the night of July 6, 2025.

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BJP slams Congress over army remarks, voter list revision and OBC welfare

16 Jul 2025 | 5:46 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today launched a scathing attack on Congress and its leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing them of disrespecting India’s armed forces, distorting electoral processes, and neglecting the welfare of the OBC community.

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‘New chapter’ in India’s space journey: Cabinet hails Shukla’s return from ISS

‘New chapter’ in India’s space journey: Cabinet hails Shukla’s return from ISS

16 Jul 2025 | 4:40 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the successful completion of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), describing his return as the dawn of a “new chapter” in India’s space journey.

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Indigenous defence capabilities crucial for national security: CDS Gen Chauhan

Indigenous defence capabilities crucial for national security: CDS Gen Chauhan

16 Jul 2025 | 4:35 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan today underlined the strategic necessity of indigenous defence technologies, stating that self-reliance in critical systems is vital for India’s operational readiness and national security.

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