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FM Sitharaman says India's middle class is driving growth through rising consumption

Aix-en-Provence, July 3 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India's growing middle class has become the country's "engine of growth", driven by rising consumption and supported... Read More


MeitY asks Google, Apple to remove 7 apps over alleged misuse to disable e-rickshaw batteries: Sources

New Delhi, July 3 -- The Union Electronics and Information Technology Ministry (MeitY) has issued notices to Google Android and Apple iOS, directing them to remove seven applications from their respec... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo pays heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota following Portugal's Round of 16 qualification

Toronto, July 3 -- Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo paid an emotional tribute to his late teammate Diogo Jota by holding up Jota's No. 21 Portugal jersey after his side secured a dramatic 2-1 victor... Read More


CEC Gyanesh Kumar urges ECI media, communication officers to prevent misinformation

New Delhi, July 3 -- As the Election Commission of India (ECI) organised its second one-day conference for media and communication officers, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Friday a... Read More


Monsoon death toll rises to 14 in Himachal; losses cross Rs 15.27 cr, 49 roads still blocked amid rain

Shimla, July 3 -- The southwest monsoon continued to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh on Friday, with the death toll rising to 14 and cumulative losses to public and private property crossing Rs 15... Read More


FIFA WC 2026: "Entire nation will be stepping onto pitch": Vozinha rallies Cabo Verde ahead of Argentina showdown

Miami, July 3 -- Cabo Verde's veteran goalkeeper Vozinha has called on his nation to stand united as the FIFA World Cup debutants prepare for the biggest match in their football history against defend... Read More


Maharashtra: 17-year-old girl dies after electrocution in rainwater in Thane amid heavy rainfall

Thane, July 3 -- A 17-year-old girl died after allegedly coming in contact with a live electric wire in rainwater in the Mumbra area of Thane, officials said. According to local residents, the deceas... Read More


PM Modi to inaugurate Jodhpur airport terminal building; launch modified UDAN scheme

New Delhi, July 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Terminal Building of Rajasthan's Jodhpur Airport and launch the Modified UDAN scheme in Jodhpur on 4 July. Taking to X, the Prime... Read More


Govt invites industry feedback to drive food processing reforms: Chirag Paswan

New Delhi, July 3 -- Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday invited industry stakeholders to regularly share suggestions to help shape reforms in the food processing sector,... Read More


BJP National President Nitin Nabin to visit Jammu-Kashmir on July 6-7

New Delhi, July 3 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will undertake a two-day organisational visit to Jammu and Kashmir on July 6 and 7, during which he will participate in... Read More