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Daily Inshorts - 19 July 2025

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Dozens killed by Israeli gunfire near aid sites in south Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says

More than 100 others were also injured near two sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to the Hamas-run health ministry and civil defence agency.

At least 34 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

The incident happened in Vietnam's busy Ha Long Bay during bad weather, and at least 14 people are missing, local reports say.

Syrian presidency announces ceasefire after deadly sectarian clashes in south

The move comes after days of clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in Suweida that have reportedly left hundreds dead.

Multiple arrests at Palestine Action ban protests

The Met Police says it has made 55 arrests at one of several demonstrations across the country.

Who is in charge? The prime minister's authority is in question again

It's been a week of dismissals, disagreements and backbench bust-ups, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

INDIA bloc parties resolve to question foreign policy ‘failures’ of government

Leaders of 24 parties hold online meeting to chalk out strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament; a discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack, statehood for J&K, the electoral rolls revision in Bihar and delimitation among issues to be raised

NIMHANS launches Community Connect to bring mental health conversations into the open

Cataract detection camp held

Urban experts call for expansion of civic limits to include urbanised villages

Minister orders probe into parents’ complaint

Daily Inshorts - 18 July 2025

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Trump sues Murdoch for libel over Jeffrey Epstein letter story

Trump had threatened to force Murdoch to "testify in my lawsuit against him and his 'pile of garbage' newspaper".

Boy, 10, dead as nine in hospital after coach crash

The coach was carrying pupils from Minehead Middle School where people have been laying flowers.

MasterChef crisis: Wallace and Torode were 'never friends'

There were nine complaints against Torode, BBC learns - and show’s producers had hoped to ride out the storm.

Amber warning as thunderstorms set to bring flash floods

Saturday could see 20-40mm of rainfall within an hour over London and south-east England.

RSV vaccine to be offered to premature babies in NI

A vaccination programme to tackle respiratory syncytial virus is to be extended in Northern Ireland.

Empower women, free them from regressive traditions: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Mohan Bhagwat said that women form the most vital part of society and possess unique qualities that not only shape the present but also nurture future generations.

Former West Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh says party did not invite him to PM rally, gives it a miss

This is the third time in the recent past where Dilip Ghosh has stayed absent in a major BJP event hosting a national leader

Gujarat’s collapsing bridges: Falling through the cracks

Earlier this month, 20 people were killed in Gujarat when a segment of the Mujpur-Ghambira bridge fell into the swollen Mahisagar river below. Residents say they had flagged concerns about the safety of the structure, but claim that the authorities either ignored them or took no action despite admitting that there were risks. Abhinay Deshpande reports on the tragedy in a State where at least six bridges have collapsed in the last four years

Polavaram Left Main Canal works will be completed this year, says A.P. Minister

The NDA government is committed to completing Polavaram Project by December 2027, says Nimmala Rama Naidu

Thief disguised as soldier stages search operation in Kashmir’s Kulgam village, ‘stabs’ man to death

Neighbours nab the accused and hand him over to the police

Daily Inshorts - 17 July 2025

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Child dies and 21 injured after school coach crash

The coach was bringing pupils back from a school trip when it overturned and fell 20ft.

British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach

The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans.

Diane Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism

MP Diane Abbott is suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation.

Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty

It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.

16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote in next general election

Other planned changes include expanding voter ID to include bank cards and moving to automatic registration.

With Indore leading the way, multiple Madhya Pradesh cities shine at Swachh Survekshan awards

Bhopal, on the other hand, bagged the second place in the ‘Swachh Shehar’ category

U.S. designates Pakistani group's offshoot as 'terrorist' over Pahalgam attack

TRF initially took responsibility for April attack in Kashmir before denying it

CPI(M)’s Md Salim says SIR Electoral Roll revision will target marginalised people and strip democratic rights

“This attack on Bengalis across the country is an attack on the diversity, democracy, and unity of our country,” Mr Salim

Raziyya Sultan, Nur Jehan dropped from new Class 8 NCERT history textbook

References to Tipu Sultan, Haidar Ali, four Anglo-Mysore wars removed, while sections related to Anglo-Maratha wars retained

CARA asks State adoption agencies to strengthen counselling process

This initiative aims to reinforce the psychosocial support framework for all key stakeholders — prospective adoptive parents, adopted children, and biological parents who surrender their child for adoption

Daily Inshorts - 16 July 2025

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Starmer suspends four MPs after welfare cuts rebellion

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell all voted against welfare reforms.

MoD offered to speed up resettlement case of Afghan who posted data breach names on Facebook

The BBC understands the individual, an Afghan national, is now living in the UK.

Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, sometimes fatal inherited diseases.

US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus

Israel says it is "working to save our Druze brothers", but Syria accuses it of "treacherous aggression".

Counter-terror scheme missed chance to intervene in life of Southport killer, says review

A major review found the counter-terror scheme could have potentially turned the killer away from violence.

Tripura CM claims incumbent BJP-led coalition government provided nearly 20,000 regular jobs

Dr Manik Saha advised youths to take advantage of entrepreneurship engagements and not to wait only for government jobs

Bihar government set up cell to maintain data bank of Supari killers

The Bihar Police also suspended a station house officer (SHO) for dereliction of duty in connection with the murder of Patna based industrialist Gopal Khemka.

Report on Swarna Andhra a comprehensive blueprint for economic growth, says CM

Naidu releases report of Task Force on Economic Development for Swarna Andhra Pradesh

The expert panel has made a host of recommendations to the government on diverse sectors that have the potential to catapult it to the league of progressive States

Gujarat launches India’s first tribal genome project to tackle inherited diseases

The Tribal Genome Sequencing Project is an initiative by the government to sequence the genomes of 2,000 people belonging to tribal communities across 17 districts in the State

Daily Inshorts - 15 July 2025

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John Torode sacked as MasterChef host after racist language allegation upheld

With the show in crisis, BBC director general Tim Davie said no decision has been made on the next series.

Under-pressure BBC boss getting tough after controversies

The past weeks have put serious pressure on Tim Davie's leadership, says Katie Razzall.

Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach

The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.

Frank Gardner: Three key questions after Afghan data leak

The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner analyses the leak of Afghan citizen's data and the fallout.

Men who felled Sycamore Gap tree in act of 'sheer bravado' jailed

One of the men's lawyers says felling the Sycamore Gap tree was an act of "drunken stupidity".

Press bodies express concern over FIR lodged against Ajit Anjum

Lodging a case against him raises serious questions about the freedom of the press and mounting challenges to free expression in a democratic set up

Maharashtra Health Department to set up committee for effective leprosy eradication

An independent committee to determine the working methods for patient search campaigns, treatment, and rehabilitation will be formed to monitor the leprosy eradication programme at the State-level

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to release water from expanded Handri-Neeva Phase-1 canal on July 17

The canal is expected to facilitate transfer of water up to Jeedipalli Reservoir and beyond; it is expected to address the drinking water and irrigation needs of Rayalaseema, covering parts of Kurnool, Anantapur, Chittoor, and Kadapa districts

Srisailam dam gates closed as inflows decrease

TDP seeks procedural clarity, safeguards against wrongful deletions in electoral roll management

TDP, in a representation to the Election Commission of India, proposes a series of reforms to ensure timely, inclusive, and tech-driven voter roll revisions

Daily Inshorts - 14 July 2025

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Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.

US weapons pledge marks major step forward for Ukraine

For the first time since returning to the White House, Trump pledges to make new weapons available to Ukraine.

Marten and Gordon guilty of gross negligence manslaughter of their baby

Their newborn baby Victoria was found dead in an allotment shed in March 2023.

John Torode says allegation he used racist language upheld in MasterChef report

The TV presenter said he had "no recollection" of any of it, adding: "I do not believe that it happened."

Woman killed in Southend plane crash was on first shift as 'flight nurse'

A Dutch pilot and co-pilot were also among the four people killed at London Southend Airport.

In a first, President Murmu sanctions grant for Eklavya school toppers

Officials say that the NESTS had disbursed ₹62.40 lakh of this discretionary fund to 823 meritorious students who have secured the highest marks in their respective streams

Central Railway submits action plan on track safety to Bombay High Court

It informs court that the Mumbra accident probe is under review, while responding to a petition on railway commuter safety

Minister seeks Central support for rural livelihood projects in A.P.

Labour Minister asks States to promote incentive scheme to create jobs

Mandaviya says govt. has simplified the procedures to encourage wide participation

Dharmavaram silk sari of A.P. bags ODOP National Award

Daily Inshorts - 13 July 2025

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Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit

The US president will be accompanied by his wife, Melania, when he visits the UK from 17-19 September.

Fireball erupts at Southend Airport after plane crash

Eyewitnesses describe seeing the plane "bank heavily" shortly after take-off and emergency services are at the scene.

Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office

The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.

South Africa's police minister suspended over organised crime allegations

Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless show ends after 40 minutes

The Canadian rapper performed to more than 150,000 people over the course of the weekend in London.

Kashmir-based Islamic bodies upset by Shia cleric Imran Ansari remarks, calls for boycott

In a joint statement, the MMU, headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, said it was deeply anguished and strongly condemned deliberate provocations by Mr. Ansari.

Push for long duration operation against militants in the higher reaches of Kupwara

In a rare visit, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat took stock at the remote yet strategically sensitive region of Lolab close to the Line of Control

Suresh promises soft loans for dairy farming

Devanahalli land row: Prominent personalities seek intervention of Congress high command

U.P. estimates 60 million devotees will take part in Kanwar Yatra

The state said it is implementing a women-centric security model by deploying over 10,000 women police personnel along the Yatra route.

Daily Inshorts - 12 July 2025

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Mystery of Air India crash deepens after report reveals cockpit audio

Fuel cut-off switches were flipped seconds after take-off, a preliminary report finds.

New online safety rules are here - but as tech races ahead, expect changes

Even the government admits their new rules to protect children need an update, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Swiatek inflicts 6-0 6-0 defeat on Anisimova to win Wimbledon

Poland's Iga Swiatek ruthlessly takes advantage of American opponent Amanda Anisimova's nerves to win her maiden Wimbledon title.

Trump says EU and Mexico face 30% tariff from August

The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.

796 babies and toddlers may be buried in this garden

Excavators are to begin a full investigation at the site of a former children's home.

EAM Jaishankar to tour Singapore, China from July 13

In Singapore, Mr. Jaishankar will meet his counterpart and the leadership of the country as part of the regular exchanges between the two sides.

Sanjay Kumar Srivastava takes charge as South Central Railway General Manager

Five Municipal Corporations in A.P. win Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025

The civic bodies in Vijayawada, Guntur and Tirupati grab the award in population category, while Vizag and Rajahmundry win in ministerial category

Foreign Medical Graduates get relief as A.P. High Court asks APMC to issue PR to appellant

APMC shall grant PR to the appellant as he has completed the one-year mandatory internship as specified in CRMI Regulations, 2021, says Division Bench

Jagan accuses Naidu of suppressing dissent with State machinery

The fundamental democratic process is being crushed under the weight of an authoritarian regime, alleges the YSRCP chief

Daily Inshorts - 11 July 2025

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BBC correspondent explains the role of fuel switches

The BBC's Theo Leggett explains that the two switches were moved which caused the crash

Millions face hosepipe bans as UK heatwave reaches 34.7C

Heat health alerts for parts of England were issued on Friday and will remain in place until Monday.

Trump surveys damage in Texas as search continues for 160 missing

At least 120 were killed when flash flooding devastated areas in central Texas last week.

Rayner in deepening row with Unite union over Birmingham bin strikes

Unite announced earlier it had suspended her membership over the long-running dispute in Birmingham.

Watch: Russians tell BBC how they think Ukraine war will end

Russian victory is a key message at the 'Patriotic Festival' a few miles outside Moscow.

Maharashtra govt stays on order allowing homoeopathy doctors to practice modern medicine

“The Maharashtra Medical Council is hereby directed to immediately stop the process of registration of homoeopathy practitioners initiated by the Maharashtra Medical Council until further action is taken on the report of the said committee,” stated the Maharashtra government in the notification.

India's 'Maratha Military Landscapes' inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

Its 12 components are — Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohgad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu.

DRDO, IAF successfully test indigenous Astra Missile with Radio Frequency Seeker from Su-30 MKI

During the tests, two launches were carried out against high-speed unmanned aerial targets at different ranges, target aspects and launch platform conditions, the Ministry of Defence said

People will put an end to dynasty rule of DMK in 2026 Assembly election: Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Addressing a gathering of party workers following a roadshow on Thiruchitrambalam Road in Vanur in Villupuram district, he says the people are disillusioned with the ruling party

Central official discusses simplification of laws with Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary

Andhra Pradesh is at the forefront in making the required changes in laws in line with deregulation goals, says Central government official

Daily Inshorts - 10 July 2025

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UK to return some migrants to France within weeks, Starmer says

The PM says the "one in, one out" deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".

'One in, one out' sounds simple - but the deal could be complicated

Details aside, the agreement is likely to encounter legal, political and practical obstacles.

Gregg Wallace faces backlash over autism defence for misconduct claims

The TV presenter was criticised after he appeared to link claims of misconduct to his autism diagnosis.

Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says

Eight children were among 15 people reportedly killed while queuing outside a clinic in the central town of Deir al-Balah.

As UK faces third heatwave, is this weather 'just summer'?

2025 is already shaping up to be an extraordinary year for weather records in parts of the UK.

Language ‘test’ for Assam’s Bengal-origin Muslims

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Bengal-origin Muslims not listing Assamese as their mother tongue in public documents will help the government know the number of foreigners

Kerala High Court grants anticipatory bail to ED official

He allegedly demanded ₹2 crore as bribe through an intermediary from a cashew businessman to extricate him from a money-laundering case

Government failed to ensure MSP for key crops, alleges Jagan

Over 76,000 mango farmers cultivating in over 2.2 lakh acres have been forced to throw away their produce due to a lack of MSP, he asserts

Calcutta HC division bench upholds order banning ‘tainted’ candidates from WB school recruitment process

On July 7, the single bench of Justice Sougata Bhattacharya had debarred ‘tainted’ candidates from the recruitment process conducted by WBSSC. The WB govt and WBSSC has approached the division bench against the single bench order.

Shivamogga resident moves Karnataka High Court on his plea for ‘B.S. Yediyurappa bridge’

The petitioner has said that he has given a representation to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on July 7 requesting them to name the new bridge, which is scheduled to be inaugurated on July 14, as “B.S. Yediyurappa” bridge considering the contribution of Mr. Yediyurappa to the State as Chief Minister.

Daily Inshorts - 09 July 2025

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Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week

At least three of the 25 people on board the Eternity C were killed after it was attacked by the Iran-backed group.

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro's trial end

Trump accused Brazil of "attacks" on US tech companies and conducting a "witch hunt" against its former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Ex-Tory chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK

Earlier this week David Jones, the ex-Conservative Welsh secretary, also announced he had joined Nigel Farage's party.

Bullying, anorexia, trauma - how the Post Office scandal hurt children

The children of wrongly-accused subpostmasters faced trauma and hardship but are now being promised compensation.

Wiegman delivers 'proper England' performance

With doubts circling and England under serious pressure, the defending champions needed to step up - and they did.

Odisha introduces academic accountability in schools through examinations

Class V, VIII students will be given additional opportunities to clear their examination and get promoted to next class and if they fail, they will have to continue in same class

Mamata writes to NITI Aayog Chairperson as a report on West Bengal shows map of Bihar

The CM said this was a “grave lapse in mapping West Bengal” and voiced her “unequivocal disapproval” for the misrepresentation

RG Kar rape and murder case: Sealdah court rejects victim’s kin’s plea to revisit crime scene

The victim’s parents have alleged that the CBI did not properly look into the findings of the forensic reports, particularly pertaining to the scene of crime and the collected DNA evidence.

APMDC bond issue: Andhra Pradesh CM orders probe into ‘email conspiracy’

The Chief Minister pulls up Ministers for lacklustre performance, saying that any complacency in this regard will not be tolerated

Guided by sound, not sight: How a Hyderabad centre is redefining possibilities for the visually impaired

The institute also operates a dedicated helpline to support visually impaired individuals seeking assistance for a range of needs, from mobility issues and accessing essential services to navigating everyday challenges.

Daily Inshorts - 08 July 2025

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Gregg Wallace sacked from MasterChef as 50 more people make claims to BBC News

The TV presenter has been the subject of an inquiry into alleged misconduct, to be published imminently.

King and Macron toast 'ever closer' UK-France ties at state banquet

Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are in the UK for a three-day trip.

Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests

Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC.

Post Office scandal had 'disastrous' impact on victims, official inquiry says

The scandal may have led to 13 suicides, the report says, as it criticises the "formidable difficulties" for victims getting compensation.

Steve Rosenberg: Russian minister's death serves as warning to political elite

President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head.

DISHA committee seeks Central probe into Jal Jeevan Mission pipelines in East Godavari

Additionally, the Committee will appeal to the Centre for more man-days under NREGA and to have a market exclusive for the marketing of organic products in the district

CPI(M) urges Andhra Pradesh govt. to shift people to safety as Godavari water levels rise

The government must shift residents living in low-lying areas to relief camps, and essential services must be made available, says CPI(M) leader

National mediation campaign to resolve pending civil cases to continue till September 30

The campaign is being organised by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC)

Two CRPF personnel injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

The two personnel sustained injuries and were administered preliminary treatment and later shifted to the district hospital

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari brings out list of 50 Trinamool youth leaders ‘controlling’ college campuses

Daily Inshorts - 07 July 2025

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How King Charles is helping to 'reinvigorate' the shaken UK-France friendship

There are high hopes for Macron's three-day visit, but how close can the nations really become given past mistrust over Brexit negotiations?

Why don't we trust technology in sport?

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explores the tensions between between humans and machines that were encapsulated at Wimbledon.

'It became pop culture': Inside the sleepy towns left reeling by the mushroom murders

The residents of the rural area where Erin Patterson carried out her crimes are still in shock.

The Salt Path author defends herself against claims she misled readers

Writer Raynor Winn denies allegations that some elements of her best-selling book misled readers.

Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead

On Monday morning a presidential decree stated that Starovoit had been dismissed from his post.

Dropped from official holiday calendar by L-G, ruling NC starts preparations for ‘Martyrs Day’ in Srinagar

The preparations assumed significance because J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha removed the ‘Martyrs Day’ from the official holiday calendar of the government after the Centre ended J&K’s special constitutional status in 2019.

TMC student leader says many like rape accused Monojit Mishra present in other Kolkata colleges

Party leaders ask why Rajanya Halder, a suspended Trinamool Congress student leader, had not brought the accusations to the party’s notice before

Madhya Pradesh High Court notice to State govt. over recently notified promotion rules

The provisions under the new rules include 20% reservation for the ST and 16% for the SC communities, while the employees from the two communities will also be eligible for promotions based on merit.

Japanese Coast Guard ship arrives at Chennai for joint exercises

Over the course of a week-long visit, the JCGS Itsukushima will participate in official courtesy calls, reciprocal ship visits, and joint training and interactive sessions

Six people from West Bengal deported by Delhi Police

Both families have written to the Delhi Police seeking a response, and said that they shall approach the courts

Daily Inshorts - 06 July 2025

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Is the UK really any safer 20 years on from 7/7?

The British state has an evolved and sophisticated suite of powers and tools - but the shape of the threat has shifted

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister tells BBC

Bridget Phillipson does not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".

Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Qatar as Netanyahu heads to Washington

Hamas said it has responded to the latest ceasefire proposal positively but there are still gaps to be bridged.

Post Office scandal victim: 'I need someone to be punished'

Sub-postmasters look forward to the first part of a report into the Horizon IT scandal being published.

'Human error' - Wimbledon sorry over missed line calls

Wimbledon organisers apologise after the electronic line-calling system on Centre Court is turned off in error and misses three calls in one game.

105 booked for drunk driving in Hyderabad, fines worth ₹2.39 lakh imposed

These persons were arrested from Abids, Chikkadpally and Saifabad were counselled before being presented in court.

Bodoland’s indigenous groups face demographic threat: Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma underlines the unprecedented stability across the poll-bound Bodoland Territorial Region since he took over

Heavy rainfall alert for seven Telangana districts on July 7

According to IMD’s latest bulletin, heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jayashankar Bhupalpally and Mulugu districts.

Lokesh lauds teachers for enrolling their children in government schools

Minister for Human Resources Development (HRD) Nara Lokesh on Sunday praised government schoolteachers, who are not only promoting public education but also enrolling their own children in government schools.

Andhra Pradesh announces five-point strategy to combat climate change

It aims at enhancing environmental resilience and achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Daily Inshorts - 05 July 2025

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Frantic search for survivors of Texas floods that killed 32, including 14 children

Some 27 children are missing from a girls' summer camp on the banks of the river, say officials in Kerr County.

Israel to send negotiators to Gaza talks despite 'unacceptable' Hamas demands, Netanyahu says

Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas is seeking changes to a proposal for a ceasefire deal that Israel has accepted.

Elon Musk says he is launching new political party

The world's richest man says he is setting up a new political organisation called the America Party.

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Ozzy Osbourne goes out on a high at farewell gig

More than 40,000 fans and an all-star line-up of rock legends pay homage at the "heavy metal Live Aid".

PM Modi arrives in Brazil for four-day visit including BRICS Summit

The Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Galeao International Airport

Call for gender parity in higher judiciary: Women lawyers advocate 50% reservation

Senior Advocates of the Karnataka High Court and other members emphasized the urgent need for meaningful representation of women in the judiciary to promote gender equality and justice.

July 9 strike against Centre’s policies; for workers and unemployed: Amarjeet Kaur

Senior trade union leader says investment is not coming to India because Centre favoured two companies, not because of workers

BJP slams Uddhav Thackeray over remarks on Patel community in Gujarat

He further accused the BJP of employing similar tactics in Haryana and Maharashtra, alleging that the party incited Jats and Marathas, respectively, to consolidate other communities in its favor.

My father Ram Vilas Paswan was a powerful voice of the poor, says Chirag Paswan on birth anniversary

The main function was organised in Hajipur, the Lok Sabha seat which Ram Vilas Paswan won eight times; at present, this seat is represented by his son Chirag who garlanded a statue installed near Hajipur Circuit House

Daily Inshorts - 04 July 2025

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Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on Gaza ceasefire plan

The group said it was ready to begin negotiations immediately after Donald Trump said Israel had accepted conditions for a 60-day ceasefire.

BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK

Watch video of French police destroying a boat in the English Channel in a rare and unusual intervention, which police have made clear is not a new tactic.

Oasis kick off their comeback: The best they've been since the 90s

The band stage a triumphant show in Cardiff, as they launch their long-awaited reunion tour.

Raducanu falls agonisingly short against top seed Sabalenka

British number one Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after falling short of top seed Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping third-round match.

Trump signs sweeping tax and spending bill into law

A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon kicked off celebrations for 4 July.

Aaditya Thackeray slams BJP for clearing Pakistan to play in hockey tournament

Soon, BCCI will give the green signal for Pakistan to participate in the Cricket Asia Cup if the people of the country do not object, says Aaditya Thackeray.

Alcaraz marches on at Wimbledon after tough test, Keys and Osaka crash

That match began a tad belatedly with Alcaraz pushed to the limit and taken to four sets by German Jan-Lennard Struff before the second seed prevailed 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 after some luck towards the end of the match.

Fire breaks out at Noida society flat, girl rescued

At the time of the incident, the family had gone out while the 15-year-old girl was inside the flat.

Groom among 5 killed in accident in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal

The deceased have been identified as Suraj (24), the groom, son of Sukh Ram; his sister-in-law Asha (26); her daughter Aishwarya (2) and Vishnu (6), son of Manoj; and an unidentified person.

‘Naxalism confined to just five, six districts’, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

I would also like to say, if any such mischief (Pahalgam terror attack) takes place in future, we will give befitting to reply to terrorism with the same strength, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Daily Inshorts - 03 July 2025

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Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians

The Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has strongly denied the allegation.

Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock

The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, in a car crash.

A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing

With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer's top team met their pledges?

The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets

Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found

Congress passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' cutting taxes and spending

The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.

PM Modi arrives in Trinidad and Tobago on two-day visit

During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and discuss further strengthening of the bilateral relationship.

Odisha BJP leader arrested over assault on govt. officer; civil servants return to work

Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation was dragged out of his office and assaulted on June 30; videos of the incident went viral, sparking outrage, mass protest by civil servants that severely affected the functioning of State government offices

Gujarat HC grants Asaram Bapu his ‘final’ bail extension

The Division Bench of Justices Ilesh Vora and PM Raval rejected Asaram’s lawyer’s request for a three-month extension, granting only 30 additional days. This follows the court’s previous interim extension from June 30 to July 7.

Ground beneath their feet

The 800-year-old, ₹1,400 crore Kolhapuri chappal industry employs close to 1 lakh artisans, and is spread across four districts each of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Vinaya Deshpande Pandit explores the trade and the tradition of this all-leather, nature-derived, hand-stitched footwear, which has been GI tagged. The craft lacks policy impetus, often leading to its misappropriation, the exploitation of its already-marginalised kaarigars, and an erasure of culture

Centre on the defensive over Congress’s accusations of ‘subverting’ Forest Act

Allegations of subverting forest rights act reflects gross misunderstanding of facts: Environment Ministry

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Rachel Reeves doing excellent job, PM tells BBC after Commons tears

Rachel Reeves was visibly upset as Keir Starmer came under attack from Kemi Badenoch over welfare bill U-turn.

Reeves' tears raise big questions at top of Labour

Whatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.

'Diddy' denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges

Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.

Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes

Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.

Woman left fighting for life as fake Botox beautician apologises

As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.

Researchers sequence whole genome of ancient Egyptian for the first time

The genome of the adult male is said to be the most complete, and the oldest from Ancient Egypt

Another case of custodial violence surfaces in Theni

Five policemen shifted to Armed Reserve after video of custodial interrogation surfaces

SHO suspended for beating auto-driver in Bihar’s Sheikhpura

Victim allege that the police officer used casteist remarks against him and forced him to lick his own spit; police denied the charges