Lt Gen Sandeep Jain Assumes Charge as Vice-Chief of the Army Staff
New Delhi, July 1: Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain has assumed charge as the Vice-Chief of the Army Staff, taking over a key leadership position in the Indian Army. An experienced officer with a long and distinguished service record, Lt Gen Jain has held…
FASTag Annual Pass Usage Surges to 19 pc of Toll Traffic
New Delhi | July 2026: The use of FASTag annual passes on Indian highways has increased to 19% of total toll pass traffic, marking a significant rise from around 13% in December 2025, according to data compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The…
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Begins France Visit to Boost Economic and Investment Ties
New Delhi, July 1: Union Finance Minister and Minister for Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has begun an official visit to France aimed at strengthening India–France economic cooperation and expanding investment, technology, and innovation…
In Odisha’s Niyamgiri, Dongria Kondhs Keep the Ancient Art of Kapdaganda Alive
Rayagada, July 1 (UDN): Nestled amid the dense forests and rolling hills of Niyamgiri, the Dongria Kondh community continues to preserve a centuries-old artistic tradition that remains central to its cultural identity. From vibrant wall paintings to…
GST Collections Climb 14 pc to INR 1.95 Lakh Crore in June
New Delhi, July 1: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections continued their strong growth momentum in June, rising 14% year-on-year to ₹1.95 lakh crore, reflecting sustained economic activity and improved tax compliance across the country.…
Agnikul, ICEYE Sign Pact for SAR Earth Observation Systems
New Delhi, July 1: Space technology startup Agnikul Cosmos has signed a strategic agreement with ICEYE to jointly develop advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Earth observation systems, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s…
Bus Fire After Collision on Jaipur–Bandikui Expressway in Dausa
July 1: A passenger bus caught fire following a collision on the Jaipur–Bandikui Expressway in Dausa district, Rajasthan, on Tuesday, leaving several people feared dead. According to initial reports, at least 25 passengers managed to escape from…
Govt Revises Windfall Tax on Petroleum Products
New Delhi, July 1: The Government has revised the windfall tax structure on petroleum products, increasing the levy on petrol exports while reducing duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The updated rates are aimed at balancing domestic fuel…
UPI Transactions Jump 23 pc in June, Hit 22.72 Billion
New Delhi, July 1: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued its strong growth trajectory in June, recording a 23% year-on-year increase in transaction volume, which rose to 22.72 billion transactions, according to the latest data. The surge reflects…
Indian Markets Open Higher as Strong Global Cues Lift Investor Sentiment
Mumbai , July 1: Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Tuesday, supported by firm global cues and improved investor sentiment across major sectors. Benchmark indices started the session in the green, with early gains driven by buying…