Bulldozers continue to raze thousands of homes across Delhi without proper notice or rehabilitation, displacing long-settled families. Despite holding valid documents, residents say they were evicted overnight, often without warning. Activists accuse authorities of using demolitions to clear land under the guise of development, ignoring the city's slum rehabilitation policy.

Controversy erupted in Pune's Loni Kalbhor after Iranian flags and posters of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei were seen on homes. Locals reported slogans by Iranian nationals in recent days. Following protests, police and civic officials removed the items. This comes amid rising Israel-Iran tensions and similar poster sightings in Uttar Pradesh.

Patiala Police today claimed to have nabbed Gurpreet Singh Babbu following an encounter, in which the accused sustained a bullet injury in his leg. Police have also recovered some illegal weapons from the accused. Patiala SSP Varun Sharma said the accused was rounded up near Sirhind Road, Punjab and already facing five FIRs of dacoity and theft using firearms.

In order to strengthen seafood safety and compliance with global standards, there is an urgent need to develop a National Traceability Framework for Fisheries Value Chains, Dr. George Ninan, Director of the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) said recently. Traceability is vital for enhancing country's global seafood competitiveness and boosting consumer confidence.

Uttarakhand, the first Indian state to legalise commercial hemp cultivation in 2018, has unlocked a crop that thrives in tough terrain, restores depleted soils, and offers diverse products. Hemp provides far higher returns than traditional grains, with farmers now earning ₹1.5 to 3 lakh per acre annually, compared to their earlier earnings of ₹30,000 to 50,000 per acre.

Jhakhiya, a lesser-known spice from Uttarakhand's Himalayas, holds culinary, medicinal, and ecological value. Popular in Garhwali and Kumaoni cuisine, its crunchy seeds aid digestion and offer proven health benefits. A common tadka (tempering) ingredient, it provides a one-of-a-kind substitute for mustard or cumin seeds.

A 55-year-old techie, Anup Kumar Nair, locked himself in his flat in Navi Mumbai for three years and was rescued by the Social and Evangelical Association for Love (SEAL). Nair, who was reportedly depressed, communicated with the outside world through food orders. His mother and father passed away in the last six years, a SEAL official said.

Maharashtra government on Friday launched a hedging desk in Pune under SMART Project. The hedging desk will train over 3,000 farmers on tools and strategies to manage risk through commodity derivatives. It will also provide real-time market intelligence, supply-demand insights, and global price trends. The desk will work with FPOs and Cluster-Based Business Organisations (CBBOs).

A woman in Thailand found a fish bone poking out from her neck, weeks after she had mistakenly swallowed a bone while drinking fish soup. Despite visiting doctors multiple times and getting an X-ray done, the pain she was feeling since swallowing wasn't reducing. She noticed the bone poking out while she was applying ointment to soothe the pain.

A nine-month-old toddler died while two others, including the mother of the kid, sustained burn injuries in a fire in an industrial plot in Mohali. The owner of the unit also sustained injuries in the incident. The fire erupted in the dye-making unit in the afternoon. The exact cause is not known but short-circuit is believed to be the reason.

The global four-wheel drive (4WD) tractor market is projected to rise by 5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to an estimated $24.19 billion by 2029. The market is expected to grow from $18.47 billion in 2024 to $19.37 billion in 2025, recording a 4.8% annual jump. This growth reflects rising demand for advanced smart technology and highly efficient agricultural machinery.

Maharashtra Cabinet has decided to invest ₹500 crore in artificial intelligence and digital technologies into the state farming ecosystem under the 'MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025-2029'. The policy, nation's first dedicated AI strategy, aims to tackle climate change, low productivity, and market inefficiencies through next-generation tools like generative AI, drones, robotics and predictive analytics.

A five-storeyed building collapsed on Monday morning in Chamyana gram panchayat in Shimla district. No lives were lost, as the building had been vacated on Sunday evening. Ranjana Verma, the owner of the collapsed building, and other local residents are blaming the ongoing four-lane construction work below their houses for the incident.

A woman, whose body was found stuffed in a sack with legs tied to neck and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru, was killed by her live-in partner, investigation has revealed. The woman, identified as Asha, was in relationship with Mohammed Shamshuddin, a native of Assam, who has been arrested. Both were married separately and had two children each.

A stray dog disrupted landing at Pune Airport on Saturday evening, prompting Air India flight IX 1097 from Bhubaneswar to abort its descent at approximately 150 feet. The pilot safely climbed back, avoiding a potential incident. The runway was cleared of the animal, and the flight landed about an hour later.

Two people have been arrested after a minor Dalit girl from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj was allegedly kidnapped and taken to Kerala, where she was forced to convert to Islam and pressured to train for jihad, as per multiple reports. The matter came to light after the girl's family filed a missing report. The girl managed to escape and contact police.

The Health Department has suspended three officials, including a senior medical officer, in connection with an alleged ₹30-lakh fuel scam at Civil Hospital in Bathinda.The officials are Dr Gurmail Singh, currently posted as SMO in Sunam, but previously stationed in Bathinda during the period of alleged irregularities; Sheenam Singla, a junior assistant and Jagjit Singh, a data entry operator.

Even as the AAP continues to troll former Punjab CM Charanjit S Channi over his flip-flop in statements with regard to the arrest of ex-Akali minister Bikram Majithia, he has issued another statement today. Channi said that if he was called by the Vigilance Bureau in the case as a witness, he was ready to offer full support.

The Uttar Pradesh government is encouraging mushroom cultivation as a profitable agri-business, helping farmers across eight districts increase their incomes. Farmers can obtain loans with 3% interest subsidies from both central and state governments under schemes such as the Atmanirbhar Krishak Samanvit Yojana and the Agri Infrastructure Fund (AIF).

In a push for agricultural modernisation, the Uttar Pradesh government announced subsidies for farmers buying agricultural drones and advanced machinery. Farmers can apply online at www.agridarshan.up.gov.in until July 12, officials said. This initiative will cut costs, and encourage tech adoption, strengthening sustainable farming practices across the state for long-term agricultural growth.

A J&K court denied bail to a man accused of raping a 70-year-old tourist in the hotel where she was staying in April in Pahalgam. Saying that the incident shows society's sick mentality, the court added, "Mere meadows...rivers...won't come to rescue of Kashmir as a desired tourist destination." The accused gagged her before raping her and fleeing from the window.

Monsoon special fruit litchis are packed with natural sugars. According to experts, litchis have various health benefits, as they are a great source of vitamin C, antioxidants, and other nutrients, potentially supporting immune function, heart health, and more. However, moderation is key, as excessive consumption can lead to side effects.

Public sector banks face a steady decline in staff despite expanding branch networks, raising concerns over service quality and employee well-being. Bank unions warn of overburdened staff, while rising violence against employees has prompted the government to call for stronger safety measures and legal action to protect banking personnel and operations.

Bihar's Mahadalit village has banned 'mrityubhoj' (post-death feast) to avoid economic stress on poor families, with ₹5,100 fine for violations. Villagers got the idea to take the decision after one of them chose not to hold a funeral feast following his mother's death, a first for the village. "This will spare future generations from unnecessary financial burden," a villager said.

An 18-month-old girl in UP died after she fell into a pot in which chhole (chickpeas) were boiling. The child's mother had gone to another room, which is when the toddler, who was playing, fell into the vessel, TOI reported. Reportedly, her sister had died two years ago in a similar incident after falling into a pot of boiling daal.