Karnataka Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to rename state-run Bengaluru City University after ex-PM Manmohan Singh, as a tribute to his contributions to the state capital. This marks the first university in India to be named after Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26, 2024. BJP leader R Ashoka opposed the move, saying that the Congress hates Bengaluru.

Three Indians working at the Diamond Cement Factory were kidnapped in Mali, following which MEA expressed concern, calling it a "deplorable act of violence". Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, an outfit linked to Al-Qaeda, which carried out violent attacks in Mali, is suspected to have a role in the kidnapping. MEA asked Mali's government to take steps to secure their release.

India's Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has transformed MSME access to government procurement, growing from ₹422 crore to ₹5.43 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) by 2025. Through digitised bidding, state partnerships, and inclusion of rural sellers, GeM supports 'Vocal for Local' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' goals, with AI and regional language upgrades set to boost future MSME participation.

Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday told a Delhi court that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi acquired complete ownership of Associated Journals Limited (AJL), publisher of National Herald newspaper, by paying just ₹50 lakh. The newspaper has real estate value of more than ₹2,000 crore. ED said even advertisement money was paid to AJL on instructions of senior Congress leaders.

India is poised to benefit from above-normal monsoon rainfall in July, development that could bolster farm activity, support broader economic momentum, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The monthly average rainfall over the country as a whole in July 2025 is most likely to be above normal, exceeding 106% of the long-period average, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DGM at IMD said.

Senior advocate P. Srinivasa Pillai (79) and his son Vishnu S. Pillai (42) were found dead at their residence in Akshaya Nagar 29, Kadappakada, Kerala, on Saturday. Police believe that the father died by suicide after allegedly taking his son’s life. The bodies were discovered after repeated phone calls from Rama, Srinivasa’s wife and mother of Vishnu, went unanswered for days.

An electric intercity bus in Tamil Nadu en route to Coimbatore from Tiruchirappalli collided with a concrete barrier, leaving 21 passengers injured on Sunday. The incident occurred around 2:30 am on Karumathampatti flyover, when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. Soon after, smoke started rising from the battery. Passengers were evacuated before the bus caught fire.

The bodies of four members of a family were recovered from a water tank after they allegedly died by suicide in Rajasthan's Barmer. The deceased include a man, his wife and their two sons, aged eight and six. A relative claimed that the man wanted to build a separate house but his brother and mother didn't allow him.

A 65-year-old farmer from Maharashtra's Latur district has been tying himself to a traditional plough to till his land as he's unable to afford oxen or tractor. "My arms tremble, my...legs buckle under...weight...but life hasn't given us a choice," he said. The farmer added that heavy rain over past couple of years damaged crop and pushed him to take loans.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana on Wednesday, and in a special gesture, Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama received him at the airport. As per ANI, PM Modi also received a guard of honour and a 21-gun salute. Notably, PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the West African country in the last 30 years.

Baba Ramdev has reacted after SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said that "many kathavachaks charge ₹50 lakh for an event", adding "Can anyone afford Dhirendra Shastri (Bageshwar Baba) for katha?" Calling it "useless", Ramdev said people can listen to Shastri's kathas for free on YouTube. He added, "If Bageshwar katha is too expensive, listen to me. I can narrate every story."

A couple was found dead in their rented home on Monday. The deceased were identified as Vishnu S Nair (40), a contract labourer and Reshmi (35), the nursing superintendent at Sunrise Hospital, Kerala were found dead in their bedroom. A Panackapalam ward member said that the couple, reportedly facing financial difficulties may have died by injecting poison. Police have initiated an investigation.

The Apache helicopters are Boeing's most lethal multi-role attack helicopters. They are part of a $600 million India-US agreement signed in 2020. Deliveries, originally scheduled for mid-2024, were delayed due to global supply chain issues and technical challenges in the US. The Army Aviation Corps, the intended recipient, has been waiting to operationalise the helicopters for over a year now.

PM Narendra Modi was conferred 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', country's national honour, by President HE John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday. He received the honour in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership. "This honour is dedicated to bright future of our youth...and historical ties between India and Ghana," PM Modi said.

The death of K Murugan, a 42-year-old farm labourer from the Scheduled Caste community in Sennakkalpalayam near Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu has triggered outrage among Dalit rights groups, who allege foul play and caste-based violence. Murugan was found dead on June 26, hanging from a tree with his hands reportedly bound.

For years, patients and visitors at Melur Government Hospital in Madurai district have been plagued by repeated invasions by monkeys, turning hospital visits into nerve-wracking experiences. Despite multiple rescue operations and relocations, the monkey population continues to resurface, especially during late mornings.

A Vande Bharat train, once active on the Thiruvananthapuram–Kasargod route, has been parked idle for over a month at Manjeshwaram railway station in Kasargod district. Railway officials clarified that the train is currently being held as a standby unit, in case other Vande Bharat services in the region develop technical issues.

After arriving in Ghana on Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi was welcomed by a group of children, who recited "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" before him. He also met members of the Indian community. In a special gesture, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama received him at the airport. PM Modi is first Indian Prime Minister to visit Ghana in past 30 years.

A lawyer representing National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) was given a show-cause notice after he questioned why people left their homes early with no work during a court hearing about a 40-hour traffic jam on a Madhya Pradesh highway. "The remark...doesn't represent official version of NHAI," it clarified. The traffic jam had led to the death of three people.

A 56-year-old fisherman from Alappuzha district, Kerala has gone missing after setting out to sea on Friday morning. The missing man, identified as Stephen, is a resident of Punnapra Vadakku panchayat, Kerala. According to initial reports, Stephen went missing from Punnapra Paravoor in a small boat, early in the day. Authorities suspect rough waves may have overturned his vessel.

A 25-year-old pregnant woman in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, was allegedly gang-raped by a self-proclaimed exorcist and accomplices. She sought his help for dizziness after doctors couldn't cure her. The "spiritual cleansing" involved repeated assaults, with the exorcist claiming it was part of the ritual. Fearing stigma, she initially stayed silent, but worsening health revealed the horror.

A 19-year-old boy whose father runs a panipuri stall in Mumbai became the first person in his family to earn a seat at IIT. Harsh Gupta had failed his Class 11 exams, but he chose not to give up and secured admission to IIT Roorkee on his second JEE attempt. "Don't let failure define you," he told JEE aspirants.

Congress' Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of not taking any steps to help the farmers who are struggling with shortage of essential fertilisers. He said PM Narendra Modi is printing his photos on fertiliser bags and on the other hand farmers are becoming dependent on "Made in China." His comments come after China halted export of special fertilisers to India.

I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders alleged that two crore voters of Bihar may be disenfranchised because of revision of electoral rolls in the state by Election Commission (EC). They said voters may not be able to present their documents to poll authorities in a short period. The leaders, who met EC, said they raised concerns over the timing of the commission's exercise.