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India, China agree 'strong guidance' needed to end LAC deadlock

India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar reiterates stance of complete disengagement from friction points at LAC for normalizing bilateral ties during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Laos.

Delhi excise scam saga: Court extends judicial custody of Delhi CM Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, BRS leader K Kavitha

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Kejriwal's custody in a money laundering case, being probed by the Enforcement Directorate, till July 31, while his judicial custody in a corruption case, lodged by the CBI, was extended till August 8.

Body of missing Navy sailor found two days after INS Brahmaputra fire

The ship's crew put out the fire by July 22 morning with assistance from firefighters from Naval Dockyard Mumbai and nearby ships, the Navy said, adding that all personnel were accounted for except one junior sailor, whose body has been recovered.

Cash for drug-free villages

Punjab Guv announces cash prize for state's drug-free villages

Governor Banwarilal Purohit said the top three drug-free villages in each district will be given a reward of ₹3 lakh, ₹2 lakh and ₹1 lakh.

Burqa-clad college going girls

Six Muslim girls drop out of Mumbai college after administration bans burqa

The students petitioned against the college's rule of banning the burqa on campus, but the Bombay High Court ruled in favor of Acharya College management’s policy last month.

Laborer finds diamond

Madhya Pradesh laborer strikes diamond ― chances upon 19-carat gemstone while sifting mud

The diamond, worth over ₹80 lakh, will be auctioned next month and the proceeds would go to Raju Gaud after the government deducts its royalty and taxes.

Union Budget, BJP, Opposition

Key takeaways of Union Budget 2024; Opposition expresses criticism

The budget focuses on provisions for the agricultural sector, the introduction of employment-related schemes, loan schemes, announcements for financial support to the MSME sector, infrastructural development, and fiscal deficit projection at 4.9% with a commitment to reducing it to 4.5%.