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Amar Ujala

Jul 5, 2026, 03:22 PM

Youth Dies, Another Injured in Mutual Dispute-Related Incident in Rajiv Nagar

On being informed, police reached the spot and started investigation. Police have also called FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) team for scientific investigation. According to Rajiv Nagar police, prima facie it appears to be a case of mutual dispute. One youth has died in the incident, while the other is undergoing treatment. The accused party is being interrogated and the weapon used in the incident has also been recovered. The deceased has been identified as Priyesh Ranjan, a resident of East Champaran, while the injured youth has been identified as Raju. Adalapatna SSP office informed that considering the seriousness of the incident, City Superintendent of Police (Central) Mamta Kalyani herself inspected the spot. Scientific evidence is being collected with the help of FSL team and police are thoroughly investigating all aspects. Read this advertisement: Prashant Kishore, BJP candidate from Bankipur, Suraaj, CM from Kalyanpur, says that it seems to be a mutual dispute between the two youths.

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Jul 5, 2026, 03:20 PM

Adani Group's Defence Manufacturing Plant Launched in Shivpuri, MP

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav today laid the foundation stone of a defence manufacturing plant in Shivpuri. The plant will be built by the Adani Group with an investment of around 2,500 crore rupees. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Scindia said a new chapter is being written in Shivpuri’s history today. He called it a historic step. He said this project will connect the district to industrial development, defence production and the vision of a self-reliant India. Mr Scindia also said that weapons and missiles made by the hard-working youth of Shivpuri will strengthen the Indian Army. The factory will come up in Pali village along National Highway 27. It will produce ammunition, high-tech weapons and mission-ready missiles.Speaking at the event, Adani Group Director Jeet Adani said the group will create 1.20 lakh jobs in Madhya Pradesh by 2030.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 5, 2026, 03:02 PM

BJP Leaders Intervene After Complaint About Uncleaned Drain

According to the information, BJP Saptarishi Mandal Minister Vikas Gupta had complained to the Municipal Corporation regarding the non-cleaning of the drain in the area. After this, the JCB reached the drain on Saturday. After this, BJP Councillor Akash Bhati and another leader Mukesh Puri reached the spot.

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Kalinga TV

Jul 5, 2026, 02:48 PM

US Diplomatic Pressure Causes 13 Countries to Withdraw or Scale Down Participation in Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral Ceremony

Tehran: Iran’s Tasnim news agency claimed that a total of 13 countries have reportedly withdrawn or scaled down their participation in the funeral ceremony of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, following diplomatic pressure from the US. The news agency cited a senior source. According to the Tasnim news agency, the source claimed that Washington, before the ceremony, ran an extensive diplomatic campaign over the past several days aimed at discouraging foreign participation in the event, which was attended by delegations from multiple countries at Imam Khomeini Grand Musalla in central Tehran. Tasnim reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had issued confidential instructions on June 26 to US embassies and diplomatic missions, directing them to use all available means to persuade host countries that attending the ceremony would be viewed as an “unfriendly act” with potential consequences for bilateral relations with Washington. The source further told Tasnim that US ambassadors in several African countries warned that participation could result in cuts to US development assistance and also noted that Rubio personally discussed the matter with counterparts in at least five Arab countries, based on statements attributed to two unnamed Arab diplomats. Citing assessments, the report said at least 13 countries–including three Eastern European countries, five African countries, two Persian Gulf Arab countries, and two major East Asian countries–either withdrew or reduced their level of representation at the ceremony under US pressure. Some countries reportedly attempted to justify their absence through diplomatic channels or conveyed explanations via intermediaries and their missions in Geneva and New York, while others sought to send lower-level representation, which was not accepted by Iranian authorities, according to the source, Tasmin reported. Meanwhile, public funeral prayers for Ali Khamenei and four members of his family are being held in Tehran on Sunday, the second day of the farewell ceremony. Millions of people swarmed the streets of central Tehran near the Imam Khomeini Grand Musalla, where Khamenei’s body has been lying in state since Saturday for public mourning and official farewell ceremonies. Ali Khamenei was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on February 28, earlier this year, leading to a widespread conflict in the West Asia region. Last month, the US and Iran agreed to a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the hostilities in the region and opening a 60-day dialogue window for technical talks, including discussions over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme. Following Ali Khamenei’s death, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic. As per Al Jazeera, Mojtaba Khamenei will skip the six days of funeral ceremonies for his father now underway in Tehran, citing security concerns amid continued Israeli threats to assassinate him. (ANI)

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Amar Ujala

Jul 5, 2026, 02:43 PM

Congress Committee Demands Dissolution of Temple Committee Over Uninvestigated Cases

The city Congress committee, in a press conference, made several serious allegations against the government. Senior Congress worker Kamal Raturi said that several cases were reported in Badrinath and Kedarnath consecutively, but no investigation has been completed till date. Kamal Raturi said that the persons holding the post of president of BKTC have been surrounded by many allegations in the past, so the entire Badrinath-Kedarnath committee should be dissolved and a fair investigation should be done. Advertisement Congress city president Prakash Negi and block president Digambar Singh Bisht said that there were some cases in BKTC earlier, but no action was taken, so this time the temple committee should be dissolved till the investigation is completed.

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The Financial Express

Jul 5, 2026, 02:14 PM

The Cult of Working From Home: A Threat to Valuable Workplace Learning

Let’s be clear about one thing upfront: working from home is wonderful. It allows you to attend meetings in a perfectly respectable shirt paired with shorts that should never be seen in public. Your dog becomes an unofficial member of the strategy team, and your refrigerator emerges as your most dependable colleague. The problem is not working from home. The problem is the cult of working from home — the belief that the office contributes nothing that Zoom, Google Meet, and a decent Wi-Fi connection cannot replicate. That, as it turns out, is where things begin to go quietly wrong. There is a concept called the Hallway MBA . It refers to everything you learn at work that nobody ever formally teaches you — how to read a room before a difficult meeting, how to deal with the colleague quietly undermining you, when to push back on a bad idea from the boss, and when discretion is the better part of promotion. It is the only MBA you earn without realising you enrolled and, unlike many actual MBAs, it doesn’t leave you with an education loan. Nobody schedules these lessons. They arrive unannounced — in corridors, over coffee, or in the thirty seconds before a meeting begins when you overhear your manager talking an irate client off a ledge. A new book, Office Osmosis, written by Kristina Crystal, argues that this “invisible curriculum” of workplace success — reading situations, building relationships, and navigating office politics — has always been absorbed through proximity. Behind what the author calls “closed digital doors”, those moments simply do not happen. Almost every senior executive will admit that the most valuable lessons of a career rarely came from training programmes or annual appraisals. They came from watching a mentor handle a crisis, sitting quietly in meetings they were technically attending only to take notes, or being pulled aside after a presentation because they happened to be in the same corridor. Coca-Cola’s Chairman James Quincey made much the same point at London Business School, arguing that excessive working from home does a “disservice” to younger employees — video calls work well when participants have known each other for 20 years, rather less so for the graduate still figuring out how an organisation thinks. You cannot learn by osmosis on mute. The watercooler, much mocked as the symbol of office tedium, was actually doing a surprising amount of work. Yes, part of the conversation was about where to order lunch. But the rest was intelligence: who was moving departments, what management was really thinking, which project was quietly going off the rails. The accidental encounter between people from different teams often solved problems long before any formal meeting could. There is another point the work-from-home enthusiast tends to overlook. Learning by observation is a two-way compact. When you were the junior employee, someone more experienced made themselves available — letting you sit in meetings you had no business attending, allowing you to watch difficult conversations and see how judgement is exercised under pressure. As you grow more senior, that obligation becomes yours. Your team cannot learn how you negotiate, persuade, or recover from a setback if you exist only as a thumbnail on a screen. Mentorship, it turns out, is difficult to outsource to Microsoft Teams. None of this means the pre-2020 office was perfect. The open-plan office often resembled an acoustic experiment gone wrong and staying late merely to be seen doing so was absurd. The commute remains one of modern life’s least enjoyable rituals. But the answer was never to abandon the office altogether. It exists not merely to complete tasks but to pass on judgement, instinct, and experience — things that cannot be scheduled, streamed, or downloaded into a new hire through an onboarding presentation. So, by all means, work from home. Enjoy the shorter commute, the better coffee, and the freedom. Just remember that while your broadband connection may be excellent, it still hasn’t learnt how to mentor.

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The Financial Express

Jul 5, 2026, 02:04 PM

India-Japan Ties Strengthen as Bilateral Investment Surges to $10 Billion

There has no doubt been an uptrend in Indo-Japanese ties since the time Shinzo Abe became Prime Minister of Japan 20 years ago. He shared a warm equation not only with the current PM Narendra Modi but also former premier Manmohan Singh. The India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership was established during his tenure and bolstered by successive PMs including the present one, Sanae Takaichi, who regards Abe as her mentor and made her first visit to India. This partnership envisioned that the economies of both countries would be powered by robust bilateral investment and trade. At the press conference of the 16th India-Japan annual summit, PM Modi noted that the bilateral investment partnership continues to grow stronger; that over the past year, more than 200 business agreements have been concluded, paving the way for over $10 billion of Japanese investments in India. These impressive numbers reflect the fact that Japanese businesses are stepping up their investments in India as it is the world’s fastest-growing large economy. Geopolitical factors, including ongoing tensions with China, are also responsible for their heightened interest in the country. Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from Japan sharply rose to $7.6 billion in 2025 from $3.7 billion in 2021, a period over which their investments have been sharply declining in China, according to the Japan External Trade Organization. India has secured larger investments than China from Japan since 2023. Besides automobiles, Japanese investors have been major investors in financial services with the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group making a $4.4-billion investment in Shriram Finance. Japan’s mega banks are stepping up their presence as they search for high-growth and high-return markets like India, argued Toshiro Nishizawa of the University of Tokyo. The uptick in Japanese FDI is indeed a silver lining for India’s ongoing efforts to attract investments to prop up its beleaguered external accounts. Net outflows have been the norm of late. The big question is, what must be done to sustain this uptrend? In this regard, PM Modi highlighted the new reforms in taxation, governance, and ease of doing business, besides a new initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office in organising a dedicated Japan Business Week. Senior officials will engage directly with Japanese business and address their concerns. To be sure, Japanese investors — like other foreign investors — have serious concerns about the complicated legal and tax system, difficult labour issues, inadequate infrastructure, poor contract enforcement, among others in the country. A certain amount of hand-holding will certainly improve comfort levels for Japan, which is India’s fifth-largest investor. India must do whatever it takes to further improve its attractiveness for Japan Inc. Although bullish surveys of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation rank India as the most promising destination, the sentiment of Japanese businesses can change rapidly. If their concerns are not addressed, they will shift to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations where they have invested 3.2 times more than in India last year. Nevertheless, the good news is that Japanese companies that are already operating in India are extremely positive about expanding their business. Maruti Suzuki is setting up a fourth plant at Kharkhoda in Haryana to assemble passenger vehicles. Air-conditioner maker Daikin plans to step up capacities to 5 million units annually by 2030. Japanese mega banks are also eyeing India’s booming market opportunities beyond their mature financial environment back home.

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India TV

Jul 5, 2026, 01:51 PM

Fadnavis Reacts to Uddhav's Ram Raksha Andolan Over Temple Donation Theft Case

Politics has heated up over the Ram temple gift theft case. Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena UBT is organizing Ram Raksha Path over the donation theft. He has started a state-wide movement by reciting Hanuman Chalisa at Hanuman temple in Dadar area of Mumbai. While Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis targeted Uddhav and said that if he takes the path of Ram and those who recite Ram Raksha, it will be good for him. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived to attend a family event in his native village Mool in Chandrapur district on Sunday. During this, he spoke to reporters. On the question of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray announcing a state-wide Ram Raksha Andolan over the Ram temple donation theft case, the Chief Minister reacted sharply. Chief Minister Fadnavis said that he is happy that Uddhav Thackeray has finally remembered Lord Ram. He said that Uddhav Thackeray had left the path of Ram, so if his party now recites Ram Thackeray's path, he will definitely not follow it.

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ABP News✓

Jul 5, 2026, 01:24 PM

Lok Janshakti Party Expands in Uttar Pradesh, Eyes 2027 Assembly Elections

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has taken a big step towards the expansion of its organization in Uttar Pradesh. On the occasion of the birthday of party leader Ram Vilas Chauhan, a big program was organized in Lucknow on Sunday (July 5). Through this program, the party gave a clear signal that its focus is now on strengthening the organization in Uttar Pradesh. The program was also attended by the party's national president Chirag Paswan. It is being seen as his active entry into UP politics. On this occasion, Chirag Paswan said that his party will make organizational preparations for all 403 assembly seats in the state with an eye on the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. However, the final decision on whether to contest the elections will be taken by the central parliamentary board after a review of the organization and the proposal of the state unit. Chirag Paswan said that Uttar Pradesh was very close to his father and party founder Ram Vilas Paswan's heart. He said that Ram Vilas Paswan's thinking was to develop politics rising above casteism and communalism.

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The Financial Express

Jul 5, 2026, 01:10 PM

Indian External Affairs Minister Embarks on 10-Day Diplomatic Tour to Strengthen Ties with Gulf Nations, US, and EU

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday embarked on an extensive, multi-leg diplomatic tour covering four Gulf nations, the United States , and Belgium. Kicking off the first leg of his trip in Doha, Jaishankar met with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Over the 10-day tour, he will travel through Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman before heading to New York to launch India’s official campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council , concluding his journey in Brussels for the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting. The tour comes amid fast‑evolving political dynamics in the Gulf following moves toward a détente between major regional players, including a recent United States‑Iran engagement, making consultation with partners in the Gulf particularly timely for New Delhi’s foreign policy and energy diplomacy. The multi‑nation tour bundles together several priorities for India’s external policy: consolidating ties with energy‑and‑diaspora‑connected Gulf partners, mobilising support for India’s UNSC candidature, and strengthening strategic economic and technology cooperation with the EU. Each element reflects wider themes in India’s diplomacy—economic security, multilateral engagement and technology partnerships. A pleasure to meet Qatar PM & FM @MBA_AlThani_ in Doha today. Thanked him for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community. Reviewed various facets of our bilateral cooperation especially energy, trade, investments, connectivity, security and people to people… pic.twitter.com/qqQuXr8ELe EAM Jaishankar’s first stop is a four‑country Gulf leg scheduled from July 5 to 10. He will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on official calls where he is slated to meet his counterparts and senior leadership in each country. According to the MEA , the visits will focus on “enhancing our bilateral relations with the four countries” and will provide opportunities to exchange views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest. “The visits will focus on enhancing our bilateral relations and provide an opportunity to exchange views on regional developments,” the MEA said, underscoring the importance New Delhi attaches to the Gulf, a region of growing strategic and economic salience for India. After concluding his Gulf engagements, Jaishankar will travel to New York, where on July 13 he will formally launch India’s official campaign for a non‑permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028–29 term. India is a founding member of the United Nations and has repeatedly stressed the importance of multilateralism; the MEA’s release framed the campaign as part of India’s longstanding commitment to the UN and to reforms of the Security Council. “The Permanent Mission of India to the UN underlined how India’s deepening engagement with the United Nations is based on its steadfast commitment to multilateralism and dialogue as the key to achieving shared goals,” the MEA said. India’s candidature, the statement added, comes as New Delhi has continuously advocated reforms of the Security Council to make it responsive to present‑day challenges. India’s bid will be presented as grounded in the country’s contributions to UN programmes, its record in peacekeeping and its emphasis on consensus‑building. The launch in New York will formally open the diplomatic phase of outreach to UN member states ahead of the 2028–29 term. In the final leg of his trip, Jaishankar will travel to Brussels on July 14–15 to participate in the third meeting of the India‑EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC). He will be joined by fellow Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Ashwini Vaishnaw. Launched in 2022, the TTC is a structured platform designed to facilitate cooperation between India and the European Union on trade, technology and critical emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors and cybersecurity. The MEA highlighted Jaishankar’s meetings with EU and Belgian counterparts, where discussions will likely range from deepening technological collaboration and supply‑chain resilience to regulatory coordination on digital and emerging technologies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen established the India-EU TTC in April 2022 as a key bilateral platform to address challenges at the confluence of trade, trusted technology and security. It reflects a shared acknowledgement between the two blocs of the increasingly critical links between trade and technology, the potential of cooperation on these issues to enhance the economies of both partners, and the need to work together on the related security challenges. “Our effort is that it becomes a supplement to the FTA which we have finalised and will help us to smoothen the edges and make it easier to implement the FTA going forward,” Goyal said on Saturday. Negotiations have already been concluded for the India-EU FTA, with both sides now wrapping up the legal scrubbing exercise of the pact text. It is likely to be signed by the end of this year and may be implemented in 2027. Indian officials say the Gulf visits will also allow candid exchanges on regional security developments following shifting regional alignments, while the Washington and Brussels legs will advance India’s global diplomatic outreach and its push for deeper strategic and technological ties with Western partners. Outcomes from leader‑level and ministerial meetings in the Gulf on energy, labour, investments and regional security. Reception to India’s UNSC campaign launch and the scope of pledges or endorsements New Delhi secures in New York. Deliverables or joint statements from the India‑EU TTC on technology cooperation, supply chains (notably semiconductors), AI governance and cybersecurity frameworks. With this tour, EAM Jaishankar aims to stitch together diplomatic, strategic and technological threads that will shape India’s external engagement over the coming years—particularly as national capital prepares to press its case at the United Nations and deepen partnerships in critical technology domains.

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Aaj Tak

Jul 5, 2026, 12:52 PM

Investors Seek Safe Returns Amid Geo-Political Uncertainty: Exploring Fixed Deposits and Property Options

These days, due to geo-political tensions in the world, the investment landscape has changed. Most people are now diversifying their investment portfolios. Investors are no longer limited to gold or silver or stocks, but are also investing in property and bank fixed deposits. Along with expanding investment, there is also confusion among investors about where to invest, where to earn better and where to take less risk. Here we will try to find out if you have more lump sums and want to invest safely, where you can earn more on bank fixed deposits (FDs) or property. Many banks have increased interest rates on fixed deposits. Many banks are offering interest rates ranging from 6% to 8% on 5-year FDs. Jana Small Finance Bank is offering 8. 3% on 5-year FDs. Similarly, Shivalik Small Finance Bank is offering 6% interest, and SBI is now offering up to 7.5% interest on ICICI Bank FDs.

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Dainik Jagran

Jul 5, 2026, 12:50 PM

Assam Legislative Assembly Includes Hindi Language for First Time

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India TV

Jul 5, 2026, 12:43 PM

Iranian Leaders Gather at Funeral Prayer Amid Speculation Over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Successor

After the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's top leaders and officials appeared in public at the funeral prayer held in Tehran. But all eyes were looking for Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been made the Supreme Leader. Mojtaba was nowhere to be seen. Mojtaba's three brothers also appeared in public at the funeral prayer. But Mojtaba's absence deepened the suspense in Tehran. This is the first time the Iranian leadership appeared together on such a large scale since the February 28 airstrike. Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani, a 97-year-old Shiite cleric, led the prayers at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on Sunday. During this time, Khamenei's sons Massoud, Measem, and Mustafa, as well as the head of the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) General Ahmad Vahidi, President Massoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalib, and the head of the Quds Force, General Qasim Qadir, were present.

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Dainik Jagran

Jul 5, 2026, 12:42 PM

BJP Leaders Interact with Shakti Kendra Heads in Uttar Pradesh

BJP national president Nitin Navin and general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh on Sunday interacted with the Shakti Kendras of Awadh at the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, the final event of their two-day stay in Lucknow. The number of Shakti Kendra heads in the Awadh region is six and a half thousand. Nitin Navin said that the land of Uttar Pradesh is the land of sages and saints. This land has given birth to great men who have given a message not only to the country but to the world. I bow to this holy land, to the soil here, which has given a new lease of life to the soul and culture of India. The BJP president said that I had come to UP to prepare and sound the bugle for the UP elections. He said that we have faith in our Shakti Kendras and I can say on their own that the BJP will form the government in Uttar Pradesh even in 2027. The BJP will not only make a hat-trick in Uttar Pradesh, but the path of the central government will be clear for 2029 and the NDA government will be formed. Nitin Navin said that I am sitting here today to introduce a lotus and a lotus to the BJP workers.

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The Financial Express

Jul 5, 2026, 12:39 PM

Indian Specialty Chemical Manufacturers Face Revenue Growth Slowdown and Margin Pressure

Revenue growth of specialty chemical manufacturers is expected to slow by 200 basis points to around 6% this fiscal, from about 8% in each of the past two years, while weak exports and volatile crude-linked input costs could compress operating margins by as much as 200 basis points, according to Crisil Ratings. Operating margins are projected to fall to 14-14.5% from nearly 16% last fiscal, as exporters face global supply disruptions, cautious overseas procurement and limited ability to pass on higher feedstock costs. Export sales typically offer better margins than domestic business. The assessment is based on an analysis of 126 companies accounting for around 40% of industry revenue. Domestic sales, which contribute nearly two-thirds of the industry’s revenue, will remain the key support. Exports make up the balance but are expected to stay muted until trade flows normalise, which could take another two quarters if the easing of the West Asia conflict sustains. “Supported by diversified end-user segments, domestic demand will remain the key growth driver this fiscal and support 7-8% growth in industry revenue,” said Anuj Sethi, senior director, Crisil Ratings. Agrochemicals account for around 30% of domestic industry revenue, followed by dyes and pigments at 22%, and flavours and fragrances at 14%. Sethi said the reduction in China’s export incentives for select products could provide some pricing support, although continued dumping would restrict any material benefit. Raw-material exposure will determine the extent of the margin pressure. Crude-linked inputs, including ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, xylene and fluorine-based materials, account for nearly one-third of raw-material costs. Crisil Intelligence data underline the recent volatility. Benzene prices surged from $770 per tonne in February to $1,130 in April, while toluene climbed from $728 to $1,060. Ethylene more than doubled from $664 per tonne to $1,360, and propylene increased from $789 to $1,304 during the same period. Ethylene and propylene manufacturers are expected to face sharper pressure because of their higher crude linkage and limited pricing power. BTX manufacturers may fare relatively better due to value-added products, while fluorine-based chemistries should remain more resilient because of niche positioning and stronger cost-passthrough ability. “Chinese competition will constrain pricing flexibility, and supply chains may take a couple of quarters to normalise,” said Poonam Upadhyay, director, Crisil Ratings. Recent softening in crude and chemical input prices should limit the margin decline, provided West Asia tensions do not re-escalate, she added. Companies are responding by moderating capital expenditure to around Rs 16,500 crore this fiscal, focusing spending on backward integration, import substitution and niche chemistries. Lower earnings and higher working-capital requirements could, however, weaken credit metrics. Debt-to-Ebitda is expected to rise to 2.2 times from 1.9 times, while interest coverage may decline to around six times from 7.5 times last fiscal. Recent customs-duty exemptions on select petrochemical inputs may provide some relief, but are unlikely to offset broader cost volatility.

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ABP News✓

Jul 5, 2026, 12:35 PM

BJP MP Sambit Patra's WhatsApp Account Allegedly Hacked

BJP Lok Sabha MP Sambit Patra has informed that his WhatsApp account has been hacked.

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Jul 5, 2026, 12:25 PM

Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Raut Accuses Congress MLC of Being Offered Rs 20 Crore to Switch Sides

Sanjay Raut, the leader of the Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray faction in Maharashtra, made a big claim on Sunday (July 5). He said that Congress MLC Dheeraj Lingade was offered Rs 20 crore to switch sides, although the MLC has denied the allegation. Sanjay Raut did not elaborate on who offered Lingade the money and which party the MLC was to join. Raut claimed, "You are breaking party workers, MPs and MLAs, Lingade was offered Rs 20 crore. It is in my knowledge." He said that people who do not understand where to stop, their end is very sad. Raut said that this applies to all leaders. Referring to manipulation of public representatives, he said that someone has to stop. While talking to reporters, Lingade denied any such offer and said that the claims of the Maharashtra unit of the BJP were also baffled by Girish Mahajan.

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The Financial Express

Jul 5, 2026, 12:16 PM

Trump Offers to Help End Russia-Ukraine War After Phone Call with Putin

US President Donald Trump has offered to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine after holding a long phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin . The nearly 90-minute call came just days before world leaders will gather in Ankara for the NATO summit , where the war is expected to remain one of the biggest issues on the agenda. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said the conversation focused mainly on the Ukraine conflict. He described the discussion as “businesslike and quite constructive” and said both leaders spoke about possible ways to bring the fighting to an end, reported Al Jazeera. According to Ushakov, Trump once again expressed his willingness to support diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict. “The American president once again confirmed his readiness to work towards a rapid end to the fighting and find solutions to overcome the crisis,” Ushakov said. Russia said that any settlement should come through political and diplomatic talks while respecting what Moscow called its “fundamental approach” to the conflict, as reported by Al Jazeera. The Kremlin said Putin used the call to describe Russia’s view of the battlefield. Ushakov claimed the Russian military was making steady gains and capturing more territory. He said Putin told Trump that Russian forces were “confidently advancing, liberating one locality after another.” One of the biggest points of disagreement remains the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka. Russian military commanders informed Putin on Friday that their troops had taken control of the strategic city in the Donetsk region. Ukraine rejected that claim. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian forces still held the city and dismissed Russia’s announcement. Ushakov also accused Ukraine and several European countries of trying to prolong the conflict. He claimed Kyiv and its allies wanted to escalate the war and referred to Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian oil-related facilities, which have caused fuel shortages in parts of Russia. The Kremlin said that Trump informed Putin that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would continue efforts to broker a peace agreement. According to Ushakov, both officials remain ready to travel to Moscow if needed. He added that the US’ diplomatic efforts had slowed in recent weeks because the nation had focused much of its attention on the conflict involving Iran. Trump also held a separate conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday. Zelenskyy said the two leaders discussed the situation across the nearly 1,200-kilometre front line, where intense fighting has continued despite repeated diplomatic efforts. After the call, Zelenskyy expressed hope that peace remained possible if international partners stayed committed. “There is a real prospect to end this war and American resolve will have a crucial meaning,” Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram. He also said both leaders agreed to continue their discussions during the NATO summit in Ankara, which begins on July 7. Heads of state from all 32 NATO member countries, including Trump, are expected to attend the two-day meeting. Military operations on the ground have changed little in recent months. Both Russia and Ukraine rely heavily on drones, making it difficult for large military vehicles to move freely and increasing losses on both sides. In June, Zelenskyy publicly invited Putin to hold a direct one-on-one meeting, but the Russian president declined the proposal, reported Al Jazeera. The Kremlin said Putin also spoke about the conflict involving Iran during his conversation with Trump. According to Ushakov, the Russian leader expressed hope that American diplomatic efforts in the region would help produce “mutually acceptable long-term solutions” on major issues.

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Aaj Tak

Jul 5, 2026, 12:13 PM

North Korea's Aggressive Naval Fleet: Kim Jong Un Inspects Cruise Missile Tests on 'Kang Kon' Destroyer

Today, while most countries are focusing on modern drones, artificial intelligence, and cyberwar systems, North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is building a conventional but highly aggressive naval fleet. Recently, Kim Jong Un personally inspected cruise missile tests from the deck of North Korea's new destroyer'Kang Kon ', which is a clear sign that Pyongyang is desperate to take its maritime firepower to a new level. The landing of the'Kang Kon'destroyer at sea is not only a military test for the North Korean navy, but also a major psychological victory. It is the same warship that suffered a serious technical failure during its launching ceremony last year. It partially capsized in port. Kim Jong Un expressed great resentment over this incident and severely reprimanded the officers. It was repaired in record time and has now been towed to sea. Kim Jong Un has only prepared the ship for a full-scale war within the next 2 months or so. Kim Jong Un has prepared the ship for a full-scale war.

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ABP News✓

Jul 5, 2026, 12:05 PM

BJP President Nitin Naveen Criticizes Opposition Leaders Over Insults to Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Naveen took on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav. He attended an event in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Nitin Naveen took on the opposition during this time and said that Hinduism should not be considered weak. He accused Rahul and Akhilesh of remaining silent on the insult of gods and goddesses. BJP president Nitin Naveen said, "I want to tell Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and Kejriwal that don't consider Hinduism so weak that people will come in your company, because when your people insult Hindu gods and goddesses, you people remain silent. The insult of Sanatan will never be tolerated by the people of UP and the country. We have cherished the heritage, for which our ancestors have even made sacrifices." He said, "Those who shed tears in the name of faith can never talk of faith, because today in the BJP's rule, from the Ram temple construction to the new crocodile temple, people will never work on the legacy of faith."

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Aaj Tak

Jul 5, 2026, 12:03 PM

Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas Gears Up for Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections

Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJPR) is working fast to strengthen its organization for the assembly elections to be held early next year in Uttar Pradesh. Talking to reporters in Lucknow, LJPR chief Chirag Paswan said that the birth anniversary of the party founder and his father Ram Vilas Paswan will be celebrated in the capital of Uttar Pradesh this time.

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Aaj Tak

Jul 5, 2026, 12:00 PM

Iranians Mourn Former Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Amid Anti-US and Anti-Israel Sentiment

On the second day of the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the streets of Tehran were flooded with people. Millions of people dressed in black came to the capital Tehran to bid farewell to their leader. From the streets of the city to Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, huge crowds were seen. There were tears in the eyes of the people, but anger against the United States and Israel was also visible. According to local media, about 8 million people have attended the funeral so far. Iranians living in different cities of Iran and abroad have also arrived in Tehran. Everyone wants to pay their last respects to their leader and show solidarity with the country. Chants of'Death to America'and'Death to Israel'continued during the funeral. People say that they do not consider Khamenei just a religious leader, but the identity of the country's sovereignty and resistance. Although Khamenei's three sons, Massoud, and Mostafa, the Supreme Commander of the Islamic Guards Corps (MOGC) were also present on Sunday.

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Dainik Bhaskar

Jul 5, 2026, 11:52 AM

Adani Defence and Aerospace Lays Foundation Stone for Rs 2,500 Crore Manufacturing Plant in Shivpuri

In Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, the foundation stone of a Rs 2,500 crore manufacturing plant of Adani Defence and Aerospace was laid. The factory will manufacture ammunition, hi-tech weapons, mission-ready missiles and hi-tech defence products. Taxes at the manufacturing plant Adani Group Director Jeet Adani said that the chairman of the group has announced an investment of Rs 1,10,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh. The investment will be made in areas such as pump hydro storage, cement, mining, logistics and thermal energy. Adani Group aims to provide about 1,20,000 jobs in Madhya Pradesh by 2030. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that whenever there is a war for the defence of the country, arms and ammunition will go from Shivpuri. The youth here will rip the chest of their hard-earned enemies. The enemies will be defeated. He also made 4 demands from CM Mohan for Shivpuri. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav addressed the Union Minister.

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Dainik Bhaskar

Jul 5, 2026, 11:49 AM

BJP National President Meets Top Leaders to Discuss 2027 Election Strategies

BJP national president Nitin Navin reached Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak's house for lunch at 2 pm on Sunday. He was accompanied by CM Yogi, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and UP BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary. Brajesh Pathak himself arrived with a plate of mangoes. Then everyone ate mangoes while sitting together on a charpoy. Earlier, Nitin Navin met leaders of NDA allies. Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad, Subhaspa chief Om Prakash Rajbhar, Apna Dal (S) chief Anupriya Patel's husband Ashish Patel and RLD general secretary Trilok Tyagi. After the meeting, Sanjay Nishad, Rajbhar and Ashish Patel told Dainik Bhaskar that there was no discussion on seat sharing. Nitin Navin discussed how to win the 2027 elections. BJP leader Aparna Yadav also met Nitin Navin. Nitin Navin expressed grief over the death of her husband Prateek Yadav. Earlier, Nitin Navin had a meeting with former BJP presidents.

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The Moscow Times

Jul 5, 2026, 11:33 AM

Shiv Sena Leader Claims Maharashtra Congress MLC Was Offered Rs 20 Crore to Switch Loyalties

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday claimed Maharashtra Congress MLC Dhiraj Lingade was offered Rs 20 crore to switch loyalties, a charge denied by the legislator himself. Raut did not elaborate further, nor did he specify who offered Lingade money and which party the Congress MLC was supposed to join. "You are poaching party workers, MPs and MLAs... Rs 20 crore offer was given to one Lingade. This is my information," Raut claimed. He further said the end of those who do not understand where to stop is very tragic. This applies for all politicians, Raut added. "One needs to stop," he said, referring to the poaching of lawmakers. Talking to reporters, Lingade denied receiving any such offer and said he was surprised by the claim made by Raut. Senior Maharashtra BJP leader and state minister Girish Mahajan also brushed aside Raut's claim. Raut keeps talking about imaginary figures, Mahajan said. The Shiv Sena (UBT) should instead focus on strengthening its organisation, he said in a swipe at Raut. (With inputs from PTI)

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ABP News✓

Jul 5, 2026, 11:32 AM

Congress Intensifies Nationwide Campaign Against Government Over Paper Leaks in Competitive Exams

The Congress has intensified its nationwide campaign against the central government on the issue of paper leaks in competitive examinations, including NEET. As part of the ongoing campaign in 28 states and 28 cities from June 25 to August 9, a'Students'Goonj'programme will be held in Delhi on August 9 in the presence of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. A key meeting of senior leaders was held at the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) headquarters on Sunday (July 5, 2026) regarding its preparations. On the directions of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devendra Yadav, AICC Delhi in-charge Kazi Nizamuddin, AICC secretary and Delhi co-in-charge Danish Abrar and DPCC general secretary (organisation) Anil Bhardwaj reviewed the preparations for the campaign with representatives of Mahila Congress, Purvanchal Congress and Delhi Congress University Teachers'Organisation (INTEC). In the meeting, DPCC vice-president Abdul Hanan, general secretary Dr PK Mishra, Mahila Congress president Pushpa Singh, INTEC chairman Pankaj Garg and former Congress chairman Dr Sudhanshu Kumar were also present.

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The Financial Express

Jul 5, 2026, 11:29 AM

Trump Suggests Taking Out Iranian Leaders, Decides Against It Amid Funeral Ceremonies

Donald Trump broached the possibility of taking out all remaining Iranian leaders with “one shot” on Sunday as they gathered for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The remarks came even as Tehran prepared for a mass casualty event with thousands of deaths amid the week-long ceremonies for the former Supreme Leader. A shaky ceasefire remains in place — with Trump claiming on Saturday that he had given Tehran “a week off” to mourn. “I thought people hated Khamenei. Maybe it’s fake tears…They are all there. One shot, and we can take them all out. But we are not going to do that because then we would have nobody to negotiate with,” Trump told Axios during an interview. The US President also said that both nations had agreed to halt discussions for a week until the funeral proceedings for Khamenei were concluded. Trump noted that neither side would launch attacks against the other during this temporary pause. The late leader is currently lying in state in Tehran — with thousands arriving to pay their final respects. Iran has also invited international dignitaries to attend the ceremonies. The former Supreme Leader of Iran is scheduled to be buried in Mashhad on July 9 after a week of ceremonial processions through Tehran, Qom, Najaf, and Karbala. The expansive funeral, organised by the Iranian establishment to project domestic solidarity and defiance amid escalating regional tensions, has attracted significant gatherings. Thousands of people have been seen weeping, chanting slogans, and beating their chests in keeping with Shiite mourning practices. Mojtaba Khamenei remained conspicuously absent from his father’s funeral proceedings over the weekend — even as three other sons of the slain leader were seen praying alongside family members beside his coffin. State TV showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei praying behind the coffins laid out in the vast courtyard of Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla. There has still been ‌no public sighting or image released of Mojtaba Khamenei — even as the war surged and ceasefires were brokered. People close to his inner circle have told Reuters that the current Supreme Leader had suffered a significant injury to one or both legs when the US and Israel bombed Iran on February 28. The attack which killed his father and other family members also reportedly left Mojtaba Khamenei’s face disfigured. Top officials have cited security concerns for his absence from the funeral ceremonies.The unprecedented scale of the event also makes it difficult to maintain public order and leadership safety, despite the deployment of what is likely the largest security force in Iranian history. Ayatollah Hakim Elahi — Khamenei’s representative in India — told news agency ANI earlier this week that the current Supreme Leader will not be present at the funeral events for his father due to these intense security concerns The domestic security environment remains highly sensitive following provocative statements from regional adversaries. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz had previously remarked that the late leader was “marked for death.”

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Aaj Tak

Jul 5, 2026, 11:26 AM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Completes 5 Years, Unveils Vision for State's Development

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has completed 5 years of his tenure as the Chief Minister. On this historic milestone, he has put forward a big vision for the state. Chief Minister Dhami said that the goal of his government is to make Uttarakhand a fully developed and self-reliant state by the year 2035. The Chief Minister said that five years ago he got the opportunity to serve Devbhoomi. Since then the journey of his government is moving forward on the principles of public service, good governance and dedication. CM Dhami informed that special attention is being paid to infrastructure, investment and all-round development to develop Uttarakhand. On this special occasion, the Chief Minister launched a special program in Rishikesh. This program has been named'Seva, Sushasan aur Samarpan: Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar '. Pushkar Singh Dhami took charge as the 10th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for the first time on 4 July 2021. He became the second Chief Minister in the history of the state to complete a five-year term. Narayan Dhami (I.D.D.T.) completed his tenure with just one year.

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Dainik Bhaskar

Jul 5, 2026, 11:25 AM

Prashant Kishor to Contest Bankipur Assembly Seat for Jansuraj Party

Prashant Kishor will be the candidate from the Jansuraj Party for the Bankipur assembly seat in Patna. State party president Manoj Bharti has announced this. Prashant Kishor said, "For four years, Jan Suraj is my life. I will try to fulfill the responsibility given to me by the party. If I win from Bankipur, it will greatly boost the morale of the party and the party will move forward." Let me tell you that since Nitin Naveen became a Rajya Sabha MP, there was a discussion about PK contesting from Bankipur. PK himself had said in the past - If the BJP loses a strong seat like Bankipur by contesting my election, then I am ready to contest the election. Prashant Kishor said that I thank the party workers and the people of Bihar that they have placed such a big responsibility on me. I will fully fulfill the responsibility given to me to contest the election in Bankipur.

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Dainik Jagran

Jul 5, 2026, 11:09 AM

India Criticizes Pakistani Defense Minister Over Comments on PM Modi's Award

India has criticised Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. He had hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Guardian of the Blue Horizon Award given to him by Seychelles. The NDTV report quoted government sources as saying, "It is well known that Khawaja Asif is mentally unstable. His current assignment reveals the state of affairs in Pakistan today. Clearly, he has no regular job and spends his time talking nonsense on subjects he knows little about. Jealousy is always a bad feeling, especially when it comes from someone with a grudge." Asif called the award a hasty recognition and alleged that it was hastily drafted just before PM Modi's visit. Referring to reports of typographical errors in the initial version of the letter of honour, the Pakistani minister claimed that while it was the most embarrassing story so far, Modi's visit to Avangarh was a complete statement of intent.

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ABP News✓

Jul 5, 2026, 11:06 AM

Iran Mourns Ayatollah Khamenei as Trump's Comments Spark Controversy

On the one hand, there is mourning in Iran, on the other hand, Trump's rhetoric continues. It is believed that about 10 million people have attended the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Now the country's party Congress has also jumped into this whole controversy. Their Rajya Sabha MP has questioned the news of Trump's statement while reporting it on X. Also on this pretext, the current NDA government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been targeted. In fact, Trump does not like this craze for Khamenei. So some of his statements have shocked. One statement in which he said that we have given Iran a holiday for Khamenei's funeral, while the second statement that America beat Iran in the war. The third statement in which he has said that they are all there. We can eliminate them all in one shot. But we will not do this because then we will have no one left to negotiate. He has raised a question on this news post in the Rajya Sabha. Pawan MP has said.

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The Moscow Times

Jul 5, 2026, 11:04 AM

Iran Mourns Death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei; Successor Absent from Funeral

TEHRAN: Iranian leaders joined prayers Sunday over the casket of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a second day of funeral ceremonies , but his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei was conspicuously absent. The elder Khamenei ruled the Islamic republic from 1989 until he was killed aged 86 in an airstrike on the first day of the US-Israeli war with Iran on February 28. Officials including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Revolutionary Guards chief Ahmad Vahidi joined Sunday's ceremonies, along with huge crowds paying their final respects in Tehran. But Mojtaba has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March. He is said to have been wounded in the attack that killed his father. The late supreme leader's other three sons, Masoud, Mostafa and Meysam, all attended the service. It was held at Tehran's Grand Mosalla religious complex and led by prominent Shia cleric Ja'far Sobhani, a 97-year-old scholar who teaches at seminaries in the holy city of Qom. Sunday was declared a public holiday across Iran. Later in the day, Khamenei's body will be moved out of the Grand Mosalla, where it is lying in state, as part of preparations for processions through the capital on Monday. The vast complex and surrounding streets were packed with mourners on Sunday morning. With temperatures forecast to exceed 35C, many were handed refreshments as they made their way to the Grand Mosalla, some carrying Iranian flags or portraits of the late Khamenei.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 5, 2026, 10:49 AM

Iran's Supreme Leader and Family Members to Be Buried Amid Fears of Israeli Attack

It was reported that he kept his distance due to fears of a possible attack from Israel. Along with the Supreme Leader, 4 other family members will also be buried. This includes Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 14-month-old granddaughter. On Sunday, his granddaughter's coffin also reached Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, where the last prayers were held. The funeral procession was also attended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohsini Ejei, IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi, and Quds Force Chief Ismail Kani. According to the official news agency IRNA, Khamenei's Tadfeen rituals will be held in different cities of Iran and Iraq for a week. On Monday, a huge funeral procession will be taken out to the central area of Tehran and Revolution Square (Meydan-e-Engelab), where millions of people are expected to attend on Tuesday. The body of the Iranian president, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Judiciary Chief Ghol Mohsini Ejei, IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi, and Quds Force Chief Ismail Kani

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Siasat News✓

Jul 5, 2026, 10:47 AM

US and Iran Set to Resume Technical Talks in Islamabad

: Pakistan capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, a media report said Sunday, July 5. The US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on June 18, aimed at restoring peace in West Asia. It was followed by technical-level talks in Switzerland on June 21, with Pakistan and Qatar as mediators. The resumption of the talks is part of ongoing efforts to keep the diplomatic process on track and resolve long standing disputes between Washington and Tehran, Dawn reported quoting diplomatic sources. “There are two possible venues for the technical talks — Islamabad and the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland,” one diplomatic source said. “Islamabad, however, is the more likely option.” The technical talks are expected to take place on July 11, although a final decision on the venue has yet to be announced. The talks were temporarily delayed because of the multi-day state funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian officials have indicated that the composition of Tehran’s delegation will be announced after the funeral ceremonies conclude. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for the last three decades, was killed on February 28, the first day of the massive US and Israeli joint air strikes on Tehran. Starting Sunday, the burial ceremonies are slated to be held in Tehran and Qom and will continue till Tuesday, July 7. The final burial ceremony will take place in the city of Mashhad on Thursday, July 9. Dawn further quoted diplomatic sources to say that the negotiations will focus on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and Iranian assets frozen abroad. The discussions are also expected to address regional security issues, including efforts to preserve stability in the Strait of Hormuz and maintain the recently agreed ceasefire in Lebanon. The July 11 meeting is intended to advance the framework established under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, signed two weeks ago, which gave both sides 60 days to negotiate a comprehensive agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme and related issues. The latest diplomatic efforts follow indirect technical discussions held in Doha earlier this week. US President Donald Trump described those talks as “very good”, while Iranian officials said the two sides had reached an understanding on the partial release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets. US officials, however, reportedly disputed that any such agreement had been reached. Diplomatic sources said mediators from Qatar and Pakistan continued to facilitate indirect contacts during the pause in negotiations, with discussions focusing on ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and preserving the 60-day ceasefire agreed after June negotiations in Switzerland. The most recent high-level negotiations were held at Switzerland’s Burgenstock resort and were mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Those talks produced what negotiators described as a roadmap for reaching a broader agreement covering Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, maritime security and regional de-escalation. Diplomatic sources said marathon negotiating sessions addressed nuclear restrictions, sanctions relief, security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon ceasefire. Although negotiators reported progress, they cautioned that the process remained fragile amid continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Officials familiar with the negotiations said the next round of high-level direct talks is expected to take place in Doha during the third week of July, after technical teams complete work on the details of a possible agreement.

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India TV

Jul 5, 2026, 10:46 AM

Samajwadi Party Leader Predicts Absolute Majority in 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav on Sunday came down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party and the state government in Firozabad. He claimed that the Samajwadi Party will form the government with an absolute majority in the 2027 assembly elections and Akhilesh Yadav will become the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. Shivpal Yadav said that the BJP government has not done any good for the people of the country and the state. He alleged that the government is only lying.

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ABP News✓

Jul 5, 2026, 10:35 AM

India Responds Strongly to Pakistan's Defence Minister's Comments on PM Modi

The Indian government has responded strongly to Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's recent comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Government sources said Khawaja Asif has no serious work and spends his time making unnecessary statements on matters beyond his understanding. Government sources described Khawaja Asif as mentally unstable.

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ABP News✓

Jul 5, 2026, 10:26 AM

Bihar Politics Swirls Around Bharat Tiwari Encounter Case as Ruling Party Leaders Visit Victim's Family

Bihar politics is in full swing over the much-hyped Bharat Tiwari encounter case at Shahpur in Bhojpur district. Along with the opposition, now the leaders of the ruling party are also reaching to meet the victim's family. After LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, on Friday, ministers in the Nitish government and senior JDU leader Ashok Choudhary also reached to meet the family of Bharat Tiwari. Speaking to the media in Patna before leaving to meet the family, Ashok Choudhary gave his opinion on the whole matter. He said that the incident is unfortunate and it is his duty to go to the bereaved family. However, he clarified that, "Some things of Bharat Tiwari's DGP were wrong. Whether the weapon is real or fake, it is not at all right to threaten any police officer or officer." Along with this, Choudhary questioned the process of the encounter and said, "I believe that the encounter took place in a wrong way.

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Newsbytes✓

Jul 5, 2026, 10:04 AM

Iranian Successor Absent from Funeral of Former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The funeral of Iran 's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was attended by his three sons, Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud. However, their brother and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was notably absent.The absence is particularly striking as Mojtaba succeeded his father as Iran's supreme leader in March.He has not been seen publicly or heard speaking since his appointment.

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Siasat News✓

Jul 5, 2026, 10:03 AM

Andhra YouTuber Raavan Arrested Again Under UAPA for Allegedly Using Children to Commit Offence

Telugu YouTuber Raavan has been booked under various sections of the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act ( UAPA ). Raavan, whose real name is B Joseph, has been a vocal critic of the current Chandrababu Naidu- Pawan Kalyan -led government. This is the fifth arrest of the YouTuber in four days. He was arrested along with Hyderabad -based YouTube political commentator K Venkatrami Reddy. Since June 30, Raavan and the Andhra Police have been engaged in a game of cat and mouse, with the YouTuber repeatedly being arrested, securing bail and then being arrested again in connection with another case. Most cases are concerning his remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. He was first picked up by the Pithapuram police. After the magistrate granted him station bail, he was immediately arrested by the Sarpavaram police. He got bail in that case when he was arrested again by the Inaguduru police and then the Payakaraopeta police. He got bail in the Payakaraopeta case on the evening of July 4 (Saturday) and was on his way back home when he was arrested yet again at the Vempadu toll gate. He has been booked under Section 13 (punishment for unlawful activities) and Section 39 (offence relating to support given to a terrorist organisation) of the UAPA. A notice was issued to his wife informing her of his arrest in the Gannavaram case. According to The News Minute , the Sarpavaram police stated that Raavan was arrested for allegedly using children to commit an offence. They were referring to his interview with Dalit children where they spoke about caste discrimination by their teachers and classmates. The school is located in Yendapallu, under Pawan Kalyan’s Pithapuram constituency. The YouTuber had questioned the Deputy CM over the issue in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel Prashna . Before his arrest, Raavan recorded a video saying that instead of looking at public affairs, the state government was busy booking charges against him. He said that Jana Sena party workers who had gathered outside police stations allegedly tried to attack him. “You can kill me, but you cannot kill all questioning voices,” Raavan said, addressing the Andhra Pradesh government.

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Jul 5, 2026, 09:59 AM

Prashant Kishor Enters Bihar By-Election Fray, Sparks Grand Alliance Divide

There is a political upheaval in Bihar's Bankipur assembly by-election. Prashant Kishor has been announced as a candidate by the Jansuraj Party today. Different voices have started to be heard within the Grand Alliance. While senior Congress leader Rishi Mishra has said that Prashant Kishor should be made a joint candidate of the opposition, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has completely rejected this suggestion. This has brought the differences in the Grand Alliance before the by-election to the fore. Senior Congress leader Rishi Mishra said, "Congress and RJD should help Prashant Kishor. If the opposition has to defeat the BJP, they have to give a common candidate. Prashant Kishor is going to contest the election. He should talk to the RJD and Congress. I hope that he will benefit. Congress will definitely support him. This has been the seat of BJP national president Nitin Naveen. It is a stronghold of the BJP. So if Prashant Kishor has to challenge the BJP, then he should help." This statement of Rishi Mishra came at the time when the formal name of Prashant Kishor has been announced in the meeting of the Congress group after the formal meeting of the by-election.

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The Moscow Times

Jul 5, 2026, 09:55 AM

CPI(M) MP Urges Centre to Reconsider Ram Temple Trust's RTI Status

LUCKNOW: Amid the controversy over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging the Centre to reconsider its stand that the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is not a public authority under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Sharing the letter via X on Sunday, Brittas said it was not prudent to keep the trust outside the ambit of the RTI Act merely because the government described it as an "autonomous" body, when it had been constituted through a government-approved scheme, vested with land acquired under a parliamentary law and continued to have serving IAS officers in its governing framework. He urged the Union government to revisit its earlier position, saying: "Trusts that enjoy unparalleled public faith must also uphold the highest standards of public transparency and accountability." Referring to a Central Information Commission (CIC) order dated 6 June 2025 holding that the trust was not a "public authority" under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, Brittas said the decision had relied substantially on the Ministry of Home Affairs' stand and requested the ministry to review its position in the interest of transparency and public accountability.

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India TV

Jul 5, 2026, 09:49 AM

Jan Suraj Party Names Prashant Kishor as Candidate for Bankipur Assembly By-Election

There has been a stir in the politics of Bihar again. Actually, the Jansuraj Party has announced Prashant Kishor as its candidate for the Bankipur assembly by-election. Let us tell you that there is an assembly by-election in Bankipur on July 30. Significantly, the state president of Jan Suraj Manoj Bharti had already said that only a few days are left for the by-election of the Bankipur assembly. In such a situation, the Jansuraj Party will field a strong candidate in this election. This decision will be taken on July 5. Manoj Bharti had also said that our people in Bankipur have spoken to the public for a month. It can be said that everyone is against the BJP government. The by-election in Bankipur seat in the Bihar assembly election is being held because BJP President Nitin Nabin had left this seat and went to the Rajya Sabha. In such a situation, the by-election was certain. Prashant Kishor's election on behalf of Jansuraj is a big news because Prashant Kishor was selected for the Bihar assembly election.

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ABP News✓

Jul 5, 2026, 09:38 AM

Prashant Kishor to Contest By-Election in Bankipur Assembly Seat in Bihar

The by-election is to be held in the Bankipur assembly seat in Bihar. Prashant Kishor will be the candidate from the Jan Suraj Party. It was announced on Sunday (July 05, 2026). Prashant Kishor has increased the tension of the BJP by entering the electoral fray. Prashant Kishor was the MLA from this seat. Nitin Naveen, the national president of the BJP. Prashant Kishor's entry into the field has made the contest interesting. Speaking of Prashant Kishor, he has worked for many parties. Many parties have also got success in the election campaign. Prashant Kishor has been discussing this very often. In such a situation, the biggest question is whether Prashant Kishor, who made others political heroes, will be able to become a superstar of politics. Senior journalist Dhirendra Kumar was asked that Prashant Kishor has made many people a superstar, whichever PR he has done, will be able to make himself a superstar this time? On this, he said, "This is a big question.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 5, 2026, 09:35 AM

Hindu Priest Calls for Liberation of Disputed Krishna Janmabhoomi Site

Issuing a video in the matter, he said that it has become too much to go around the courts. Now we will not go around asking for space, but will repeat what we did for the Ram temple. The Chief Minister of the state also says that now it is the turn of Krishna Janmabhoomi. Whoever has been given this message is a descendant of whom. He should also come forward for this pious work. His message is being considered for former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. He said that it is now too much. It is time for us to break this dome. His statement has caused a stir in the political corridors. This statement of Chitragupta Peethadheeshwar is being considered as a repeat of the statement of Sadhvi Ritambhara, who gave a statement during the liberation of the temple of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya. Recently, UP CM Yogi Adityanath gave a statement for the liberation of Lord Krishna Janmabhoomi during his visit to Hathras. After him, Sachchidanand Maharaj issued a statement to break the disputed structure. On Saturday, former Goverdhanand Maharaj Sant Sitaram Maharaj reached here to announce his support to the national Akhara.

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Aaj Tak

Jul 5, 2026, 09:27 AM

Prashant Kishor to Contest Bankipur Assembly By-Election in Bihar

The political heat is on for the upcoming assembly by-elections in Bihar. In Patna, Manoj Bharti has officially announced the name of Prashant Kishor to contest from Bankipur assembly seat. After the announcement of Prashant Kishor as a candidate, now the whole picture of Bankipur assembly by-election has changed. After Prashant Kishor's decision to contest the election, there is a huge enthusiasm among the workers of the area. Strategies are being made to intensify the campaign in this seat in the coming days. This seat has been vacated after BJP national president Nitin Navin resigned, as he was called to Delhi via Rajya Sabha after being elected as BJP national president. After this, he resigned from Bankipur assembly seat. Recently, the Election Commission of India announced the election schedule for the by-elections to three assembly seats of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, under which voting will be held on 30 July and counting of votes will be done on 3 August. The notification for filing nominations will be started by the commission on 6 July.

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Dainik Jagran

Jul 5, 2026, 09:27 AM

INLD Leaders Visit Protest Site in Chanaut Village, Accuse Government of Betrayal

The 52nd day of the drinking water movement in Chanaut village received a new political impetus on Sunday when INLD Principal Secretary General Abhay Singh Chautala along with the entire party executive reached the protest site. He was accompanied by senior leaders including Sunaina Chautala, Arjun Chautala, Aditya Chautala, former ministers Sampat Singh, Rampal Majra. Abhay Chautala accused the government of betraying the farmers and villagers.

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Dainik Jagran

Jul 5, 2026, 09:25 AM

Lok Janshakti Party Stakes Claim for 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections

Another NDA ally, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has staked its claim for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. On the birth anniversary of party founder Ram Vilas Paswan, National President Chirag Paswan on Sunday addressed the Nava Sankalp Sabha in Lucknow. Chirag Paswan, a member of the Lok Sabha from Hajipur in Bihar and Minister of Food Processing Industries in the Narendra Modi government, addressed the Nava Sankalp Sabha at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Sunday. Chirag Paswan, a member of the Lok Sabha from Hajipur in Bihar and Minister of Food Processing Industries in the Narendra Modi government, addressed the 2027 UP Assembly elections. The party also staked its claim by registering a massive presence of workers at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. Chirag Paswan said that today is a day of inspiration for all of us, while today is a day full of emotions for me. Many memories come to mind. Going to school. Running a finger in politics. Being a part of the dreams that he left unfulfilled, my responsibility is to fulfill his every dream. Chirag Paswan claimed in the Nava Sankalp Sabha that no one person can stop the talk of reservation and no one person can stop the

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Jul 5, 2026, 09:23 AM

Prashant Kishor to Contest Bankipur Assembly By-Election as Jan Suraj Candidate

Prashant Kishor will be the candidate of Jan Suraj for the by-election to the Bankipur Assembly of Bihar. Bihar Jan Suraj President Manoj Bharti has announced in the press conference that today it was unanimously decided in the core committee that Prashant Kishor will be the candidate of the party in the Bankipur Assembly by-election. Voting for the by-election in Bankipur will be held on July 30 and the counting of votes will be done on August 3. At the same time, on the announcement of the candidate of Jan Suraj, Prashant Kishor said that I thank the party and accept the responsibility, will contest from Bankipur with strength. If the blessings of the people are received, then the people will win and will try to live up to the expectations of the people. If won, the voice of the people will be raised in the assembly. Prashant Kishor said that this by-election is the test of the current government of Bihar, what decision the people will take. Tell the people of Bankipur that vote for the candidate who is working, whoever it is.

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Jul 5, 2026, 09:18 AM

Trinamool Congress Party Office Dispute Escalates Amid Lock Opening

Amid the ongoing infighting in the TMC, things took a new turn on Saturday (July 4) morning when the locks put up by the Ritabrata Banerjee faction on the Trinamool Bhavan in Kolkata were opened by the representatives of the building owners, allegedly after obtaining the keys from the rebel faction. After this development, the dispute between the rebel leaders of the Trinamool Congress and the Mamata Banerjee supporters escalated. Now both sides are openly asserting their authority over the party office. Eyewitnesses reported that a representative of the building owners reached the building complex and opened the locks of the building with duplicate keys allegedly obtained from Ritabrata Banerjee's faction. After this, the representative of the building owners entered the second and third floors of this rented building located in the metropolitan area to start the'repair work '. The building is currently the working headquarters of the party. In the presence of policemen and central force personnel of the local Pragati Maidan police station. They were deployed there to prevent the situation from deteriorating. The chief whip of the building and MLA Hakim Hakim said that they had signed an agreement with the party's chief whip on behalf of the building owners.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 5, 2026, 09:18 AM

CM Saini Visits Pathankot and Jalandhar, Pays Tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee

CM Saini was the first to reach Madhopur to pay tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. CM Saini is on a one-day official visit to Pathankot and Jalandhar districts.

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