Govt extends duty relief for electronics, lithium-ion battery manufacturing till 2029

The Centre has extended customs duty concessions on machinery and components used in electronics manufacturing, including lithium-ion batteries, display modules and smartphone parts, until March 31, 2029. The list of machinery eligible for concessional duty on lithium-ion battery manufacturing has been expanded to cover 85 types of equipment. The move aims to cut import costs.
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12:32 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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India shared names of gangsters & their hideouts with US before Operation Hard Ball: Report

Indian central agencies shared intelligence on gangsters operating in US and other countries and their suspected hideouts with US, IE reported. The meetings reportedly intensified in weeks before US' 'Operation Hard Ball', under which 37 people linked to organised crime groups, including Lawrence Bishnoi, were charged. Cooperation improved after US deported gangster Anmol Bishnoi in November 2025.
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12:58 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Over 100 historical features cited in HC to back claim Taj Mahal is Hindu temple

Petitioners cited 109 archaeological and historical features before Allahabad High Court, claiming these establish that Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple named "Tejo Mahalaya". Among the features cited is a Kalash atop the marble dome decorated with lotus petals, which they claim resembles Hindu temple architecture. They've sought permission to conduct Hindu religious worship at the site.
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01:11 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Who will perform at the first-ever FIFA WC final halftime show?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will take place at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in the United States on July 20 (IST). Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS, Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay will perform at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show. The show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
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01:08 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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FIFA responds to allegations of favouring Argentina in World Cup

FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina responded to allegations of FIFA favouring Argentina in the ongoing World Cup. "Nobody can question the integrity of...FIFA World Cup match officials," he said. He added, "Nobody can claim that FIFA Refereeing can be influenced by anyone, not even by FIFA President Gianni Infantino." FIFA also clarified officials' decisions in Argentina-Egypt match.
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01:07 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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What major deals did India & Australia sign during PM Modi's visit?

India and Australia signed an agreement for uranium supply from Australia to India and issued a joint declaration on defence and security cooperation during PM Narendra Modi's visit. Australia will repatriate ancient Indian artefacts like the sacred Nandi, Trident with auspicious Kali (Bhadrakali), and six-headed Skanda (Karttikeya). Australia's Victoria University will begin operations in India.
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01:04 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Sharad Pawar's surprise visit to Dy CM Shinde sparks buzz in Maharashtra

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's surprise visit to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has sparked a fresh buzz in Maharashtra. This meeting comes amid reports that NCP (SP) may join the BJP-led NDA. Pawar also held a meeting with his party MLAs inside Shinde’s office. However, both sides dismissed reports that the meeting signalled any change in political equations.
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01:29 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Turkish President gifts pistols to NATO leaders with their names engraved on them

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave each leader at the NATO summit a personalised pistol along with live ammunition as a gift, UK PM Keir Starmer said. Starmer said that each pistol was engraved with the names of the leaders present at the event in Ankara. Starmer didn't take the firearm with him to the UK.
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01:24 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Ronaldo pens 1st post after World Cup exit, says 'Portugal Forever'

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo took to Instagram to pen his first post following his team's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 41-year-old shared two pictures, one of himself and another of the team huddle. "Portugal Sempre (Portugal Forever)," he wrote. It was Ronaldo's final FIFA World Cup. Portugal were knocked out in the Round of 16 by Spain.
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01:16 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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We'll knock the hell out of Iran if it shoots at ships: US VP Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said “US will knock the hell out of Iran” if it keeps shooting at ships. He said Iran behaved for a week after the ceasefire but then started attacking ships again. US launched fresh strikes, accusing Tehran of attacking commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran attacked US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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01:57 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Tirumala temple cancels VIP darshans on specific dates from July to September

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has cancelled the VIP Break Darshans on several specific dates between July and September 2026 in view of upcoming festivals and religious events at the Srivari Temple. VIP darshans will remain suspended on July 14, July 17, July 19, July 29, August 22, August 24, September 8, September 14, and from September 15 to 23.
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01:56 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Will fix personal liability, it'll pinch: SC to authorities on illegal construction in Delhi-NCR

Supreme Court warned of strict action against authorities over rampant illegal construction in Delhi-NCR, saying, "We'll attach personal responsibility on the officers...it'll pinch a lot of people." The court referred to incidents like Malviya Nagar hotel fire and Saket building collapse. It also took note of a report that 93% of inspected establishments in Gurugram failed fire safety audits.
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01:55 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Politically motivated: TMC as ED freezes ₹440 cr in bank accounts

After ED froze its three bank accounts, totalling ₹440 crore as part of an investigation into alleged financial misconduct, TMC called it a "politically motivated act". "The misuse of investigative agencies to target political opponents has become a hallmark of the BJP’s politics and represents a serious assault on democratic institutions and...principles of a level playing field," it added.
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01:45 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Monsoon covers entire India

The southwest monsoon has officially covered the entire country, 35 days after it entered India through the Kerala coast on June 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. This year saw the slowest advance of the monsoon since 2021, when it covered the entire country on July 12. As of July 8, India has received normal rainfall during the season.
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02:13 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Ram Temple Trust earns more from investments than donations, gets ₹152 crore interest

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust earned more from interest on its investments than fresh donations in 2025-26, according to Moneycontrol. The trust's interest income stood at ₹151.80 crore, exceeding voluntary donations of ₹149.36 crore. The accounts show the trust has accumulated a total corpus of ₹1,876.30 crore.
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02:11 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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BSNL launches ₹1.34 lakh satellite phone that works where mobile networks cannot reach

State-run BSNL has launched a satellite phone in India priced at ₹1,34,166. The device connects via satellite networks, allowing calls even in areas without mobile network coverage. BSNL said the phone is ideal for defence, maritime, disaster response, mining, remote operations, pilgrims and adventure travel.
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02:05 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Sonam Wangchuk to march to Parliament on July 20, calls people to join

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 12 days, asked people to join him for a peaceful protest march from Delhi's Jantar Mantar to Parliament on July 20. It's the first day of the Monsoon Session. "If you really want me to live...you can do a little more than send me messages from your...couches," he said.
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02:29 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Once 'Satluj' makers earned enough money, they removed the film: Union Minister Bittu

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu accused the makers of Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Satluj' of removing the film within 48 hours from ZEE5 and then blaming government for it. "Once they had earned the required money, they removed the film," Bittu said. He argued if government intended to remove 'Satluj', it wouldn't have allowed it to be released in the first place.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:28 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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1 and 1 makes 11: PM Modi on Australian PM's '1+1=2' analogy for partnership

During delegation-level talks, Australian PM Anthony Albanese said that India and Australia can do a lot more together, stating, "One plus one equals two." PM Narendra Modi replied, "If there's one with one, then it becomes 11. And in reality, today India and Australia are working together, so one and one is not two but 11."
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02:28 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Akali Dal to screen Diljit's Satluj across Punjab despite takedown

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal announced that singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Satluj' will be screened across Punjab despite being taken down from the OTT platform. "This film presents the agony of Punjab during that phase," Badal added. "Now, Punjabis, especially...Sikhs are being stopped from recalling and recording that era in the form of history," he stated.
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02:27 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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