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Second batch of 5,246 Amarnath pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Kashmir.

ION correspondentJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

The second batch of 5246 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu for the Kashmir valley to perform pilgrimage to the Amarnath Shrine. Chanting ‘Bam Bam...

Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security from Pahalgam, Baltal routes.

ION correspondentJuly 3, 2025

The annual 38-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra formally commenced today from twin routes of Pahalgam in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district and Baltal in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district amid tight...

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Monsoon Alert in Himachal Pradesh. 62 dead, 56 missing. CM announces relief package.

ION correspondentJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Heavy monsoon rains, landslides, and cloudburst incidents have caused significant loss of life and property in Himachal Pradesh, with 62 people reported dead and 56 still missing since the...

Social media accounts of Pakistani celebrities banned again in India.

ION correspondentJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Government has again banned social media accounts of several Pakistani actors and cricketers in the country. Sources said the accounts were briefly accessible due to technical reasons. In May...

Union Minister Kumaraswamy concludes 3-day UAE visit, strengthens India’s industrial partnership.

ION correspondentJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy concluded a three-day diplomatic and business visit to the United Arab Emirates, engaging in high-level discussions expected to significantly enhance...

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Hamas says conducting consultations over Gaza ceasefire proposals.

ION correspondentJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Hamas has said that it is conducting consultations on ceasefire proposals from international mediators aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. In a statement, the Palestinian...

Pakistan. 4 killed, 11 injured in IED blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

ION correspondentJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

At least four people, including senior provincial government officials, were killed and 11 others injured in a powerful roadside bomb blast targeting a convoy in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

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World Boxing Cup. Two Indian female pugilists reach semifinals, assuring medals.

ION correspondentJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

India secured two medals at the World Boxing Cup, Astana 2025, as Minakshi (48kg) and Pooja Rani (80kg) advanced to the semifinals on Day 3 of the competition. Minakshi...

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BJP leader Ravindra Chavan appointed as new state president of Maharashtra.

ION correspondentJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravindra Chavan has been appointed as the new state president of Maharashtra. The official announcement was made by senior BJP leader and Union Minister...

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Senior BJP leader calls for spreading mass awareness about people centric policies of central govt.

ION correspondentJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today exhorted party leaders and workers to spread mass awareness about the people centric policies and projects of PM Narendra Modi...

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