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Bengaluru, Karnataka: 'The Second Orbit' authored by Gaganyaan astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, was launched in the presence of dignitaries including Ravish Malhotra, companion of Rakesh Sharma, marking a significant moment in India’s space journey.

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Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: Police have arrested three more accused in the TET paper leak case. They were brought from Agra to Bhiwandi and produced before a court, which remanded them to police custody until July 9. With these arrests, the total number of accused held in the case has risen to 10, while police continue to search for others linked to the case.

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Mumbai, Maharashtra: A Shopkeeper says, "...The entire house has been flooded..."

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Mumbai, Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall caused waterlogging, leading to the closure of Andheri Subway. Water also entered homes and shops in several areas, disrupting normal life and causing inconvenience to residents

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Delhi: On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Seychelles, High Commissioner of Seychelles to India, Lalatiana Accouche says, "Namaste, my name is Lalatiana Accouche, I'm the of Seychelles to India. Yes, it was a big honour for Seychelles to have Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week until Monday on state visit and our guest of honour for our 50th anniversary of independence of Seychelles. So it has been not only a visit but a way to strengthen further the relations between Seychelles and India which are based on historical links..."

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Sanand, Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi says, "...My nature has always been the same. I do not set small goals, and I do not think small. Even if I build a statue, I make sure it is the largest in the world..."

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Delhi: BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana says, “The matter could go to the Supreme Court; the Supreme Court has previously issued statements regarding the SIR. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body. The sole objective of the SIR is to ensure that only citizens of the country become voters. It aims to delete entries of deceased persons, those registered through improper means, illegal entries, and duplicate registrations, so that public trust in democracy remains intact.”

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Delhi: On Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation case, BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana says, "This is a matter linked to faith. Everyone whose faith is connected to it has been pained by this. However, a crucial point is that this issue should not be politicized. The Samajwadi Party and the Congress are engaging in politics over it. The state government did not suppress the matter; it took immediate action, constituted an SIT, made arrests, and strict action will be taken against the accused..."

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Tumakuru, Karnataka: The 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was observed at a private college. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje inaugurated the event and paid floral tributes. BJP MLAs Suresh Gowda and Jyothi Ganesh also attended the ceremony.

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Bodh Gaya, Bihar: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary says, "There are no two opinions about it. Bihar has a rich historical legacy, and development with justice has been carried out consistently in the state. After the introduction of the new laws, we have identified five key areas to further improve their implementation. I can assure you that Bihar stands firmly with you..."

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Manmad, Maharashtra: A collision on the Indore–Pune National Highway near Manmad left several people injured. The driver allegedly tried to flee but was caught and assaulted by locals. The accident caused a major traffic jam, and the injured were treated in Manmad and Malegaon hospitals.

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Sanand, Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi says, "In recent years, we have strengthened the entire electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Today, India's total electronics manufacturing production has increased nearly sevenfold compared to 2014..."

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Sanand, Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi says, "Today, everyone is excited about the rise of India's semiconductor sector. It is being discussed across the world. Many people view it in isolation, but that is not the case..."

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2nd T20I: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his T20I debut cap from Tilak Varma and becomes the youngest Indian debutant to play international cricket

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Nallasopara, Maharashtra: Continuous heavy rainfall caused waterlogging at the Tulinj Police Station premises under the Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate.

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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: On the Ram Temple Donation theft Row, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, says "The entire country now knows you, and various organizations are sitting together and discussing it too. They are saying things to each other, so the public has come to know. You all are debating, but the truth is that a very deep wound has been inflicted and a massive attack has been made on people’s faith"

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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: On Visiting Lohia Hospital to check on party’s chief spokesperson and MLC Rajendra Chaudhary,

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "Chaudhary’s health is stable and improving under medical supervision, expressing hope that he will recover soon and return to party work"

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Sanand, Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi says, "Within just a few months, Micron, Kaynes, and CG Semi have started production here. This means that a semiconductor cluster is taking shape in the country..."

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Sanand, Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi says, "I can see that many knowledgeable people are present here, and a large number of young people are also here. If we look at the industrial history of the world, one thing becomes clear: no global industrial power has been built on the strength of a single factor alone..."

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Delhi: The Indian Deaf Women’s Cricket Team is set to create history as they embark on their first-ever international T20 tour to Sri Lanka this week.

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Mumbai, Maharashtra: Visuals from the Bandra–Worli Sea Link in Mumbai show low visibility due to heavy rainfall