Enter search text: LIVE BLOG23 Jul 2026 | 12:52:29 AM ISTCentre appoints Anurag Jain as Chief Executive Officer, NITI AayogSynopsisBreaking News Highlights: The Centre on Wednesday appointed senior IAS officer Anurag Jain, a 1989-batch officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog for a period of two years.Breaking News Highlights: The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Anurag Jain as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog for a two-year term. A 1989-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Jain’s appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). According to an official order, he will assume charge with immediate effect and continue in the role for an overall period of two years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.In another news, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has extended the CEO selection process by one month due to an overwhelming response from applicants. Speaking in Ayodhya, interim general secretary Krishna Mohan said the trust received numerous applications for the post, prompting additional time for scrutiny and evaluation before the appointment is finalised. In another news, the Kerala government has approved the launch of the 'Sidharthan Distress App' to help students report ragging incidents quickly and announced plans to enact an anti-ragging law in the name of J S Sidharthan, a veterinary student who allegedly died by suicide after being ragged in 2024. The move is aimed at improving student safety and strengthening anti-ragging measures in educational institutions across the state. Show more Show less1 New UpdateHere's a wrap up of today's newsCentre appoints Anurag Jain as new NITI Aayog CEOMumbai Police file 13 FIRs, book around 400 over ongoing agitationDRDO signs deals to advance indigenous AEW&C MkII programmeTrump warns of strikes on Iranian infrastructure over Hormuz attacksLalit Modi plans India return after tribunal relief in IPL FEMA casePresident Murmu visits Mother Teresa Memorial in North MacedoniaFrance reports over 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwaveRam Mandir Trust meeting begins amid tight security in AyodhyaReliance Retail launches AJIO Beauty to expand beauty businessIndia, Panama sign maritime partnership on logistics and digital connectivity​Ashok Barnwal new chief secretary of Madhya PradeshThe Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday appointed senior IAS officer Ashok Barnwal as the new Chief Secretary of the state, an official said.Mumbai Police register 13 FIRs, book 400 over ongoing agitation, ET Bureau reports Mumbai Police has registered, in relation to ongoing agitation, total 13 offences since 18/07/26 till time under different sections related to unlawful assembly and breach of prohibitory orders at various police stations against around 400 accused. Further investigation is going on: Mumbai PoliceDRDO signs deals to advance indigenous AEW&C MkII programmeIn a significant boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS), DRDO has signed a contract with AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL), New Delhi for the conversion of six A321 Aircraft from commercial to green configuration, further leading to the development and production of Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) MKII Programme. A separate contract was inked with Adani Defence Systems and Technologies (ADSTL), Ahmedabad to engage with the company as Development Cum Production Partner (DcPP) for Mission Systems designed for the AEW&C MKII Programme: Ministry of DefenceLalit Modi plans India return after tribunal relief in IPL 2009 FEMA caseFormer IPL chairman Lalit Modi on Wednesday said he plans to visit India later this year or early next year after receiving major legal relief from the Appellate Tribunal in the long-running 2009 IPL South Africa foreign exchange case, describing the ruling as the vindication of a 16-year battle.For 16 years I have fought and whatever I have been saying to media and to everybody has finally emerged as the truth: Lalit ModiThat chapter is now behind me. I'm going to move on in my life and I'm looking forward to coming back to India: Lait ModiA total of 5,200 applications received for Ram temple trust CEO post: Treasurer Govind Dev GiriWe have decided to set up a permanent institute for training priests, who would be certified by Ram temple trust: Treasurer Govind Dev GiriThe meeting of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust begins at Mani Ram Das ChavaniThe meeting began under the Chairmanship of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das. Interim General Secretary Krishna Mohan, Treasure Swami Govind Dev Giri, and Member Dinendra Das Ji were present. Swami Vishwa prasanna teertha Ji Maharaj was also present. Swami Vasudevanand Saraswati and Paramanand Ji Maharaj were also present. Ex-officio member DM Ayodhya Shashank Tripathi was also present. Padma Shri K Parasaran and Union Secretary Prashant Lokhande were present via video conference. Additional Chief Secretary Sanjay Prasad was also present via video conference.'Groundbreaking ceremony for the second phase of Jaipur Metro took place,' says Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal SharmaRajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma says, "Today the groundbreaking ceremony for the second phase of the Jaipur Metro took place. On July 4, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone for Phase 2 of the Jaipur Metro. This is a major achievement for both Rajasthan and Jaipur..In the future, Phase 3 and Phase 4 will also be developed. We hope Jaipur continues to improve in terms of connectivity and that the people here benefit from these projects..."Air India extends Tel Aviv flight suspension till September-endAir India has extended the suspension of its Tel Aviv-Delhi flights until the end of September, citing continued security concerns amid renewed hostilities in West Asia, delaying the resumption of services on a route that has remained suspended for several months.Yogi Adityanath orders relief after children drown in Sultanpur pondUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the drowning of children in a pond in Sultanpur district and directed officials to expedite relief and rescue operations, ensure all possible assistance to the affected families and provide proper medical treatment to the injured.Kerala CM accuses Vijayan of communalising Waqf Board rowKerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday accused CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan of attempting to communalise the Waqf Board appointments issue and turn the Muslim community against the UDF government, asserting that the state's stand before the courts was consistent with that taken earlier by the previous LDF government.Fire breaks out at Karol Bagh building housing PG, shoe unit; two students rescuedA fire broke out in a building in Delhi's Karol Bagh on Wednesday, prompting the rescue of two students staying in a paying guest accommodation on the upper floor, while firefighters launched an operation to contain the blaze, police said.Kerala Cabinet approves 'Sidharthan Distress App' to curb raggingThe Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday approved the launch of the 'Sidharthan Distress App' to enable students to report ragging complaints promptly and decided to enact an anti-ragging law in the name of J S Sidharthan, the veterinary student whose death in 2024 sparked widespread outrage.Himachal issues show-cause notices to 3 PWD engineers over absence during minister's visitThree senior engineers of the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department have been asked to explain within three days why they were absent during Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh's visit to Chopal tehsil, days after a video of the minister questioning the officers over the phone and warning them of action surfaced on social media.India's gem, jewellery exports jump 26.5% in June on lower gold pricesIndia's gem and jewellery exports rebounded sharply in June, rising 26.5% year-on-year to $2.21 billion, driven by stronger demand across key overseas markets and a decline in international gold prices that improved exporters' competitiveness, industry body GJEPC said on Wednesday.SC rejects ED, Chhattisgarh govt pleas against Chaitanya Baghel's bailThe Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed separate pleas by the Enforcement Directorate and the Chhattisgarh government challenging the bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in cases linked to the alleged liquor scam, while expunging adverse remarks made by the Chhattisgarh High Court against the state's Economic Offences Wing.SC agrees to hear Shiv Sena (UBT) plea against Speaker's nod to MPs' mergerThe Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea by Shiv Sena (UBT) challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to approve the merger of six of its MPs with the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, issuing notices to the Speaker's office and other respondents.Rubio: Recent events make US-Philippines partnership more importantUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said recent developments have made the US-Philippines partnership more important than ever, underscoring Washington's commitment to strengthening ties with its longtime ally amid evolving regional dynamics.Gaurav Gogoi urges Assam govt to step up flood relief operationsAssam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi urged the government to intensify rescue and relief operations in flood-hit areas of the state, saying timely assistance, healthcare and rehabilitation must remain the top priority as the deluge has affected nearly 5.65 lakh people and claimed 31 lives.Govt rules out using LIC, EPFO unclaimed funds beyond existing mechanismThe government has no proposal to utilise unclaimed funds lying with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) or inoperative Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) accounts for any purpose other than the existing mechanism, the finance ministry informed Parliament on Wednesday, adding that LIC held Rs 7,318.5 crore in unclaimed amounts while inoperative EPF accounts contained Rs 9,330.56 crore as of March 31, 2026.Nestle India Q1 profit rises 48%, beats on broad-based demandNestle India posted a better-than-expected 48% rise in first-quarter profit, driven by strong demand for Maggi noodles, KitKat chocolates and Nescafe coffee, becoming the first major consumer goods company to signal resilient urban consumption in the June quarter.Rubio warns Iran control of Hormuz would set 'dangerous precedent'U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday warned that allowing Iran to control and levy tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would set a "dangerous precedent" for global shipping and the world economy, as he reassured ASEAN countries of Washington's commitment to the region amid the escalating Middle East conflict. He also joined Quad counterparts in reaffirming support for a free and secure Indo-Pacific and discussed an interim trade deal with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended for fourth day as heavy rain batters J&KThe Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday as heavy rainfall continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir, prompting authorities to halt the pilgrimage and suspend traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after mudslides and shooting stones at multiple locations. Heavy rain also triggered flash floods, swollen rivers and damage to homes and crops in parts of Doda, Kishtwar and Reasi, with officials urging residents and pilgrims to avoid vulnerable areas until weather conditions improve.Indian Navy commissions indigenous ASW craft Malvan at KarwarThe Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at Karwar, marking another milestone in India's indigenous naval shipbuilding programme. Built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. with over 80% indigenous content, the vessel is aimed at strengthening the Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities while advancing the country's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.Three injured, 18 houses damaged as fresh rain batters Himachal's KangraThree people were injured and 12 more houses were damaged in overnight rain in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, taking the total number of affected homes in the Boh Valley to 18 after a cloudburst-triggered flash flood earlier this week. The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall and a low to moderate flash flood risk across several districts over the next 24 hours.Jaishankar meets Australian, Philippine counterparts ahead of Quad talks in ManilaExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held bilateral meetings with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro in Manila, discussing ways to deepen strategic ties, enhance cooperation across key sectors and review developments in the Indo-Pacific ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting.Gabriel India to acquire stakes in two Korean JV firms in Rs 3,166 crore dealsAuto components maker Gabriel India approved transactions worth over Rs 3,165 crore, including the acquisition of its promoter's 28.99% stake in HL Mando Anand India and a 30% minus one share stake in autonomous driving solutions firm HL Klemove India, as it seeks to expand its presence across next-generation automotive technologies and mobility solutions.Jammu-Srinagar highway shut as heavy rain triggers landslides in J&KHeavy and incessant rainfall disrupted normal life across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, forcing the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway after mudslides and shooting stones at multiple locations, while triggering flash floods, rising river levels and landslide threats in several districts. Authorities have issued advisories urging residents to avoid vulnerable areas as rescue and monitoring efforts continue.Paras Defence to invest Rs 6,200 crore in MP chip packaging, testing plantIndian defence engineering company Paras Defence and Space Technologies on Wednesday said its semiconductor arm will invest Rs 6,200 crore to establish a chip packaging and testing facility in Madhya Pradesh after signing an agreement with the state government to develop an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) plant in the Indore-Ujjain region.Price as on 10.06.57 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.