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Iran Says it Won't Meet with US Envoys, Clouding Prospects for Peace Deal

Iranian officials also said the two sides must still sort out the terms of a ceasefire they signed two weeks ago before they could tackle more di

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Proposes Rare Earth Minerals Cluster

Amaravati, July 1: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu proposed the establishment of a cluster for rare earth mineral deposits on

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,333

The cases were recorded in the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.

Morning Digest: Monsoon session of Parliament likely from July 20; U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, and more

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India Advocates for Balanced Policies to Combat Plastic Pollution at UNEP Meeting

Nairobi, June 30: Indias Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Adarsh Swain, led the Indian delegation at

Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its control

Iran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting the S

No Mercy for Those Involved in Ram Mandir Donation Scandal: BJP MP Naresh Bansal

New Delhi, July 1: BJP MP Naresh Bansal stated that there will be no leniency for those involved in the alleged irregularities concerning donatio

World Bank To Phase Out Lending To China By 2031

The World Bank will phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organization's new country partnership framework, a source familiar

FIFA WC LIVE: Kick-Off For Mexico vs Ecuador Match Delayed, This is The Reason

Mexico vs Ecuador LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: Mexico look to continue their brilliant run of form as the co-hosts take on

Quote of the day by Matt Damon: 'Fame is really strange. One day you're not famous, and then the next day you are, and the odd thing is...' - Oscar-winning script writer and actor of Good Will Hunting and The Martian reveals the reality of celebrity life

Matt Damon shared a candid perspective on fame, describing it as a 'strange' phenomenon. He highlighted the disconnect between external recogniti

Zakat Should Aid the Needy, Not Mosques: Rashid Alvi and Syed Farid Nizami

New Delhi, July 1: Following the recent controversy surrounding donations to the Ram Temple, a debate has emerged regarding the management of don

Karnatakas Special Intensive Revision Campaign Identifies 291 Deceased and 116 Shifted Voters on Day One

Bengaluru, July 1: Karnatakas Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign kicked off with the distribution of over 1.2 million enumeration forms ac

Swiatek Triumphs Over Townsend in Challenging Wimbledon Opener

London, July 1: Reigning champion Iga Swiatek faced a tough challenge on Tuesday at the All England Club during her first match at Wimbledon, def

Boeing Says IT Outage Affected Computer Systems, Denies Cyberattack

Boeing said on Tuesday that an unplanned IT outage affected some of its computer systems and applications.

Venezuela quake deaths rise to 1,943, lawmaker says

The number of official rescues has dropped dramatically in the last three days, the government said, from 5,380 people saved in the first two day

N Chandrasekaran's seat on Tata Sons board up for reset in August

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran's board reappointment is scheduled for the August 18 AGM, a crucial vote amid ongoing stakeholder tensions. H

West Bengals Chief Minister Vows to Crack Down on Fake Caste Certificates

Kolkata, July 1: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has accused the previous Trinamool Congress government, led by Mamata Banerjee, of i

Global Unity Against Terrorism Urged by Israeli Ambassador

New Delhi, July 1: The Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, emphasized the need for global unity against terrorism during a recent interview

SIR not fair, done by biased EC: 23 opposition parties to CJI

Gujarat Health Minister Proposes Key Initiatives at Central Health Council Meeting

New Delhi, July 1: Gujarats Health Minister, Praful Panseriya, represented the state at the 16th meeting of the Central Health and Family Welfare

Quote of the day by Jesse Eisenberg: 'Acting is kind of difficult to intellectualise, it's a far more visceral experience. It's really hard to be...' - The Social Network and Now You See Me actor shares the secret behind great acting performances

Quote of the day by Jesse Eisenberg: Actor Jesse Eisenberg believes acting is more about instinct and visceral experience than deep intellectual

India and Singapore Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation Through Expert Dialogue

Singapore, June 30: The Indian Navy and the Singapore Navy participated in a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) program focused on maritime su

Anurag Rastogi Receives Second Service Extension as Haryana Chief Secretary Until December 2026

Chandigarh, July 1: Anurag Rastogi, the Chief Secretary of Haryana, has been granted a second service extension of six months. Following approval

Trump reports more than $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures

In his annual disclosure for 2025, the U.S. President received $635 million from sale of his $TRUMP meme coins

Kim Jong Un Vows To Deepen Ties With China In Message To Xi Jinping

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed on Wednesday to keep strengthening relations with China, describing recent summit talks with President Xi J

Congress Criticizes BJPs Governance in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

New Delhi, July 1: The President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), Suni Joseph, has sharply criticized the BJP-led administration

Trump Filing Shows He Took In About $1.2 Billion From Crypto Last Year

President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows.

S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq close the first half of 2026 higher as chip stocks lead Wall Street: Here's why the US stock market ended June strong

S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq today June 30: US markets concluded the first half of 2026 on a high note, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq

Delhi High Court allows minor son to donate part of liver to save fathers life

During the hearing, the court was informed by the Delhi government that the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) and the competent authority had granted app

Delhi's Wrong-Side Driving Crackdown Intensifies; Over 2,000 FIRs In 6 Months

The data shows police issued 3,42,381 challans for wrong-side driving till June 25, compared with 1,72,879 during the same period last year- a 98

Crude Oil Price Drop: A Key Opportunity for India, Says Gaurav Vallabh

New Delhi, July 1: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh has described the recent decline in crude oil prices as a significant opportunity for the nation. He

U.S. Supreme Court upholds State laws banning transgender girls, women from school athletic teams

Left unresolved by the outcome are lawsuits challenging State laws and regulations in Connecticut, California and elsewhere that permit transgend

African proverb of the day: 'Cross the river in a crowd and the crocodile won't...' - this inspiring African saying reveals the secret to overcoming lifes biggest challenges

African proverb of the day: An African saying illustrates the strength found in unity. This wisdom, passed down through generations, highlights h

Odisha Vigilance Conducts Major Raids on Officials Properties Linked to Corruption

Bhubaneswar, July 1: Continuing its crackdown on government employees involved in corruption, the Odisha Vigilance team launched simultaneous rai

Cleared by SC, diversionary tactic by opposition: BJP

FIFA WC 2026 LIVE: France 2-0 Up vs Sweden After Mbappe's Heartfelt Gesture

France vs Sweden LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: Kylian Mbappe scored the opening goal while Bradley Barcola doubled the lead

Rs 54 Crore Gold Haul: Assam Police Bust International Smuggling Racket

During the search, police recovered 37.064 kilograms of suspected gold, 13 grams of silver, four mobile phones, Rs 3,755 in cash, and bags allege

Amid opposition, Amit Shah launches new FCRA portal, e-OCI card

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race: Haaland, Mbapp Close In On Lionel Messi

Erling Haaland moved to five goals with Norway's Round of 32 winner over Ivory Coast before Kylian Mbapp struck for France against Sweden to stay

ENG vs IND 1st T20I preview: England bowlers will challenge struggling Indian batting unit

India's assistant coach says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi seems ready for the grind, but will have to go through the process and bide his time like any o

'To keep Jack Ruby from telling his story': Witness drops explosive MKULTRA claim at House hearing

Three Players from Gujarat Selected for Indias Under-18 Womens Volleyball Team

Nadiad, July 1: Three players from Gujarat have been selected for the Indian team for the 16th AVC Asian Womens Under-18 Volleyball Championship.

New Era of Development in Rajasthan with Yamuna Water Agreement: CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Jaipur, July 1: Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has hailed the long-awaited Yamuna water project agreement between Rajasthan and Haryana as a gol

Gangster Kala Jathedi Granted Custody Parole to Meet Family

New Delhi, July 1: The Rohini Court has granted relief to gangster Sandeep, also known as Kala Jathedi, by approving a four-hour custody parole o

Serena Williams beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years

Williams' Wimbledon adventure isn't over yet as she is also playing in the doubles with her sister Venus

Kerala High Court Eases Conditions for Three Foreign Crew Members of MSC Elsa 3

Kochi, July 1: The Kerala High Court has provided relief to three foreign crew members of the Liberia-flagged cargo ship MSC Elsa 3, allowing the

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Men will die for wealth, as birds for...' - this thought-provoking Chinese saying teaches why chasing money can cost you everything

Chinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying highlights the perilous allure of riches. Just as birds risk danger for sustenance, humans can be dr

Seychelles President Receives Brass Turtle from Muradabad, Boosting Local Craft Recognition

Mumbai, July 1: The gifting of a renowned brass turtle from Muradabad to the President of Seychelles by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked

U.P. Congress delegation allowed to pray at Ram Temple after face-off with Ayodhya administration

An impartial investigation is not happening, State chief Ajay Rai said on the temple donations embezzlement case

Karnataka Chief Minister Orders Resumption of Bandipur and Nagarhole Safaris

Bengaluru, July 1: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has directed officials to restart safari and eco-tourism activities in Bandipur and N

Congress Questions Gujarat Government on Delay in Implementing PM Crop Insurance Scheme

Ahmedabad, July 1: The Gujarat Congress has raised concerns regarding the state governments failure to implement the Prime Minister Crop Insuranc

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico Fans Lay Siege To Ecuador Team Hotel on Eve of Clash

The Ecuador Football Federation (FEF) said it had lodged an official complaint with World Cup organizers after the rowdy scenes outside their tea

Free navigation in Hormuz essential: PM Modi to Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian

FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: France vs Sweden in Round of 32 clash

The team to get past this clash will next meet Paraguay, who knocked out Germany

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: France vs Sweden at New Jersey

The Swedish defence is bracing to face not only Kylian Mbappe, who has scored four times already in this tournament, but also Ballon d'Or winner

Below-normal monsoon likely in July too: IMD

Quote of the day by Will Smith: 'Whatever your dream is, every extra penny you have needs to be going to...' - motivational life lesson by Oscar-winning actor of King Richard and The Pursuit of Happyness teaches why every financial decision should support your dream and goals

Quote of the day by Will Smith: Hollywood star Will Smith believes every spare penny should fuel your biggest dreams, emphasizing financial disci

'You're an absolute disgrace': Rep. Lawler blasts Raskin over sanctuary policies in explosive clash

SIT Conducting Impartial Investigation in Ram Temple Case: Mahamandaleshwar Karoli Shankar Maharaj

Haridwar, June 30: Mahamandaleshwar Karoli Shankar Maharaj has responded sharply to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisis comments regarding alleged fina

Indias Israel habit meets West Asian realities

A changing West Asia demands strategic imagination, flexibility, and diplomatic balance from India

Tragic Discovery: Woman and Newborn Found Dead in Lodge Room in Thrissur

Thrissur, June 30: A tragic incident unfolded in Thrissur, Kerala, where the bodies of a 30-year-old woman and her newborn were discovered in a l

SC orders status quo on allocation of ethanol supply

Jumbo damages elephant-proof wall in Aralam

Assam Rifles Launches Biometric Registration for Displaced Myanmar Citizens in Manipur

Imphal, July 1: The Assam Rifles, in collaboration with civil administration and Manipur police, has initiated a joint campaign for the identific

Corporation to end subsidised biomedical waste collection

CBI arrests IAS official in Haryana govt. funds misappropriation case

CBI has so far filed charge-sheets against 17 accused in the Haryana case, including six bank officials of IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance B

Operation Toofan volunteer arrested in bar brawl

Court directs police to register case, probe Ansibas plaint

Norway vs Ivory Coast Highlights: Haaland Fires Late Winner As Vikings Reach Round of 16

Antonio Nusa opened the scoring with a stunning solo goal before Amad Diallo equalised for Ivory Coast, but Erling Haaland's late strike sealed a

Indian and foreign: On the CBSE and third language

Forcing students to learn at least two Indian languages is not ideal

Greek proverb of the day: 'He who plunders with a little boat is a pirate, he who plunders with a fleet is a...' - this inspiring saying teaches life lessons on power, justice, perception and why appearances can be deceiving

Greek proverb of the day: Greek saying highlights how power and influence drastically alter perceptions of similar actions. A proverb illustrates

Data doubts: On the latest IIP dataset

The latest IIP dataset raises more questions than it answers

MP Minister Pratima Bagri Asked To Establish Her SC Caste Before Scrutiny Committee

The notice was issued by the commissioner of state SC development department in the wake of Madhya Pradesh high court taking note of the issue.

Jiju Bergs Advances to Second Round at Wimbledon After Defeating Hugo Humbert

London, July 1: Jiju Bergs faced Hugo Humbert for the second time in less than 48 hours. This match took place at the All England Club during the

Man Detained After Approaching President's Convoy In Visakhapatnam

The incident caused brief commotion in the area.

Raj Thackeray Targets PM Modi Over Alleged Ram Mandir Donation Scam

Thackeray pointed out that during the Pran Pratishtha (consecration ceremony), PM Modi performed the inner sanctum rituals alone.

Limansa a star in the making from the Dilshan lineage

The daughter of the celebrated former Sri Lanka opener is leaving no stone unturned as she hopes to make an impression in the U-19 Womens World C

State orders twin probes into Davangere hospital oxygen cylinder blast

The State Health Department has ordered two separate inquiries into the oxygen cylinder explosion inside the operation theatre of the Chigateri D

Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: 'The timeless in you is aware of life's timelessness...'- His incredible wisdom from his masterpiece, The Prophet, on the illusion of time and the timeless self

Khalil Gibran's profound insight reveals that yesterday is merely a memory and tomorrow a fleeting dream. He urges us to embrace the present mome

AP Extends Post-Matric Scholarships To SC, ST Students In Deemed Universities Under P4

The Central governments share of the scholarship will remain 60 per cent for SC students and 75 per cent for ST students.

Jaishankar speaks with Ireland Foreign Minister, discusses ways to deepen ties

Ireland will take on one of the EU's most influential roles when it assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1 to De

Delhi Government Transfers Maintenance of 75 Historical Monuments to NGOs

New Delhi, July 1: In a significant decision, the Delhi Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved a proposal to allow non-governme

Police begin drive to verify documents of homeless in Kolkata

Maharashtra Says No Plan To Control Hazur Sahib, Puts Bill On Hold

The State Cabinet had approved a proposal to replace the seven-decade-old law with the Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib Gurdwara Act.

Cybersecurity, AI, Chinese imports dominate PM Modis meet with secretaries

TGSPDCL To Launch Comprehensive Digital Network Mapping Drive To Speed Up Power Services

The initiative to be flagged off by chairman and managing director Jitesh V. Patil

In Graphics: How GST cuts triggered a rally for Indian businesses

Government analysis reveals that last September's Goods and Services Tax rate adjustments led to a significant expansion of the tax base. Higher

Damocles sword over Keralas fortunes

The State needs to take steps to increase revenue within its fiscal framework

Odishas Education System Under Scrutiny After Bollywood Song Found in Textbook

Bhubaneswar, July 1: Serious questions are being raised about Odishas education system. The opposition is demanding the resignation of the Educat

MP Dentist Suspended For Social Media Posts Mocking Slain Pune Realtor

The AIDSA however suspended her from membership of the body, saying that the apology is not enough considering the seriousness of the matter.