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Streamlining ESOPs in India; Atomgrid bets on speciality chemicals

Vestd wants to simplify ESOP process. The London-headquartered company helps businesses issue and manage employee equity digitally, covering ever

Salman Gets 'Dhurandhar' Action Boost

The film is slated for a grand theatrical release on Eid 2027.

1 July 2026: Power Cut in 31 Areas of Udaipur

UDAIPUR, July 1, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :Power supply will remain suspended from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Sajjan Nagar A Block, Sajjan Nagar Kacchi B

Uttar Pradesh Government Issues Safety Guidelines Following Lucknow Fire Tragedy

Mau, June 30: The Energy Minister of Uttar Pradesh, A.K. Sharma, announced that strict directives have been issued across the state regarding ele

Extreme Heat Scorches US Midwest, Heads East

Philadelphia declared a heat emergency, Wednesday through Saturday, and said 50 cooling centers will operate with extended hours

Why Atomgrid is betting big on specialty chemicals

Bengaluru-based Atomgrid is delving deep into agrochemicals, scaling R&D, manufacturing partnerships, and global distribution to carve a place in

Indus Waters Treaty remains 'valid, binding and operative': Pakistan Deputy PM Dar

Pakistan vehemently rejects India's revocation of the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting its continued validity and binding nature. Deputy Prime Mini

Bombay High Court directs BMC on road conditions, manhole safety

The BMC has installed protective grills beneath metal lids on over 70,000 manholes but has not installed them on more than 3,000 manholes.

Shocking Incident in Patiala: Abandoned Newborn Found at Bus Stand

Patiala, June 30: A distressing incident has emerged in Patiala, Punjab, shaking the community. A newborn was discovered abandoned near the old b

Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited bite

Donald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates. While

4-Year-Old Child Who Fell into Borewell in Ambala Brought out Dead

A doctor at the hospital said the child was brought dead when he was taken to the emergency ward

Political Tensions Rise Over Owaisis Remarks on Ram Temple Donations

New Delhi, July 1: The political landscape has become increasingly charged following AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisis controversial statement regar

Birthright citizenship was for children of slaves, not for world to 'pile' into U.S.: Trump

On the very first day of his inauguration, Trump issued an executive order against birthright citizenship, which was struck down by a federal cou

U.S. government lifts restrictions on powerful AI models, Anthropic says

We've received notice that the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, says Anthropic in a post on X.

West Asia war LIVE: Iran was unable to export 'single barrel of oil' during U.S. blockade

We are pursuing dialogue, but if it is not implemented, we are also prepared for war and will respond accordingly, said Iran's Chief negotiator,

Modi Welcomes Peace Efforts in West Asia During Call with Iranian President

New Delhi, July 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday evening. During the call, he welcomed t

Serena Williams loses in opening round at Wimbledon in her 1st singles match in nearly 4 years

Tennis legend Serena Williams made a valiant return to professional singles after nearly four years, showcasing her signature power at Wimbledon.

Trump Earned Over $1 Bn from Crypto Ventures in 2025, Filings Show

According to the documents, which are more than 900 pages long, Trump received nearly $550 million from his ties to the startup World Liberty Fin

CM Calls for Public Movement in Water Conservation with Conclusion of Jal Ganga Campaign

Bhopal, July 1: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the conclusion of the month-long Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign on Tuesday i

Mexico vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Match delayed by a storm in Mexico City

Mexico coach recalls several players to his starting lineup; Ecuador keeps faith in the side that beat Germany

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

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

Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year

President Trump's crypto ventures reportedly raked in nearly $1.2 billion last year, eclipsing his property empire. While investors faced losses,

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

Don't See It: Iyer Hits Sooryavanshi Hype Out Of The Park Amid Debut Calls

Indian cricket team management is firm in its stand that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity before he gets his senior deb

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

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.

Strengthening Partnership Between India and UNESCAP

Bangkok, June 30: Indias Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, met with Shombi Sharp, the Deputy Executive Secretary for Partnership and Coordi

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

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

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne show

Mbappes two goals lifted his World Cup finals tally to 18, one behind Lionel Messi on the all-time list

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

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

Telangana BJP Leader Madhavi Lata Wins Gold Medal in Shooting Championship

Hyderabad, July 1: Madhavi Lata, a leader of the BJP in Telangana and a social activist, has won a gold medal at the 12th Telangana State Shootin

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

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

Maharashtra CM Confirms No Privatization of Mahavitaran, Highlights Bhivandi Franchise Success

Mumbai, July 1: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified in the state assembly that there are no plans to privatize the state-run e

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

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

No intrusion... transgression in absence of demarcation: Kiran Rijiju

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

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

BJP Spokesperson Criticizes Congress Over Economic Claims and Opposition Letters

New Delhi, July 1: BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari has launched a verbal attack on the oppositions letter regarding Special Intensive

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

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

NHRC Seeks Report On Custodial Death Of SC Youth

The NHRC asked the Suryapet superintendent of police and district magistrate to submit a detailed report within three weeks, including the postmo

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