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PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next week
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Green Vision: Assam launches Mega Plantation Drive, Indigenous Fruit Mission
The minister launched the programme from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, where he joined local residents, forest officials and volunteers in planting 77 saplings as part of the Van Mahotsav celebrations.
Trump administration cannot hold migrants without bond hearings past 90 days, court rules
U.S. Circuit Judge Cory Wilson, a Trump appointee, dissented, saying the majority marginalizes the Constitutions express grant of plenary authority over immigration matters to Congress
Arthur Schopenhauer quote today: German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's observation reveals how groundbreaking ideas often face ridicule and fierce opposition before becoming universally accepted. His three-stage theory highlights that what is initially dismissed as outlandish can, with time and resilience, eventually be embraced as self-evident.
21-Year-Old Stabbed To Death By Unemployed Elder Brother In Delhi: Cops
A 21-year-old man was stabbed to death by his elder brother during a domestic quarrel in southwest Delhi's Rajokari Pahadi, an official said on Thursday.
U.S. Homeland Security probing recent cyber breach at information-sharing network
In a statement, DHS said there had been a recent cyber incident involving an unclassified legacy information sharing environment but did not provide further details and did not respond to follow-up questions
Chinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying underscores the profound strength found in collective support during hardship. This wisdom, passed down through generations, emphasizes that acts of kindness and shared responsibility not only aid those in distress but also forge resilient communities..
ICE arrests 10,000 in five days, sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
December had the most ICE arrests since the beginning of the Trump administration, and that month only averaged 1,283 arrests per day nationwide
Quote of the Day by Travis Kelce conveys a valuable lesson about perseverance and responsibility. Success is not guaranteed to last simply because it has been achieved once. It demands continuous effort, disciplined habits, humility, adaptability, and a willingness to keep learning. Whether in sports, education, business, or personal life, maintaining success requires dedication every day. Those who embrace this mindset understand that true achievement is measured not only by reaching the top but by consistently growing, improving, and inspiring others long after the first victory has been won.
Match Against Argentina, Messi Will Be Match Of Our Lives: Cabo Verde Coach
Cabo Verde have progressed to the knockout stages in their first ever World Cup after drawing with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in the group stages
FIFA World Cup Round of 32 LIVE updates: Portugal vs Croatia knockout clash
Leao joins the Portugal attack alongside Ronaldo and Neto against unchanged Croatia
Women Farmers Empowerment Bill passed unanimously in Maharashtra Assembly
M.S. Swaminathan remembered in the House as Chennai-based MSSRF played a key role in drafting of the Bill
No sir: All regular teachers at two Delhi govt schools on SIR duty
Educators are questioning why classrooms are bearing the brunt of election duty, with entire teaching staffs at two Delhi government schools deployed for Booth Level Officer tasks. This leaves guest teachers to manage hundreds of students, raising concerns about inevitable academic loss, especially for board exam candidates. While acknowledging election importance, teachers advocate for equitable distribution of duties across schools to prevent educational disruption.
Orange Alert Issued As Uttarakhand Expects Very Heavy Rainfall Today
The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange' alert for Uttarakhand's Nainital and Bageshwar districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas on Friday.
Tanvi Khanna enters womens final of HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour-Mumbai
In the mens draw, top seed Velavan Senthilkumar bowed out after a disappointing semifinal defeat to second seed Yassin Shohdy of Egypt
Coal Ministry permits use of insurance surety bonds as replacement for bank guarantees
According to the Coal Ministry, this would help ease the financial burden emanating from conventional bank guarantees.
Your laughter might be older than you think! A new study reveals that the rhythmic pattern of human laughter has remained consistent for at least 15 million years, shared with our great ape relatives. This ancient vocal structure, found in chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, offers a unique glimpse into the evolutionary journey that paved the way for human speech.
Coal imports decline 13% in April
The decline in coal imports was particularly shaped by the decline in imports of power sector and plants that rely on imported coal to function.
Womens T20 World Cup: Skipper Sciver-Brunts knock takes England into the final
Once the skipper Laura Wolvaardt fell to a superb catch by Sophie Ecclestone off Linsey Smith, the South African innings fell apart
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt Coach 'Not Sure' If Salah Will Start Knockout Clash
Salah took part in training with the rest of the squad in Dallas on Thursday, albeit a lighter session in front of the cameras
Man Lost 3.28 Lakhs In Dating App Sextortion Scam
The victim then approached the Cyberabad cybercrime sleuths who registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the case.
55-Year-Old Dies After Falling Into Open Drain, BMC Suspends 4
The mishap has raised serious questions over monsoon preparation works of the BMC, which is Asias richest civic body.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Scaloni Warns Argentina That Cabo Verde Success 'No Accident'
Australia or Egypt await in the last 16 if Argentina end the Cabo Verde dream in Miami on Saturday
Police Recover Within 30 Minutes Child Kidnapped Near Central Station
Getting suspicious, the auto driver informed the Elephant Gate police station. At the same time, Shanijal Das, too, rushed to the police station and filed a complaint.
Wimbledon 2026: Emotional Dimitrov Enjoys Redemptive Win Over Mensik
Dimitrov defeated 15th seed Mensik 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Court One to banish the demons of his agonising exit last year
Elliot Anderson Set for $155M Manchester City Move in One of Footballs Biggest Deals
Anderson's move will be completed in the coming weeks after he has finished playing at the World Cup
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mikel Oyarzabal nets 2 as Spain roll past Austria into round of 16
Spain have now outscored their opponents 8-0 while continuing their run as one of two teams yet to concede at this World Cup, alongside Mexico
CMO Behind Enrolment Of Fraudulent Voters Including Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants: Kumaraswamy
Kumaraswamy released videos related to his allegations at a press conference in Bengaluru and stated These videos reveal the disturbing state of our democracy.
WHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over
There were 12 confirmed and one probable case stemming from the MV Hondius, including three deaths
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Donate $26 Million To Charities Ahead Of Wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Gang Ran Amok On Nandyal Highway, Attack Police; Flee After Firing
Police then resorted to firing in self-defence. However, the gang managed to drive away.
Kakinada Steps Up Awareness To Mitigate El Nio Impact
The collector said farmers, particularly in upland areas, were being encouraged to cultivate pulses and horticultural crops rather than depending entirely on paddy.
Sciver-Brunt, Knight Send England into Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final
Tournament hosts England will play arch-rivals Australia in Sunday's final at Lord's
Udupi: Diesel Worth Rs 4,711 Taken Without Payment, Three Youths Booked
The trio allegedly arrived in the Ford EcoSport, and the person sitting in the rear seat asked the attendant to fill the vehicle's tank with diesel.
JP Nadda To Inaugurate Critical Care Block On July 9
During a visit to the hospital, the MP reviewed the progress of the state-of-the-art block, interacted with engineers and officials, and assessed the status of the remaining works.
Low-cost energy, growing demand prime reasons for entering aluminium sector: Karan Adani
The total project cost is pegged at $11.5 billion (1.08 lakh crore). While 50% of the cost will be borne by Adani Enterprises the holding company of the Adani Group the rest 50% will be by IHC
VB-G RAM G scheme rolled out from Mukkavaripalli village in Andhra Pradesh
Launched at Mukkavaripalli in Tirupati district, the renewed rural employment scheme puts farmer welfare first; the Centre also offered to procure 2.16 lakh tonnes of Totapuri mangoes
The right to a fair trial at the crossroads
As proceedings in the 2020 Delhi riots cases show, endless imprisonment without trial raises urgent questions about liberty and justice
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have reportedly made a staggering $26 million donation to over 20 charities nationwide. The announcement, coinciding with unconfirmed wedding celebrations in New York, highlights their commitment to causes including food banks, animal welfare, education, and children's hospitals. This significant philanthropic act underscores their generosity ahead of what is rumored to be a weekend of festivities.
Karnataka government to undertake Prajaseva Abhiyan
SC nixes rulings by NCLT, NCLAT based on fake AI citations
The Supreme Court has nullified orders from NCLT and NCLAT due to their reliance on fabricated AI-generated case laws. Justices cautioned against unchecked AI use, emphasizing human control in justice delivery. The court stressed a zero-tolerance approach for unverified AI precedents, declaring any decision based on such material invalid. A committee will now explore this issue, highlighting the risks of delegating critical thinking to AI.
Karnataka: SIR pushes Monsoon Session to August
A shot at life, Mandsaurs model for HPV vaccination
This district in Madhya Pradesh has demonstrated effective grassroots strategies for HPV vaccination delivery
PM Modi, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi push for early Quad meet
Prime Minister Modi and his Japanese counterpart reaffirmed commitment to an early Quad summit, stressing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and opposing restrictive measures. The joint statement unequivocally condemned cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, specifically mentioning groups like Jaish and Lashkar, and supported India's IEA membership. Both nations also voiced opposition to unilateral actions in the East and South China Seas.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah backs efforts to resume dialogue with Pakistan
Refers to remarks by Vajpayee, and the RSS chief while calling for improved relations with the neighbouring country
No water from dams to irrigate crops unless rains improve, says CM D.K. Shivakumar
Peddapalli Cong. MLA Slams Harish Rao For Misleading People
The MLA alleged that the ThummidihuttiChevella project proposed earlier was redesigned by the previous government for its own interests.
Karnataka: RTCs asked to submit report on losses following fuel price hike
Greek proverb of the day: Greek saying highlights the power of persuasion over force. Instead of coercion, relying on reason and communication builds trust and fosters lasting understanding. True leadership, the proverb suggests, lies in inspiring others through thoughtful dialogue and mutual respect.
Unwelcome surge: On the buoyancy in GST collections
The buoyancy in GST collections is spurred by imported inflation
India remains on top in AIU's June list of global dope offenders
India has ranked in the top two for the most Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) in athletics between 2022 and 2025
To avoid legal battles, ED settles 150 Fema cases with RBI nod
The Enforcement Directorate is opting for large-scale compounding of Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) cases, with the Reserve Bank of India's approval, to expedite resolutions and avoid lengthy legal battles. Over 150 Fema cases have been terminated in the past 15 months following o-objection certificates from the ED. This approach, involving penalty payments, aims to foster a more facilitative business environment in India.
New political party takes shape; likely to queer Congress pitch
Venugopal to arrive in Goa today to tackle dissidence Roque Dias Margao: In a new development on Goas political chessboard, a new political outfit, named the Goa Congress Party, has formally applied for registration with the Election Commission of India (ECI). The buzz is that some dissident Congressmen are behind the move and All India []
Data: Indians prefer train to plane to come to Goa
Domestic air travel sees 19.4% YoY drop in June Special Correspondent Panaji: Domestic air travel to the state has been affected with Goa not among the top 10 busiest domestic flight routes in the country, while on the other hand rail passenger traffic to the state has been on the surge. The list of busiest []
WhatsApp says claims of people reserving popular usernames false
New Delhi: WhatsApp has asserted that username reservation relating to well-known public figure names is restricted only to their legitimate account owners, and termed as false any claims that people are reserving popular or well-known usernames. The rebuttal came as part of a set of FAQs released by the Meta-owned messaging platform around its contentious []
A hold on AI: on the Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
AI holds scientific promise, but it should not unfold unchecked
Government to draw up mining guidelines after quarry incident: CM
Half-eaten meals remain where a routine workday turned fatal
Has the expansion to 48 teams affected the quality of the World Cup?
Yotta Data Services in talks with PE funds to raise $1 billion
Yotta Data Services is reportedly seeking $1 billion from global and domestic funds, aiming to sell a 25-30% stake at a $3 billion valuation to fuel its expansion. The Hiranandani group's data centre arm is also exploring an initial public offering in India. This move comes as India's data centre sector experiences rapid growth, driven by AI and cloud adoption, attracting significant international investment.
The High Court had found several illegalities and irregularities in the appointment process undertaken in 2023
Privatisation of power distribution: Escoms to submit objections before KERC
Escoms have been asked to submit their disagreement and inform the KERC that the government does not concur with the application: CM
Green activists raise alarm over marking of 173 trees across Panaji
Panaji: The Goa Green Brigade has alleged that 173 trees across Panaji, including 63 along 18th June Road, have been marked for possible felling or pruning. It has given the government seven days to clarify the exercise, failing which it said it would initiate legal action. Addressing residents during a protest, Goa Green Brigade convenor []
New traffic signals at Navelim switched off 40 min after launch
Margao: Electronic traffic signals installed at the busy Navelim junction were switched off within about 40 minutes of being activated on Wednesday after long traffic snarls were reported on all connecting roads. The newly activated automated signal timers led to heavy congestion, with bumper-to-bumper traffic building up on roads leading to the junction. Hundreds of []
High Court orders repatriation of 4 child beggars to Mrashtra
Directs Dharashiv Child Welfare Committee to monitor the kids, submit reports Panaji : The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the repatriation of four children rescued in a child begging case to their native homes in Dharashiv district (formerly Osmanabad) in Maharashtra, while ordering continued monitoring of their welfare after their return. The []
Liquor to lead Deposit Refund Scheme rollout from Sept 1
Panaji: After months of delay, Goas Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) will come into force from September 1, with the first phase covering liquor and liquor-based products packed in glass, plastic, metal and other notified packaging materials. A notification issued by the Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority has made registration under the scheme mandatory for all []
Woman dies after allegedly falling into well in Kannur
Bhagyaraj, Bharathiraja and the memories they left behind
The two reshaped Tamil cinema with distinctive storytelling, memorable characters and authentic portrayals of human relationships
Ill-Advised: Trump's Massive July 4 Firework Show Raises Health Alarms
That's the question as Washington prepares to break the record for the world's largest fireworks display on the United States' 250th birthday on Saturday.
Migration Poses Challenge To SIR Voter Verification In Udayagiri
The issue reflects a broader trend in Udayagiri constituency. According to MLA Kakarla Suresh, around 15 to 20 per cent of the constituency's population migrates to Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in search of employment.
Monsoon arrives in Delhi, five days behind schedule
Karnataka set for rollout of VB-G RAM G scheme
Legal decks have been cleared for the rollout of the VB-G RAM G scheme in Karnataka with the State government issuing a notification in this regard on Thursday. The notification comes on the eve of the meeting of RDPR Ministers convened by the Centre in Delhi
Andhra Skater Hasish Wins Gold At National Championship
Organised by the Ice Skating Association of India, the championship was conducted at the Himadri ice skating rink from June 25 to June 30 and featured participants from across the country
60 teams offer tech solutions to civic issues at Delhi Next
FIFA World Cup LIVE updates Round of 32: Spain vs Austria match under way
Spain made two changes, Yamal starts in attack; Austria made three changes
Centre weighs SEZ, GCC pilots to boost PM Internship Scheme
The corporate affairs ministry is actively seeking to boost participation in the PM Internship Scheme. New measures include pilot projects with SEZs, global capability centres, and SMEs, alongside allowing state governments to nominate companies. The government is also expanding eligible sectors and considering firms without CSR obligations to address lower-than-expected engagement and high dropout rates observed in earlier phases.
DU UG admissions: Phase 2 begins; first merit list on July 16
Delhi govt. orders CAG audit of 3 discoms over 38,500 crore in deferred costs
Probe will determine what led to the accumulation of such a huge sum in regulatory assetsthat need to be recovered from consumers: Power Minister; he hails victory of taxpayers, hits out at AAP for protecting the system instead of examining it
Five more held over bid to bribe TVK MLA
This brings the total number of arrests made so far to eight. The police are also probing the alleged involvement of ex-Minister Senthilbalaji
New EPFO rules mandate 3-day PF settlements, simplify withdrawals
Government revamps EPFO rules, mandating PF claim settlements within three days and imposing a 12% penal interest on officials for delays. Employees can now withdraw 75% of their PF balance immediately upon job loss. Withdrawal categories are simplified to three: illness, education, and marriage, with reduced service requirements.
Delhi HC seeks live demo of ICU bed app, hospital management system
Drones, AI, large-scale hiring part of 25-year road map for Delhi: Chief Fire Officer
Threats to ex-judge:Bombay HCtellsgovt. to keep probe report secret
RBI backs crypto containment and keeps ban on table, officials tell house panel
The Reserve Bank of India has strongly advised a prohibition strategy for crypto assets, recommending that banks and financial institutions be completely shielded from them. Officials argued that allowing exposure could legitimize speculative products with no economic benefit and pose financial stability risks. The RBI also questioned India's top crypto adopter ranking and warned stablecoins could threaten monetary sovereignty.
India-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days, deal by Dec 31: Piyush Goyal
India and the EU are set to ink their free trade agreement by December 31, with legal scrubbing expected to conclude in 10-12 days, marking the EU's fastest-ever approved trade pact. Meanwhile, India continues to press the US for a enable mechanism to ensure a competitive edge in a proposed interim trade deal, emphasizing preferential market access as crucial for finalisation.
Debilitating disability: struggles of families of children with chronic disabilities in Kerala
Families of children with chronic diseases are struggling to manage their lives and the medical treatment of their wards, finds C. Maya. Experts in the field highlight the need to evolve a societal support system for the families
Agri Krishnamurthy challenges deserters to provethe alleged bid to form government with DMKs support
All the 47 legislators who had won on the ticket of the AIADMK had adopted a resolution, electing Palaniswami the leader of the legislature party, he says
