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Nand Kishore Goenka, father of Zee-Essel Group Chairman and former Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra, passed away at the age of 96 on Monday. Remembered for his social work and association with the RSS, Goenka was mourned by leaders across party lines

Our government has decided to participate actively in this year''s Rath Yatra, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s vision of ''Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi''

Eighteen Amarnath pilgrims sustained minor injuries after two SRTC buses, a car and a private bus collided on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district. All injured devotees are stable and undergoing treatment as the annual Amarnath Yatra continues under tight security

The protest is focused on alleged irregularities in the education system, including concerns over examinations and demands for accountability from the government. Wangchuk's health has reportedly deteriorated as the fast entered its second week, prompting appeals from several political leaders and civil society groups

Poland on Monday backed India's position on the West Asia conflict, with Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski describing New Delhi's approach as the right position. He stressed the need for a diplomatic resolution

The defamation notice demands Omar Abdullah's unconditional public apology and withdrawal of the remarks within seven days

According to protest organisers, the tarpaulin had been put up to provide shade to Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 16 days. During the interaction, police personnel were seen asking Dipke to remove the temporary covering

The three seizures, involving passengers arriving from Bangkok and Phuket, resulted in the recovery of 6.37 kg of the suspected contraband, separate official statements said

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised the Centre over India's education system, calling it a dishonest extortion mechanism and alleging that corruption had fuelled a paper leak mafia

Fresh bomb threat emails sent to the Rajasthan High Court benches in Jaipur and Jodhpur triggered a major security response. Police, cyber experts and bomb disposal teams launched searches, while authorities tightened security and began tracing the sender.

Iranian newspapers celebrated the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime critic of Tehran, while some publications and state media issued warnings directed at President Donald Trump and other American officials, fuelling fresh political tensions.

According to the Pune Rural Superintendent of Police, a truck belonging to the Dindi (group of pilgrims) of Rangnath Maharaj from Loha in Nanded district hit a group of warkaris from a Dindi of Kasbedigraj in Sangli district

The leaders will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for three National Highway projects with a combined cost of over Rs 4,850 crore. Ahead of the inauguration, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway as a historic achievement that would give a new direction to Uttar Pradeshs connectivity

The accused is scheduled to be produced before the Gopeshwar court on Tuesday for further legal proceedings. According to Uttarakhand Police, multiple teams were formed to trace Nautiyal, who was located in Dehradun

The case stems from an incident on the night of June 2, 2026, when violence erupted near coaching institutes in the Musallahpur area of Patna

The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) to submit a status report on its probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya

According to the Iranian government, the strikes on US military facilities in the southern Persian Gulf were conducted under Iran's right to self-defence as recognised by international law

The latest official update also showed that the number of injured remains at 16,740, while more than 120,000 people have received humanitarian assistance since the disaster

The monsoon assessments, carried out on July 8 and 9, aim to identify vulnerabilities in drainage, mobility, sanitation and public infrastructure so that corrective measures can be implemented well before the mega religious gathering

The embassy said the bodies will be flown from Ho Chi Minh City to Mumbai on a Vietnam Airlines flight, after which the respective state governments will coordinate with the victims' families for transportation to their hometowns

At least 27 people were killed after a massive fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early Monday. Several others were injured as firefighters battled the blaze, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the deadly incident.

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province, but continued to bring heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption. Millions remain affected as evacuations, flight cancellations and weather alerts continue.

Typhoon Bavi, the strongest storm to hit mainland China this year, battered the eastern coast with heavy rain and powerful winds, forcing the evacuation of more than 2.8 million people. Authorities warned of prolonged rainfall despite the storm weakening.

The Election Commission has made it mandatory for new voters to provide their parents' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) details while applying for inclusion in electoral rolls, saying the move will simplify document verification and improve voter mapping.

A Flipkart delivery executive was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into a woman's house and exposing himself. Police identified the accused as Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat and said legal action has been initiated. The investigation is underway.

Telangana Police have formed 12 special teams to trace a man accused of killing six of his family members in Rangareddy district. The accused, who is also facing a POCSO case, allegedly murdered his wife, two children and three relatives before fleeing.

The US launched strikes on around 140 Iranian military targets after an attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting Gulf nations hosting US forces, while India condemned an attack on a Cyprus-flagged ship that left an Indian crew member missing.

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the latest US military strikes as a violation of the UN Charter, warning that countries allowing their territory or facilities to be used for attacks could be treated as legitimate targets. Tehran also urged the UN to hold Washington accountable.

An Army personnel and his father were allegedly shot dead in Bihar's Vaishali district over a suspected land dispute. Police said the victims were attacked following a pathway dispute and suspect the involvement of some relatives. An investigation is underway.

A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district in the early hours of Monday. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.

Iraq Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will visit Washington on Monday to strengthen strategic ties with the US, with oil and gas deals expected as Baghdad seeks to diversify export routes and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.

Speaking in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, Netanyahu asserted that the US leader would not hesitate to use force if Tehran violated its commitments

As the rains have arrived, the vistas have become lush and invitingly green

If you cant spend a day without worrying about the most vulnerable, you dont live in a city that is governed well

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis made the announcement after inaugurating nine railway infrastructure projects alongside Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari

The tragedy unfolded on July 8 when a massive garbage mound collapsed onto the administrative building of the Waste-to-Energy project at the landfill site. Fourteen people were rescued or escaped, while nine workers lost their lives

According to the minister, the rollout will continue from Vapi to Surat, followed by Vapi to Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad to Thane, and finally Ahmedabad to Mumbai

Qatar's Ministry of Transport on Sunday announced a temporary suspension of maritime navigation and all marine activities as a precautionary measure to safeguard public safety

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed grief over the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, describing him as one of Israel's greatest friends.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that 10 Indian nationals have been rescued, while search efforts are continuing to locate the missing crew member

The RSS expressed concern over the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations in Ayodhya and said it expects the ongoing SIT probe to reach a decisive stage.

Toll rises to three in the Moshi garbage dump tragedy; six still feared trapped. Two bodies have been recovered from the debris of the Moshi garbage depot collapse in Pune nearly 72 hours after the incident. Six people are still feared trapped

CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan reviewed security arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra at the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam. He inspected surveillance, deployment, crowd management and emergency preparedness, and chaired a high-level meeting with CAPFs and Jammu and Kashmir Police

NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse has dismissed speculation about rejoining the BJP, saying he will remain with Sharad Pawar till the end. Khadse confirmed visiting Delhi and claimed Amit Shah had invited him to return, but said he is no longer interested in switching parties

Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) arrested eight alleged drug smugglers during coordinated raids across seven districts, seizing heroin, cannabis, poppy husk and synthetic drugs. Four vehicles used in the alleged trafficking network were also impounded

Gujarat Forest Department has captured three lions believed to be involved in the fatal attack on an 11-year-old boy at Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary. The animals have been shifted to Sakkarbaug Zoo for scientific examination, while the new Girnar staircase route has been closed during the investigation

Oman and Iran have agreed to continue technical and political talks on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on maritime safety and freedom of navigation. The discussions come amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States

United States and 11 partner nations have reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, backing the 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling that rejected China's sweeping maritime claims and urging all parties to resolve disputes peacefully under international law

The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,333, with over 16,700 people injured and thousands displaced. Authorities have set up temporary camps, launched a housing registry and announced rehabilitation measures as international aid continues to arrive

Six more bodies have been recovered from the debris of the Moshi garbage depot collapse in Pune, nearly 72 hours after the incident. The death toll has risen as rescue teams continue operations, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered faster biomining and immediate support for affected families