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According to him, the attack was part of the group's declared maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia under a blockade-for-blockade policy. Another tanker, Wafa, was also targeted with ballistic missiles off the coast of Yanbu, a major Saudi Red Sea port city, noted Saree on Wednesday
The orange warning, indicating heavy to very heavy rains, has been issued for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for August 10 and Chamba, Kullu, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for August 11
According to the minister, the move had initially raised questions, particularly because India already sourced LPG from suppliers located much closer geographically. However, the country's import pattern has undergone a significant shift since then
He said the government has strengthened the country's energy resilience through diversified import sources, strategic partnerships, infrastructure expansion and greater adoption of alternative fuels
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi after the meeting, Eknath Shinde alleged that the Opposition was now staging protests outside Parliament for political reasons
The students were taking out a march over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and the JSSC examinations, including paper leaks, and demanding reforms in the education system. Thousands of students carrying the national flag and placards had gathered near Ranchis Birsa Chowk as part of the demonstration
The incident occurred near the Pahari Pump House under the Agam Kuan police station limits. According to police, the victim, identified as Manish Kumar, died on the spot after being struck by the bus. The driver allegedly fled the scene immediately after the accident
The southwest monsoon lashed the national capital and surrounding regions after days of warm and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR as intense showers continue to affect several parts of the region
According to family members, the family slept in a room where the pesticide-treated chickpeas had been stored. As the doors and windows were reportedly closed, toxic fumes are suspected to have accumulated inside the room
Justice Amit Mahajan, while issuing notice on Dabur's writ petition, stayed the impugned order till the next date of hearing and directed the respondents to file their reply
Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has protected more than 10,000 Indians from a WhatsApp account takeover campaign involving malicious ZIP files disguised as account statements and regulatory notices. I4C has blocked malware and command-and-control servers through the Sahyog Portal
When the House proceedings began at 11 am, Opposition MPs led by the Congress raised slogans seeking the presence of the Home Minister in the House, which were countered by the Treasury benches
Two men allegedly participating in the Kanwar Yatra were seriously injured after being hit by a car and assaulted in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior. The incident triggered protests and a road blockade, while police registered a case and launched a search for the accused
Dipke alleged that there was a disconnect between the BJP's response to recent youth protests and Bhagwat's remarks, and called on the ruling party to align its position with that of the RSS chief
Home Minister Shah comes to Parliament every day and stays till late night, Rijiju asserted, and asked the protesting members to stop their drama of disrupting the House
The Kerala district administration and the National Highways Authority of India inspected the Kuthiran twin road tunnels after minor mudslips were reported above the eastern side of the tunnels. Authorities said there was no immediate threat but expert assessments are underway
Indian Railways will operate 112 special train trips during the Onam festival season between August 14 and September 6, connecting Kerala with major cities across southern and eastern India to manage the festive travel rush
Typhoon Dolphin approached Japan's southern islands on Friday, forcing the closure of Okinawa's main airport, cancelling all flights and prompting hundreds of residents to take shelter as authorities warned of strong winds and heavy rain
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said he had proposed talks with Karnataka on the Cauvery issue in the hope of finding a positive solution, while reiterating that his government remains committed to pursuing the matter through legal channels
US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders targeting birth tourism and expanding restrictions on birthright citizenship, weeks after the Supreme Court reaffirmed constitutional protections for those born in the United States. The move is expected to face fresh legal challenges
A student leader protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams was hospitalised on Friday after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike. Rahul Kranti was taken to Ranchi Sadar Hospital, while the protest entered its 14th day with demands for a probe and exam cancellation
According to the chargesheet, forensic examination of electronic devices recovered during the investigation revealed digital evidence that the agency claims established the circulation of confidential examination material before the NEET-UG examination
The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Friday, with the death toll rising to 97 and over 1.68 lakh people affected across 15 districts. Relief operations continue while railway connectivity through Sivasagar has been restored after nearly two weeks, allowing limited train services to resume
Kejriwal alleged that the Prime Minister was increasingly at odds with the public and claimed that several issues had eroded support for the government
Opposition MPs staged a protest at Parliament House on Friday over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on alleged police excesses against student protesters
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 13 accused, including three NTA subject experts, alleging they were part of a multi-state conspiracy to leak NEET-UG 2026 question papers
The District and Sessions Court delivered the judgment on Thursday, holding that the prosecution had successfully established the charges against the accused beyond reasonable doubt
The US State Department defended its extensive online screening of visa applicants after reports claimed the Trump administration was expanding social media vetting to additional visa categories, including foreign journalists and certain Canadian and Mexican professionals
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 4,053 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths, according to health authorities. UNICEF said 330 children have died, while Doctors Without Borders warned the outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace with no signs of slowing
An elderly man died and two women were rescued after a factory compound wall collapsed near the Mettupalayam lorry terminal in Puducherry during heavy rain
A 28-year-old postgraduate medical student was declared brain-dead after she was allegedly run over by a car outside a mall in Andhra Pradesh's Rajamahendravaram
Student organisations in Jharkhand will march to the State Assembly on Friday as the protest over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations entered its 14th day. Protesters are demanding cancellation of the disputed examinations, judicial inquiry and reforms to ensure transparency in the recruitment process
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a breakfast meeting with newly elected NDA Lok Sabha MPs on Friday to discuss parliamentary procedures, legislative responsibilities and the government's strategy for the upcoming session
Google will begin shutting down Google Assistant from September 4 as it transitions users to Gemini, its next-generation AI assistant. The phased rollout will affect Android, Wear OS, Android Auto and supported accessories, while vehicles equipped with Google built-in will continue receiving assistant support
US federal agencies are investigating how a commercial aircraft was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
US President Donald Trump reportedly confronted War Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Camp David meeting over concerns about dwindling US military stockpiles amid the conflict with Iran
Six members of a family, including two infants, were killed after a nearly century-old house collapsed during heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district. A lone survivor managed to escape the debris and alert neighbours, prompting rescue efforts by locals and police
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, without a debate
Bhumi Pednekkar went viral for all the wrong reasons last week. If her tone deafness was not clear after she launched her expensive water, her latest video has confirmed that she literally doesnt care
These fakes will puncture the confidence the public has in these measures
Fauci last week had invoked his constitutional right to stay silent to prevent self-incrimination under antagonistic questioning from Republican senators, as they probed him over unsubstantiated claims that the origins of the pandemic were covered up
According to the District Disaster Management Office, the tremors were reported at Dalwat in Kalwan taluka at 3.38 pm,Asarbari in Peth taluka at 3.38 pm and Borgaon in Surgana taluka at 3.40 pm
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the decision follows Wednesday's notification issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, prohibiting unstandardised analogue dairy products across the state
Meta will also be questioned on their algorithms, whether compliance mechanism has sufficient checks and balances, and guardrails to meet constitutional and legal requirements, government sources said
According to the FDA Inducare Pharma allegedly failed to maintain proper records showing that approved Ayurvedic ingredients were used in manufacturing
Police said that the passenger allegedly tried to force open the aircraft's emergency exit door and damaged the window panel in the process. He is also accused of threatening passengers, causing panic and endangering the safety of everyone on board
The Tarun Tejpal case has spanned nearly 13 years, beginning with allegations of sexual assault by a junior colleague during Tehelka's ThinkFest event in Goa in 2013. The case saw an FIR, arrest, trial, acquittal by a sessions court in 2021 and its reversal by the Bombay High Court in 2026
Italy's Health Ministry placed all 27 cities monitored under its national heat surveillance system on red alert Thursday - the first time this year the entire network has been under the highest warning level simultaneously
We will be appealing against this order. We feel the order is wrong. We will be moving the Supreme Court against the order, Tejpal said
Nadda toured Possa village and the adjoining NEEPCO colony, where he said the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stands firmly with the people of the state during the crisis, officials said

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