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After WhatsApp, IT Ministry Sends Notice to Telegram, Signal Over Username Feature

The government has now widened its scrutiny to other messaging platforms as well.

Mojtaba To Skip Father Ali Khamenei's Funeral Over Security Concerns: Report

Elahi attributed the decision to Israeli threats and surveillance risks that would make public attendance dangerous

Man sets himself ablaze at UN and dies: Police

Tragedy struck outside the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday as a man self-immolated and later died from his injuries. The incident occurre

West Asia war LIVE: Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face 'forceful response'

Interference by U.S. forces in the strait will be met with a rapid and decisive reaction, an Iranian statement said

Stopped 8 wars: Donald Trump reiterates claim of India-Pakistan ceasefire through tariff threat

US President Donald Trump claimed he single-handedly averted a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan by threatening both with 200% tariffs.

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1

Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in stoppage time, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had equalize

Success Quote of the Day by Jack Welch: Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about... What successful leaders understand about failure, discipline, and growth? Inspiring lessons that can change the way you approach every challenge

Success Quote of the Day by Jack Welch reminds us that true leadership begins with personal growth but reaches its highest purpose by helping oth

We blew up Iran's radar: Trump says US carried out strikes on Iran for 3 consecutive days

US President Donald Trump revealed American forces conducted strikes on Iran for three consecutive nights, targeting radar systems in response to

African proverb of the day: 'The forest not only hides man's enemies but is full of man's medicine, healing power and...' - this thought-provoking African saying teaches life lessons on importance of our environment and why nature is humanity's greatest resource

African proverb of the day: An African saying highlights humanity's deep reliance on nature, emphasizing that even seemingly dangerous environmen

PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next week

Stock markets rally; Sensex jumps 579 points

Mumbai, July 2: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly one per cent higher on Thursday amid softening crude oil prices, fol

Mojtaba Khamenei to skip his father, Ali Khamenei's, funeral over security concerns: Report

Iran's current Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will skip his father's funeral due to Israeli threats, according to a representative. This follo

Free trade agreements will boost toy exports

New Delhi, July 2: The series of free trade agreements (FTAs) finalised by India, including the ones with the UK and the European Union, will giv

Rupee falls 19 paise to close at 95.35 against US dollar

Mumbai, July 2: The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day on a negative note, lower by 19 paise at 95.35 against the US dollar on Thu

Morning Digest: After WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal receive notices on username feature; ECI seeks responses from both TMC factions on org. elections, and more

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Behdeinkhlam: The Covenant of U Lakriah and the Four Sisters

By Dr Omarlin Kyndiah As the monsoon approaches Jowai prepares yet again to host one of its most profound cultural and spiritual expressions-Behd

The Decline in Solidarity Among Young People

By Pyndap Lyngdoh It is often said by leaders, elders, and public figures that youth are the future of the nation and society. This statement car

Silence over Ayodhya

The Ayodhya Ram Temple funds case is getting curiouser, and Prime Minister Narendra Modis silence on the massive loot at one of the epicentres of

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 plantin

Iran Warns US Against Interference in Hormuz Strait

Tehran, July 3: Irans main military command, Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, issued a warning on Thursday that if the United States interfe

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On July 3

Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: 'My faith helps me understand that circumstances don't dictate my happiness, my inner peace' offers life advice on how to find bliss amidst chaos, face challenges with courage to overcome difficult phases

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington teaches a timeless lesson about emotional strength and personal resilience. It shows that lasting happiness

Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is...' - German philosopher and The World as Will and Representation writer teaches life lesson on handling rejection, facing criticism and why truth always wins in the end

Arthur Schopenhauer quote today: German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's observation reveals how groundbreaking ideas often face ridicule and fi

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 T

Cyber Fraudsters Posing As CBI Dupe Ex-UP Refinery Official Of Rs 44 Lakh

According to the FIR, the victim, Gopal Prasad, a resident of Chandralok Colony in Mathura, received a call on March 7 from a woman claiming to b

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Your years will still remain the same whether you...' - this inspiring Japanese saying reveals lessons on why your outlook shapes the quality of your life and why time is too precious to waste on negativity

Japanese proverb of the day: Time marches on, irrespective of our emotions. A Japanese saying emphasizes that our response to life's challenges i

Melania Trump Amazon documentary earnings: First Lady income disclosed as Donald Trump records multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency revenue

Donald Trump's crypto activities are the main reason for the near tripling of his personal fortune, which rose from $2.3 billion to $6.5 billion

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 prov

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Whenever one family comes to grief, a hundred families send...' - this Chinese saying teaches about helping others in difficult times and motivational life lessons on kindness, unity, community support and compassion

Chinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying underscores the profound strength found in collective support during hardship. This wisdom, passed d

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

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 s

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 depl

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Portugal vs Croatia at Toronto Stadium

Portugal play Croatia in a game that could mark the final career World Cup match for either Ronaldo or his former Real Madrid team-mate and veter

Taylor Swift wedding with Travis Kelce at MSG-Madison Square Garden: Marriage ceremony timing, special events, July 4 party

Taylor Swift wedding: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sidestepped questions about a possible Swift-Kelce wedding.

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 he

Americans were told bird flu caused soaring egg prices, then an investigation uncovered these text messages from US egg producers - here's what we know so far

Egg price investigation explained: US egg giants are accused of secretly coordinating to inflate prices during the bird flu crisis. Prosecutors a

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.

Could your laugh be a 15-million-year-old echo that helped shape human speech? Great ape laughter offers surprising clues

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

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.

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Have Married in Private: Report

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have married in private ahead of a planned celebration at New York's Madison Square Garden

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

FIFA WC Live: Ronaldo On Bench vs Croatia? Suspense Ends As Portugal Name XI

Portugal vs Croatia LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 Updates: Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the starting XI by Portugal for thei

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

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

'Forcefully and violently': US Attorney Pirro charges ex-Olympian with vandalism of reflecting pool

Quote of the Day by Jim Morrison: 'Time to live, time to lie, time to laugh...'- A timeless reflection on life, time, acceptance, mortality, and living in the present by Grammy Award-winning rock band The Doors' lead vocalist

Jim Morrison's timeless words, Time to live, time to lie, time to laugh, and time to die. Take it easy baby. Take it as it comes, offer profound

Portugal vs Croatia LIVE Streaming, FIFA WC Rd Of 32: When And Where To Watch

Portugal vs Croatia LIVE Streaming, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch

WHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over

There were 12 confirmed and one probable case stemming from the MV Hondius, including three deaths

Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'The conscious mind may be compared to a fountain playing in the sun and falling back into the...' - the father of psychoanalysis teaches life lessons on conscious and subconscious mind and why your hidden thoughts deserve more attention

Sigmund Freud quote today: Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, explored the profound influence of the subconscious mind on our daily tho

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

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 dies

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 compan

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 procur

'Minor' drop in mileage of vehicles due to E20, says Hardeep Singh Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed public concerns regarding ethanol-blended fuel, dismissing social media narratives as make-believ

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

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million to charity ahead of rumored wedding celebration- why are food banks, childrens hospitals and schools benefiting nationwide?

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have reportedly made a staggering $26 million donation to over 20 charities nationwide. The

Karnataka government to undertake Prajaseva Abhiyan

BJP urges Karnataka Chief Minister to declare drought in affected taluks and take relief measures on war footing

Modi Outlines Vision for India-Japan Economic Partnership

New Delhi, July 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the strong and long-standing economic ties between India and Japan while addressing th

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

'Do you know what American is?': GOP Rep. Fine clashes with Dem witness at explosive House hearing

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

Unwelcome surge: On the buoyancy in GST collections

The buoyancy in GST collections is spurred by imported inflation

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

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?

Transfer of narcotics convict from Sri Lanka to India: Madras High Court penalises MEA & MHA officials

Justices Anita Sumanth and Sunder Mohan direct the two joint secretaries in the ministries to pay 50,000 to High Court Legal Services Committee

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 f

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Madras HC orderquashing appointment of personal assistants to judges

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

Woman dies after allegedly falling into well in Kannur

Rear Admiral Raghuram is new HSL CMD