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Thrilled and Proud: Farah Khan Invited by Academy to Join Oscar Voting Panel

Several professionals with strong links to the Indian film industry have also been invited.

Bereaved South Koreans Try AI-generated Videos of Deceased Loved Ones

A growing number of digitally-savvy South Koreans are experimenting with AI's ability to produce video recreations of the dead.

MDS Public School Celebrates CA Day and Doctors Day with Enthusiasm and Dignity

UDAIPUR, July 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) : MDS Public School organised a special and grand programme on Wednesday to mark the 78th National Chartere

DDMO Activates Alert System as Rudraprayag Water Level Rises

District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) Nandan Singh Rajwar said the current water level has reached 622 metres above sea level

Rajasthan CID Arrests ISI Funding Agent in Major Spy Network Bust

Jaipur, July 2: The Rajasthan CID Intelligence has uncovered a significant network involved in anti-national activities. Authorities reported the

Former High Court Judge J.K. Ranka Visits Narayan Seva Sansthan, Reviews Rehabilitation Projects

UDAIPUR, July 1, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :Former Rajasthan High Court judge and National President of the Association of Retired Judges, J. K. Ranka

Over 60 Physiotherapists Participate in Udaipurs First Physio Meet

UDAIPUR, July 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :The first Physio Meet in the city was organised by the Udaipur Physiotherapy Network at PIMS City Hospital

Englands Harry Kane Shines in Dramatic Comeback Against DR Congo

Atlanta, July 2: In a thrilling match during the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, England staged a remarkable comeback to defeat DR Congo

Job Forever: Trade Schools Are All The Rage In The AI Era

Among 27- to 39-year-olds who use AI multiple times a week, only 22 percent believe their jobs are safe from being eliminated, according to payro

Amarnath Yatra Officially Begins as First Batch of Pilgrims Depart from Jammu

Jammu, July 2: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, officially launched the Amarnath Yatra by flagging off the first batch

Healthy at 34, but a simple neck-cracking habit led to a stroke: Doctor explains hidden risk

A seemingly harmless habit of forcefully cracking one's neck has been linked to a rare but life-threatening stroke in a healthy 34-year-old man.

Six-year-old boy kidnapped at Secunderabad Railway Station

According to reports, the child was sleeping beside his mother at the station when an unidentified person abducted him.

2 July 2026: Power Cut in 45 Areas of Udaipur

UDAIPUR, July 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :Power supply will remain suspended from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm in Jagdish Chowk, Bhatiyani Chauhatta, Rang Ni

FIFA World Cup 2026: Tielemans' 124:44 strike sets record as Belgium script historic comeback

FIFA World Cup match: Belgium staged a stunning comeback against Senegal, winning 3-2 after extra time thanks to Youri Tielemans' record-breaking

11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marks

A tragic case in Ontario highlights the deadly risks of bat encounters. An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face, despite

Russian Attack on Ukraine Shakes Kyiv for Hours

Residential buildings were damaged in the attacks that killed one person and injured numerous people

FIFA 2026: US beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Folarin Balogun netted his third World Cup goal before a red card, but Malik Tillman's late free-kick secured a 2-0 victory for the 10-man United

Mumbai rains today: Are schools closed? Local trains, flights running? Latest updates

Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar are under a red alert with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected. Severe waterlogging has impacted normal life in Mumb

Crypto, real estate, watches: How Donald Trump made over $1 billion last year

Donald Trump's financial disclosures reveal a staggering $1.2 billion from crypto holdings, eclipsing his real estate empire. This rapid crypto s

Belgium Secures Round of 16 Spot with Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Senegal

New Delhi, July 2: Belgium has clinched a spot in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a thrilling match against Senegal, winning 3-2

Abhishek Sharma Shatters Record with Fastest T20 Half-Century for India in England

Chester-le-Street, July 2: The first T20 match of the series between India and England was unfortunately washed out due to rain. However, Abhishe

Jos Buttler Achieves Historic Milestone in T20 International Cricket

Chester-le-Street, July 2: In the first T20 International match between India and England, rain played the role of a villain. Heavy downpours dis

Mumbai rains today: IMD issues orange alert as heavy showers lash financial capital, several areas witness waterlogging

Mumbai rain: The financial capital experienced heavy downpours, prompting an orange alert from the IMD. Significant waterlogging was reported acr

Odisha to spend 5,467 crore for free education from KG to PG over next five years

Aimed at making quality education more accessible, equitable and affordable for students, the scheme says eligible students admitted to regular m

Project Hail Mary to Arrive on Prime Video on July 3

Ryan earlier shared that filming some of the scenes was challenging, especially when his co-star was not physically present.

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi under red alert as heavy rain lashes city; monsoon advances across North India

Delhi weather: IMD issues red alert as rain lashes parts of city

Delhi-NCR braces for thunderstorms and heavy downpours as the India Meteorological Department issues a red alert. Following a welcome drop in tem

India vs England T20I: Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek shine with fifties before rain forces match abandonment

Abhishek Sharma's rapid 59 and Shreyas Iyer's steady 68 offered India a glimmer of hope in their T20I opener against England. Despite a rain-aban

Russia strikes Ukraine capital with missiles and drones, wounds five

Kyiv is under attack from ballistic missiles and UAVs, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, adding that blasts could be heard across the

How rich must Indians be for India to be called developed?

India is on a trajectory to potentially achieve high-income status by the late 2040s, but requires sustained annual per capita GDP growth of at l

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,943; over 10,000 injured

Caracas, July 1: Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said that the death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that recently

Iran says to use frozen funds in Qatar to buy required goods

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran alone would decide how to use the released assets, in whatever way is most benef

Trump Takes First Flight on Qatar-Gifted Air Force One

The refurbished jet is painted in Trumps preferred color scheme: a navy-blue belly with red and gold stripes

Morning Digest: Govt. issues notice to WhatsApp over username feature; U.S. stand hits World Banks climate finance targets , and more

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US Seahawk helicopter makes emergency sea landing; one service member missing

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter experienced an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea, leaving one service member missing and three injured.

Greek proverb of the day: 'Better a drop of wisdom than an ocean of...' - this thought-provoking saying teaches life lessons on why knowledge always outlasts wealth and why wisdom is the greatest investment you'll ever make

Greek proverb of the day: A Greek saying highlights that true wealth lies not in gold, but in good judgment and learning. The proverb emphasizes

Who Are the Jaintia? Colonial Records and the Question of Khasi Identity

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Ever since the state anthem was announced, there has been resistance from a section of the Khasis, the Synteng in particular,

Ayodhya scandal signals systemic decay

By Jagdish Rattanani The snowballing scandal over allegations of misappropriation of donations and offerings at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple at Ayo

Is Buildings On Rivers Permitted?

Meghalaya has several regulatory authorities, but none bother to implement the rules prescribed by the Government from time to time. Whether moni

Trump Says US Won't Let China Take Panama Canal

Trump claimed that Panama sharply increased transit fees after taking over and warning that China is trying to gain influence over the strategic

Obesity linked to invasive breast cancer process

Obesity could be associated with a distinct molecular process driving the transition from an early-stage, premalignant breast lesions to invasive

KSU threatens to implement own mechanism if ILP, MRSSA delayed

SHILLONG, July 1: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Wednesday issued a strong warning to the state government, threatening to devise its own mech

US-Iran talks end without breakthrough as Tehran's nuclear prowess stays off the table

Indirect talks between Iran and the US concluded without significant progress on lasting peace, focusing instead on resolved issues like maritime

Quote of the Day by Alexander the Great: Remember that upon the conduct of each depends the... Can one person's daily choices truly decide the future of an entire team community and even society? Learn inspiring life lessons on discipline, vision, resilience, and fearless ambition from history's greatest conqueror

Quote of the Day by Alexander the Great: Remember that upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all. Every great victory begins with the choi

Morning Brief Podcast: The Heat Dome Files: What Europe Can Learn From India

Oppostion backs KHADC on non-tribal service licence

SHILLONG, July 1: Leader of Opposition Titosstarwell Chyne has defended the Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Trading by Non-Tribals) (Amendment)

Trump administration declines to renew North American trade deal, starts 10-year wind-down clock

The United States has declined to extend the USMCA trade deal, initiating a ten-year wind-down period. This move aims to reshore manufacturing an

CM announces fisheries clusters for 1,000+ farmers

SHILLONG, July 1: The state government is exploring the setting up of fisheries clusters and related infrastructure across Meghalaya to benefit m

High voltage power conductor demand surges as load increases; local firms gear up with tech tie-ups

According to industry estimates, Indias electricity consumption has increased by 34% from FY19 to FY25 but streamlining distribution and minimisi

FIFA WC Live: Big Off-Side Blow For USA vs Bosnia, Players Frustrated

USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia a

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other...' - Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Northanger Abbey author's life lesson explains why trusting yourself in a world full of opinions is important

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: Jane Austen's quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal judgment over societal expectations

FIFA World Cup Round of 32 LIVE: USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina knockout clash under way

USA still have just one knockout win in World Cup history so far

Inauguration of Tawi Aarti and Light Show Ahead of Amarnath Yatra

Jammu, July 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Tawi Aarti and Light and Sound Show on Wednesday to welcome pilgrims for the Shri

India, Malaysia review entire spectrum of bilateral military cooperation

India and Malaysia have reviewed their military cooperation, noting steady progress in defense engagements. Discussions covered exchanges, exerci

FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: USA 0-0 Bosnia at San Francisco

FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: USA Vs Bosnia at San Francisco

Global Creditors Drag Udaan's parent to bankruptcy court in Singapore after $170-million bond default

Insolvency petition filed this week, A&M appointed as liquidator of B2B commerce company. Ten year old co has seen valuations crash 70% as financ

Vendors demand infra upgrade to Khasi Market

SHILLONG, July 1: Indigenous vendors operating at the Khasi Market in Motphran have petitioned Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma for an urgent infra

KSU removes migrant workers from city area

SHILLONG, July 1: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) Shillong Mihngi Circle on Wednesday removed a group of suspected migrant workers found sleeping

Speaker stresses on integrity, impartiality, exhorts students

SHILLONG, July 1: Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Wednesday highlighted the importance of democratic values and impartial leadership during a

Titos flags delay in Science, Commerce streams at Sohra Govt College

SHILLONG, July 1: Leader of the Opposition in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Titosstarwell Chyne, has urged the state gover

Attendees pose for a photo after Anupam Choudhury took over as president of the Rotary Club Shillong Heritage for the 2026-27 term during the clubs 8th installation ceremony held at City Hut Dhaba, Shillong, on June 28

Attendees pose for a photo after Anupam Choudhury took over as president of the Rotary Club Shillong Heritage for the 2026-27 term during the clu

Dow Jones hits record intraday high before closing lower, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall - heres why US stock market started July in red

US stock market today July 1: US markets experienced a mixed trading day as the Dow Jones briefly hit a new intraday record before retreating. Pr

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time

Senegal became the fourth African side to bow out in a narrow defeat in the knockout stage

13 kg Opium, Rs 30 Lakh Drug-Linked Property Seized In Haryana; 2 Arrested

A search of the vehicle allegedly led to the recovery of 13.06 kilograms of opium, estimated to have an illicit market value of nearly Rs 70 lakh

UD ministry sends eviction notice to Gymkhana Club

The government has issued an eviction notice to the Delhi Gymkhana Club, citing its unauthorised occupation of public premises after the land lea

Modi: Digital India Took Innovation To Villages

Vows to build future with humane and sustainable tech

Board weightage mooted in entrance exam revamp

Following the NEET-UG controversy, the Prime Minister's Office is now overseeing significant exam reforms. The Education Ministry is fast-trackin

Trump urges acting spy chief to declassify records, including on 2020 U.S. election

Bill Pulte, a political loyalist with no national security experience, was appointed as acting director of national intelligence last month; he h

Quote of the Day by Sylvia Plath: 'Freedom is not of use to those who do not know how to...' - Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet of Ariel and The Colossus teaches thought-provoking life lessons on why freedom matters only when you know how to use it

Sylvia Plath quote today: Sylvia Plath's words highlight that freedom's true value lies not in its mere existence, but in our capacity to wield i

Seth To Build Tech-Enabled Future-Ready Army

Army chief says armed forces are combat-ready, formulates VIJAYstrategy

EPF contributions above 1800/month to be voluntary

Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has mandated a 12% PF contribution on wages up to Rs 15,000 monthly for its eight crore members. Con

AP CI Booked For Alleged Illegal Abduction In Hyderabad

The complainant, K. Vijaya Lakshmi, alleged that several men in civil clothes identified themselves as Andhra Pradesh police personnel before ent

Govt asks WhatsApp to pause username rollout

Improving India-Pakistan Relations Can End Tensions: Maulana Shahabuddin

Bareilly, July 2: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi has expressed that better relations between neighboring countries are in the interest of both

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with...' - Father of Transcendentalism and Concord Hymn poet teaches inspiring life lesson on self-discovery, how to find beauty everywhere and why happiness isn't found in places

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson believed true beauty isn't found in new places but within our o

ATF, commercial LPG prices cut as global crude cost eases

Commercial LPG and aviation fuel prices have seen a significant drop, with state-run companies cutting prices by Rs 183.5 and Rs 5 respectively.

Suspended CI Naga Raju Informs Court About Threat To His Life

The suspended CI, remanded to custody in the Central Jail in Rajamahendravaram

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce To Host Their Wedding Friday At Madison Square Garden, AP Source Says

Speculation about the superstar singer and football players nuptials has built to a frenzy in recent days

Getting Along Very Well: Trump Sees Progress As US, Iran Hold Qatar Talks

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, offering a tentative sign that diplomacy wa

'Vagabond' Who Changed The World: Einstein's Journey From Failure To Fame

Einstein enrolled at ETH Zurich in October 1896 at the age of just 17. Even then, he was different from his fellow students. Decades later, he re

Ireland pretty hopeful of signing of EU-India FTA by year end: Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly

The EU-India FTA was concluded in January this year whereas the final sealing remains to be done

'Antifa domestic terrorist organisation': DeSantis triggers new Florida law to label terror groups

Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic Dismantles Tsitsipas To Reach Third Round

Djokovic eased to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win under the Centre Court roof to maintain his latest bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title and reco

Telangana Launches Mission K-100 For Kharif Procurement

Mission K-100 is designed to streamline grain storage

Wimbledon 2026 | No chinks in Djokovics armour, rolls over Tsitsipas to reach third round

The seventh seed will next face 25th-seeded Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech as he looks to continue his bid for an eighth Wimbledon title

Quote of the day by Gerard Butler: 'As long as you do the best work that you can and not make it bland because you're going down a...' - P.S. I Love You and The Ugly Truth actor teaches life lessons on staying true to yourself and why trying to please everyone can hold you back from success

Quote of the day by Gerard Butler: Scottish actor Gerard Butler emphasizes that true impact in any field stems from authenticity and a strong poi

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Three people run onto field, stop play briefly during Senegal vs Belgium knockout match

Roughly a dozen security guards were deployed to get them off the field. Belgium defender Maxim De Cuyper held onto the ball amid the incident

PIL challenges uploading of Munambam property details to Central portal

Officials count houses, draw maps as Census fieldwork gets under way in Ernakulam

Enumerators begin boundary mapping and building numbering; household data collection to begin in the next phase; personal information collected t

Customs questions actor Dulquer Salmaan in Operation Numkhor