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Thousands Attend Khamenei Funeral Processions in Iraq

Late Iranian supreme leader's body taken through Najaf and Karbala as regional tensions remain high following renewed US-Iran strikes.

Trump Warns Iran US Preparing for More Strikes

Speaking on the sidelines of a Nato summit in Ankara, he said the strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strai

Borrowed Ideas, Bird Couture & Frow Buzz

At Paris Haute Couture Week, the biggest spectacle wasnt on the runway but elsewhere. Couture came wrapped in surreal latex fantasies, towering b

India's first hydrogen-powered train is ready: PM Modi likely to inaugurate it on July 17; Check route, speed & features

India is set to launch its first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana. Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the landmark green initiative

Cong. Alleges Illegal Land Deals by Adilabad BJP MLA

Officials have been urged to take legal action and verify the allegations through an inquiry.

Trump says he expects Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon

President Trump stated Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon. He discussed this potential withdrawal with Prime Minister Benjamin Net

Japanese mindset of the day by Kazuo Ishiguro: 'We all live inside bodies that will deteriorate. But when you look at human beings, they're...' - inspiring life lessons by Nobel Prize-winning author of The Remains of the Day teaches why love and loyalty matter more than wealth or status

Life lesson by Kazuo Ishiguro: Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro emphasizes life's true meaning lies in relationships. He notes that as life nears it

Monsoon Havoc Batters India; 16 Feared Trapped in Maharashtra

Heavy rains trigger floods, landslides and transport disruptions across several states as the Centre assures assistance.

Father kills son, takes how own life in Prakasam district

Warm reception accorded to Charlapalli - Tiruchi express train at Srirangam after its regularisation

More JBM buses cleared for operations

'Shocking CCTV' played in court tracks Tyler Robinson before and after Charlie Kirk's assassination

Centre approves procurement of copra, Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmers

The Centre approved copra and Totapuri mango procurement for Tamil Nadu farmers. This move aims to shield growers from distress sales due to fall

Minister Anand holds review meeting

IIT Palakkad to host meet on non-sewered sanitation

Qatar Pitches Doha Stopovers as Holiday Add-On for Indian Travellers

From 24-hour city breaks to four-day getaways, Qatar aims to turn transit time into a memorable travel experience.

IMF: India's growth forecast cut to 6.4%; higher energy prices to weigh on economy

Police use water cannons to disperse protesting Yuva Morcha activists in Thrissur

50 kg of ganja seized in Mayiladuthurai, five arrested

Canadas envoy to India Chris Cooter meets CM Revanth Reddy, invites CM-led delegation for Canada visit

CM explains Telanganas stronghold in IT, Life Sciences, Defence & Aerospace

Hyderabad Police urge Ganesh puja organisers to limit idol height to prevent accidents

BJP State general secretary Sunil Kumar urges Karnataka government to make its stand on caste survey report known and table it in session

Cancer burden is nearly universal, yet highly inequitable in its impact: WHO report

The first such survey by the WHO indicates widening inequities in access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care; while 87% of w

CJP protest enters Day 19; Wangchuk loses over 7 kg, AISA member hospitalised

Sonam Wangchuk's condition deteriorates further, with doctors reporting that he has lost more than seven kilogrammes since the beginning of his i

CAF opposes govt.s PPP model for Registration Seva Kendras

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | Will Argentina or Morocco buck the European push?

FOOTBALL | As the quarterfinals beckon, Europe has six teams in the fray ready to add to the continents World Cup tally and standing in their way

Student body demands remove of teachers from SIR duty

Police raid Kallapi powder manufacturing units amid rising suicide cases across Kadapa district

Kallapi powder is a cheaper alternative to cow dung mixed water, which is used by women to sprinkle at the portico of houses; a total of 19 perso

Tamil Nadu Ministers agree to consider demands made by PPCC

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez: 'You can't be afraid of what people are going to say, because...' Life lessons on validation, approval, authenticity and human behavior

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez reminds people that seeking approval from everyone is impossible. The message encourages authenticity, self-wort

Hijab or no hijab, photos should be clear on SIR enumeration form

Photos acceptable as long as face is clearly visible: District Election Officer

Aswath becomes Indias 98th GM

He trains under GM M. Shyam Sundar at Chess Thulir Academy in Chennai now; he adds that his immediate goal is to improve his Elo from 2517 to 260

Torrential rain pounds Thrissur; Orange alert in place as rough sea batters coast

Years Of Trash Accumulation At Its Dumping Site Getting Melted Now In Mysuru

The huge trash kept on adding at the dumping site since 2006-07 owing to no rules framed on Solid Waste Management.

Committee to study implementation of 62-year retirement age in power utilities

It is mandated to examine the financial implications, working conditions of employees, and other administrative matters, and submit a report in 1

Abhishek Avoids Court Again To Record Voice Sample to CID

Mr Banerjee was earlier directed by the same court to present himself on Wednesday to participate in the process to help the CID collect evidence

ENG-W vs IND-W one-off Test | Test cricket is exciting and brings different challenges: Muzumdar

Amol Muzumdar confirmed that Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Test and has been replaced by Priya Punia

NCERT Class 8 Textbook Changes Partition Narrative

(History | edit) Hitler references dropped, Savarkar added

Mamata Banerjee loses cool, slaps TMC worker during protest; BJP shares video

A video showed Mamata Banerjee slapping a party worker during a protest march in Kolkata. The incident occurred during a rally organized by the T

Cardamom estate worker killed after tree falls on her in Idukki

Sakhi centres offer vital support to women in distress: Womens Commission Chairperson

Sailaja says trauma-informed care and staff well-being are essential for delivering sensitive, survivor-centred services

Two held with 13 intoxicating pills

Watch: U.S.-Iran ceasefire over: what happens now? | Above the Fold | 08.07.2026

From the escalating conflict in West Asia to latest developments in the 2023 killing of a Khalistani separatist in Canada, we bring you the lates

Combine knowledge with strong moral values, Governor tells students

Karnataka: EC issues notice to 35 BLOs for SIR lapses

Election Commission of India issued notices to thirty-five BLOs in Karnataka. These officers face charges of mass enumeration instead of house vi

How I Keep Healthy: Power of Showing Up

Dr Sameer A. Mahendra believes fitness isnt about perfection, its about showing up every day

Two killed in Bagalkot accident

Udupi District Youth Congress chief files complaint alleging cheating

Retain domestic water tariff for buildings with limited commercial activity, Coimbatore Corporation urged

Reclassification hits houses with small commercial activities like a petty shop; minimum water tariff for such buildings rises to 525 from 100 un

Seven houses destroyed in fire

Collector urges farmers to insure crops to shield themselves from El Nino effect

CM Naidu Expresses Displeasure Over Tobacco Boards Functioning

Representatives of the trading companies explained that the present crisis was mainly due to tobacco cultivation exceeding market demand.

Astroguide for Thursday, July 9, 2026

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LeT terrorist Zakir Ganai killed in six-day Shopian operation

A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Zakir Ganai, was killed in Shopian after a six-day operation. Security forces eliminated the terrorist following a J

India, Maldives Begin Talks On Free Trade Agreement To Boost Economic Ties

The announcement followed bilateral discussions between Maldives Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed and India's

Hundreds of farmers stage protest in Melur demanding complete unconditional loan waiver

Male elephant calf found dead in Pollachi range

US To Let Ukraine Make Patriot Missiles To Fight Russia, Says Trump

Ukraine has been struggling to shoot down Russian ballistic missile attacks as supplies of the crucial US-made Patriot interceptors run low.

Lawyers true success lies in earning trust of clients in an honest manner

Trump's Board Of Peace Plans First 'Humanitarian Zone' In South Gaza: Report

The zone could act as a starting point for the Palestinian technocratic committee meant to assume day-to-day governance during Gaza's transitiona

Video: Mamata Banerjee Slaps Man Amid Trinamool vs BJP At Kolkata Rally

The Trinamool Congress rally was regularly interrupted by jostling, pushing, and shoving between workers of the party and the BJP.

Pakistan Locates Wreckage Of Missing Cargo Plane In Sea, Search On For Crew

The rescue forces, after searching for 12 hours, successfully located and identified wreckage of K2 Airways Cargo B737.

India Among Fastest Growing Economies Despite Global Slowdown: IMF

The report showed that global growth is projected to slow to 3.0 per cent in 2026 before recovering to 3.4 per cent in 2027.

Arts Remains India's Most Popular Undergraduate Course Despite STEM Push

All India Survey On Higher Education: The survey found that Arts accounted for 32.1 per cent of undergraduate enrolment, followed by Science at 1

Vijay Visits Children's Hospital In Chennai After Viral Video Alleges Lapses

During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with doctors, reviewed hospital facilities and spoke to mothers admitted to the hospital.

Psychology says people who are old school and still love vintage gasoline run cars aren't resistant to change but often value memories, control and familiarity: What the behaviour reveals?

Psychology says people who are old school and still love vintage gasoline run cars aren't simply avoiding modern technology. Psychology explains

Gold Falls Rs 800 for Third Straight Day Amid West Asia Tensions

Weak global trends and surging crude oil prices weigh on bullion, while silver remains flat in the national capital.

City of Tanks and Lakes plan reaches DPR stage in Tirupati

TMC and TUDA adopt integrated approach to rejuvenate 23 water bodies and strengthen stormwater management to improve flood resilience

Trumps Iran ceasefire was built to fail

Donald Trump's claims of victory over Iran are undermined by ambiguous ceasefire terms. The agreed Memorandum of Understanding allows both sides

Telangana DGP inaugurates State Police Sports Meet, announces new five-cluster format

Pests, hygiene scare in pantries: Railway Ministry directs zones to follow strict cleaning protocols

The Railway Ministry has mandated a new directive for all zonal railways, emphasizing the urgency of strict cleaning and pest control measures fo

Passport Seva Kendra opened at Thavanur post office

The Thavanur POPSK is expected to improve access to passport services for residents of the Ponnani Lok Sabha constituency and neighbouring areas

US wholesale inventories in May revised lower

Business inventories have been drawn down for four straight quarters. Economists expect the rebuilding of inventories will blunt some of the anti

Workers petition EPFO over six years of unremitted dues

Watch: The truth behind the Adani U.S. indictment dismissal | Business Matters

The U.S. Department of Justice had indicted Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and their associates, but later moved to drop the case. A U.S. c

Rupee Weakens 59 Paise As Oil Prices Spike

The yield on the 10-year benchmark bond rose 7 basis points to 6. 76 per cent for the day, the biggest single day rise in four months.

Aruppukottai government hospital uses new technique to fix fracture

Landslip in Madikeri: Public entry to Rajas seat banned

IMF Revises Indias FY27 Growth Down to 6.4 Pc

The impact of the war in the Middle East, partly offset by stronger technology-linked activity led by artificial intelligence

Karnataka plans to appoint a nodal agency to monitor daycare centres

Following the recent case of alleged abuse of children at a daycare centre on the campus of IT major Capgemini, the State government plans to reg

Rainfall situation better, kharif sowing improved: Chouhan

Agriculture Minister says Centre closely monitoring situation in States; expresses confidence that rainfall will gain further momentum during Jul

Jagan seeks TET exemption for pre-2011 teachers

YSRCP chief says making the eligibility test mandatory for teachers appointed before its introduction is unfair and affects their promotions and

Pakistani rescue teams locate wreckage of private aircraft that disappeared over Arabian Sea

The Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) have successfully located and identified the wreckage of K2 Airways Cargo B737

Can US President Trump 'cut off all trade' with Spain?

President Trump has ordered a trade embargo against Spain, which includes cutting off all trade. This action stems from ongoing tensions regardin

Mumbai rain havoc: Trains delayed, 9 flights diverted & 2 lakes overflow as monsoon returns after a brief break

Mumbai rain havoc: Mumbai experienced heavy rains and thunder, disrupting local train services. Long-distance trains to Gujarat remained disrupte

1st Police Encounter Under BJP-Rule in WB Leaves Baruipur Gangrape

The two bullet injuries suggest that Prabhas was face to face with the cops

Congress Alleges Governance Collapse in Environment Ministry

He alleged that the ministry had not adequately addressed environmental protection and climate-related challenges.

Quote of the Day by great explorer of the Medieval world Marco Polo: 'I did not tell half of what I saw, for I knew...'- Inspiring lessons on curiosity, exploration, and why the world's greatest experiences go beyond imagination by the Venetian merchant whose travels connected Europe and Asia

Marco Polo's quote highlights experiences beyond belief, encouraging curiosity and exploration. His travels across Asia revealed wonders unknown

93 shifted to relief camps after Wayanad debris slip

Ministers direct officials to strengthen relief and disaster management measures after the tragedy that claimed three lives, with five persons st

Swati Marries Director Sreekanth

The actress shared the news directly via her social media account