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In Visakhapatnam Central Jail, learning skills for life away from crime

The first-of-its-kind digital programme in Andhra Pradesh jails is steering remand prisoners toward meaningful employment after serving prison ti

Monsoon tracker July 3, 2026 LIVE: 'Orange' alert for rain in Uttarakhand's Nainital, Bageshwar

'Monsoon war room' set up in Punjab's Ludhiana

Trump Again Claims Tariffs Prevented India-Pakistan War

US President says he threatened both countries with 200% tariffs to avert conflict; India reiterates ceasefire was achieved through bilateral mil

Why Bank of Baroda paid 5,700 crore to settle NMC Health dispute in Abu Dhabi: Explained

In 2020 Abu Dhabis largest healthcare provider NMC Healthcare founded by India-born entrepreneur B.R. Shetty collapsed after undisclosed debt run

UK Arrests Eight in Global Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Network Probe

NCA uncovers international online network linked to organised drug-facilitated sexual abuse; Europol identifies 156 victims and suspects in paral

Watch: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Tries Her Hand At Santoor During India Visit

A video of her playing the traditional Indian santoor alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi quickly went viral, amassing nearly 23 million views

Are Schools Closed In Mumbai, Thane, Palghar And Navi Mumbai Today?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, with the possibility of ext

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Donate $26M to Charities Ahead of Wedding

Nine of the selected organizations are based in New York, ranging from the Food Bank For NYC, City Harvest, to Musical Mentors, a nonprofit that

FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland Vs Algeria at Vancouver

The winner of this knockout encounter will advance to face the victor of the Colombia vs Ghana Round of 32 match in the Round of 16.

Hindustan Zincs HZDA 5 Receives BIS Certification

Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc Limited, the worlds largest integrated zinc producer and among the top 10 silver producers globally, has strengthened it

2 Arrested For Allegedly Supplying Beef As Mutton To Hyderabad Hotels

Hyderabad police bust racket supplying beef as mutton; two men arrested and 50 kg beef seized

'It's hotter than hell': New Yorkers, pets seek relief as heat wave scorches city

Hindustan Zinc Expands BIS-Certified Alloy Portfolio with HZDA 5, Strengthening Customer Assurance

BIS certification now covers both HZDA 3 and HZDA 5, reinforcing customer confidence in quality, consistency and performance Supports Indias manu

Delhi University Undergraduate Admission 2026 Phase 2 Begins Today; First Seat Allotment on July 16

DU UG Admission 2026 Phase 2 begins today at admission.uod.ac.in. Check important dates, CSAS schedule, preference filling process and first allo

Deadly Blast in Damascus Cafe Claims Nine Lives

Damascus, July 3: A devastating explosion in a cafe in the Syrian capital, Damascus, has resulted in the deaths of nine people, with 20 others in

Mumbai rains today: Financial capital records over 150 mm rain in 24 hours; Mandavi tops rainfall chart

Mumbai experienced intense rainfall, with Mandavi Fire Station recording 150.2 mm. Widespread waterlogging has crippled traffic and led to two fa

Delhi-NCR weather update: IMD issues yellow alert as monsoon arrives in Delhi; heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely, relief from humidity expected

Rain in Delhi: Delhi is bracing for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms as the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert. The monsoo

Why Bengaluru is Indias deadliest metropolitan city for deaths arising from civic negligence

For six consecutive years, Bengaluru has recorded the highest number of deaths due to civic negligence among metropolitan cities. Has much change

3 July 2026: Power Cut in 67 Areas of Udaipur

UDAIPUR, July 3, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :Power supply will remain suspended from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in areas connected to the 11 KV Nayakheda Feede

Mapping cancer, testing capacity

Telangana governments decision to make cancer a notifiable disease promises to reveal its true burden in the State. But unless treatment infrastr

WhatsApp Username Feature Explained: 6 Cyber Risks Every User Should Know

India recorded 24.65 lakh cyber fraud complaints. AI scams, digital arrests, fake investment schemes and identity theft are already rising rapidl

Divorce, 2nd Marriages And Wills: Why High-Value Assets Remain Undocumented

A robust estate plan goes beyond a will, especially for blended families. It typically includes an updated will and a private family trust.

Iran To Hold 6-Day Funeral For Ali Khamenei, Son Mojtaba Won't Attend

Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 36 years, was killed on February 28 - the day the US and Israel began striking Iran, triggering a war in the Mid

Indra Nooyi Claims She Couldn't Have Become CEO In India, Triggers Debate

Indra Nooyi says she could only have become CEO in the US, not in any other part of the world, including India, because of its meritocratic syste

Urdu is an Indian language, says Murli Manohar Joshi

Senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi hailed the efforts made during the NDA government led by former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to encourage India

First He Cheats, Then Calls Me: Siya Goyal's Video From Pub Surfaces

The barely 15-second clip begins with Siya answering a call and saying Kaun (who's this)? She covers one ear with her hand, trying to listen to t

Mumbai Rush-Hour Chaos: 2 Dead as Relentless Rain Triggers Deadly Collapses, Waterlogging

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde termed it a mistake on the administration's part and announced 10 lakh compensation for the victim's family.

Video: Ronaldo In Tears, Pays Ultimate Tribute To Jota After Portugal Win

Cristiano Ronaldo paid a glorious tribute to late teammate Diogo Jota after Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to qualify for the Round of 16.

FIFA World Cup | Switzerland vs Algeria LIVE: Swiss to face familiar foe in Algeria World Cup showdown

The World Cup clash will not be the first time that current Swiss coach Murat Yakin has faced Petkovic, with the two pitted against each other wh

Ayatollah Khamenei's coffin taken to the site of assassination: Iranian media

Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral news: Iran is preparing for a massive public farewell and funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,

Second Batch of Amarnath Yatra Departs From Jammu; Chanderkote Yatri Niwas Lit Up With Tricolour

The Yatri Niwas of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board at Chanderkote in Ramban district has been illuminated with tricolour lights, adding to the fes

'Don't Tell My Wife I'm Alive Yet...': Venezuelan Man's Plea Before Rescue From Rubble

Hernan Alberto Gil Flores emerged to safety covered in dust atop a stretcher surrounded by helmet-clad rescue workers after being trapped since J

Body Odour Complaints Force Chinese Gym To Refund Client, Transfer Membership

A gym in Hangzhou, China cancelled a man's three-year membership and refunded him after repeated complaints about his strong body odour.

Ronaldo Sets Two FIFA World Cup Knockout Records in Portugal-Croatia Clash

The goal against Croatia Ronaldos first-ever goal in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup

Dianna Russini's Story Crumbles As Bodycam Footage Tells All

Bodycam footage from a January traffic stop directly contradicts Dianna Russini's public account, deepening her credibility crisis as Mike Florio

EDC and EXIM Thailand sign agreement to advance Canada-Thailand trade and investment

EDC and EXIM Thailand sign agreement to advance Canada-Thailand trade and investment

Haier Energy Debuts at ASEW 2026 with Full-Scenario Energy Solutions

Haier Energy Debuts at ASEW 2026 with Full-Scenario Energy Solutions

Rebound in venture capital inflow; How Addverb built an intralogistics biz

VC funding into Indian startups for the first six months of the year touched $6.9 billion, raising hopes that capital inflow will surpass 2025 le

FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: Updated knockout stage, Round of 16 matchups, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's potential path to the final

FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is heating up with thrilling Round of 32 results. Powerhouses like France, En

Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeral

Iran is preparing for a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in an Israeli airstrike. General Ahmad Vahidi, a ke

Pak alleges Indian efforts to control rivers

ISLAMABAD, July 2: Pakistan on Thursday rejected the alleged Indian effort to control rivers by treating water as a strategic asset, especially i

Suspected drone strike in Pak leaves three children dead

Peshawar, July 2: At least three children were killed and eight others, including women, were injured after a house was hit in a suspected drone

US-Iran talks going well in Doha: Vance

WASHINGTON, July 2: US Vice President JD Vance said that negotiations with Iran in Doha were going well, while warning that President Donald Trum

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,595

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, revealed Friday that twin earthquakes on June 24 have claimed 2,595 lives. This grim update follo

Highly Deplorable: India Slams Demolition of 125-Year-Old Pak Gurdwara

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi was deeply disturbed by reports of the demolition of the hist

Bdesh healthcare reels under dengue & measles burden

DHAKA, July 2: As Bangladesh continues to grapple with a public health crisis, hospitals remain overwhelmed by more than 900 daily measles admiss

Positive progress made in US-Iran parleys: Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, July 2: Pakistan on Thursday said its mediators, along with Qatar, concluded separate meetings with the US and Iranian negotiators in

Pak PM to attend Khameneis funeral today

ISLAMABAD, July 2: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his top ministers will visit Iran on Friday to participate in the funeral of late s

FIFA World Cup | Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1

The game ended in controversy as Croatia thought it had tied things up 2-2 in the very last moments, but Mario Pasalic was called offside as VAR

Username row: After Meta, Centre issues notices to Telegram, Signal

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.

Swift-Travis Kelces rumoured wedding to enforce strict no-phone rule

The rumoured wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is drawing closer, and new details about the celebration have started making headlines. Acc

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

100 years strong: How Narasus built a Rs 641 Cr coffee business without external funding

Salem-based Narasus, known for its pure filter coffee powder, took bold bets with chicory blends and instant coffee at a time when not many gave

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

Advocate who attacked former CJI B.R. Gavai attacked with slippers in Delhi court

Video of 71-year-old Rakesh Kishore being attacked went viral on social media

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

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 Brief Podcast: WhatsApp Users New Identity Crisis

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

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

Trump administration cannot hold migrants without bond hearings past 90 days, court rules

U.S. Circuit Judge Cory Wilson, a Trump appointee, dissented, saying the majority marginalizes the Constitutions express grant of plenary authori

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

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

Quote of the Day by Travis Kelce, 'Once You Have Success, You Have to Maintain Success', teaches valuable life advice about humility after success, how to achieve goal in life, maintain long-term achievement

Quote of the Day by Travis Kelce conveys a valuable lesson about perseverance and responsibility. Success is not guaranteed to last simply becaus

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