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VC inflow sees sharp decline; Bengaluru leads Avendus Wealth-Hurun U30 rankings

The sharp fall in venture capital funding in the first week of July was on expected lines, as the previous week saw the CRED transaction, which w

Four Die as Private Bus Collides with Car in Nalgonda

The Chityal police rushed to the spot and shifted the bodies of the deceased to the Nalgonda Area Hospital for post-mortem examination.

Trump says will still deliver July 4th speech after weather prompted evacuation of National Mall

Mr. Trumps plans to commemorate Americas 250th anniversary of independence with a rally on the National Mall were complicated on Saturday (July 4

Aung San Suu Kyi | A symbol of resistance

The junta, which has made some territorial gains in the civil war and held a farcical election to legitimise its coup, seeks international recogn

West Asia War LIVE: Prayers to be offered for Iran's Khamenei on day two of funeral ceremonies

Sunday has been declared a public holiday for the entire country, and in the evening, Khamenei's body will leave the Grand Mosalla complex

Suspecting Affair, Delhi Man Kills Wife With Battery, Consumes Poision, Then Tells Family

Police said after killing his wife, Vinay allegedly consumed aluminium phosphide.

INS Sudarshini represents India at US International Naval Review 250, Sail4th 250 in New York

Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames? | Explained

What is the username feature that WhatsApp intends to roll out? How does it work and what privacy safeguards are built into it? Why is the Indian

FIFA 2026: France beat Paraguay with Mbappe penalty to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty secured France a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resilient Paraguay in the World Cup last-16. Despite Paraguay

Morning Digest: India weathered West Asia crisis through strategic decision-making and diplomacy, says PM Modi, Heavy rainfall forecast in nine Telangana districts today; and more

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Railway ministry postpones formal launch of bullet train tunneling work amid Mumbai rains

Ministry officials said it has been raining in Mumbai for the past few days, and IMD has issued 'red' and 'orange' alerts for the next couple of

Iran prepares casket prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as funeral enters second day

Iran is holding massive funeral ceremonies for its slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died in an airstrike. Huge crowds have gathered in Tehr

He Knows Who The Boss Is: Trump On Possible Netanyahu White House Visit

The possible meeting comes amid reports of tensions between the two leaders over efforts to end the war against Iran that the US and Israel start

Trump says Netanyahu knows 'who the boss is' ahead of possible White House meet: Report

US President Donald Trump revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a White House meeting, potentially next week, fol

What did SCOTUS rule on birthright citizenship? | Explained

Why and how did U.S. President Donald Trump seek to limit birthright citizenship and what did the Supreme Court rule? Has this always been a poli

FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco beats co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals

Morocco has stormed into the World Cup quarterfinals, marking their second consecutive appearance in the elite eight. Azzedine Ounahi's brace pow

Iran Envoy Says Friendly Nations to Get Special Hormuz Fee Treatment

Iran lifted its blockade of the Hormuz after it struck an initial deal with the US to end the Middle East war, and negotiations on a permanent se

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to nearly 3,000

Venezuela's twin earthquakes have claimed nearly 3,000 lives, with thousands more missing and homeless. International rescue teams are concluding

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Rises to Nearly 3,000

Fatalities jumped by more than 300 from Friday to 2,954, following the June 24 disaster that has left thousands homeless in the streets and shelt

Nifty, Sensex post strong gains over sustained crude price correction

MUMBAI, July 4:The Indian equity benchmarks posted a fourth consecutive week of gains, over sustained correction in crude oil prices and expectat

Gold posts 1st weekly gain since May as US Fed rate hike fears ease

MUMBAI, July 4: Gold recorded its first weekly gain since May as trader expectations for further US Federal Reserve rate hikes moderated, pushing

Indias auto demand remains resilient in June: Report

NEW DELHI, July 4: Auto sector demand in India remained resilient in June, with personal mobility segments continuing to outperform, a report has

Blinkit ban faces local resistance

Local retailers enjoy price monopoly; Shilllongs consumers should not be denied discounts offered by e-commerce platforms, says Nongrim Dorbar Sh

Trump headlines US's 250th birthday celebrations in divided America

America's 250th birthday was marked by celebrations across the nation, though a severe heatwave and approaching thunderstorms disrupted events in

Hek defends police in Sonams bail case despite reveal of lapses

SHILLONG, July 4: Despite the High Court of Meghalaya slamming the state police for a total non-application of mind in the Sonam Raghuvanshi murd

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine, also speaks with Zelenskiy

President Trump offered to help resolve the Ukraine war during a lengthy call with Vladimir Putin, according to the Kremlin. Trump also spoke wit

Mumbais Local Train Services Uninterrupted Amid Heavy Rainfall

Mumbai, July 5: Despite the heavy downpour in the economic capital of the country, Mumbai, on Saturday, the Western Railways suburban and long-di

FRA vs PAR Highlights: Mbappe Penalty Fires Les Bleus Into World Cup Quarter-Finals

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty proved decisive as France edged past a resilient Paraguay 1-0 at the Philadelphia Stadium to book a FIFA Worl

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France's Kylian Mbappe Scores 19th Career World Cup Goal, 1 Behind Messi

Mbappe stutter-stepped on his way to his 19th goal in 19 World Cup appearances, beating Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill in the 70th minute to br

Inquiry report against Justice Varma will be tabled this session: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed the report on corruption charges against Justice Yashwant Varma will be presented in the monsoon session, de

Video : Among The Indian Multi Comedy Delegation In Iran, A Pandit Speaks Out In Support

A multi-faith Indian delegation arrived to pay tribute to Irans late Ali Khamenei and later met with his son, known as the Cardboard Ayatollah Mo

Monsoon to continue in 'active phase' over central India: IMD

Good news for monsoon-hit India! A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is set to boost rainfall across central and western regions for the

FIFA World Cup 2026: Stopping Haaland No Mystery For Brazil, Says Ancelotti

Haaland is in the running for the Golden Boot after scoring five goals in three appearances at the tournament and now faces a familiar opponent i

Kimi Antonelli wins sprint race and takes pole at F1s British Grand Prix

Hamilton was back fighting for a win again after a breakthrough victory last month at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, his first since moving

Arias goal enough to send Colombia into pre-quarters

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey fizzed a shot just wide in the opening minute but that proved a false dawn for the African side

FIR Filed Over Controversial Books in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, July 5: The Jammu and Kashmir government has taken significant administrative and legal action regarding a controversial book allegedly

Odisha doctors call of strike after government assurances

Due to the doctors strike, the health service has been crippled across the State

Quote of the day by Donald Trump, 'No Dream Is Too Big. No Challenge Is Too Great. Nothing We Want for Our Future Is Beyond Our Reach,' is life advice on how to achieve ambitious goals, keep positive attitude, get out of comfort zone

Quote of the day by Donald Trump conveys a powerful message about ambition, perseverance, and optimism. It reminds us that dreams provide purpose

Bihar to set up 100 fast track courts

The Chief Minister asserted that the states judiciary, police, and administration bear the major responsibility in delivering justice to a popula

India bucking trend by adding refining capacity: PM Modi

Amidst global energy turmoil, India, under PM Modi's leadership, bolstered domestic LPG output and secured diverse crude supplies. Strategic dipl

Carmakers on E20: No engine damage, but mileage drops

Vehicle manufacturers are defending the government's mandatory 20% ethanol blending in petrol, assuring the public that no engine damage has been

Roadside vendors turned exporters: Meghalayas numbered farmers reap fruits of labour

A 433-member organic farmers producer company in Ri-Bhoi districts Jirang has become a model of successful farm collectivisation

As vehicles get smarter, govt plans to thwart hijackings, roll out software update norms

India's road transport ministry is introducing mandatory cybersecurity and software update rules for advanced vehicles. Starting October, new mod

MHA tags 17 from Pakistan and 6 Indians 'individual terrorists'

India has declared 23 individuals from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as terrorists, targeting Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish operatives. Home

Who won hot dog eating contest 2026? How many hotdogs did Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo eat at Nathans Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City?

Hotdog eating contest 2026 results are out. Undefeated women's champion Miki Sudo won her 12th title. Joey Chestnut was disappointed that he wasn

Lake Police Return Two Lost Phones Worth 2 Lakh

Head constable Srinivas and home guard Srinivas found an iPhone 16 Pro and a Samsung Z Fold 6 while patrolling on the bund of Lower Manair Dam.

Paraguay VS France FIFA World Cup LIVE Round of 16: France faces Paraguay in Philly heat

France brings Manu Kone into midfield in place of the injured Aurelien Tchouameni for World Cup last-16 clash against Paraguay

BJP Leaders Urged to Prioritize Nation Over Caste in Upcoming Elections

Lucknow, July 5: BJP National President Nitin Naveen has officially launched preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, urging p

AP Reviewing Its Cyber Security Framework To Safeguard Government Data

APTS managing director Mallavarapu Suryateja emphasised the importance of continuous capacity building and adoption of advanced technologies to i

Fresh political support pours in on 15th day of CJP protest; student hospitalised

Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues seventh day of his hunger strike; political leaders say will raise the issue of irregularities in examinations

Hyderabad Man Held For Cheating Investors In Adilabad

Chandrashekar was the organiser of Unique SMCS. Jainad police registered a case against him based on a complaint lodged by Dandekar Anandrao of B

97.7% Of Government Nursing Officers Support Revision Of Uniform Dress Code

The younger generation of nursing officers believed that they deserved a professional, comfortable and internationally accepted uniform comparabl

PCB Set To Reward 45 Players With Lucrative Contracts, Match Fees Also Hiked

For the first time, the PCB had announced format wise categories last month and accordingly the traditional A to D categories were done away with

Dumping Construction And Demolition Waste Along Roads Will Invite Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 Lakh Fines

Dr Srijana also said land acquisition under H-CITI would begin soon and landowners would be given transfer of development rights (TDRs) as compen

Telangana: Student Robs Woman Labourer To Repay Gaming Debts

Dinesh pushed the woman into an agricultural well to hide the crime. When she held on to a rope to stay afloat, he allegedly cut the rope and fle

Karnataka: Karwar Prison Inmates Create Market-Ready Handicrafts

Skilled resource persons conduct training in handicrafts and other trades besides holding workshops on government welfare schemes, loan facilitie

CMC Clears 32 Km Of Footpaths, Removes 697 Encroachments

The operation, taken up in compliance with High Court orders, focused on removing food stalls, street vendors, temporary sheds and other obstruct

Traffic snarls worsen around Kochi metro extension, NHAI flyover worksites

Police say unscientific site management, potholes and inadequate supervision at the ongoing works have worsened traffic snarls on key arterial ro

79,313 Seats Allotted In EAPCET Mock Round

Officials said 8,740 candidates who participated in the web options did not receive allotment. As many as 6,261 candidates secured seats under th

J&K L-G administration suspends 8 officials over pro-separatist content in library books

An official spokesman said the book, Personalities and Legends of J&K, contained content related to separatism, which has the potential to create

Three Of Family Found Dead In Gangavathi

The complaint states that the Prashanth Nagar house had been sold to one Jantakal Nagaraj. Nagaraj had allegedly availed a loan from Manvi Pattan

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Gambhir Involved In Intense Chat With Samson As Sooryavanshi Replaces Him

In the delirium surrounding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, one person seems to have completely disappeared from the conversation - Sanju Samson

Heirs Must Repay Ancestors Debts From Inherited Property: Telangana HC

Telangana High Court has held that the descendants of a deceased man were legally bound to repay the lawful debts of their ancestors from the inh

Two DMK MLAs were offered Ministry post, money to join TVK, alleges R.S. Bharathi

A delegation from the DMK met Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar and submitted a memorandum seeking action into allegations of horse-trading by

Fishermen Seek Higher Diesel Subsidy, Urgent Government Support

Representatives of Andhra Pradesh's mechanised fishing sector have requested the state and central governments to provide them immediate financia

Cgarh/ Farmer Stakes Claim Over Raipur Airport Land, As Ancestral Property, Demands Compensation Of Rs 3,500 Crore

The farmer has claimed that the lands on which the terminal of Swami Vivekanand Airport and its garden stand belong to his ancestors: Reports

French Proverb of the Day: Its by forging that we become a Life lessons on practice, persistence, consistency, discipline and why every master was once a beginner

French Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Its by forging that we become a blacksmith. The saying reflects the timeless belief that mast

Round Table Discusses Law and Order in Andhra Pradesh

A round table meeting on the law and order situation in Andhra Pradesh was held in Vijayawada on Saturday, with participants discussing issues re

Water Supply Disruption in Allabanda Reservoir Service Area

The repair works will be carried out from 6 am on Monday to 6 am on Tuesday.

Atchannaidu Orders Probe Into White Gut Disease In Shrimp

Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister K. Atchannaidu has directed fisheries department officials to ascertain the scientific reaso

BJP chief alleges State govt. backing SIR violations, Priyank Kharge hits back

Investigators Probing Into Moizuddin's Murder Recover 1,000 Unaccounted Live Rounds From Mujahid's Driver

Meanwhile, the VII Metropolitan Magistrate court at Nampally has posted the police petition seeking custody of Mahbub Alam Khan as well as his ba

Over 5.54 lakh traffic e-challan cases settled under 50% fine waiver

Kakinada Police Recover 602 Stolen Mobile Phones

Kakinada district police have recovered 602 stolen mobile phones worth about Rs 1.20 crore and returned them to their owners.

DC Report Prompts GHMC Action, Contractor Fined Rs 5,000 for Debris Dumping

The GHMC attended to the issue and accumulated debris and waste material were cleared with the assistance of sanitation workers. The site was res

Delhi Gymkhana Club staff, members challenge Centres fresh eviction move in HC

Man Stabbed To Death In Eluru District Over Pathway Dispute

45-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death and his wife and son were injured following a dispute over a 10-metre-wide pathway between two hou

The Best Advice for Life by Dalai Lama: 'No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is...'- Why holding on to hope is the greatest strength in difficult times

The Dalai Lama's life underscores that while pain and loss are inevitable, losing hope is the true disaster. His journey from Tibet to exile demo

DDA plans major urban overhaul to transform Delhi

Delhi govt. transfers 52 finance officers, promotes 19

CMC Raids Expose Cockroaches, Rat Droppings in Filthy Kitchens

Medical fitness certificates of food handlers were unavailable, dustbins lacked proper lids, and water analysis reports were missing.

Apprenticeship-Cum-Job Mela 2026 To Be Held At 5 Junior Colleges Across Telangana From July 6 To 14

The intermediate education department, in collaboration with the regional directorate of skill development and entrepreneurship, will organise th

As DUs first FYUP batch graduates, concerns over access persist

Lokesh in South Korea From Today to Firm Up Ties, Attract Investments

Lokesh will begin his visit on Sunday, July 5, by interacting with members of the Indian diaspora in Seoul and addressing the Indian and Telugu c

Rao Hails Modi as Global Hope for Peace

He was speaking as chief guest at the Glow Peace international peace conference held at a public school in Nacharam.

CCT Announces Kausalyam 2026 And Threads of Hope Bazaar Craft Events

Crafts Council of Telangana (CCT) has announced Kausalyam 2026 and Threads of Hope Bazaar, two craft events that will raise support for the Bharo

Japanese Proverb of the Day: The day you decide is a Life lessons on timing, mindset, opportunity, confidence and why the best time to start is now

Japanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of The day you decide is a lucky day. The saying reflects the idea that luck is not something