Russia becomes first country to formally recognise Talibans govt in Afghanistan

Moscow: Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Talibans government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, a

Ilya Sutskever to lead Safe Superintelligence after Meta poaches CEO Gross in AI talent war

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US Imposes Fresh Sanctions Targeting Iran Oil Trade, Hezbollah

The US has imposed waves of sanctions on Iran's oil exports over its nuclear program and funding of militant groups across the Middle East.

The House gives final approval to Trumps big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda

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Row over electoral roll revision: CEC says exercise will ensure all eligible citizens are included

He also said the revision being undertaken after a gap of 22 years is running as per schedule with the active participation of all political part

Bride, betrayal and bloodshed in Telangana

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CUET UG 2025 Result Live: Scorecard Releasing Today, Here's How To Check

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Kelsey Mitchell scores 25 points as Fever post their first win over Aces since 2019

Without Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever achieved a dominant 81-54 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, ending a 16-game losing streak dating back to

Love Island USA season 7 episode 27 recap: five Islanders dumped following fan vote

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Gukesh outwits Magnus Carlsen again; takes sole lead after Grand Chess Tour Day 2

Gukesh calmly exploited Carlsen's bad plan with the clock ticking away and the famous victory was scored after 49 moves

Andhra Pradeshs coral presence along Visakhapatnam coast recognized in scientific journal

Scientific journal documents Visakhapatnams coral reefs in a research study done by Zoological Survey of India

SDPI district secretary booked over unauthorised protest call

Karkala resident arrested for malicious post

Secret Facebook group exposes shocking racist, antisemitic extremism inside Canadian military

Canada's military faces renewed scrutiny as soldiers participated in a secret Facebook group, Blue Hackle Mafia, allegedly filled with extremist

Is Mumbai really the best city for dating? Heres the truth

Time Out calls it the worlds best city for love, but dating in Mumbai is often a chaotic mix of long commutes, short attention spans, and emotion

Startups to giants: India rides the AI wave to sustainability

Biggest bill ever: Trump hails massive bill, defends tariffs, and shares Putin call details

Just one hot dog a day may increase risk of diabetes and colorectal Cancer, researchers warn

A comprehensive analysis of global dietary studies reveals that even minimal consumption of processed meat elevates the risk of type 2 diabetes,

Israeli Airstrikes, Shootings Kill 94 Palestinians In Gaza

More than 500 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds more wounded since the food-distribution sites opened in May

Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, 2 die in Turkey

Summer wildfires are common in both Greece and Turkey, where experts warn that climate change is intensifying conditions

Who is Hakeem Jeffries, whose 8-hour speech failed to block Trumps megabill?

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered a record-breaking 8-hour, 44-minute speech, protesting President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Jeff

Mahi Vij breaks silence on divorce rumours with Jay Bhanushali, snaps back at trolls: 'Tum mere uncle ho, meri lawyer...'

Mahi Vij finally broke the silence on the ongoing divorce rumours with Jay Bhanushali, and admitted that in Indian society, people expect drama i

Netanyahu Vows To Bring All Gaza Hostages Home

Netanyahu has come under strong pressure to get the hostages back after US President Donald Trump said Israel had agreed to a 60-day ceasefire wi

Chandigarh diary | All official work only in Hindi: Haryana Edu Min

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhandas directions to his department to conduct all official work and formal communications in Hindi have beco

Aamir Khan makes SHOCKING revelation: THIS Pakistani cricketer ruined his first marriage with Reena Dutta

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John Deere Classic: Doug Ghim fires bogey-free 62 to take first-round lead

Doug Ghim, an Illinois native, surged to the top of the leaderboard at the John Deere Classic with a stellar 9-under 62, highlighted by an eagle

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Rain alert persists for a few Western Ghats districts this week

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Video: Drunk Passenger Throws Bottle On Road, Cab Driver's Response Praised Online

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Security for farmers in Manipur tightened, Central forces deployed

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Interview with historian Sam Dalrymple, author of Shattered Lands

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All about Meeshos sneaky IPO move; Indias EV financing challenge

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Momentum Play: Motilal Oswal Picks Trent for 23 Week Upside

Russia Becomes First Country To Recognise Taliban Govt

The Taliban swept back to power in 2021 after ousting the foreign-backed government and have imposed an austere version of Islamic law

ECI meets representatives of political parties

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Trump says will send letters laying out tariff rates

Trump said his inclination was to send letters to most other countries, stating clearly what tariff rate they faced

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Netanyahu makes first visit to Kibbutz Nir Oz after Oct 7 attack, vows to bring hostages home

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Morning Brief Podcast: Unseen, Unpaid, Undervalued: The Reality of Womens Work

The literary brilliance of P. Lankesh | Review of anthology The Sour Mango Tree

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Meet Indian genius, IITian who is selected as Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador, she is...

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Bengalurus upcoming aerotropolis promises to be a smart, sustainable city

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PM Modi brings Ram Mandir replica, Sarayu water to Trinidad and Tobago; recalls diaspora's devotion in sending 'shilas' and holy water for Ayodhya temple

During his inaugural visit to Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister Modi addressed the Indian community, acknowledging their ancestral ties and cul

PM Modi calls Kamla Persad-Bissessar 'daughter of Bihar', asks her to offer Sarayu and Mahakumbh water to Ganga Dhara

During his Trinidad and Tobago address, Prime Minister Modi lauded Bihar's historical significance and the Indian diaspora's resilience. He affec

Trump Says Didn't Make Any Progress With Putin On Ukraine

In Moscow, the Kremlin said the call lasted almost an hour and said that Putin had insisted he would not give up on Russia's goals

Montreal mom accused of leaving daughter to die on highway as police reveal haunting details

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Jeet Thayil in conversation with Jerry Pinto on his new book The Elsewhereans

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July 4th travel faces massive storm disruptions: Expert tips for navigating the holiday rush

Travel plans face disruption in the Northeast due to severe storms during the Fourth of July. Millions are travelling. Storms bring strong winds

Julio Csar Chvez Jr: Mexican boxer arrested by ICE, faces deportation from the US

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Lost in memory | Review of The Great pinal Escape by Ghee Bowman

Ghee Bowman brings to light the story of Indian prisoners of World War II who fled from a German camp

Review of The City Under the City by John Kinsella and Jeet Thayil

The poets come together to offer a view of the urban landscape beyond cement and concrete, loss and loneliness

Watch: PM Modi Welcomed With Bhojpuri 'Chautaal' At Trinidad And Tobago

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Dodgers' Max Muncy on injured list after collision with Taylor

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'Party is united, Country is hot': Donald Trump announces July 4 'signing celebration' for Big Beautiful Bill at White House

Trump invited all the US Congressmen/women and Senators to join the bill signing celebrations.

Chico cancels July 4 event after unpermitted fireworks warehouse explodes

A fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto, Yolo County, has led to the cancellation of Chico's Fourth of July celebration at the Silver Dollar S

Ben McLemore, Ex-NBA player, found guilty in 2021 rape case

Former NBA player Ben McLemore was found guilty in Oregon of first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration, and second-degree sexua

Morning Digest: PM Modi arrives in Trinidad and Tobago on two-day visit; Trump secures major victory as flagship bill passes Congress, and more

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Big tension for Pakistan, China, after Operation Sindoor, Modi govt clears Rs 1 lakh crore to boost defence capabilities of Indian armed forces, will purchase...

The DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals, including the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electr

How Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will make China great again

A new bill, championed by the U.S. president, undermines renewable energy development, favoring traditional sources despite the growing electrici

koda Auto India achieves its highest-ever half-yearly sales

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 3: Keeping its foot on the accelerator koda Auto India, celebrated its 25th anniversary in India and 130th ye

Trump announces 'big beautiful bill' signing celebration; How this mega law changes taxes, walls and wallets

US President Donald Trump is set to sign the One Big Beautiful Bill on Independence Day after Republicans squeezed it through Congress. The bill

EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put 139 employees on leave. These employees dissented against the agency's policies. They accused t

Congress approves sweeping student loan changes in Big Beautiful Bill: What it means for borrowers

Congress has passed President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, overhauling federal student loans. The legislation restricts repayment options, caps PL

A new BHARAT- establishing baseline health parameters for the Indian population

The Indian Institute of Sciences BHARAT study aims to map indicators that drive ageing in the Indian population understand Indias rules of health

Pottery to pickleball: Chennai techies turn to experience booking platforms for weekend recharge

Mamata writes to Amit Shah on provocative social media content, rising cybercrime

Calls for stricter laws, digital literacy drives to curb misinformation and online offences

CS emphasises timely Aadhaar seeding of DBT schemes

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 3: In a significant push towards greater transparency and efficiency in public services delivery, Chief Se

Union Minister, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 3: Ram Nath Thakur, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare called on Lieutenant Governo

Shivraj Chouhan, Omar review Agri, Rural Development progress in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 3: In a significant move to strengthen Jammu & Kashmirs Agriculture and Rural Development landscape, Union

Justice Sanjeev inaugurates Legal Aid Clinic, Free Medical Camp for Shri Amarnath Yatris at Pahalgam

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, July 3: In a momentous step towards strengthening access to justice and healthcare, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judg

Thousands join 7th Muharram procession in Srinagar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 3: Thousands of mourners took part in the 7th Muharram procession today here, marking a significant religi

ACB files charge-sheet against former ZEO, three others in Rs 8.3L scholarship scam

Excelsior Correspondent KUPWARA, July 3: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet against four former officers and offic

CM visits SKIMS to enquire about health of Mehboobas mother

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today went to SKIMS Hospital Soura on learning about the ill-health of mot

Multiple theft cases worked out in Gandhi Nagar Sub-Division, 13 held: Police

Stolen properties worth approx Rs 27 lakh recovered Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 3: Jammu and Kashmir Police today claimed to have worked

Trump Likely To Inform Countries Of US Tariffs Today

President Donald Trump said he plans to start sending letters informing trading partners of their tariff rates as soon as Friday, as negotiations

Smriti Bhasin beats top seed, reaches quarterfinals

In the quarterfinals, Smriti will play Lexue Xiao of China.

Delhi Rent Control Act an anachronistic legislation: Delhi HC

GoI distributes essential incentives to sheep breeders, herders

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, July 3: Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Padmini Singla, accompanied by Dr Iftikhar Hussa

Development must not come at cost of environment: House Committee

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 3: The House Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today convened a revie

Seminar on Cooperative Empowerment and Sustainable Agriculture held

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 3: A one-day seminar on Cooperative Empowerment and Sustainable Agriculture was successfully organised today

Commemorative trek, Veer Gatha held to honour bravery of 1999 Kargil War soldiers

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, July 3: A commemorative trek and a Veer Gatha session was held at the historic battle site of Point 4812 in Ladak

47 J&K youth trained, placed under ARC Hospitalitys CSR initiative

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 3: ARC Hospitality Institute, based in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, announced successful completion of its first Corp

SSP Jammu transfers four police officers, officials

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 3: The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, has ordered the transfers and postings of

Govt to establish centre for disease-resistant fruit trees in Kashmir: Chouhan

Weather based crop insurance for farmers Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, July 3: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today that the Gover

PDD workers indefinite strike continues for 8th day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 3: The indefinite strike and protest dharna by workers of the Power Development Department (PDD), including P

Delhi HC junks Jacquelines plea in 200 crore money laundering case

JDA removes illegal hutments at Kalka Colony

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 3: A team of Jammu Development Authority (JDA) today removed around 6-7 illegal hutments constructed along a

PSC on Coal, Mines to meet senior officers, stakeholders

Will also visit various sites Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 3: After the visit of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Gri

L-G is interfering in functioning of J&Ks Information Dept., delaying Business Rules, says NCs Tanvir Sadiq

There has been persistent friction between the Raj Bhavan and the J&K government ever since an elected government took over the reins of the Unio