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Iran Will Not Compromise on National Interests: President Pajeshkian

Tehran, June 30: President Masoud Pajeshkian reiterated that Iran will not back down from its peoples rights and national interests under any cir

Europeans suffer soaring summer heat

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to hold consultative meeting with alliance partners on July 1

The meeting convened by the TVK assumes significance against the backdrop of the disintegration of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance follo

Iran Will Not Compromise on National Interests: President Pajeshekian

Tehran, June 30: President Masoud Pajeshekian reiterated that Iran will not retreat from its peoples rights and national interests under any circ

A bus conductor, a street-sweeping officer and more: India's unsung Padma heroes

Padma Shri 2026 honoured a remarkable group of grassroots changemakers, from a former bus conductor to a street-cleaning retired officer. Meet th

Padma Shri 2026: the year's literature and education honourees

Padma Shri 2026 recognised writers, scholars and educationists from across India and abroad. Here are the literature and education honourees of t

Padma Awards 2026: the sportspersons honoured this year

Padma Awards 2026 recognised athletes across cricket, tennis, hockey and para sport. Here are the sportspersons honoured this year.

Kerala HC allows 3 crew members of MSC Elsa 3 to return to home countries on 1-lakh cash deposit

The three crew members allowed to travel back home have not been charged with any offences related to the ship capsizing in the final report subm

Padma Awards 2026: the classical artists keeping the traditions alive

Padma Awards 2026 recognised performers across Carnatic and Hindustani music and classical dance. Here are the classical artists honoured this ye

SIR enumeration begins at writer Banu Mushtaqs residence in Hassan

Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari and other officials of the administration, along with booth-level officers, visited Ms. Mushtaqs residence

ICC Rankings: Shree Charni Retains Top Spot Among T20 Bowlers, Ecclestone Climbs Higher

Dubai, June 30: The International Cricket Council (ICC) released its latest rankings on Tuesday, confirming that Indian spinner Shree Charni rema

From playback to the big screen: Padma honours for India's entertainers

Padma Awards 2026 honoured leading names from cinema, music and advertising. Here are the screen and stage figures recognised this year, three of

Trio arrested for assault on youth and his relatives for affair with married woman in Belagavi

The accused allegedly entered the family home of the youth, and assaulted the residents

Tharun Bhasckers ENE Repeat locks November release

The sequel to the Telugu buddy comedy Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi will arrive after eight years

Kerala govt. plans to introduce marketing, business development division in Agriculture department: Minister Siddique

Agricluture Minister says directions have been given to map all government and privately owned barren land in the State; once mapping is done, ne

Ram temple donations embezzlement case: A timeline of events

Allegations of financial irregularities regarding donations to the Ram temple in Ayodhya gained pace in the past month, leading to the arrest of

Traffic advisory issued for Telangana CMs Rythu Bharosa event at Shilpakala Vedika on June 30

Entrepreneurship Key to Meghalayas Economic Transformation: CM Conrad Sangma

Shillong, June 30: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stated on Tuesday that entrepreneurship is the foundation for sustainable economic g

FIFA World Cup 2026: Nagelsmann says won't 'run away' after Germany World Cup exit

Several of Germany's core players may not be around for the next World Cup in 2030, but Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz should be in their prime

AIADMK leader S.P. Velumani likely to resign as MLA: Party sources

Before departing for Chennai from Coimbatore airport on June 30, Mr. Velumani neither confirmed nor denied the likelihood of his resignation.

Kikkoman India Hosts 4th Culinary Experts Meetup in New Delhi -- Food Service Professionals Gather to Discuss 'Trust' and 'Authenticity'

Kikkoman India Hosts 4th Culinary Experts Meetup in New Delhi -- Food Service Professionals Gather to Discuss 'Trust' and 'Authenticity'

SAS to buy up to 40 Airbus A330 aircraft for over $10 billion

Scandinavian airline SAS said Tuesday that it would buy up to 40 new Airbus jets in its biggest aircraft order ever, totalling over $10 billion,

Historic Water Agreement Between Haryana and Rajasthan Celebrated by BJP Leaders

Jaipur, June 30: A long-standing dispute over the distribution of water from the Yamuna River between Haryana and Rajasthan has finally been reso

Sonam Wangchuk's Health Worsens as CJP Protest Enters 11th Day

In a post on X, Dipke claimed that police were preventing people from entering the protest venue and that several core team members were being de

Soon, you can write your own username on whatsapp.

WhatsApp is rolling out a major privacy update that allows its three billion users to connect via unique usernames instead of sharing their perso

Gen Dhiraj Seth takes charge as new Army Chief

General Dhiraj Seth assumed the reins of the 1.3 million-strong force at a time when it is forging a path to become a self-reliant and future-rea

WhatsApp username: Should you use your real name or something else?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you reserve a

Inside Cedees Pujak & Co, one of Coimbatores oldest music stores

Cedees Pujak & Co has been catering to the needs of music lovers in the city for over five decades

TMC Saugata Roy opposes proposed Bengal UCC: Removing personal laws will hurt religious beliefs

Story of Kerala Man Trafficked to AI-Integrated Scam Centre in Myanmar

The instructions were clear: He had four days to make each victim fall in love. And there were a lot of victims.

How Global Scammers Use US Tech To Fleece People Worldwide

Four days to make victims fall in love; using software built with AI models from American tech companies that scammers are targeting victims at u

Woman killed, son injured after SUV traveling in same direction rams scooter in Dundigal

Netherlands Coach Ronald Koeman Reflects on Future After World Cup Exit

Monterrey, June 30: Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman expressed uncertainty about his future following his teams elimination from the FIFA World Cu

Delayed monsoon: Water storage drops to 33.59 pc in Marathwada's major dams

Marathwada's water reserves in 11 major irrigation projects have dropped to a critical 33.59% due to a delayed monsoon, with two reservoirs now c

TET paper-leak scam: What its all about, how Maharashtra Police busted it? | Explained

The Maharashtra TET paper leak case unpacks how the examination was allegedly compromised and why investigators suspect a wider interstate networ

If Ajay Rai was stopped: Raut asks Opposition leaders to visit Ayodhya

FM Radio: Tuned Out of News, Tuned into Crisis, Seeks Reforms

Ever wondered why FM radio stations in India don't broadcast news? Or why your smartphone does not have an FM tuner app like in other countri

Election Commission starts SIR voter list verification in Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Meghalaya and Jharkhand: Important FAQs and what happens if you're not at home?

The Election Commission of India has initiated a Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls across Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Meghalaya, and J

The Phoenix Mills Launches Phoenix Shopping League with Krunal Pandya, Bringing the Excitement of Sport to India's Biggest Shopping Season

The Phoenix Mills Limited  announced the launch of Phoenix Shopping League (PSL) 2026 – India's first-ever sports-inspired shoppin

Anti-conversion law provides specific legal framework; innocent persons won't face trouble: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said central approval is awaited for the implementation of the Act

After Snan Yatra, Puri's Jagannath Temple Closed For Anasar Ritual

According to the temple tradition, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra develop fever after the 'Snan Yatra', during which they are

Ai+ Smartphone Announces Next Sale of Nova 2 Neo and Nova 2 Pro, Following Complete Sell-out During First Sale

Ai+ Smartphone has announced the next sale of its recently launched Nova 2 Neo and Nova 2 Pro after both smartphones witnessed a complete sell-ou

Taliban Government to Remove Landmines in Afghanistans Eastern Provinces

Kabul, June 30: The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority announced late Monday that it has signed a significant cooperation agreeme

Legrand's Arteor Advance Reflects the Evolution of Premium Living through Design, Technology and Sustainability

Arteor Advance exemplifies Legrand India's vision for the future of premium living, where design, technology and sustainability converge to c

US-India ties at lowest in 30 years due to Trumps destructive policies: Ro Khanna

The doctor who built Asia's first human milk bank: Armida Fernandez receives Padma Shri

Dr Armida Fernandez, who set up Asia's first human milk bank and founded the NGO SNEHA, has received the Padma Shri for her work in maternal and

Sudha Kongara moves Madras HC to prevent release of Idhayam Murali over Parasakthi movie payment dispute

She claims that it is the only way to recover her pending dues of 8.39 crore for having directed actor Siva Karthikeyan-starrer Parasakthi

IIT Madras director V Kamakoti honoured with Padma Shri for Shakti, India's first homegrown chip

Veezhinathan Kamakoti, director of IIT Madras and a leader of India's Shakti microprocessor effort, has received the Padma Shri. A look at his wo

Study Tirumala Land Allocation Policy for Yadagirigutta: Revanth Reddy

Tirumala model should be followed for the construction of guest houses at Yadagirigutta

'Wars will be more joint, theatre-oriented in future', says Gen Dwivedi as he hands over command of Army to Gen Dhiraj Seth

Padma Shri for Ashok Khade, the Dalit entrepreneur who built DAS Offshore

Ashok Khade, founder of DAS Offshore, has been honoured with the Padma Shri. The story of a Dalit entrepreneur who rose from rural poverty to lea

Venezuela appreciates Indian teams efforts to help earthquake victims

The death toll from two powerful quakes in Venezuela crossed 1,700 on June 29, with thousands more injured and many more missing

From a Class 10 dropout to a defence manufacturing force: Satyanarayan Nuwal gets Padma Shri

Satyanarayan Nuwal, founder of Solar Industries, has received the Padma Shri. The story of how a school dropout built one of India's biggest defe

What is WhatsApps new username feature, and how to reserve one for yourself?

Here is what you need to know about WhatsApps username feature, and what it means for you

Private bank collected 140 crore in deposits from rural areas in Dakshina Kannada district, lent just 80 lakh

Dakshina KannadaZP CEO tells banks to improve lending to housing and non-priority sectors

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 30, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Noida emerges as UP's industrial powerhouse with electronics, semiconductor and solar projects gathering pace

Nearly 1 million new millionaires created worldwide in 2025, UBS report finds

The year 2025 saw a striking 10.8% increase in global personal wealth, the highest growth rate in years, unleashing nearly one million new dollar

Three Bangladeshi nationals arrested under immigration laws in Keralas Kozhikode

Trio taken into custody from a migrant labourers camp on Monday

Extortion syndicates based abroad behind firing incidents in Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis

Organized extortion syndicates operating from abroad are orchestrating firing incidents in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed

India's EV Push: Experts on Battery Supply, Recycling, and the Road Ahead

Indias battery ecosystem remains dependent on imports, and thus, exposed to volatile global markets, say experts.

Tragic Accident in Rajasthan Claims Three Lives Due to Fallen High-Tension Wire

Jaipur, June 30: A tragic incident occurred in the Karauli district of Rajasthan near the Bhopar River when an 11 kV high-tension power line fell

Vestd is betting on Indias growing ESOP ecosystem

Sharetech platform Vestd entered India through the acquisition of Trica Equity. Now, it wants to make employee ownership easier for startups, fou

Best Proverb of the Day: 'As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; after death, the grave is big enough' Origin and meaning explained

A timeless proverb, As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; after death, the grave is big enough, offers a profound insigh

EU unveils new steel import quotas to protect its industry from overcapacity, reserves half for FTA partners

The European Commission has implemented new quotas to curb duty-free steel imports, aiming to bolster the EU's steel sector and boost capacity ut

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, fire in Lucknow building, Venezuela hit by two earthquakes, and more: The week in 5 charts

Last week, a fire in a commercial building in Lucknow killed at least 14 people, the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned, and deadly ear

Draft framework for power data sharing released

India is set to standardize electricity sector data sharing with a new national framework. This initiative aims to improve access to vital inform

EC steps up digitisation of enumeration forms as SIR begins in Karnataka

To make the process more convenient, voters have been advised to use the Book a Call with BLO feature available on the ECINet mobile application,

Revenue Officials to Regularly Attend Village Secretariats Starting July 1

Lucknow, June 30: The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a significant step to make revenue-related services more accessible and transparent for

A Step-by-Step Guide to Stopping Hair Fall

A practical guide to understanding hair fall and building a root-cause plan to reduce shedding

BRICS CCI appoints Sharmishtha Ghosh as Executive Director for international partnerships

The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry has successfully appointed Sharmishtha Ghosh as the new Executive Director for International Partnersh

The First 34 5K 5120 x 2160 Philips Business Monitor Featuring DLG Technology Launches with Dual Mode, Delivering Versatility for Mixed Workflows.

The First 34 5K 5120 x 2160 Philips Business Monitor Featuring DLG Technology Launches with Dual Mode, Delivering Versatility for Mixed Workflows

2026 PV & ESS Safety Industry Summit: Charting a New Path to Safe and Reliable Development

2026 PV & ESS Safety Industry Summit: Charting a New Path to Safe and Reliable Development

NDA Criticizes Owaisis Politics of Appeasement Ahead of 2027 Elections

New Delhi, June 30: The NDA has sharply responded to AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisis remarks regarding preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Ass

Forget gold rush, diamonds rain on this planet, and it's located in our solar system

Deep within Uranus and Neptune, immense pressure and heat are transforming carbon into diamonds that rain down through the planets' interiors. Sc

NIA arrests TMC councillor Shakir Ali in 2023 Rishra Ram Navami violence case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Shakir Ali, husband of former TMC MP Aparupa Poddar and a local leader, in connection with t

Parental Support Cannot Relieve Husband of Maintenance Duty: Allahabad HC

Court grants maintenance to wife, enhances support for two children, says unproven allegations cannot deny legal entitlement.

Telegram-Like Risks? WhatsApp Username Move Draws Scam Warning

A lot of people on social media platform X are saying that this WhatsApp username feature can lead to impersonations and fraud.

Shocking Kidnapping of 8-Month-Old Baby in Bihar Resolved by Police

Patna, June 30: A shocking case of kidnapping involving an eight-month-old baby has emerged in Nalanda district, Bihar. The police acted swiftly,

Indian envoy to US Vinay Kwatra visits INS Sudarshini in Baltimore

Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra lauded the crew of INS Sudarshini in Maryland for fostering cooperation and trust during its participation in SAIL

Caretaker Held for Sexually Abusing Minor Boy at Kerala Shelter Home

The alleged abuse came to light after the boy detailed his ordeal during a welfare session at the facility

'BJP looted Ram Mandir more than Ghaznavi': UBT Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has accused the BJP of Ram-droh (treason against Lord Ram) over alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, comp

Mehbooba claims party workers placed under house arrest to foil protests over 'backdoor appointments'

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged that the NC government placed party leaders and workers under house arrest to suppress protests against alleged

Top Court Rejects Asaram's Bail Plea In Jodhpur Rape Case On Medical Grounds

The top court clarified that in case Asaram's health deteriorated, he can approach court for bail in the meanwhile.

Haldia Petrochemicals pipeline fire in West Bengal leaves several injured

A major fire incident occurred at Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd's refinery in West Bengal on Tuesday, triggered by a leak in a naphtha pipeline. The

Customs Seize Rs 5.56 Crore Hydroponic Weed at Delhi Airport, Two Arrested

Over 15 kg of suspected hydroponic weed concealed in baggage of two passengers returning from Bangkok seized under the NDPS Act.

Kerala Lottery Sthree Sakthi SS-526 Result Today (30-06-2026): Check Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala Lottery Sthree Sakthi SS-526 results are eagerly awaited, with the top prize of 1 crore and other significant winnings set to be announced

Delayed honour: On Operation Sindoor, gains and losses | The Hindu Editorial

Operational secrecy during wars is a must, but there must be accountability

Bank of India Announces Recruitment for 779 Credit Officer Positions

New Delhi, June 30: A significant opportunity has emerged for job seekers in the banking sector. The Bank of India (BOI) has officially announced