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Europe Swelters Under Record-Breaking Heatwave

The effects of the extreme weather, with temperatures hotter than parts of east and west Africa, have been made worse by buildings and infrastruc

Morning Digest: Passport is not a citizenship document, MEA says; Kolkata warehouse collapse toll climbs to five, and more

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Lessons From India Helping Us Across The World: Amazon CEO In Mumbai

During meeting with Devendra Fadnavis, Andy Jassy said that Amazon is the fastest-growing ecommerce business unit in India and it is expanding to

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Japan, shaking homes and disrupting bullet train services. While felt as far as Tokyo, author

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Czechia vs Mexico at Mexico City Stadium

The Czech Republic likely needs a win to have any hope of advancing to the round of 32

Lawyers for Gautam Adani urge US judge to dismiss criminal case

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's lawyers are pushing a U.S. judge to officially drop criminal charges after the Justice Department announced it

Buildings collapse as twin magnitude 7 earthquakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely

Powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela, causing damage in the capital, Caracas, and prompting dire warnings from scientists about potential widesp

'Roll out e-Zero FIRs in all states to speed up cyber fraud probes': PM Modi

Neymar Makes First Appearance In FIFA World Cup 2026 For Brazil Against Scotland

The Brazil superstar checked in during the 76th minute against Scotland on Wednesday, with the team leading 3-0 and well on its way to clinching

FIFA World Cup 2026: Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4-2

Morocco twice came from behind against a team playing at soccer's biggest tournament for the first time in 52 years

FIFA WC 2026 LIVE: Qualification Twists Expected In Group A

Czechia vs Mexico LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Czechia must beat co-hosts Mexico in order to keep their knockout qualification h

Back-To-Back Powerful Earthquakes Slam Venezuela

The quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vincius Jnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to reach knockout stage

Neymar entered as a substitute in the 76th, making his debut after a right calf injury sidelined him for Brazils first two matches

FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco Reach Round of 32 After 4-2 Win Over Haiti

Morocco twice came from behind against a team playing at football's biggest tournament for the first time in 52 years

Quote of the Day by Ernest Hemingway: 'The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong at the broken places'- Valuable life lessons on finding meaning after life's hardest battles by The Old Man and the Sea novelist

Ernest Hemingway's profound quote, 'The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places,' offers a powerful perspective

Zelensky Is Courageous, Doing Pretty Well Against Russia: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky -- whom he previously said lacked the cards to win --

FIFA World Cup | Czechia vs Mexico LIVE updates: Group A match to start shortly

Mexico have already secured a place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in the group after victories over South Africa and South Korea

FIFA World Cup | South Koreans expecting a home-game feel for Group A match against South Africa

A win or draw for South Korea would be enough to advance to the knockout stage, while South Africa must win to be sure of avoiding elimination

Womens T20 World Cup | England storms into semifinals at sweltering Lords

Both former one-time champions came to the matchup unbeaten, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge batted England out of reach with 65 off 42 balls. Wyatt-Hodge

White House asks Congress for $87.6 billion for Iran war, aid to U.S. farmers, tackling Ebola crisis

The request is mostly for Operation Epic Fury, but it also includes a range of other items including aid to American farmers, help for the Ebola

No tsunami warning after magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast

The epicentre of the quake was off the coast of Iwate prefecture, at the depth of about 50 km, and no damage from tsunami is feared except for sl

2/3rd MPs cant merge on their own: UBT MPs meet Birla, question rebels Shinde Sena merger

Trump says it may never be known who was at fault for strike on girls' school in Iran

NCERT delays Nazism, French Revolution by a year for students

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Venezuela

People evacuated swaying buildings in Caracas, but there were no official reports damages or injuries or so far

Quote of the Day by Mark Twain: 'It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled' - Timeless lessons on self-deception, human nature, and intellectual humility by the greatest humorist of the United States

Mark Twain's timeless wisdom highlights a profound human tendency: it's easier to deceive than to correct. His observation underscores why people

State aims at 32% growth in mining sector, says Minister Kollu Ravindra

Government accelerating exploration for gold, beach sand minerals, iron ore, and manganese, he says, adding that gold deposits have been identifi

With 'Protein Mess', IIT-M seeks to add brawn to brains

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Venezuela

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported, triggering panic in Caracas, accor

Strengthening India-Armenia Ties: PM Modi Congratulates Nikol Pashinyan

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his party for their

FIFA World Cup: Bosnia-Herzegovina boosts chances of advancing with 3-1 win over Qatar

With the victory, the third-place finishing Bosnia-Herzegovina is more than likely to advance to the Round of 32 in the expanded field

Micron stock surges after Micron earnings report crushes estimates: How is AI demand driving Micron to new heights and what does it mean for the future?

Micron's revenue has surged by over four times, reaching $41.46 billion in its fiscal third quarter, driven by the booming AI sector and a global

Best Proverb of the Day: 'Do not withhold good from those who need it...'- A timeless lesson on kindness, responsibility, and human compassion

Best Proverb of the Day: A timeless proverb urges us not to withhold good when we have the ability to help, emphasizing that kindness is a reflec

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Confirms Pregnancy, Announces Maternity Break

She and husband-filmmaker Raj Nidimoru are expecting their first child.

Trump Seeks $88 Billion In Extra Funding, Mostly For Iran War

US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the cost of the Iran war, at

Commerce Minister Goyal to travel to U.K. to review preparedness for rollout of trade deal

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and its companion Double Contribution Convention (DCC) will be implemented on July

Assault on human dignity, says Rahul Gandhi on incident of bonded labour in U.P.

Uttar Pradesh Congress leader Ajay Kumar Lallu said the failed economic policies of the BJP government were responsible for such oppression of th

Trump Clashes With Republicans Over Iran War

Four Republicans joined Democrats in adopting a largely symbolic resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran or seek congressional au

Fake forensic report conspiracy: BJP Haryana chief corners Punjab CM Mann, demands immediate resignation

Ms. Gupta alleged that after the video surfaced, the Punjab government and police exerted all efforts to prove it fake

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Scotland vs Brazil at Miami Stadium

This will be the fifth time Brazil meet Scotland in the World Cup group stages, winning three and drawing one of their previous meetings

Muharram procession passes off peacefully in Srinagar amid police warning over hoisting flags, pics of terrorists

Shia mourners, including women and children, assembled in Srinagars Guru Bazar around 6 a.m. and the procession culminated at Dalgate around 9 a.

C-DOT, IIT Hyderabad Launch Telecom Research Centre For 6G, AI and Quantum Technologies

The collaboration is intended to accelerate research, innovation and skill development in advanced communication technologies, including 5G Advan

FIFA World Cup LIVE: Brazil Keen To Avoid Late Qualification Drama vs Scotland

Brazil vs Scotland LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Brazil take on Scotland in a decisive Group C game in the context of the Round o

FIFA World Cup | Morocco target top spot

Haiti, despite their exit, are determined to give eveything to earn the countrys first points at a World Cup, having lost all three games on thei

Hospitality and Culinary Graduates in Unprecedented Demand Globally, Say Experts at OU Session

Speakers highlighted that the rapid growth in hospitality, tourism, food service, aviation, cruise tourism, healthcare hospitality, events, luxur

TEC Member Asks To Speed Up Development Works At Public, Govt Schools

Dr Venkatesh inspected the construction work and met school management committee (SMC) members and discussed the schools development

Passport just a travel document, not citizenship proof: MEA

FIFA World Cup | Brazil aim for last 32; Scotland eye historic World Cup breakthrough

Following a 1-0 loss to Morocco, Scotland is third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to ma

FIFA World Cup 2026: Bosnia-Herzegovina Beat Qatar, Boost Round of 32 Chances

With the victory, the third-place finishing Bosnia-Herzegovina is more than likely to advance to the Round of 32 in the expanded field. The eight

Nancy Guthrie case mystery deepens as investigators focus on anonymous tipster linked to ransom messages-here's what you need to know

Investigators are zeroing in on an anonymous tipster linked to ransom messages in the Nancy Guthrie case. Despite using male aliases, authorities

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, June 25, 2026

Light to moderate Rain or Thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely to occur in parts of the city towards evening or

J&K govt. bids for Sufiyana musics inclusion in UNESCOs intangibleheritage list

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written a formal letter to Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and pressed for its inclusion

AP To Frame Rare Disease Policy, Set Up Referral Centres: Satya

Health minister Satya Kumar said the government was also examining a proposal to recognise a government hospital as a Centre of Excellence for ra

We Were Let Down By Allies On Iran War: Trump Tells NATO Chief

US President Donald Trump told NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was let down by members of the transatlantic alliance who did not back his w

LIVE | Trump meets NATO chief Rutte as Dept of War weighs major shake-up of US forces in Europe

Ponnam Warns BJP of Protests Over Urea Supply

He said the Centre bore full responsibility for supplying urea to Telangana and warned of protests outside the residences of Union Ministers and

Psychology says people who decline invitations more often as they get older may not be becoming unfriendly: Here's why they may be becoming more selective

As people age, declining social invitations often signals increased selectivity, not unfriendliness. Psychology suggests this shift stems from pr

'Citizenship is more than birthright!': Witness stuns Senators with bold take on American identity

HC Refuses to Stall Probe into HCA Affairs

The single judge, in a concurrent finding, observed that similar concerns surfaced before successive committees and supervisory bodies over the y

VB-G Ramji Scheme Set to Launch on July 1

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his party on their victory in the

Psychology says people who leave generous tip for the waiters at any restaurant and bar aren't always trying to impress others: What the behavior may really mean

Psychology says people who leave generous tip for the waiters at any restaurant and bar aren't always trying to show wealth or gain attention. Ps

Each Voter Will Get Only One Form, No Spare Form

The voters can check their name and the name of the concerned relative in the previous SIR electoral roll of 2002 at https://voters.eci.gov.in/ t

Seethakka Hails Mulugu Athletes Success

Highlighting challenges faced by athletes, Seethakka said children from economically weaker sections continued to show determination despite limi

ePlane unveils Indias first full scale eVTOL prototype

Quote of the day by J. D. Salinger: 'What I like best is a book that's at least funny once in a while. What really knocks me out is...' - The Catcher in the Rye and Nine Stories author's life lesson on power of reading and why great books feel like a close friend

Quote of the day by J. D. Salinger: J.D. Salinger believed books offer more than entertainment; they forge emotional bonds. He cherished stories

After Lucknow Tragedy, Coaching Centres, Libraries Sealed Across Districts

Lucknow Fire: In Lucknow, teams of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), the fire department and the electricity department continued inspecti

Jangaon Collector Launches Book To Simplify Learning Maths

The book includes key formulas, simplified methods, examination-oriented model questions and tips designed to aid quicker learning

25 hurt as minibus plunges into gorge in J&Ks Kathua

Food Court Sealed For Stale Biryani, Rat Burrows

Officials reported storage of food in a non-functional freezer, stale chicken biryani, spoiled vegetables, rat burrows and rodent damage to packa

3 pilgrims among 5 killed in J&K road accidents

Mana Mitra Helps Temples Earn Rs.22.26 Crore

Between May 11 and June 11 alone, the temples generated revenue of Rs.12.91 crore through the platform, reflecting growing acceptance of digital

Joint Operation Rescues 25 Children From Trafficking

The operation was launched following specific intelligence shared by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and the Andhr

Delhi HC Yanks Godfather Off Sanjay Dutts Whisky

Court orders Cartel Bros to scrub name from bottles, ads and Instagram

Police Flag Gaming-linked Cyber Frauds Among Children

Sajjanar said the WHO had recognised gaming disorder as a disease.

Spirit Title Row Intensifies

Is it an advantage to Prabhas, or the rival claimants?

17 kg of suspected hybrid ganja seized in Ernakulam; one held

Boss Scam: TGCSB Warns of Rising Fraud

According to TGCSB director Shikha Goel, cybercriminals are targeting senior executives, government officials, business owners and organisational

Nandini Reddy on Why Maa Inti Bangaaram Worked!

Filmmaker invokes Vijayashanti legacy, says connection with audience trumps action alone

Major Reshuffle in Tamil Nadu Police Department: 15 IPS Officers Transferred and Promoted

Chennai, June 25: The Tamil Nadu government has ordered a significant reshuffle in the police department, transferring, promoting, and assigning

Major Cyber Fraud Call Center Busted in Mumbai; Three Arrested

Mumbai, June 25: The Cyber Police Station of New Delhi has successfully dismantled a cyber fraud call center operating under the guise of an insu

Zohran Mamdani-Backed Leftist Candidates Win New York Democratic Primaries

Three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for Congress on Tuesday, underlining the surge of the l

Rajinis Next is Dharman: The Deadly Doctor

Superstar addresses criticism of not wishing TN CM Vijay on his birthday

StartupTN CEO Sivarajah Ramanathan resigns

RBI says no to special exposure relaxations for state NBFCs

The Reserve Bank of India has firmly rejected requests for special exemptions from concentration norms for government-owned NBFCs, emphasizing a

Viksit and Surakshit: On the Lucknow fire

The cost of inaction on safety issues is more than that of enforcement

Child Drowns, Granny Suffers Heart Attack

His grandmother Nagamma, 65, reportedly suffered a heart attack after learning about the childs death and died shortly afterwards

Prime Minister Modi Reviews Four Major Infrastructure Projects Worth 30,000 Crore

New Delhi, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd meeting of Pragati at Seva Teerth on Wednesday. This multi-media platform, base

How I Keep Healthy: Consistency Beats Perfection

From strength training to mindful eating, Dr Tseten Zangmu Bhutia believes small, consistent choices are the foundation of lasting health

Prime Minister Modi Gifts Himroo Art to Slovakias President: A Cultural Milestone

Ahmedabad, June 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited France and Slovakia. During this trip, he presented handcrafted gifts to Slovak

Anantapur Police Step Up Security for Presidential Visit

The President is scheduled to attend the university's first convocation as the chief guest at the Jnana Seema campus.