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

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

Trump to sign Big, Beautiful Bill on US Independence Day

Washington: The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump is expected to sign his sweeping domestic policy Bill on Friday evening

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

Rain alert persists for a few Western Ghats districts this week

RMC has issued a yellow weather alert for the Ghat areas of Coimbatore and the Nilgiris districts till tomorrow; Chennai may get evening showers

Security for farmers in Manipur tightened, Central forces deployed

GUWAHATI: As agricultural activities have begun, the Manipur government is taking measures for the safety of farmers who came under attacks durin

Interview with historian Sam Dalrymple, author of Shattered Lands

Dalrymple on why the legacies of partitions linger in the subcontinent

All about Meeshos sneaky IPO move; Indias EV financing challenge

Softbank-backed Meesho has confidentially filed its DRHP with market regulator SEBI as it aims to raise $500 million in fresh funds, two sources

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

Uppu Kapurambu movie review: An interesting idea undone by an overdrawn narrative

Keerthy Suresh and Suhas anchor a partly-entertaining dramedy on life, death and everything in between

Daily Islamic prayer times for major US cities on July 4, 2025

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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

A new translated anthology makes for an ideal introduction to the journalist-activists oeuvre comprising poems, plays and essays

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

A 4th-year student pursuing her B.Tech. in Biosciences and Bioengineering, Sonowal will serve as Lead - Communications and Public Relations for t

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

Shefali Jariwala's husband Parag Tyagi drops first Insta post after her demise, remembers Kanta Laga girl: 'She was sab ki maa'

Six days after Shefali Jariwala's untimely demise, her husband, Parag Tyagi, penned an emotional note on her. Parag called Shefali a 'radiant sou

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

A woman from Montreal is in legal trouble. She is accused of leaving her three-year-old daughter alone. The incident happened in rural Ontario. I

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

The poet and novelist on why he feels it is his job to tell stories, no matter what

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

Julio Cesar Chavez Junior, son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez, faces deportation. US immigration arrested him in Los Angeles. The reason is

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

Russian President Putin gives BIG message to US President Donald Trump on Ukraine, says 'will not back..'

Russia President Vladimir Putin on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump in which he made it clear that the Mosc

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

This is PM Modi's first visit to the country as Prime Minister and the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Caribbean nation

Dodgers' Max Muncy on injured list after collision with Taylor

Max Muncy suffered a left knee bone bruise during a collision at home plate, sidelining him for approximately six weeks. Fortunately, an MRI reve

Gukesh stuns Carlsen yet again, forces Norwegian to resign at SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz

Gukesh emerged as the sole leader with 10 points at the end of the second day, with Carlsen trailing with six points

'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

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

Patanjalis Orthogrit offers new hope in Arthritis treatment

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 3: Scientists at Patanjali have made significant advancements in the treatment of Osteoarthritis or Arthritis

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

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

LIVE | Trump kicks off fiery Salute to America event in Iowa ahead of 250th I-Day Anniversary

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

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

India methodically building own electronics capabilities: Ashwini Vaishnav

India is making significant strides in electronics manufacturing, aiming for 38% value addition within five years, mirroring China's current leve

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

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

Contractual employees are entitled to maternity leave, reiterates Orissa High Court

Women employees, for the purpose of availing such benefit, do constitute one homogenous class, and their artificial bifurcation founded on status

'In God We Trust': Speaker Johnson's roaring speech to convince GOP rebels to vote for Trump Bill

Delhi Court Orders Complaint Against Woman For False Rape Case

Delhi's Tis Hazari court has ordered to file a complaint against the woman who lodged a false rape case to extort the money from the accused.

Two held with heroin-like-substance in Vijaypur

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, July 3: Two alleged drug peddlers were arrested with 10 grams of heroin-like-substance from Vijaypur area here tod

SIA raids over vendors killing

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 3: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir, today conducted targeted search operations at the premise

Drug peddler arrested with 2300 intoxicant capsules

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, July 3: Police today arrested a drug peddler in the jurisdiction of Police Station Rehambal and recovered 2300

Home Deptt rebuts report on bunker construction

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has strongly rebutted a news report alleging that less than 50% of f

Fuel ban on overage vehicles not feasible: Delhi Govt

NEW DELHI, July 3: The Delhi Government has written to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), saying the fuel ban on overage vehicles

Death toll in Mandi cloudburst mounts to 14; search on for 31 missing

SHIMLA, Jul 3 : With the recovery of one more body, the death toll in the cloudburst and flash flood-related incidents in Mandi has mounted to 14

Self-reliance in minerals fundamental to realising Viksit Bharat vision: G Kishan Reddy

NEW DELHI, Jul 3: Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that self-reliance in minerals, particularly critical and strategic min

Dalai Lama is a cisgender man yet he has an unexpected connection to trans community

DARWIN (Australia), Jul 3: Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, turns 90 this week a milestone thats reigniting speculation over his eventual suc

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PGA Tour's FedEx Cup bonus goes from a lump sum to one winner to 3 payoffs

The FedEx Cup champion will get $10 million, down from $25 million. However, if the No. 1 seed would still get $25 million if he stays at the top

Oppn backing move to oust Justice Varma, process to initiate motion to start soon: Rijiju

Opposition parties are backing a motion to remove Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, according to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The move

Trump Mount Rushmore Proposal: Will Presidents face get added to monument? See if it is a possibility or not

Trump Mount Rushmore Proposal is back with a bang as Rep. Andy Ogles has asked Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to study the possibility of adding

RFK Jr.s alarming claims on sperm counts and male fertility spark debateexperts urge caution

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raised concerns about declining testosterone and sperm counts in young American men. He links this to food dyes, processed

Centre's pick & choose policy hits HC judge appointments

Despite repeated appeals from the Supreme Court collegium, the Union government continues its selective approach to appointing High Court judges,

Joao Pedro arrival boosts Chelsea ahead of Palmeiras Club World Cup test

The 23-year-old Brazilian forward completed a move to Chelsea from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported 60 million ($79 million) on Wednesday

Spy planes, minesweepers: Nod for 1L crore purchases

Defence ministry has approved acquisition projects worth over Rs 1 lakh crore. The approvals include indigenous construction of mine countermeasu

Power woes in rural areas due to host of problems: Mondal

SHILLONG, July 3: Power Minister AT Mondal on Thursday acknowledged the erratic power supply in rural villages. While attributing the issue to va

dias captain Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a double century on day two of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham, on Thursday. Gill became the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double hundred in a Test match in England. His 269 is the highest individual score by an Indian batter on English soil, surpassing Sunil Gavaskars 221 scored at the Oval back in 1979. (PTI)

The post dias captain Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a double century on day two of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmin

India to get 1st batch of 3 US Apaches this month

The Indian Army is set to receive the first three of six Apache attack helicopters, dubbed anks in the air, around July 15, under a Rs 5,691 cro

Irans Nuclear Program Destroyed Or Not?

Asad Mirza It has been almost one week since US bombers conducted Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran and its nuclear development sites. Howev

Govt constitutes Shillong Medical College Council

SHILLONG, July 3: Ahead of the scheduled launch of operation of the Shillong Medical College and Hospital later this year, the state government h

Tourism bodies hail order on mandatory guides

SHILLONG, July 3: Tourism stakeholders in Meghalaya have welcomed the state governments decision to make it mandatory for tourists to use the ser

16-year-old girl forcefully taken from home, raped; accused held

TURA, July 3: A 16-year-old minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Raksamgre sub-division on West Garo Hills after being forcefully taken

Govt plans to revive Kynshi hydro project in original form

SHILLONG, July 3: The state government plans to revive the long-delayed Kynshi Hydro Power Project in its original run-of-river (RoR) form, Power

Power min plays down Ganol cost escalation

Initial estimate of Rs 356.46 cr revised to Rs 507.7 cr by 2019: Mukul Sangma SHILLONG, July 3: The state government on Tuesday dismissed allegat