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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran through expanded secondary sanctions targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping. The US also sanctioned 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Irans oil and other activities

His latest temporary release comes a few months after he was granted a 30-day parole on May 26. He had remained at the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters during that period

ISMA Director General Deepak Ballani said the sharp increase in sugar prices over the past 15-20 days was driven largely by market sentiment, speculative buying and concerns over short-term supply, rather than any structural shortage. He said crop-related developments and global market conditions had also influenced prices

A high-level review meeting was held in Gandhinagar under Pansheriya's chairmanship to assess the state's preparedness against H1N1 and review measures taken to control water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas held by foreigners who have applied or are seeking asylum in the US. The proposed move could become the largest mass visa revocation in US history and is expected to face legal challenges

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Indias Special Representative (SR) on the India-China Boundary Question, has already arrived in Beijing on a two-day visit at the invitation of Wang Yi, Foreign Minister and Member of Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

Weekly fix of new menus food corner

The Department of Homeland Security said the fee would apply to every cap-subject petition, including filings for workers eligible under the advanced degree exemption. Employers would pay it when filing the petition and in addition to all other applicable fees or payments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, discussing India-Russia ties, regional hotspots and global issues

Madras Day is being celebrated as a weeklong affair of immersive programming in Chennai, nudging us to think out aloud if Mumbai should also raise a toast over its date with history

Nepal has opened its first modern road tunnel, the 2.688-km Nagdhunga passage, to small private vehicles on a trial basis. Vehicles carrying up to nine passengers can now use the tunnel, which connects Kathmandu with other districts

Our reports stated that a speed breaker has been removed from the stretch, so vehicles carrying the idol from workshop to mandal have a smooth stretch to move on

Iran has blacklisted 45 vessels over alleged violations of rules in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of fines, detention and cargo seizure amid rising tensions

A 46-year-old woman died after a tree suddenly fell on her at the state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, with police launching a preliminary investigation

According to a study published in Taxon, genetic analysis showed that northern tree populations previously classified under Adansonia za are actually separate and closely related to other northern Malagasy baobabs

India has finalised trade pacts with EU, EFTA bloc, UAE, Mauritius, Australia, Oman, New Zealand, US and the UK. Goyal is leading a large business delegation of over 200 representatives here to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries

The Centre's reported Rs 92.35 crore expenditure on upkeep of Union ministers' official residences has triggered criticism from Congress, CJP and AAP over spending priorities

Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Senapati and Kangpokpi districts after several houses were burnt and a CRPF jawan was injured in a gunfight between two groups

Experts from two medical fields shed light on biology of the rare neurological disease, its progression, challenges treating paediatric patients, and the need for comprehensive long-term care

In view of the situation, offices and educational institutions have been advised to allow their employees and staff to work from home on Tuesday, officials said

Travellers enrolled in the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) will also be able to use e-boarding passes at e-gates, the Bureau of Immigration stated

In his letter to Fadnavis, the Congress leader claimed that the students have been on hunger strike for more than 10 days, seeking changes to regulations they describe as restrictive and humiliating

During his two-day visit to Lucknow, Kumar interacted with students at the historic Colvin Taluqdars' College, where he spoke about India's democratic system, the electoral process, EVMs and the role of young voters, according to an official statement

The leak occurred at around 1 am at the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran's water treatment plant in the Godhani gram panchayat area in Nagpur district, officials said

A 65-year-old man allegedly killed his two minor grandsons and seriously injured his wife and daughter-in-law during a family dispute over prayers in Pakistan's Punjab province, police said

The court was hearing a matter related to allegations that several women and girls were being held in illegal confinement at the Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidhyalaya ashram in Rohini, north-west Delhi

Additional Superintendent of Police Alok Kumar said on Monday that 28-year-old Fatima Bano had married Shabir eight years ago. Shabir died of an illness about two years ago

Putin said Jaishankars visit underscored the level of relations established between Russia and India over decades. He said the two nations continue to work together in virtually all areas, including governmental ties, interparliamentary ties and economic cooperation

A delegation of Maharashtra ministers met Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange and urged him to call off the proposed agitation, but he set August 28 as the deadline for the government to act on his demands

The three fugitives Jaspreet Singh, Ajay Singh and Pawandeep Singh are accused of involvement in several criminal cases, including alleged extortion, cross-border arms and narcotics trafficking, and a foiled grenade attack in Ludhiana, Punjab, officials said

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that an economic D-Day had begun against Tehran on Monday and said any country that continued to enable the Islamic Republic would become a global pariah

IndiGo said it was closely monitoring the situation and advised passengers to check real-time flight updates and factor in extra travel time due to possible traffic delays

The incident took place at around 7.44 am as flight AI 1741 was preparing to land. All passengers were reported to be safe. The pilot reported a suspected bird strike after the aircraft landed, officials said

Reacting to reports on the expenditure on the official bungalows occupied by Union ministers, the CJP accused the government of misplaced priorities and questioned the rationale behind the rising spending on the residences

Veteran Marathi grammarian and linguist Dr Yasmin Sheikh died in Pune at the age of 101. Known for her contribution to Marathi grammar, linguistics and language education, Sheikh also worked with Balbharati and taught generations of students.

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the High-Powered Enquiry Committee examining allegations of police violence during the NEET protests to prioritise complaints of alleged sexual assault against women protesters

Delhi Police have arrested seven people, including a former bar and restaurant singer and an ex-banker, for allegedly posing as CBI officers, conducting fake raids and intimidating targets to extort money and valuables in Delhi and Mumbai

Appearing for Tamil Nadu, the counsel told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that the state was not receiving the quantity of water it was entitled to under the applicable directions

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a programme in Raebareli, questioning his role as Leader of Opposition and accusing him of making remarks that, according to the Chief Minister, disrespect Indias traditions, heritage and democratic institutions

He also said there was nothing wrong with serving fish, arguing that dietary choices should not become a political controversy. Khera pointed out that Ajay Rai is a vegetarian and said that even if he were not, there was nothing objectionable about consuming fish

Shashi Tharoor said Kerala had historically been home to what he described as a liberal and progressive practice of Islam, which he said was consistent with the state's tradition of coexistence and communal harmony

Following the deaths of three infants in a fire at an Amravati government hospital, NCP(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded fire audits of all government hospitals and a six-month action plan, while BJP leader Navneet Rana sought strict action over the incident

Supriya Sule said the incident should not be treated merely as an accident and called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire

Eyewitnesses at Amravati District Womens Hospital described scenes of panic after a fire broke out in the NICU, killing three newborns. Families alleged negligence and claimed the wards water spray system failed to function as security guards and nurses rushed to rescue infants

A total of eight fire tenders reached the spot and, after hours of rigorous fire-fighting, managed to bring the fire under control. At the time the report was filed, the cooling process was being conducted, and the fire-fighters were trying to locate the hidden fire-pockets within the completely gutted showroom, if any

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the Central Government of failing to follow through on commitments made to students and protesters, including the withdrawal of protest-related FIRs and compensation for families of deceased NEET victims

Women will be allowed to travel free on Express, LSS and Deluxe government buses operating in metropolitan and urban areas. The benefit will also cover regular-fare government buses operating in suburban, or Mofussil, areas and hilly regions

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a high-level inquiry into the deaths of three newborns in the NICU fire at Amravati District Womens Hospital. The state will provide Rs 5 lakh to each bereaved family, while opposition parties demanded accountability

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has criticised the Election Commission of India over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming the exercise could leave a significant number of citizens without voting rights

The Congress has criticised the Modi government over what it called an aggressive privatisation agenda for Indias space programme, questioning whether ISROs role in rocket development and satellite operations is being reduced to make way for private companies