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North Africa has remained absent from the record. Researchers have now found what they call Masripithecus moghraensis, a previously unknown ape species that lived roughly 17 to 18 million years ago during the Early Miocene

Many foreign nationals stayed away from work, and thousands had already fled ahead of Tuesdays deadline set by the demonstrators for all undocumented migrants to leave

Ajay Rai's wife, Reena Rai, has alleged that the Uttar Pradesh Congress chief was detained by police in Ayodhya while raising the issue of alleged misappropriation of Ram temple donations. She claimed the family was not informed of his whereabouts

For over a decade, as one of the coldest planetary-mass companions ever directly imaged, it is so faint that ground-based telescopes have struggled to analyse the light reflected from its atmosphere

Iranian and American officials have both said they will have delegations in Doha, the Qatari capital, this week

The Venezuelan government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and mobilised the armed forces to support rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts

The accident occurred at around 2.30 am near Zero Point in the Tanawad area under the jurisdiction of Kolwa police station. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash and the subsequent fire

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that Ukraines military struck Russias Dubna satellite communications center in the Moscow region for the second time.

UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres welcomed the General Assembly's approval of new financial rules that change how unspent budget funds are returned to member states. The four-year trial aims to improve financial stability and ensure more predictable funding for UN operations

Is age just a number, I ask former photographer, Boman Irani, 66, again, as he wraps up 25 years in films

The FDA seized illegal food stock worth over Rs 52 lakh in raids at establishments in Bhiwandi in Thane district

US Vice President JD Vance reported earning between USD 1 million and USD 5 million in royalties from Hillbilly Elegy, according to his latest financial disclosure. The filing also details venture capital investments, ETF holdings, rental income and Bitcoin assets

Artemis Technologies has launched sea trials for the Artemis EF-12 Pilot, the world's first 100% electric hydrofoil pilot boat. Designed for zero-emission harbour pilot transfers, the vessel can reach speeds of up to 32 knots while delivering high performance and enhanced operational efficiency

Delhi's EV Policy 2026 came into effect on July 1, offering tax waivers, subsidies of up to Rs 1 lakh, scrappage incentives and direct benefit transfers to accelerate electric vehicle adoption. The policy also promotes electric trucks, school buses and autorickshaws to reduce pollution by 2030

Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati returned an unattended bag containing foreign currency worth over Rs 10 lakh after CISF personnel discovered it during security screening. A coordinated effort with Hyderabad airport helped trace the passenger and safely return the belongings

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day official visit from July 1 to 3 to participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. Takaichi will be travelling to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Customs officers at Ahmedabad's Foreign Post Office seized a parcel from Thailand after discovering 467.5 grams of suspected ganja concealed inside and falsely declared as wooden blocks. The consignment was confiscated under the NDPS Act and an investigation is underway

PM Modi on Tuesday urged Secretaries to the Government of India to make wider use of the PM GatiShakti platform for better inter-departmental coordination and integrated planning. During an interaction at Seva Teerth, he also emphasised adopting a whole-of-government approach

The court held that children born in the US to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the country are subject to the jurisdiction of the US and are therefore entitled to citizenship under the Constitution

The difficult and technically challenging rescue operation was carried out by the Pune Forest Division with support from multiple agencies and local citizens. The operation lasted several hours before the animal was safely freed

The Taliban-led Afghan government has lodged a strong and resolute protest with Pakistan after cross-border airstrikes in the eastern provinces of Paktia, Paktika and Kunar reportedly killed 36 civilians, including women and children, and injured 163 others

Global airlines reduced baggage mishandling by 23 per cent in 2025 despite handling a record 5 billion passengers, according to the SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights report. However, mishandled luggage still costs the aviation industry an estimated USD 6.3 billion, prompting further investments

An Australian man has been charged with murder and concealing a body after a missing 17-year-old girl was found dead in a suitcase in Pattaya, Thailand. Police arrested him at Bangkok airport before he could board a flight to Australia

Tamil Nadu has floated a tender to procure 2.5 lakh Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), paving the way for high-speed broadband connectivity in rural areas under the BharatNet Phase II project.

India increased crude imports from outside the Strait from 55 per cent to 70 per cent within weeks, backed by a broader supplier network spanning 41 countries, upgraded refineries capable of processing multiple crude grades, and stronger port and logistics infrastructure, said B. Ashok

Trump made the remarks after being asked about Mamdani's recent statement that he was willing to be the poster child for socialist candidates

Pune Rural Police will conduct a gait analysis of accused Chetan Chaudhary and recreate the crime scene as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of businessman Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort. Investigators are also working to recover key evidence linked to the case

The Rajasthan power line accident has triggered protests as families of three victims demand 50 lakh compensation and government jobs after a snapped 11kV wire caused a fatal electrocution

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that UPI is now live in Greece, enabling eligible users to make instant, secure and seamless payments. During his visit to Athens, he also promoted stronger India-Greece trade, investment and fintech collaboration

Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit in Washington, Gor said the agreement is in the last one or two per cent after nearly 18 months of negotiations

According to the ACB, the complainant had served as a Home Guard for nearly 20 years. He had been removed from service due to low attendance at parades, but was reinstated earlier this year

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna criticised President Donald Trump's foreign and immigration policies while urging that the India-US partnership be built on shared democratic values, freedom and human rights rather than purely defence, trade and economic interests

A special court in Pune sentenced 65-year-old Bhimrao Prabhakar Kamble to death for the rape and murder of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl in Bhor taluka. The court termed the crime rarest of rare, citing its extreme brutality, strong evidence, and the profound impact it had on society

A shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, northern Germany, killed six adults and injured several others. Police arrested two suspects and are investigating the incident as a suspected family tragedy, ruling out terrorism as the motive

Nearly 16,000 people have been affected by floods across 69 villages in Assam's Dhemaji district, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. Heavy flooding also damaged a railway bridge, prompting the suspension of train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari

CBSE has issued fresh guidelines on its three-language policy, exempting the current Class 10 batch from the revised rules. As a one-time relaxation, current Class 9 students can study two foreign languages and one Indian language without a third-language board exam in Class 10

Faizabad Bar Association has resolved that none of its members will represent the eight accused arrested in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case, warning of a Rs 5 lakh penalty for violations. Meanwhile, the accused have been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody

A US official said the two sides had agreed to halt attacks in the Strait and allow commercial shipping to resume.

A new study suggests that consciously controlling breathing patterns can influence decision-making by affecting heart and brain activity. Researchers found that longer exhalations increase heart rate variability, enhance reward processing and may encourage bolder choices

Troops of the Indian Army's Spear Head Division under the Spear Corps rescued 27 stranded civilians from flood-hit areas in Assam's Dhemaji district

The protest was organised by the Mumbai Football Association (MFA)

The recent decision to convert a favourite, much-used football ground in Bandra into a convention centre is another reminder of the citys apathy towards providing public spaces for rest and recreation

Police investigating the Lohagad Fort murder case allege that Siya Goyal transferred Rs 1 crore given by fianc Ketan Agarwal for wedding shopping to co-accused Chetan Chaudhary. Investigators claim the money funded his business as part of a pre-planned conspiracy to murder Ketan and marry later

China plans to open the world's first fully robot-operated hotel in Guangdong Province in 2027. Managed by Pudu Robotics, the hotel will use robots for reception, housekeeping, room service, food preparation and guest assistance, showcasing the future of automated hospitality

Russia claimed its forces captured Bohodarivka village in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. Meanwhile, missile strikes on the cities of Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia killed seven people and injured dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh, his retired IPS officer father Shailesh Singh, and their driver have been booked in Bhopal after a cook accused them of assault, abuse, taking away his mobile phone, and transferring money from his account. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation

The Israel Defence Forces said it dismantled a 200-metre-long underground Hezbollah complex in southern Lebanon. The tunnel, reportedly built with Iranian technology, contained hundreds of weapons and four launch shafts allegedly aimed at Israel

In the first ruling, the Supreme Court blocked Trump from immediately firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. In a narrow 5-4 decision, the court held that the president cannot remove officials at the independent Fed for any reason or no reason

Mahabaleshwar recorded the highest rainfall at 21 mm during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am. Mumbai followed with 19 mm, while Dahanu and Parbhani received 15 mm each. Alibag and Ratnagiri recorded 11 mm each, Santacruz 10 mm, Gondia 8 mm, Beed 6 mm, and Jalgaon and Nagpur 4 mm each

A Pune court has extended the police custody of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary till July 3 in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, allowing investigators more time to recreate the crime scene, recover evidence and probe the alleged conspiracy