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Bilawal Bhutto signals Pakistans willingness to transfer Hafiz, Azhar to India

Both LeT and JeM have been banned by Pakistan, according to the National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta), while Saeed, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind, is currently serving a 33-year sentence for terror financing, and Azhar, a UN-designated global terrorist, has been proscribed by Nacta

5 Jul 2025 4:19 pm
Amit Shah unveils Peshwa Bajirao`s statue, highlights commitment to `Swaraj`

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking at the unveiling of Peshwa Bajirao I`s statue at the National Defence Academy in Pune, affirmed India`s unwavering commitment to defending its sovereignty, citing Operation Sindoor as proof. Shah added that he finds inspiration in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Bajirao during challenging moments

5 Jul 2025 4:12 pm
Nirav Modi`s brother held in US on Indian extradition request

The extradition proceedings led by the US prosecutors were taken up on two charges, one count of money laundering under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, and one count of criminal conspiracy under Sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 201 (disappearance) of the Indian Penal Code

5 Jul 2025 4:08 pm
Two retrieved from fire-struck Vishal Mega Mart in Karol Bagh

Dhirendra, a native of Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, had been living in a PG accommodation in Karol Bagh and was preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. He had recently cleared the Prelims and was preparing for the Mains exam. He held a Political Science degree and was pursuing his Master`s

5 Jul 2025 3:44 pm
North Korean crosses border; South investigates motive

The Joint Chiefs said it notified the US-led United Nations Command about the incident and had not detected any immediate signs of unusual military activity by the North

5 Jul 2025 2:47 pm
`Killer Mountain` claims Czech mountaineer life

Nanga Parbat has earned the moniker of a Killer Mountain in the mountaineering community due to its reputation of regularly exacting high numbers of human fatalities

5 Jul 2025 2:42 pm
Himachal Monsoon: 43 dead, infrastructure crippled; Orange Alert issued

Meanwhile, 280 roads, including 156 in Mandi, 49 in Sirmaur, and 36 in Kullu districts, were rendered out of bounds for vehicular traffic, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said

5 Jul 2025 2:35 pm
Modi`s Argentina visit set to strengthen defence, energy, trade cooperation

PM Modi will also hold delegation-level talks with Argentine President Javier Milei, and thereafter, he will visit the famous Boca Juniors Stadium to have a look at Argentine football

5 Jul 2025 2:35 pm
Dy Army Chief: China, Turkiye backed Pakistan in recent India conflict

Turkiye plays major role in supplying military hardware to Islamabad

5 Jul 2025 2:34 pm
Traffic diversions set for Muharram and Kanwar Yatra in Delhi

Regarding the Kanwar Yatra, a major annual religious event that draws lakhs of devotees, Gupta said preparations are well underway

5 Jul 2025 2:31 pm
Deadly texas floods leave 13 dead, dozens missing including campers

I`m asking the people of Texas, do some serious praying this afternoon on-your-knees kind of praying that we find these young girls, Patrick said

5 Jul 2025 2:27 pm
Gaza truce moves forward: Hamas ready to negotiate framework

Following the initial release, Israel would withdraw from parts of northern Gaza, and the two sides would begin talks on a permanent ceasefire

5 Jul 2025 2:26 pm
NASA astronaut catches elusive `sprite` over Mexico

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers on the ISS recently captured a rare sprite lightning image over Mexico

5 Jul 2025 2:22 pm
India-US interim trade pact likely before July 9

India has also informed the WTO that it has reserved the right to impose retaliatory duties on select US products in response to American tariffs on steel and aluminium

5 Jul 2025 11:33 am
Trump signs `Big Beautiful Bill` into law on US Independence Day

Trump signed the bill during a military family picnic at the White House on US Independence Day. The administration had aimed to have the legislation finalised by July 4, The Hill reported

5 Jul 2025 10:43 am
Another great monsoon season

Why make the same complaints year after year when we all know they are meaningless and change nothing?

5 Jul 2025 10:31 am
PM Modi to hold bilateral meeting with Argentina President Milei: Envoy Ajaneesh

Ambassador Ajaneesh Kumar also shed light on India-Argentina cooperation in various sectors

5 Jul 2025 9:00 am
Every rail commuter should afford healthy snacks

The new food items include both indulgent and healthy options, while the price revision is the first in four years

5 Jul 2025 8:42 am
Hype or hope: The Sena-MNS joint rally

With the feverish build-up ahead of the Thackeray cousins victory rally today, the real question is will this show of unity just be a photo-op for the day or pave the way for a long-term electoral alliance?

5 Jul 2025 8:39 am
No trade deal under time pressure: Piyush Goyal on pact with US

He also said that India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with different countries, including the European Union, New Zealand, Oman, the US, Chile, and Peru

4 Jul 2025 11:01 pm
US unveils first Iran oil sanctions after 12-day war truce

Among those targeted by the sanctions announced on Thursday are Iraqi businessman Salim Ahmed Said and his United Arab Emirates-based company, which the US accused of smuggling Iranian oil by blending it with Iraqi oil

4 Jul 2025 10:55 pm
PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago`s highest civilian honour

In a special ceremony at the President`s House, President Christine Carla Kangaloo conferred upon Prime Minister Modi the highest national award of Trinidad and Tobago for his statesmanship

4 Jul 2025 10:40 pm
Delhi Court orders complaint against woman who filed false rape case

The above adage squarely applies to the case herein, as we would see while I pen out this judgment, the court said at the outset

4 Jul 2025 9:54 pm
Drive-by shooting kills 4, wounds 14 others after party at Chicago restaurant

It was a horrendous, tragic, dramatic scene. Larry Snelling, Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, called the shooting a cowardly act at a Thursday news conference

4 Jul 2025 9:53 pm
Oklahoma doctor accused of killing young daughter, faking drowning

Gupta is jailed without bond, and Florida authorities are seeking her return to Miami to face the murder charge

4 Jul 2025 9:52 pm
SpiceJet faces intermittent issues with customer care helpline

Meanwhile, a minor incident occurred on board SpiceJet flight SG 1080 from Goa to Pune on Tuesday, when a cosmetic window frame became loose during the flight

4 Jul 2025 9:50 pm
Man stabs his wife to death in Uttar Pradesh`s Hathras

The deceased woman has been identified as Gauri, 23, originally from Aligarh. She had been married for approximately three years to Aditya

4 Jul 2025 9:49 pm
In deep devotion, this Dindi from Nanded reflects on its sacred journey

The dindi on Friday is about 12 to 15 kilometres away from Wakri Ringan, steadily approaching its sacred destination the Vitthal-Rukmini temple in Pandharpur, Santosh, a Warkari said

4 Jul 2025 9:00 pm
Supreme Court declines HDFC bank CEO`s plea to quash FIR

The Supreme Court refused HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan`s request to quash an FIR against him, stating it`s improper to intervene as the Bombay High Court will hear his plea on July 14

4 Jul 2025 8:25 pm
Explosion in Italy At least 25 people injured in Rome investigation underway

A devastating explosion at a petrol and LPG station in southeast Rome injured 25 people and damaged nearby buildings. The blast, suspected to be caused by a technical fault during refuelling, triggered two explosions and a major fire. Authorities are investigating the cause.

4 Jul 2025 8:20 pm
Suspect held for `rape` of Pune techie was her friend, she herself took selfie

In a shocking twist, Pune police said the man accused of raping an IT professional was her friend and not an imposter courier agent as initially claimed. The police found that the woman took the selfie and typed the threatening message herself. The investigation into the rape allegation is still ongoing.

4 Jul 2025 7:58 pm
Russia launches largest missile, drone attack on Kyiv since start of Ukraine war

The barrage injured at least 23 people and inflicted severe damage across multiple districts of the capital in a seven-hour onslaught. Blasts lit up the night sky and echoed across the city as air raid sirens wailed

4 Jul 2025 6:51 pm
Iran reopens airspace following recent conflict with Israel and US

Iran has reopened most of its airspace and airports, which were closed on June 13 due to conflict with Israel. Major airports such as Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini are operational for domestic and international flights from 5 am to 6 pm daily, while Isfahan and Tabriz will rejoin once their infrastructure is ready

4 Jul 2025 5:45 pm
34 booked for manipulation of regulatory framework for medical colleges

CBI officials said arrested eight individuals were arrested recently in connection with this case. They include three doctors from the National Medical Commission (NMC) team, who were apprehended for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 55 lakh

4 Jul 2025 4:16 pm
Amit Shah unveils statue of Peshwa Bajirao at NDA campus in Pune

After the unveiling, he said that the NDA is the most fitting location for a memorial dedicated to the Maratha Empire warrior as Peshwa Bajirao possessed the attributes of a fine soldier.He added that it was the duty of 140 crore Indians to carry forward the vision Peshwa Bajirao had for the country

4 Jul 2025 3:50 pm
15-year-old dies by suicide at her home in Faridabad`s Sector 14

According to the police, the girl`s family members said that she had been undergoing treatment for a long time. On Wednesday, after returning home from school, she took the extreme step when she was alone in the house

4 Jul 2025 1:51 pm
Manipur bolsters security for farming season amidst fresh operations

Manipur Police have increased security ahead of the farming season to ensure farmers` safety and prevent incidents. This follows a key Combined Headquarters (CHQ) meeting on June 28, 2025, in Phubala, Bishnupur, where top officials and security forces reviewed the arrangements, boosted coordination, and aimed to prevent any further violence

4 Jul 2025 1:43 pm
Four killed as car crashes into divider on Samruddhi Expressway

A family of five from Umred in Nagpur district was returning by car after attending a function in Pune. When the vehicle neared channel number 215, the driver reportedly lost control, resulting in a crash, an officer from the Mangrulpir Police Station said

4 Jul 2025 12:32 pm
Gaza officials say 94 Palestinians killed

Gazas Health Ministry said the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza has passed 57,000, including 223 missing people who have been declared dead, since the war began on October 7, 2023

4 Jul 2025 12:17 pm
European mountaineers paraglide, ski down Nanga Parbat

The three climbers began their summit attempt on Nanga Parbat, which is at 8,126 metres in height, via the Schell route

4 Jul 2025 12:14 pm
Big Beautiful Bill moves to final vote

US President Donald Trump lashes out at rebels for stalling bill; expresses ire on social media before deadline

4 Jul 2025 12:08 pm
Object from outside solar system tracked

Scientists have discovered what might be only the third known interstellar object to pass through our solar system, European Space Agency said

4 Jul 2025 12:06 pm
Russia claims control over Luhansk region

Russian military reporters said two villages remained free, and pointed out that Luhansk had been declared conquered once before, in 2022, before being partially reclaimed in a Ukrainian counteroffensive in September that year

4 Jul 2025 11:59 am
Himachal: Death toll in cloudburst rises to 14

While seven bodies were recovered from Gohar, five were from Thunag and one in Karsog subdivisions of Mandi district. Eleven cloudbursts, three flash floods and a landslide were witnessed in different parts of Mandi district on Tuesday. Over 150 houses, 104 cattle sheds, 31 vehicles, 14 bridges and several roads were damaged in the calamities

4 Jul 2025 11:22 am
Nobody except Dalai Lama can decide his successor: Kiren Rijiju snubs China

On Wednesday, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and only the Gaden Phodrang Trust will have the authority to recognise his future reincarnation. Talking to reporters here, Rijiju said the Dalai Lama is the most important and defining institution for the Buddhists

4 Jul 2025 11:07 am
Russia will not back down from goals in Ukraine, Putin tells Trump

Russia will not back down, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters after Putin`s call with Trump. However, he added that Putin expressed readiness to seek a political and negotiated solution to the conflict

4 Jul 2025 10:49 am
The inexplicable joy of having siblings

My sister and brothers have been my rock, anchoring me when life feels uncertain. Even though we dont talk daily, I know I can count on them, and that we are a team

4 Jul 2025 8:17 am
We cant let Marine Drive suffer from neglect

She had to jump over four or five missing pavement blocks and negotiate a ditch filled with water and trash

4 Jul 2025 8:14 am
Party is united, Country is hot: Trump announces `Big Beautiful Bill` signing

`One Big Beautiful Bill` was passed with a final vote of 218-214, with two Republicans, Representative Thomas Massie and Brian Fitzpatrick, voting against it, The Hill reported

4 Jul 2025 7:55 am
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Trinidad and Tobago on two-day visit

This is his first visit to the country as prime minister and the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar

4 Jul 2025 7:39 am