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Air India Express restores all West Asia operations with Kuwait, Salalah flights

The airline resumed flights on the KozhikodeSalalah route on Thursday, while services between Kozhikode and Kuwait are set to restart on Friday. Flights connecting Bengaluru and Kuwait will resume from Saturday, with frequencies increasing gradually over the coming days

2 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
EC announces schedule for high-stakes Bankipur bypoll; voting on July 30

The bypoll was necessitated after BJP National President Nitin Nabin resigned from his Assembly membership, leaving the Bankipur seat in Bihar's Patna vacant

2 Jul 2026 4:14 pm
'Illegal' riverside cafe linked to ex-TMC MLA's son demolished in Bengal

The cafe, named Aranyer Kule, was owned by Imran Molla, son of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla, who was recently arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA)

2 Jul 2026 3:57 pm
Japan and India will grow together like brother and sister: PM Takaichi

Addressing a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their talks at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, the Japanese PM extended gratitude for the warm hospitality and expressed joy on PM Modis affectionate reference to her as a beautiful younger sister

2 Jul 2026 3:51 pm
Maharashtra: 5.5 lakh students have pending Aadhaar updates

Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse said around 5.5 lakh students in the state have not yet updated their Aadhaar details, but assured that no student will be denied admissions, scholarships, DBT benefits or other government schemes because of the delay

2 Jul 2026 3:07 pm
Donald Trump debuts Qatar-donated Air Force One

US President Donald Trump took his first flight aboard the Qatar-donated Air Force One, calling the upgraded Boeing 747 the greatest commercial plane ever built despite ongoing controversy over the 400 million gift

2 Jul 2026 2:12 pm
Two arrested with tiger skins near Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border

The seized tiger skins and pangolin scales have been secured as evidence while investigators continue efforts to trace the origin of the wildlife articles, identify potential buyers and uncover interstate links in the trafficking network

2 Jul 2026 1:39 pm
Venezuelan man found alive after a week under earthquake hit building ruins

Hundreds of rescuers from seven countries worked late Wednesday to reach Hernan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard trapped for a week beneath a collapsed seven-story building in Catia La Mar after Venezuela's devastating June 24 earthquakes

2 Jul 2026 1:03 pm
Maharashtra TET paper leak probe reaches Bihar, three detained in Hajipur

The operation is part of the ongoing probe into the alleged leak of the Maharashtra TET question paper ahead of the examination scheduled for June 28

2 Jul 2026 12:53 pm
Mohan Bhagwat says Partition migrants were 'warriors', not refugees

Bhagwat said those who migrated from the newly created Pakistan left behind their homes, businesses, land and wealth accumulated over generations because they wanted to live in India, where they could practise their religion without fear

2 Jul 2026 11:32 am
Follow all rules to stay safe this monsoon

There have been tree falls across the city, and people wading in flooded waters trying to reach different destinations.

2 Jul 2026 10:21 am
Q for quality and quantity

Famous journalist Qamar Ahmed, nicknamed Q, who passed away at 89, covered cricket from 1974 through the written and spoken word. He was everyones friend; Imran Khan a probable exception

2 Jul 2026 10:20 am
US and Iran hold Doha talks on Strait of Hormuz shipping and permanent ceasefire

The US and Iran held technical talks in Doha to negotiate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and work toward a permanent ceasefire. The discussions follow last month's 14-point interim accord aimed at ending hostilities and establishing a long-term peace framework

2 Jul 2026 10:19 am
Critically endangered monkey has baby at zoo

Chester Zoo has welcomed a baby roloway monkey months after her mother, Masaya, underwent a pioneering operation that saved her foot from amputation. The birth is a significant milestone for the critically endangered species and a testament to the success of the groundbreaking veterinary procedure

2 Jul 2026 10:17 am
Afghanistan launches airstrikes on Pakistan

The Taliban claimed it launched airstrikes on an alleged ISIS hideout in Pakistan's Balochistan province, while Islamabad said its security forces intercepted and shot down four rudimentary drones. The latest exchange marks another escalation in tensions between the neighbouring countries

2 Jul 2026 10:15 am
Ukraine strikes refinery deep inside Russia

Ukraine said it carried out a long-range strike on a Russian oil refinery in Ufa, as Russia claimed to have captured two settlements in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions.

2 Jul 2026 10:06 am
New jacket harvests drinking water from air

Engineers have created a jacket that converts moisture in the air into drinking water, producing between 400 and 900 ml daily depending on humidity levels.

2 Jul 2026 10:04 am
UP extends Ayodhya temple probe deadline

The Uttar Pradesh government has extended the SIT's probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple by 15 days, giving investigators more time to expand the inquiry

2 Jul 2026 10:01 am
Six mining workers abducted in Pakistan

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2 Jul 2026 9:58 am
Centre issues eviction notice to Delhi Gymkhana Club

The Union Government has moved ahead with eviction proceedings against the Delhi Gymkhana Club by issuing a show cause notice under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971

2 Jul 2026 9:56 am
India-Japan Annual Summit: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrives in New Delhi

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on a three-day official visit to participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening strategic ties, economic security, investment, innovation and Indo-Pacific cooperation

1 Jul 2026 11:08 pm
Heavy rain triggers landslide in Mangaluru; three killed, three others injured

The incident took place behind the Kankanady Police Station in the Nagori area after heavy overnight rainfall caused a section of a nearby hill to collapse, burying the house under a large mound of soil

1 Jul 2026 10:31 pm
Rescued Indian gaur released into Bor Tiger Reserve after rehabilitation

The gaur was rescued after being trapped between two Pune Municipal Corporation water pipelines along Canal Road near Sinhagad Road in Vishrantinagar on June 30, officials said

1 Jul 2026 7:57 pm
IMD forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Maharashtra till July 7

IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across Maharashtra till July 7, with heavy to very heavy showers and isolated extremely heavy rainfall expected over Konkan and the ghat regions of Central Maharashtra

1 Jul 2026 7:39 pm
TET paper leak: Bhuse was unaware papers were printed in Agra, says BJP MLA

BJP MLA Mungantiwar said the minister's alleged admission exposed serious shortcomings in the functioning of the School Education Department and highlighted the need for stronger safeguards to prevent examination paper leaks

1 Jul 2026 5:41 pm
'Your care is excellent': Venezuelans thank Indian medical team

People affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have thanked the Indian Army medical team operating the field hospital under Operation Amistad. Videos shared by the MEA show survivors praising the treatment and care provided by Indian doctors

1 Jul 2026 5:20 pm
Spain records over 1,000 heat-related deaths during Europe's severe heatwave

Spain has reported 1,028 heat-related deaths during the recent Europe-wide heatwave, more than double the fatalities recorded in June 2025. The country also experienced its hottest first six months on record

1 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
Legal battle erupts over representation of Lohagad Fort murder case accused

Advocate Vipul Dushing has asserted that he is the officially appointed lawyer for Siya Goyal and her family, while Advocate Aashuutosh Srivastava claims that the accused personally authorised him to represent her and has issued a Rs 10-crore defamation notice to her brother, Sahil Goyal

1 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
OMCs cuts ATF prices by nearly Rs 5 per litre as global crude prices ease

State-owned oil marketing companies have reduced aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by nearly Rs 5 per litre, effective July 1, following a decline in international crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions in West Asia eased

1 Jul 2026 1:35 pm
Maharashtra: FDA seizes adulterated milk, dairy products worth Rs 13.71 lakh

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized and destroyed adulterated milk, dairy products and sweets worth Rs 13.71 lakh during a three-day inspection drive in Pune and Solapur. Several food licences, including that of a Pune hotel, were suspended over serious food safety violations

1 Jul 2026 1:22 pm
Amarnath Yatra 2026 On the spot registration begins as pilgrims arrive at base

The Amarnath Yatra 2026 will begin on July 3, with pilgrims arriving in Jammu for on-the-spot registration. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has strengthened security and logistical arrangements, while the 57-day pilgrimage will continue until August 28 via the Pahalgam and Baltal routes

1 Jul 2026 12:35 pm
Lohagad fort murder: Pune Police recreate crime scene with fibre dummy

Pune Rural Police recreated the crime scene in the Ketan Agarwal murder case at Lohagad Fort using a fibre dummy matching the victim's height and weight. Investigators are also analysing the accused's movements and collecting evidence after a court extended their police custody

1 Jul 2026 12:17 pm
Donald Trump's financial disclosure reveals massive crypto earnings

The disclosure, filed with the US Office of Government Ethics, outlines Trump's interests in several cryptocurrency-related entities and digital asset wallets, reflecting the growing role of digital assets in his broader business portfolio

1 Jul 2026 11:50 am
Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by up to Rs 183.50 from July 1

According to the revised price list issued by the oil marketing companies, commercial LPG cylinder prices have been reduced by varying amounts across different cities

1 Jul 2026 10:16 am
Ancient ape fossil in Egypt could rewrite the story of human evolution

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

1 Jul 2026 9:47 am
Anti-immigrant protests grip South Africa as fears of violence grow

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

1 Jul 2026 9:45 am
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai allegedly detained in Ayodhya, claims wife

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

1 Jul 2026 9:43 am
James Webb telescope discovers salt clouds around the mysterious Pink Planet

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

1 Jul 2026 9:42 am
US and Iran offer conflicting accounts on planned Doha talks

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

1 Jul 2026 9:40 am
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,943; over 10,000 injured

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

1 Jul 2026 9:19 am
Rajasthan bus-trailer collision leaves eight dead on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

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

1 Jul 2026 9:07 am
Ukraine hits Russias Dubna satellite site again

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

1 Jul 2026 9:05 am
UN General Assembly approves budget rule reform

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

1 Jul 2026 8:59 am
Silver for SoBos Bomzi in Bollywood!

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

1 Jul 2026 8:53 am
FDA crackdown on expired items an eyeopener

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

1 Jul 2026 8:51 am
US VP JD Vance earns up to USD 5 million from Hillbilly Elegy

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

1 Jul 2026 8:44 am
Worlds first all-electric hydrofoil pilot boat begins sea trials

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

1 Jul 2026 8:42 am
Delhi: Tax waivers, subsidies and incentives announced to accelerate EV adoption

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

1 Jul 2026 8:40 am
Guwahati Airport admin returns foreign currency worth over Rs 10 lakh to passeng

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

1 Jul 2026 8:37 am
Japanese PM Takaichi to visit New Delhi today for India-Japan Annual Summit

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

1 Jul 2026 8:35 am