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With the latest death, the number of fatalities linked to the bacterial infection in Kerala has risen to four in 2026. Health department data show that this is also the third Shigella-related death reported in June alone

Bharti Airtel has received shareholder approval to increase its stake in Airtel Africa from 62.73 per cent to around 79 per cent through a Rs 28,220 crore share-swap deal, strengthening its presence in the high-growth African market

In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the conflict had caused significant economic disruptions globally and resulted in the loss of lives across several countries

Starmer said the decision followed extensive consultations with parents, child safety advocates and experts, and described it as a necessary step to address growing concerns over the impact of social media on children

The Prime Minister said governance during the past decade has increasingly centred on improving everyday life for citizens through better infrastructure, expanded opportunities and easier access to public services

The 57-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine, located at an altitude of 3,880 metres in the south Kashmir Himalayas, remains one of the most significant religious journeys for Hindu devotees

BJP on Monday hit out at Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan for criticising three vice-chancellors who attended an RSS centenary event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy and double standards

The incident occurred in Tandulwadi village, located within the Malshiras taluka, when a jeep carrying devotees veared into a well on private farmland. While eight passengers lost their lives, emergency efforts successfully rescued seven others from the site

In a post on social media platform X, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the peace deal had been finalised following extensive discussions between the two sides

Officials said nearly 50 lakh devotees have registered for the yatra so far, reflecting the continued popularity of one of the country`s most important religious journeys

Pawar, who represents the Karjat-Jamkhed constituency and is the grandnephew of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, had launched the agitation in Pandharpur on Friday

Continued restraint and constructive engagement will be essential to prevent further escalation and secure a lasting agreement.

According to the state government, the inaugural flight is scheduled to depart from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow at 7:05 am and arrive at the Jewar airport at 8:05 am

In a joint statement, the four European leaders congratulated the US, the Iranian government and all parties involved in facilitating the agreement. They also acknowledged the role played by mediators in advancing the diplomatic process

The statement said the UN chief expresses deep appreciation for the constructive role played by Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and other regional countries in supporting the negotiations that led to the peace deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his countrys forces struck an oil facility that was important for the reserve in Russias Yaroslavl region

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week

The ministry said the government, together with provincial authorities, response partners and local communities, was continuing public health interventions

The bus carrying about 45 passengers was returning to Andhra Pradeshs Vijaynagram from Kolkata when it met with the accident

Two each were killed in Ranchi and Garhwa districts, while the remaining deaths were reported in Chatra, Giridih, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and Jamtara districts

The deceased has been identified as Jaspal Singh, 28. As per the complaint, on June 9 morning, a priest, along with the other accused granthis and some unidentified persons, visited Jaspal and demanded a share in religious programmes

The fire claimed lives of three and injured eight people, officials said on Sunday.The fire broke out at around 2.20 am on June 12

After the row, a group of more than 40 people, armed with lathis, wooden planks, and hammers, stormed Vinods house. Vinod died on the spot after being struck on the head

Ghosh Dastidar said the dissident MPs would meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday and seek recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc

The Israeli military said earlier that Hezbollah had launched three projectiles towards communities in northern Israel, calling it a blatant ceasefire violation

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade. While a formal signing is expected, key details of the agreement, including broader issues, have not yet been released

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has called for fresh Boeing 787 simulator tests by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to verify the timing of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployment in the Air India AI171 crash

Four people were killed in a tragic railway accident near the Hetampur-Gher section in Madhya Pradeshs Morena district after panic triggered by a false rumour led passengers to jump off a moving train

Water Resources Minister instructed authorities to reserve adequate water to ensure an uninterrupted supply for nearly 8.5 million residents of the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad metropolitan regions until the end of August

The decision was taken during an interactive session with students at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, where a student raised concerns about recurring glitches and delays on the railway ticketing platform

A Delhi court on Sunday granted three days` police custody remand of Shabir Choudhary alias Shabir Ali in a Special Cell case under the MCOCA. The court observed that, considering the gravity of the allegations, it would not be proper to stall the investigation at this stage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India`s emergence as a leading destination for investment and innovation at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. Addressing investors and venture capital leaders, he said India`s growth is powered by talent, scale, stability and reforms

The region may see a rise in maximum temperatures by 23 degrees Celsius over the next 48 hours, followed by largely stable conditions thereafter

Fourteen Indian crew members aboard the Indian-flagged merchant vessel Virat 1 were evacuated to a life raft after the ship suffered an engine failure off the Oman coast. The Indian Embassy in Muscat said rescue operations are underway under the coordination of Omani authorities

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States following the deaths of three Indian sailors in a US military strike on the tanker MT Settebello near Oman

The report noted that while current food supply conditions remain comfortable, weather-related risks and higher fuel costs could put upward pressure on prices during FY27

Gadkari said he had signed the necessary regulatory file on Saturday evening, paving the way for the legal use of 100 per cent ethanol as an automotive fuel in India

Sub-Inspector Imran Pathan of the Shirpur Police Station, speaking to reporters, said that police have launched an inquiry after recovering the bodies of the deceased from a well in Tivli village

According to officials, the accident occurred around 4:30 AM. Most passengers were fast asleep at the time. Eyewitnesses stated that there was a sudden, loud crash as the bus rammed into the truck ahead

In a social media post, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the visit will provide an opportunity to further strengthen India-France cooperation across key sectors

According to the statement, the final funeral ceremony will be held in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, following which the late leader will be laid to rest at the holy shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of Shiite Muslims, in the same city and on the same day

Crude oil accounted for about 83 per cent of India`s imports from Russia during the month, valued at 4.8 billion euros, while oil products and coal imports stood at 550 million euros and 429 million euros, respectively

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the proposed agreement would pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world`s most strategically important maritime routes for global energy supplies

Leo took off more than three hours after he was originally due to leave

He cannot be considered for parole until he has served at least 18 years, or two-thirds of the custodial term

Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon as Iran claims a deal with the US is near

In exceptional cases, the district commissioner will have to send a proposal to the state government seeking permission for issuing the card

The woman sent her husband to a shop before taking the extreme step, police said.

SC sought a response from the Delhi Police on Friday and listed the matter for hearing on July 4

The annual honours list, released to mark the Kings official birthday, recognises 1182 people across the UK for outstanding contributions to society