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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries, Baltic Sea oil terminal in drone attack

Russia said it downed 613 Ukrainian drones overnight. It said in total, Ukraine used 625 drones to attack Russia

7 Jul 2026 9:40 am
Massive crowds gather for Khamenei's funeral in Tehran

Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as memorial ceremonies drew huge crowds across the Iranian capital.

7 Jul 2026 9:40 am
Floods and landslides disrupt life across Pune district

Heavy monsoon rain caused floods, landslides and transport disruptions across Pune district, while rescue teams recovered three bodies after a house was buried in Maval taluka.

7 Jul 2026 9:37 am
16 injured in Himachal bus accident

At least 16 people were injured after a bus carrying 30 passengers overturned on the Bilaspur-Mandi highway in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district. All suffered minor injuries.

7 Jul 2026 9:34 am
NDA flags electoral roll revision, Karnataka CM rejects charges

An NDA delegation has alleged irregularities in Karnataka's electoral roll revision and sought an inquiry, while Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dismissed the claims and backed the Election Commission's process.

7 Jul 2026 9:26 am
Rahul Gandhi alleges Centre is stifling MSMEs

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that transport ministry regulations are hurting small-scale industries and claimed the Centre's 'Make in India' and 'Vocal for Local' initiatives are only slogans.

7 Jul 2026 9:24 am
Congress launches statewide protest over alleged Ayodhya temple donation scam

The Maharashtra Congress will launch a statewide protest over alleged irregularities in donations made to the Ayodhya Ram temple, demanding action against those responsible.

7 Jul 2026 9:22 am
Amit Shah to launch mega tree plantation drive in Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the Delhi government's 70 lakh tree plantation campaign, with the NDMC planning to plant 600 trees and 50,000 shrubs across 34 locations.

7 Jul 2026 9:20 am
China conducts strategic missile test in the Pacific

China test-fired a long-range strategic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean, prompting reactions from Japan and Australia despite Beijing calling it a routine exercise.

7 Jul 2026 9:17 am
Scientists discover spider with a spring-powered silk trap

Researchers have identified a newly recognised spider that uses a spring-powered silk snare to launch and capture aggressive green tree ants in a split second.

7 Jul 2026 9:15 am
Tanker catches fire after strike off Oman coast

A tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman. Authorities are investigating the incident, with no group claiming responsibility.

7 Jul 2026 9:12 am
Cuba hit by nationwide blackout amid worsening fuel crisis

A nationwide blackout swept across Cuba after its power grid failed, as fuel shortages and an ongoing energy crisis continued to disrupt daily life across the island.

7 Jul 2026 9:10 am
Trump arrives in Ankara for key NATO summit

US President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in Ankara, where he is expected to press allies to increase defence spending, strengthen military cooperation and expand defence production.

7 Jul 2026 9:07 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Falling trees. Fading vision

A new, unchecked danger looms over the city, as the fallout of rampant infrastructure projects begins to take a toll, with the common man bearing the brunt, as usual

7 Jul 2026 9:01 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Steer clear of waterfalls, dams in the monsoon

The edits space has warned against bathing in waterfalls, a much visited site in the monsoon, when they most probably are in spate

7 Jul 2026 8:57 am
Heavy rains inundate Alandi, officials restrict Palkhi departure ceremony

The flooding has disrupted daily life, damaged public infrastructure and forced authorities to significantly reduce preparations for the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Ashadhi Wari Palkhi Procession 2026

6 Jul 2026 11:46 pm
Nashik on high-alert as authorities prepare for heavy rains, schools shut

Speaking in Mumbai, CM Fadnavis said the weather situation until July 8 requires continuous monitoring. He said there remains a possibility of a cloudburst-like event in parts of Nashik on Tuesday

6 Jul 2026 8:59 pm
Sri Lanka: 25 killed, 100 injured after unrest in prison

The violence at the prison started after a group of inmates allegedly launched an organised attack in the jail in the morning, according to security forces

6 Jul 2026 7:07 pm
Flooded Indrayani River cuts off Alandi; Warkaris asked to halt pilgrimage

In a public advisory, the administration urged devotees who had already started their journey to stop at their present locations instead of attempting to enter the town

6 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Maval landslide: One dead, two feared trapped as NDRF launches rescue operation

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), local administration and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are carrying out an intensive search and rescue operation at the site

6 Jul 2026 4:12 pm
Maharashtra : Water enters Morya Gosavi Ganpati Temple as Pawana River swells

The rise in river levels comes after intense rainfall in several regions, increasing water flow in rivers and other water bodies. Authorities are monitoring the situation as heavy rainfall continues across Maharashtra

6 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
Vaishnaw reviews Mumbai-Pune rail disruption

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the disruption on the Mumbai-Pune rail route after landslides and directed officials to expedite restoration of train services.

6 Jul 2026 2:49 pm
Pune rains: District administration shuts schools amid red alert warning

Officials said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students amid the possibility of intense rainfall across the district

6 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Akasa Air warns of rain-related flight delays

Akasa Air has warned passengers of possible flight delays across its network due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Pune and Goa, and advised travellers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.

6 Jul 2026 2:19 pm
Venezuela quake toll rises to 3,342

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has climbed to 3,342, with thousands injured and displaced as rescue and relief operations continue.

6 Jul 2026 12:24 pm
Heavy rain disrupts Uttarakhand

Heavy rainfall triggered landslides, blocked the Badrinath National Highway, shut schools and led to the suspension of the Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra in Uttarakhand.

6 Jul 2026 11:40 am
NATO summit opens amid alliance divisions

NATO leaders will meet in Ankara as the alliance faces differences over defence spending, strategic priorities and military cooperation.

6 Jul 2026 11:35 am
India hosts BRICS anti-drug meet in Guwahati

India will host the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati to strengthen cooperation on combating drug trafficking, synthetic drugs and precursor chemical diversion.

6 Jul 2026 11:18 am
Trump heads to NATO summit in Ankara

US President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in Ankara, where he is set to meet Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

6 Jul 2026 11:03 am
Trump launches America250 campaign

US President Donald Trump has launched the year-long America250 campaign, featuring patriotic events and restoration of national landmarks ahead of the country's 250th Independence anniversary.

6 Jul 2026 10:51 am
Celebrate wins, but stay safe

As FIFA World Cup celebrations draw massive crowds, the recent tragedy involving Mexico fans serves as a reminder that joy should never come at the cost of safety.

6 Jul 2026 9:24 am
Mid-Day Opinion: We should be a more welcoming city

Theres a case to be made that even people accused of war crimes deserve access to rest, relaxation, and sanctuary

6 Jul 2026 9:20 am
Landslide shuts Mumbai-Pune Expressway and old highway in both directions

As a precautionary measure, authorities have halted the movement of vehicles towards both Mumbai and Pune until further notice to ensure the safety of commuters as the region continues to receive heavy monsoon showers

6 Jul 2026 9:16 am
Crimea attack as Trump holds key calls

Zelenskyy called to congratulate Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence and said the two leaders discussed the situation along the front line.

6 Jul 2026 9:13 am
Iran leaders attend Khamenei funeral

Senior Iranian officials attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, while the country's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained out of public view.

6 Jul 2026 9:08 am
Cargo vessel attacked off Yemen coast

A cargo vessel came under attack by unidentified armed assailants off Yemen's Red Sea coast, prompting a distress alert and an investigation by UKMTO.

6 Jul 2026 9:00 am
Two tourists rescued after rental car swept away in floodwaters near Lonavala

During the incident, one of the tourists was briefly carried away by the floodwaters and was left stranded on the opposite side of the bridge. The second tourist managed to reach a nearby area close to a madrasa, where local residents had gathered, and alerted them to the emergency

6 Jul 2026 8:56 am
2 killed in Chandigarh building collapse

Two people died after a two-storey building collapsed in Chandigarh's Industrial Area Phase-2. Three others are undergoing treatment and are reported to be stable.

6 Jul 2026 8:40 am
Hubble captures 500,000 stars in Messier 3

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular image of Messier 3, a globular cluster containing more than 500,000 ancient stars.

6 Jul 2026 8:38 am
Voter roll revision removes over 20 lakh names

The draft electoral rolls published after the Special Intensive Revision show over 20 lakh names deleted in Odisha, while Manipur and Sikkim also reported thousands of exclusions.

6 Jul 2026 8:34 am
Govt issues notice to Meta over Instagram ads

The government has issued a notice to Meta, seeking an explanation over alleged child sexual abuse material promoted through paid advertisements on Instagram.

6 Jul 2026 8:31 am
Prashant Kishor enters Bankipur bypoll race

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor will contest the Bankipur Assembly by-election, calling it a referendum on the popularity of the BJP-led government in Bihar.

6 Jul 2026 8:27 am
IMD issues red alert for Pune; schools shut on Monday amid heavy rain warning

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Pune district for Monday, July 6, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. In response, District Collector Jitendra Dudi has declared a holiday for all schools across the district as a precautionary measure to ensure student safety

6 Jul 2026 12:00 am
Monsoon fury brings trees crashing down across Pune; one man seriously injured

Weekend monsoon showers and strong winds across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad disrupted road traffic after multiple tree-fall incidents were reported in several areas. A man sustained serious injuries after a roadside tree collapsed on him in Pimple Saudagar

5 Jul 2026 10:50 pm
Vidarbha on alert: IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms over next 7 days

Day temperatures across the region remain appreciably below normal, while night temperatures continue to stay steady. Nagpur recorded the highest maximum temperature in the region at 32.2 degrees Celsius, whereas Yavatmal registered the lowest minimum temperature at 19.4 degrees Celsius

5 Jul 2026 4:49 pm
Nitin Gadkari says BJP not against any community, wants to take everyone along

Nitin Gadkari said India should aim to become a global leader by uniting people from all religions through national ideals. Gadkari said the country belongs to all Indians and should not be seen as belonging to only one community

5 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
Putin, Trump hold phone call on Ukraine, bilateral ties on US Independence Day

He was referring to Ukraine's recent long-range strikes on Russian targets, mainly linked to the oil industry, which have triggered fuel shortages in several regions.

5 Jul 2026 1:15 pm
Donald Trumps America 250 event hit by severe storms in Washington

Plans for fireworks were still moving forward in other cities such as New York, where tall ships passed the Statue of Liberty earlier in the day, recalling the fanfare around America's 200th anniversary in 1976

5 Jul 2026 1:07 pm
Jammu and Kashmir: Search for two LeT terrorists enters second day in Shopian

The searches have been resumed to track down the two terrorists who were spotted by surveillance cameras on Friday in an orchard in the Meemandar area, which comprises seven villages.

5 Jul 2026 1:03 pm
Kim Jong Un oversees weapons tests from North Koreas new naval destroyer

The official Korean Central News Agency said Fridays (July 3, 2026) event included test-firings of a strategic cruise missile and of the Kang Kons main gun and automatic cannons, as well as trials of its electronic warfare systems and assessments of its target-detection and information-processing capabilities

5 Jul 2026 1:01 pm