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The Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and agreed to work towards a lasting solution to inter-state water disputes
The FIR registered at Atholi police station stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday when the Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Amrit Kotach, was away for a meeting
The death toll in the Taratala warehouse collapse in south Kolkata has risen to 11, while rescue teams continue searching the debris with the help of Army equipment
The 76-year-old on Thursday presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment
One strike hit a locomotive in the northeast Sumy region, and in Zaporizhzhia region in the south; a second strike in Zaporizhzhia killed one of the drivers who was in the rear cab
Adding a tiny amount of this to local clay and sand makes the mixture incredibly smooth for 3D printing, and the final structure remarkably strong
Peacocks came out to roam on Pedder Road, and an Instagram post said that its because nature knows your tax bracket. What the duck!
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected complex macromolecular carbon in sedimentary rocks within Mars' Jezero Crater. Scientists say the discovery, along with hundreds of organic detections in mudstones, could provide new clues about the possibility of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet
The family of Ketan Agrawal, allegedly murdered in a conspiracy involving his fiance and her alleged lover, has demanded a fast-track trial and strict action against all accused
As part of the exercise, Dr Sharma registered himself on the HMIS platform as a patient, citing symptoms of fever and throat irritation for the two days
According to an official communication issued by the Chief Minister's Secretariat on Thursday, the meeting will be held at 3 pm at Vidhan Bhavan. The agenda includes a detailed discussion on the Pavana Direct Water Conveyance Project, a long-debated proposal aimed at addressing Pimpri-Chinchwad's growing water needs
The Maharashtra government has ordered an AG-supervised investigation into stamp duty adjudication cases handled between 2021 and 2026. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the probe could uncover irregularities worth Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore
During the operation, 13 cases were registered against illegal liquor trade, and contraband worth Rs 5,00,700 was seized. As part of the combing operation, 139 history-sheeters and known criminals were checked
The flash flood struck the area on Wednesday following continuous heavy rainfall, causing widespread disruption and damage
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said police would take strict action against anyone issuing threats after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused MP Sanjay Dina Patil of threatening protesters following his defection
Delhi HC allowed minor rape survivor to medically terminate her 28-week pregnancy, observing that constitutional courts can permit abortion beyond the 24-week limit prescribed under MTP Act in exceptional cases involving rape and severe mental trauma
Venezuela's strongest earthquake since 1900 sent rescuers and locals clambering in the dark over flattened apartments, hunting for survivors and extracting people from under the ruins
Environment Minister Pankaja Munde said the audit would examine whether power plants are following environmental norms related to fly ash storage, transport and utilisation
Pawar's remarks come amid political churn in Maharashtra following the recent defection of six of the nine Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde faction
Sanjay Singh told ANI, I have a lot of evidence related to the land scam, and I will present all those documents before the SIT. Why has no action been taken till now? Action should have been taken by now.
Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 25 this year, draws lakhs of Warkaris to Pandharpur every year. To manage the surge in passenger traffic and ensure convenient travel for pilgrims, Central Railway will operate a mix of reserved and unreserved special trains through the Solapur Division
PM Modi welcomed Amazons record USD 48 billion investment in India over the next five years, saying it will create new opportunities for young people. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reaffirmed the companys long-term commitment, with major investments planned in AI, cloud infrastructure and e-commerce
At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. The government declared a nationwide State of Emergency as rescue teams were deployed, buildings collapsed, and tremors were felt across neighbouring Colombia
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.1 quake at 2204 GMT on Wednesday evening, followed just one minute later by an even stronger magnitude 7.5 tremor. Both struck near the coastal town of Moron, about 160 km west of Caracas
PM Modi recalled the suspension of civil liberties and arrests of political leaders under the stringent Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA)
According to officials, the racket was exposed during the investigation of multiple NCRP cyber fraud complaints received from different parts of the country
The inaugural service, Flight AI1111, departed from Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport at 9:23 am, carrying passengers who will connect through Delhi to international destinations including Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu and Phuket
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured person in the Tartala warehouse roof collapse case
A special court in Pune has convicted 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble in the Nasrapur minor rape and murder case. The court will decide the quantum of punishment on June 29, with prosecutors expected to seek the maximum penalty under the POCSO Act and BNS
The government said the distinction is rooted in the Passports Act, 1967, and has also been upheld by judicial pronouncements, including a Bombay High Court ruling in 2013
During the operation, the joint team intercepted two individuals whose movements were found to be suspicious
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control estimates that the risk of infection for people living in Europe is very low
Trump also said he had made similar requests to other world leaders
A total of 21 South Korean sailors were aboard the vessels, with one vessel bound for South Korea, the ministry said.
Five months after a typical verbal spat on a train in Malad ended in the brutal stabbing of a 33-year-old college professor, a 22-year-old was callously murdered under similar circumstances on a Nalasopara-bound local
Police have arrested a 20-year-old man identified as Suhail, a native of Uttar Pradesh, on suspicion of having links with a Pakistan-based terror organisation. Authorities are investigating the nature and extent of his alleged connections
Can bikers be warned to go extremely slow? Can we have signage at the spot?
Examples of breaching team curfew rules have a commonality, however serious amusement. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being wide awake in time meant for sleeping is not unprecedented
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met senior UAE leaders during his Gulf tour to discuss regional security and ongoing Iran negotiations. The talks come amid concerns among Gulf allies over the proposed US-Iran peace framework and nuclear discussions
The US has commissioned Flyer, a USD 20 million supercomputer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Designed for advanced military research, the system will support AI development, hypersonic weapons studies and next-generation aircraft design
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced rights activist Mahrang Baloch and a fellow activist to life imprisonment over the killing of a paramilitary soldier during a 2024 protest. The verdict has drawn criticism from human rights groups
Five men were arrested in Varanasi after a video showing them cooking chicken and consuming beer on a boat in the middle of the Ganga river went viral on social media. Police also seized the boat and launched further action in the case
Lebanon and Israel are holding talks over a US-backed pilot proposal despite regional tensions and evolving diplomatic efforts involving Iran. The discussions come as Israeli forces maintain positions in parts of southern Lebanon following the recent conflict
A three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area on Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring 17 others. Rescue teams, including the Army, are searching for several workers believed to be trapped beneath the rubble
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 4. The invitation comes as Iran prepares for a major state ceremony amid ongoing regional tensions
A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, shaking several prefectures and disrupting bullet train services, though no tsunami warning was issued. Meanwhile, Venezuela was hit by back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5, raising fears of widespread damage and casualties
An Air India Airbus A321 operating from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace during a go-around manoeuvre on Monday. The airline has reported the incident to regulators and launched an internal investigation, while the DGCA is expected to conduct a detailed probe
With bogus doctors continuing to pose a threat to public health, the Maharashtra government has turned to technology for a solution. A new QR code-based initiative, 'Know Your Doctor', will enable citizens to verify a doctor's credentials within seconds
This collaboration follows what the Ambassador described as an almost historic visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Norway last month, which marked the first such visit in 43 years and the first during the PM's third term
The patient was isolated upon arrival in France before the disease was officially identified. The case marks the first Ebola infection detected outside Africa during the current outbreak

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