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Six more bodies have been recovered from the debris of the Moshi garbage depot collapse in Pune, nearly 72 hours after the incident. The death toll has risen as rescue teams continue operations, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered faster biomining and immediate support for affected families

Week's odd news features Russian women reselling unused breast implants amid wartime shortages, a world-record paper plane, a Maryland man's lucky lottery win while buying pizza, and a runaway bull that halted a cricket match in England

The mother murder case involving 23-year-old Ayushi Sharma has taken a new turn after her maternal uncle demanded an investigation into her father's death, alleging a wider conspiracy linked to a property dispute worth Rs 1415 crore. Police said the fresh allegations will be investigated

The international crackdown on the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has intensified, with France arresting alleged associate Garinder Dev for extradition to Canada and Canadian authorities ordering the deportation of another alleged gang member, Jashandeep Singh, following recent US indictments

Hundreds gathered at Gurdwara Sahib in Jammu for a free screening of Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj, organised by the SGPC after the film was removed from OTT platforms. The film is based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra and has sparked debate over its portrayal of historical events

At least 15 Indian tourists are feared dead after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian passengers and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. Twenty-one people were rescued, while the Indian Embassy has set up control rooms to assist affected families

US military delegation has met with the Lebanese Army in Beirut to discuss implementing Israel's phased withdrawal from one of two pilot zones in southern Lebanon. The talks focus on deployment mechanisms under the June 26 framework agreement

US President Donald Trump has fired the remaining three members of the Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal election agency without a quorum just four months before the US midterm elections. Democrats have criticised the move, calling it a threat to election integrity

An estimated 23 people were trapped when the incident occurred on Wednesday. The three-storey administrative building of the waste-to-energy plant, operated by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, collapsed after a huge mound of waste caved in and crashed onto the structure like a landslide

Waste collection across Pimpri-Chinchwad has been disrupted after a massive mound of legacy waste collapsed at the Moshi Garbage Depot, affecting routine operations and garbage unloading. Rescue work, heavy machinery movement and safety restrictions have delayed waste disposal

With the latest action, the total value of assets attached in cases related to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group has reached Rs 20,367 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), according to the agency

The proposed framework is aimed at creating a uniform regulatory approach for messaging services rather than taking platform-specific decisions

The accident occurred on Wednesday when a three-storey administrative building at the PCMC-operated Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant collapsed after a massive heap of garbage crashed onto the structure, trapping around 18 people inside

The Indian PM struck an emotional note while addressing the diaspora in Auckland, recalling a muffler gifted to him during his first visit to New Zealand nearly 25 years ago. He also highlighted the shared cultural values of India and New Zealand's indigenous Maori community

At least 15 people are feared dead after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. Search and rescue operations are underway with support from border guards, the navy and coast guard

The Union Minister urged BRICS nations to deepen cooperation in building sustainable, resilient, and future-ready transport systems during the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting in Nagpur. He said the grouping is well placed to shape the future of global mobility

According to the Delhi Police, the threat originated from a phone call made to the Mumbai Police Control Room, during which the caller allegedly claimed that the Red Fort would be blown up

The notification, issued on July 8, covers medicines used to treat a range of medical conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, HIV, heart disease and eye infections

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said orders had already been issued to the US military to respond in the event of any assassination attempt against the sitting US president

According to officials, the earthquake occurred at 11.26 am at a depth of 5 kilometres. The tremor was felt in parts of the district, prompting residents to step out of their homes as a precaution

Association president Bharat Dighole said while traffic congestion in urban areas receives immediate attention from authorities and the public, the financial hardship faced by farmers due to recurring natural disasters and falling crop prices often goes unnoticed

The two leaders adopted the India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030, a framework that outlines cooperation across political, economic, security, educational and regional sectors over the next four years

The deadly incident happened in North Andros, located in waters just west of Nassau, the archipelago's capital.

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for the area, which got between 6 and 12 inches as thunderstorms piled on the area one after another, said Matt Beitscher, a lead meteorologist with the NWS office in St. Louis. It''s very, very popular place for recreation, said Beitscher of the affected counties

Vijay faulted the police for not alerting him about the swelling crowd at the TVK venue on September 27, 2025, nor taking any steps to cancel the meeting as the crowd had become unmanageable

In a bid to provide relief to small tea growers, the finance minister proposed to enhance the agricultural income tax exemption threshold from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

The deaths were reported from Sant Kabir Nagar, Kushinagar, Bulandshahr, Shamli, and Ghaziabad in separate rain-related incidents, officials said.

Omari described India-Afghanistan relationship as centuries of friendship, trust, and shared cultural heritage

The pressure drop was noticed on June 1. The illegal connection was removed, the pipeline repaired, and a complaint has been lodged

All Nippon Airways cancelled more than 160 flights through Sunday, disrupting travel for roughly 20,000 people

Earlier this week, the zoo locked up animals to prevent them from escaping amid flooding

The fire is currently affecting the municipalities of Los Gallardos, Bedar and Antas in the Almeria province of Spain.

Power outages cut these residents from all their devices and, effectively, communication.

As Mumbai stares at more erratic monsoons, only good governance exemplified by commitment to planning, timely execution, regular monitoring, and accountability will keep the city dry

Modi travelled to New Zealand from Australia in the third and final leg of his three-nation tour that largely focused on expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of China's increasing assertiveness in the region

The number of injured remained at 16,740, according to figures released in an update by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. A total of 6,462 people have been rescued

The US Treasury Department described Ansari as a key financier for Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and accused him of large-scale, institutionalised embezzlement within the Iranian regime

Speaking in an interview with New York Post, Trump highlighted that he has been on Iran's kill list for a long time. He further denied the reports of Israeli intelligence warning him regarding Iran's alleged plot to assassinate the US President

The waterway has become a central point of tension in the conflict because of its importance to global oil and shipping routes

Our policy is clear that Iran will not possess nuclear weapons, whether with or without an agreement. If we had not acted, Iran would have acquired nuclear weapons; the war is not over; new challenges are emerging, Netanyahu said

Thousands of devotees and Warkaris welcomed the procession with chants of Vitthal Naam and Dnyanoba Tukaram, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of traditional taal and mridang instruments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday for a two-day visit to New Zealand, the final stop of his three-nation tour. He was received at the airport by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Of the total pilgrims who left on Friday, 3,350 yatris travelled in an escorted convoy to the Baltal base camp at 2.42 am, while 5,346 pilgrims departed for the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam at 3.24 am

The death toll in the Wayanad tunnel road landslide rose to seven after another body was recovered, while one person remains missing. The Kerala High Court directed the state government to immediately disburse ex gratia compensation, provide free treatment to the injured and expedite the handover of victims' bodies.

A joint team of the NIA, CRPF, and Manipur Police arrested a couple from Kangpokpi district for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the high-profile case that triggered protests

PM Narendra Modi concluded his three-day Australia visit after India and Australia unveiled a series of landmark agreements spanning defence, maritime security, civil nuclear energy, critical minerals, cyber technologies, trade, sports and cultural cooperation

A total of 8,796 pilgrims, including 33 foreigners, departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the annual Amarnath Yatra under multi-tier security. More than 1.73 lakh devotees have offered prayers at the holy cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 2.

Mane, a permanent driver at the facility for the past three years, remains untraceable. His seven-year-old son continues to wait for his father, while his two-year-old son innocently keeps asking, When will Papa come home

Eight students were injured, including one seriously, after a private school bus overturned near Kodange Temple in Karnataka's Udupi district. The accident occurred when the driver allegedly lost control while reversing the bus. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

The ministry had issued a notice to WhatsApp last week and asked the messaging platform to address concerns before introducing the feature for users in India