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Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil sites, set tankers ablaze amid war tensions

A senior Ukrainian official, however, said it could take a year or more before Ukraine begins producing Patriot interceptor missiles domestically due to technical and manufacturing challenges

10 Jul 2026 9:55 am
Yamunotri NH damaged after Uttarakhand landslide, pilgrims stranded amid rain

The landslide occurred on Thursday, with debris affecting an area of nearly 1 km and completely blocking vehicular movement. Authorities said restoration efforts have been affected due to persistent rainfall and unstable conditions at the site

10 Jul 2026 9:43 am
Hours after joining BJP, three former TMC leaders get Rajya Sabha bypoll tickets

The move has drawn sharp reactions from the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC leaders

10 Jul 2026 9:41 am
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei laid to rest in Mashhad

The final burial took place at the Dar al-Dhikr prayer hall after his coffin was carried around the tomb of Imam Reza as part of the funeral rites. The funeral prayers were led by his eldest son, Seyyed Mostafa Khamenei, who performed the ritual prayers over the body

10 Jul 2026 9:12 am
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Gulf developments amid Iran tensions

US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after fresh American strikes on Iran, discussing US operations in the Gulf and regional security. The call came as Iran claimed missile attacks on US-linked targets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating tensions across West Asia

10 Jul 2026 9:11 am
Congress leader Ramgopal Agrawal remanded in alleged coal scam

A Chhattisgarh court remanded Congress leader Ramgopal Agrawal to police custody until July 17 in connection with the alleged coal scam. His lawyer said Agrawal had missed earlier summons only due to health issues and appeared before the agency after receiving a fresh notice.

10 Jul 2026 9:08 am
Six killed in fresh Gaza strikes amid widening West Asia conflict

Six people were killed in fresh Israeli strikes across Gaza despite a US-brokered ceasefire, according to Gaza officials. The attacks came as the US launched additional strikes on Iran and Tehran claimed it targeted a US air base in Jordan, raising fears of a wider conflict across West Asia.

10 Jul 2026 9:03 am
Venezuela earthquake toll rises as relief efforts continue

The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,889, with 16,740 people injured and 17,907 left homeless. Authorities said more than 6,400 people have been rescued as international aid continues to arrive for survivors.

10 Jul 2026 8:57 am
Death toll in Delhi building collapse climbs to three

The death toll in the four-storey building collapse in Delhi's Rohini rose to three after rescue teams recovered two more bodies from the rubble during an overnight operation. Five people were rescued after the under-construction building collapsed amid heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening.

10 Jul 2026 8:52 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Gatekeeping Goregaon on Instagram

Last week, a Reel I made on why I live in Goregaon went viral. It seems Goregaonkars just wanted to find representation

10 Jul 2026 8:48 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Indian cricket is not smelling of roses

The Indian bowlers allowed England to blast them all over Trent Bridge for a total of 201-7

10 Jul 2026 8:45 am
Heavy rain disrupts normal life across Delhi

Heavy overnight rain lashed Delhi, causing widespread waterlogging, uprooted trees and severe traffic congestion across the city. The IMD issued a red alert after Safdarjung recorded 72.6 mm of rainfall, while Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed drainage arrangements in affected areas.

10 Jul 2026 8:38 am
Stolen OHE wire halts trains on Bihar's Gaya-Patna route

Train services on Bihar's Gaya-Patna section were disrupted for nearly three hours after thieves allegedly cut and stole around 100 metres of a 25,000-volt overhead electrical (OHE) wire between Tehta and Jehanabad stations. Railway officials later restored the damaged line.

10 Jul 2026 8:35 am
NGT orders action against BHU over illegal tree felling

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to complete proceedings for recovering more than Rs 2.65 crore in environmental compensation from Banaras Hindu University over the alleged illegal felling of 33 trees, including seven sandalwood trees, on its campus

10 Jul 2026 8:33 am
Eight feared trapped as NDRF, Army intensify Moshi building collapse rescue

The operation is focused on creating a secure access corridor for rescue personnel to enter the partially collapsed structure without triggering further structural failure. Officials said the building's unstable condition has made direct entry extremely risky

10 Jul 2026 8:33 am
Kharge targets Centre over China policy, cites Galwan clash

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Narendra Modi-led government of compromising India's interests in the six years since the Galwan Valley clash. He alleged China has expanded its influence across strategic sectors and claimed reports point to continued encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh.

10 Jul 2026 8:31 am
US and Iran exchange fresh strikes as regional tensions deepen

The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian military targets early Thursday, while Tehran retaliated by targeting US-allied countries, including Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait. The latest exchange intensified tensions across West Asia as Iran also prepared to bury slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

10 Jul 2026 8:24 am
PM Modi holds talks with Australia's Opposition Leader Angus Taylor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australia's Opposition Leader Angus Taylor during his three-day visit, with both leaders discussing ways to deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The meeting reflected strong bipartisan support in Australia for expanding cooperation across trade, defence, sports and other strategic sectors

10 Jul 2026 8:20 am
Ukraine claims fresh drone strikes on Russian fuel tankers

Ukraine's military said its drones struck 12 more Russian fuel tankers, along with a tugboat and a dry cargo ship, in the Sea of Azov overnight, as Kyiv stepped up attacks on logistics and energy infrastructure supporting Russia's war effort

10 Jul 2026 8:15 am
Scientists discover record-breaking black hole explosion

Astronomers have discovered a powerful cosmic event named AT2024wpp, or 'Whippet', in which a black hole appears to have torn apart a massive star, producing the brightest and most energetic stellar-collapse explosion ever observed

10 Jul 2026 8:12 am
Tensions in West Asia escalate: Jordan intercepts eight Iranian missiles

In a statement, the Jordanian Armed Forces said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed eight missiles launched from Iran towards its territory. The military said the interceptions caused missile fragments to fall in parts of the country but there were no casualties or property damage

9 Jul 2026 11:32 pm
Australia to repatriate three Indian artefacts; PM Modi, Albanese welcome move

Australia will repatriate three centuries-old Indian cultural artefacts of Tamil Nadu origin, including a stone sculpture of the sacred bull Nandi, following the India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne

9 Jul 2026 11:13 pm
Heavy rain in Maharashtra derails Khandala Ghat rail restoration

Railway restoration work in Khandala Ghat has suffered a fresh setback after relentless rainfall washed away rebuilt track formations between Monkey Hill and Thakurwadi. While one rail line has been restored, Ashwini Vaishnaw said severe landslides and logistical challenges continue to hamper efforts

9 Jul 2026 10:43 pm
Air India ranks fourth among world's most punctual airlines in June: Report

According to Cirium's June 2026 On-Time Performance report, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) the joint carrier airline of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden topped the global rankings with an on-time arrival rate of 88.32 per cent

9 Jul 2026 8:41 pm
Central Railway commissions KAVACH safety system on Solapur-Wadi section

Central Railway has commissioned the indigenous KAVACH Automatic Train Protection system on the 149.476-km Solapur-Wadi section. The RFID-based safety technology is designed to prevent train collisions, improve operational reliability and strengthen railway safety under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

9 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
CISF foils bid to smuggle 3.2 kg suspected cannabis through Imphal Airport

The CISF seized more than 3.2 kg of suspected cannabis from a departing passenger during a random baggage screening at Imphal Airport on Thursday. The passenger, who was scheduled to board a Delhi-bound flight, was handed over to Singjamei Police for investigation

9 Jul 2026 7:09 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan visits Wayanad landslide site, relief camp and hospital

Senior CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan visited the Wayanad landslide site, relief camp and hospital on Thursday as the death toll rose to five. He reviewed rescue efforts, met injured survivors and enquired about their condition amid continuing rainfall

9 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
Pune monsoon expose civic failures as flooding, power outages cripple daily life

Residents across the twin cities alleged that inadequate drainage systems, unchecked concretisation and poor urban planning have worsened the impact of the rains, preventing water from draining naturally and increasing the risk of flooding

9 Jul 2026 1:56 pm
Pune building collapse: NDRF recovers body from debris, rescue ops continue

The three-storey building, located near a waste-to-energy plant at Moshi, collapsed on Wednesday afternoon after a large mound of garbage crashed onto it. Several workers were trapped under the debris following the incident

9 Jul 2026 1:08 pm
Congress attacks Centre over alleged UGC-NET irregularities

The Congress on Thursday accused the Centre of failing to prevent alleged irregularities in the UGC-NET examination, demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and called for the National Testing Agency (NTA) to be disbanded.

9 Jul 2026 12:36 pm
US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran as Tehran targets Gulf states

The US had earlier carried out strikes on multiple Iranian military locations and port facilities after Tehran allegedly targeted several merchant vessels near the coast of Oman

9 Jul 2026 12:08 pm
Pune building collapse: Two more rescued from debris, survivor count rises to 9

The three-storey building, located near a waste-to-energy plant at Moshi, collapsed on Wednesday afternoon after a large mound of garbage crashed onto the structure

9 Jul 2026 11:15 am
Don't know if Iran will honour the deal, says Donald Trump after fresh strikes

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington after the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said the United States responded strongly after attacks on commercial vessels

9 Jul 2026 10:14 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Execution deficit biggest hurdle on road to walkable footpaths

Making the Right to Walk into reality involves overcoming a deeper cultural inertia to bring about a seismic institutional and societal shift

9 Jul 2026 9:49 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Coming of age at Manchester

Vaibhav Sooryavanshis recent India debut is now a part of significant Indian cricket moments at Old Trafford which should include tons from Vijay Merchant and Syed Mushtaq Ali in 1936

9 Jul 2026 9:49 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Citizens should not attempt to clear fallen trees

We also stated that people should not attempt to clear away the foliage themselves, as it may be dangerous to do so

9 Jul 2026 9:46 am
Indias scale and Australian expertise make for win-win proposition: PM Modi

PM Modi said Indias strong economic growth, reforms, digital transformation and expanding innovation ecosystem were opening new opportunities for global businesses

9 Jul 2026 9:37 am
JD Vance warns Iran against attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

US Vice President JD Vance warned Iran of a stronger military response if it continues targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region escalate.

9 Jul 2026 9:32 am
Trump challenges Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling

Donald Trump said he will immediately seek a rehearing before the US Supreme Court, calling its birthright citizenship ruling a miscarriage of justice.

9 Jul 2026 9:22 am
PM Modi, Anthony Albanese hold talks in Melbourne

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne to discuss defence, trade, technology and people-to-people ties during his three-nation tour.

9 Jul 2026 9:13 am
Trump repeats claim of averting India-Pakistan war

Donald Trump again claimed he helped stop the India-Pakistan conflict, saying the hostilities could have escalated into a nuclear war, even as India has consistently rejected any US mediation.

9 Jul 2026 9:03 am
Trump dismisses security concerns over Air Force One aircraft switch

Donald Trump said his decision to switch Air Force One aircraft during his return from the NATO summit was not driven by security concerns but to allow US service members to view the new jet

9 Jul 2026 8:59 am
Seven pulled out alive after dumping ground collapse in Pimpri-Chinchwad

Seven people were rescued after a rain-triggered garbage mound collapse buried a Waste-to-Energy project building at the Moshi dumping ground in Pimpri-Chinchwad

9 Jul 2026 8:56 am
NASA releases spectacular Centaurus image to celebrate JWSTs fourth anniversary

To celebrate this, NASA has released a stunning image of the strangely shaped galaxy called Centaurus A

9 Jul 2026 8:28 am
Seven girls faint after punishment for incomplete homework in Bihar school

Seven Class VI students fainted after allegedly being made to do sit-ups as punishment for incomplete homework at a government school in Bihar's Khagaria district.

9 Jul 2026 8:28 am
9 Jul 2026 8:26 am
Prime accused in Baruipur rape-murder case killed in police encounter

One of the prime accused in the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur was killed in a police encounter during a crime scene reconstruction exercise.

9 Jul 2026 8:25 am
13 blackbucks found dead in well in Shajapur

Thirteen blackbucks died after falling into a well while trying to escape a stray dog in Madhya Pradesh's Shajapur district, forest officials said.

9 Jul 2026 8:23 am
Ukraine strikes Russia's largest refinery in Siberia amid wave of drone attacks

Kyiv on Monday hit the Omsk refinery, Russias largest, deep inside Siberia, around 2700 km from Ukrainian-held territory

9 Jul 2026 8:22 am
Three accused in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case taken on remand

Three accused arrested in the alleged Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case have been taken into police custody for further interrogation after a court granted a 24-hour remand.

9 Jul 2026 8:18 am