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According to the latest IMD bulletin, the next 14 hours are expected to be particularly critical, with heavy rain and severe weather likely to affect several regions
Police launched an investigation into the incident and urged the public to avoid the area near the Space Needle, where the shooting occurred
After Mamdani called him a war criminal and said he was not welcome in New York, Netanyahu accused the mayor of aligning with Hamas murderers and supporting the October 7 attack on the Israeli public
Zindani stressed that these practices extend beyond Yemen by threatening global supply chains, freedom of navigation, and international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability
In a statement to The Wall Street Journal, Trump rejected claims that dwindling munitions pose a problem for US defence capabilities, asserting, we have far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need
Zelenskyy has attacked an Iranian commercial vessel, killing a sailor. A blatant UN Charter violation done at Israel's behest to drag Europe into its war, Araghchi said
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the high-powered task force constituted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under Nandan Nilekani will strengthen examination reforms and prevent paper leaks. He said the Centre is committed to ensuring a transparent examination system while promising strict punishment for those involved in exam fraud.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said the LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of society and should not be ostracised. Speaking at an event in Hyderabad, he said people of diverse sexual orientations have the right to live with dignity and compassion, while also calling for cooperation and equality between men and women.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has urged all MPs to participate in Monday's discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen the anti-paper leak law through stricter penalties, fast-track courts and time-bound investigations and trials.
The conflict involving Iran widened over the weekend despite a pause in US strikes, with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis targeting Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea and Tehran accusing Ukraine of attacking one of its vessels in the Caspian Sea. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump signalled a preference for diplomacy over further military advances
Typhoon Noul, the strongest storm to hit China this year, made landfall in Guangdong province early Sunday, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds. Meanwhile, rain-triggered flash floods killed 10 people in Gansu, prompting authorities to activate a Level-IV national disaster relief emergency response for Guangdong.
A rare leopard gecko known as the lemon frost morph could provide scientists with a powerful new model for studying how cancer develops and spreads. Around 80 per cent of these pet geckos develop aggressive tumours, offering researchers fresh insights into why some species are highly susceptible to cancer while others rarely develop the disease.
This is easier said than done, considering that faculty, certainly not all of them, though, have been involved in some paper leaks themselves
Thanks to the efficiency of Maharashtras Food and Drug Administration, we are all in a better, more hygienic place
Singer-songwriter Katy Perry has criticised US President Donald Trump after her hit song Firework was used in a social media video featuring footage of US military strikes on Iran. Perry said she was neither consulted nor gave permission for the use of her 2010 track and described the incident as deeply appalled and angry.
Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav was sent to judicial custody after being arrested in connection with enforcing a statewide bandh called by students' unions over the NEET paper leak. He was produced before a Patna court, which remanded him to Beur Central Jail, his lawyer said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India will hold no talks with Pakistan except on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), accusing Islamabad of making terrorism a part of its state policy. Speaking at the Kargil War Memorial, he said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's ability to respond decisively to cross-border terrorism.
The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) launched a large-scale clean-up operation at Jantar Mantar after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its protest. Officials said nearly 60 metric tonnes of waste are expected to be cleared using sanitation workers, mechanised equipment and heavy vehicles deployed overnight.
According to officials, the tremors were experienced in Surgana, Kalwan, Dindori and Peth talukas. The Maharashtra Engineering and Research Institute (MERI), based in Nashik district of Maharashtra, said that the tremors measured around 3.6 in magnitude
The incident took place during the annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade, a major LGBTQI+ rights event attended by tens of thousands of people in the German capital
The accused allegedly intercepted the teenager and demanded that his family either return the advance amount taken for sugarcane harvesting work or report for the assigned labour
Baqaei added that Oman delegation left Iran on Saturday. However, the two nations would continue the technical and political consultations
Punjab Police, in a joint operation by Counter Intelligence Jalandhar and Jalandhar Rural Police, arrested a key operative of an ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module. An IED containing 1.3 kg of high explosive was recovered, preventing a major terror attack, officials said.
The advisory was issued amid growing concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the region, where ongoing conflict has increased threats to maritime operations
The project, which has been built at a cost of Rs 60 crore, will connect Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk Monorail Station, Mumbai Metro Line 3 and Mahalaxmi Railway Station through India's first travellator-equipped skywalk
The move comes after the Supreme Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to constitute a fresh SIT, under the leadership of a senior IPS officer
Sirsa accused the AAP of adopting double standards and alleged that its leaders had failed to uphold the principles they had previously advocated on examination paper leaks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Education Minister, saying it reflected the BJP's principle of putting the nation and students above any post. He also highlighted Pradhan's role in implementing the National Education Policy and expanding education reforms
Massive fire broke out at four shops in Maharashtra's Washim district early Sunday. Firefighters rushed to the scene and launched efforts to control the blaze. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, while authorities await further details on the incident
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has restored normal operations across its network, reopening all Metro stations for entry and exit after temporary security restrictions imposed during nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak controversy
Announcing her return, the official X handle of the President of India posted: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Delhi after completing her State visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been appointed the new Education Minister, while the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its 36-day agitation after the Centre accepted its key demands
A Japanese company has launched a Rs 8.8 lakh human refrigerator that cools users to 5 degrees Celsius in 10 minutes to combat extreme heat. The odd news roundup also features self-dressing robotic clothes, acupuncture needles left in a patient's leg, and a bizarre toilet-seat drinking contest in Russia
US President Donald Trump said he has not yet decided on launching major strikes against Iran, adding that Tehran is becoming more serious in talks with Washington. The remarks came amid reports of possible military action and rising tensions across the Middle East, including Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
President Droupadi Murmu praised the Indian diaspora in Romania, calling them true representatives of India whose achievements strengthen bilateral ties. During her historic state visit, she also highlighted the contributions of Indian professionals and companies to Romanias development
Bruh, you boomers believe that children should be seen and not heard, well weve been both seen and heard
Russia-installed officials claimed a Ukrainian strike on tourist resorts in occupied Zaporizhzhia killed 14 people, including four children, while Ukrainian authorities said a Russian drone attack killed three people in Sumy. Romania also reported shooting down a drone that entered its airspace
France is deploying a specially adapted cargo aircraft to drop flame retardants on a massive wildfire near Bordeaux that has forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Across southern Europe, wildfires in France and Spain have displaced more than 2.5 lakh people as authorities intensify firefighting efforts
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated students following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calling it a victory for the youth and urging people to stand up against the government
Pralhad Joshi, the Lok Sabha MP from Karnataka's Dharwad constituency, currently serves as the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy. During the previous NDA government, he also held the portfolios of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday withdrew its 37-day protest at Jantar Mantar, saying it had done so in good faith after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the Centre agreed to its key demands
The demonstration, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), turned into a celebration as supporters hugged each other, raised slogans of Vande Mataram and hailed the resignation as a victory for the student-led agitation
The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan drew widespread reactions from the Opposition, with Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Pawar, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Shashi Tharoor, Arvind Kejriwal and others describing the development as a victory for students, democracy and accountability
The weather department has also advised fishermen not to venture into the sea between July 25 and July 27, warning of rough sea conditions and strong winds along the Odisha coast
CJP said its other demandsincluding Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide, withdrawal of action against student protesters, and a public apology from the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Delhi Policeremained pending
The Delhi government said the temporary reduction in operating hours was implemented following inputs from the Delhi Police, which recommended additional preventive measures to maintain law and order in central Delhi
Addressing an event on 'Yuganukul Matrutva' (Contemporary Motherhood) on Friday, Bhagwat said children often return home with questions about Hindu deities, but parents are frequently unable to answer them
The ritual, which began on July 15, was organised by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to restore the sanctity of the temple premises after the alleged theft of devotees' offerings came to light
The 800-year-old Pandharpur Wari is an annual pilgrimage in Maharashtra during which millions of devotees walk on foot to Pandharpur to offer prayers to Lord Vithoba. This year's Wari began on July 7 and concluded on July 25
The resignation comes after sustained demands from opposition parties and student groups holding the minister accountable for alleged irregularities in the country's competitive examination system

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