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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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