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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham during his first visit to Britain since Burnham took office. The meeting is expected to highlight the UK's continued and unwavering support for Ukraine amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces targeted an export terminal in the western Rostov region, along with oil facilities in the Yaroslavl and Udmurtia regions, located far from the front line

According to the revised proposal, the 45.295-kilometre-long corridor will be constructed entirely as an elevated metro line at an estimated cost of Rs 12,937.23 crore

Around 2.2 lakh people have been evacuated across France. In neighbouring Spain, more than 75,000 residents have fled their homes, while another 30,000 have been asked to remain indoors and shelter in place. French firefighters are working to stop the flames from reaching Bordeaux

The suspect in the deadly vehicle-ramming attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride event was shot dead by police after allegedly charging at officers with a stabbing weapon. One person was killed and 17 others injured, while authorities continue investigating possible accomplices

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital after recovering from an illness following his 26-day hunger strike. He said he would pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat before returning to Ladakh and later termed Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation a victory for democracy

Soon after the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill was introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House till 2 pm due to continuing protests by the Opposition

Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga adjourned the hearing on the bail applications of accused Dinesh Biwal and Vikas Biwal to August 3

Family members said she had a separate room where she regularly prepared for her examinations. When there was no response from inside the room for a prolonged period, they entered and found her unresponsive before informing the police

The Supreme Court said there was a need for a uniform protocol to manage public demonstrations while protecting democratic rights

According to police officials, objectionable content targeting the Prime Minister appeared across multiple social media platforms during the protests and the subsequent clashes in the national capital

The notices were moved ahead of Parliament proceedings following the 'Sansad Chalo' protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), in which hundreds of students demonstrated against the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination-related irregularities

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will table the Bill, which seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. A government notification regarding its introduction has already been issued

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