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My sister and brothers have been my rock, anchoring me when life feels uncertain. Even though we dont talk daily, I know I can count on them, and that we are a team
She had to jump over four or five missing pavement blocks and negotiate a ditch filled with water and trash
`One Big Beautiful Bill` was passed with a final vote of 218-214, with two Republicans, Representative Thomas Massie and Brian Fitzpatrick, voting against it, The Hill reported
This is his first visit to the country as prime minister and the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar
Major General Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy chief of the Russian Navy, was killed during what Russia`s Defence Ministry described as combat work in the western Kursk region
Police in Straubing said the attack happened on an ICE express train headed from the northern Germany city of Hamburg to the Austrian capital of Vienna while it was between Straubing and Plattling in the southern state of Bavaria
Donald Trump said in a social media post the call will take place at 10 am EDT. Neither leader offered any immediate details on the topic
AAP has called the rollback of Delhis fuel ban on overage vehicles a peoples victory, after public pressure forced the BJP-led government to withdraw the order. The move had sparked widespread discontent and enforcement confusion since its rollout on July 1.
The latest body, yet to be identified, was found in Rode in the Thunag subdivision of the district. Ten cloudbursts, three flash floods and a landslide were witnessed in different parts of Mandi on Tuesday
A legislation proposed by Graham calls for imposing 500 per cent tariffs on nations buying oil from Russia if Moscow refuses to participate in peace negotiations with Ukraine
A 40-member British aviation team will arrive in Thiruvananthapuram on July 5 to repair a stranded F-35B Lightning jet of the Royal Navy. The jet made an emergency landing on June 14 and is awaiting transfer to the MRO hangar for technical repairs.
On his visit to Ghana, PM Modi invited lawmakers to Indias new Parliament and praised the Womens Reservation Act. He highlighted India`s democracy, growth, and called for global governance reforms, receiving warm applause from Ghanaian leaders
The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the winners for reserved seats for women and minorities in both the National Assembly and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. In the five reserved National Assembly seats for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) each won two seats
UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak strongly criticized the Samajwadi Party after an MLA compared the BJP to terrorists for mandating shop name displays along Kanwar Yatra routes. Pathak defended the directive, calling the SP`s remarks rubbish and accusing them of appeasement politics
Delhi fuel ban, the Delhi government has suspended the fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles, two days after enforcement, following public discontent and technical challenges. The policy targeted diesel vehicles over 10 years and petrol vehicles over 15 years.
A court in Chandausi, Sambhal, has scheduled a hearing for July 21st to consider a request to ban Islamic prayers at Shahi Jama Masjid. This site is currently disputed, with some claiming it is actually Harihar Temple. The petition, filed by Simran Gupta and accepted by Civil Judge Aditya Singh, argues for ban because of mosque`s disputed status
US President Donald Trump criticised fellow Republicans for delaying the Big Beautiful Bill, calling their resistance costly. Despite pushback, the House passed the bill 219-213 after flipping votes. The bill includes massive tax cuts, border security funding, and spending reforms, a key part of Trumps second-term agenda.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Modi governments China policy, citing Chinas curbs on rare earth exports and engineer exit from an iPhone plant. Kharge also questioned the silence over the halt in speciality fertiliser supplies, warning it could severely impact Indian farmers amid ongoing urea and DAP shortages
A panel of AIIMS doctors has dismissed claims that COVID-19 vaccines caused rising deaths among youth. Dr Karan Madan stated no link was found between vaccines and sudden cardiac arrests. Experts emphasized the vaccines life-saving role, with over 13 billion doses administered globally and WHO approval for multiple vaccine technologies.
The disruption also led to the cancellation of the return flight AI104 from Washington, DC to Delhi via Vienna. Air India stated that affected passengers have been rebooked on alternate services or offered full refunds, depending on their preferences
Justice Mini Pushkarna allowed the interim injunction on Dabur`s plea, which alleged Patanjali Special Chyawanprash was disparaging DABUR Chyawanprash specifically and Chyawanprash in general, by claiming that no other manufacturer has the knowledge to prepare Chyawanprash -- constituting generic disparagement
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Election Commission (ECI) of giving in to pressure and harming democracy. He was unhappy that the ECI first refused to meet opposition parties about Bihar election changes, then only allowed a few leaders to attend, which he feels weakens India`s democracy
At present, the court is examining arguments pertaining to the framing of charges against ten accused persons implicated in the exchange of blood samples belonging to a 17-year-old juvenile, who tragically caused the death of two IT professionals while operating a Porsche vehicle alleged to be under the influence of alcohol in May 2024
The incident occurred around 7:30 pm on Wednesday at a housing society in the Kondhwa area of Pune. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 5) Rajkumar Shinde, the accused also took a selfie using the victims phone and left a threatening message, warning her not to report the crime
The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java`s Ketapang port late Wednesday, the National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. It was bound for Bali`s Gilimanuk port, a 50-kilometre trip
The shocking incident took place around 4.15 am on Monday on a highway near Bhigwan in Daund town when a group of people was travelling in a car to the temple town of Pandharpur in neighbouring Solapur district, according to police
It was not immediately clear if military support provided to other countries would be affected. The decision to halt some weapons transfers to Ukraine comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded with Western allies to bolster its aerial defenses after intensifying Russian airborne attacks
The attack took place at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes. The MEA, strongly condemning the incident, further stated that the Indian embassy in Bamako is constantly in touch with local authorities, security agencies, and the families of the abducted workers
The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java`s Ketapang port late Wednesday, the National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. It was bound for Bali`s Gilimanuk port, a 50-kilometre trip
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 5 to 8 upon invitation, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing in Beijing. She, however, parried a question on why Xi, who never missed a BRICS summit during his 12-year tenure in power, decided to skip the event
In its response to the incident, Infosys issued a statement stating that all the complaints related to violations of its Code of Conduct are treated with the utmost seriousness and that action had been taken against the individual in question
Small businesses will receive a fixed grant according to the level of damage, and medium-sized and large businesses will receive partial reimbursement of expenses and salary payments.
Sigachi Industries Ltd had been using outdated machinery and workers were compelled to operate it, the FIR registered against the management stated.The Sangareddy police, based on a complaint by a family member of one of the victims, on Monday registered an FIR against the factory management in connection with the explosion
The agreements were signed following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ghanaian President John Mahama in Accra
Some called for a complete halt to any further real estate development in the area to protect mangrove-wetland wildlife.
Twenty-six memorable Test match moments at Birmingham, where Game Two of the Tendulkar-Anderson series began yesterday
The delegation-level meeting between the two leaders took place hours after Modi arrived in this capital city of the West African country on the first leg of his five-nation tour
Qatar and Egypt, who Trump said worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver the final proposal. Trump also stated that negotiations to end the war would continue during the proposed ceasefire period
In a special gesture, Ghana President John Dramani Mahama received Prime Minister Modi at the airport where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome. This is the prime minister`s first-ever bilateral visit to Ghana
In a boost to religious tourism, IRCTC will launch the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train on July 25 for a 17-day Shri Ramayana Yatra. The journey will cover 7,600 km and key pilgrimage sites including Ayodhya, Janakpur, Varanasi, Rameshwaram, and more. Packages start at Rs 1.17 lakh and include meals, stays, and transfers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed off on the review, which the official noted had been underway for months. It was not immediately clear if military support provided to other countries would be affected
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel had agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while highlighting Indias initiative against terrorism, asserted that the Narendra Modi government will not hesitate to eliminate terrorists. The defence minister asserted that wherever they are, no distinction will be made between masterminds and the regimes
Himachal Pradesh`s Mandi district has seen its death toll from cloudbursts and flash floods rise to 10, with 34 still missing. Tuesday alone brought 11 cloudbursts, 4 flash floods, and a major landslide, mostly in Mandi, severely disrupting normal life
The Delhi High Court granted bail to Neelam Azad and Mahesh Kumawat, accused in the 2023 Parliament security breach. They are barred from media/social media comments, must remain in Delhi, and report to investigators thrice weekly, on a Rs 50,000 bond with two sureties
Samik Bhattacharya, BJP Rajya Sabha MP, filed his nomination for West Bengal BJP President on Wednesday, accompanied by Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumdar, stating he followed party leadership`s instructions as the process is ongoing
Chavan, however, made it clear that if the NCP merger happens and if that party goes with the NDA, it would become difficult for the Congress to continue the alliance with them in Maharashtra
Amid growing cyber frauds and weak cybersecurity infrastructure, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs met in New Delhi to discuss Cyber Crime Ramifications, Protection and Prevention. Members stressed public awareness, better enforcement, and collaboration with RBI, DFS, and investigation agencies.
Carrying lanterns, the protesters walked around the commission`s office premises, pretending to search for its chairperson, Leena Gangopadhyay. They alleged that the organisation was missing in action during crucial times when intervention was needed
The Dalai Lama announced on Wednesday, just before his 90th birthday, that his institution will continue, with the Gaden Phodrang Trust, established in 2015, holding sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation, ending speculation about the next successor