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The Indian PM struck an emotional note while addressing the diaspora in Auckland, recalling a muffler gifted to him during his first visit to New Zealand nearly 25 years ago. He also highlighted the shared cultural values of India and New Zealand's indigenous Maori community

At least 15 people are feared dead after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. Search and rescue operations are underway with support from border guards, the navy and coast guard

The Union Minister urged BRICS nations to deepen cooperation in building sustainable, resilient, and future-ready transport systems during the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting in Nagpur. He said the grouping is well placed to shape the future of global mobility

According to the Delhi Police, the threat originated from a phone call made to the Mumbai Police Control Room, during which the caller allegedly claimed that the Red Fort would be blown up

The notification, issued on July 8, covers medicines used to treat a range of medical conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, HIV, heart disease and eye infections

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said orders had already been issued to the US military to respond in the event of any assassination attempt against the sitting US president

According to officials, the earthquake occurred at 11.26 am at a depth of 5 kilometres. The tremor was felt in parts of the district, prompting residents to step out of their homes as a precaution

Association president Bharat Dighole said while traffic congestion in urban areas receives immediate attention from authorities and the public, the financial hardship faced by farmers due to recurring natural disasters and falling crop prices often goes unnoticed

The two leaders adopted the India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030, a framework that outlines cooperation across political, economic, security, educational and regional sectors over the next four years

The deadly incident happened in North Andros, located in waters just west of Nassau, the archipelago's capital.

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for the area, which got between 6 and 12 inches as thunderstorms piled on the area one after another, said Matt Beitscher, a lead meteorologist with the NWS office in St. Louis. It''s very, very popular place for recreation, said Beitscher of the affected counties

Vijay faulted the police for not alerting him about the swelling crowd at the TVK venue on September 27, 2025, nor taking any steps to cancel the meeting as the crowd had become unmanageable

In a bid to provide relief to small tea growers, the finance minister proposed to enhance the agricultural income tax exemption threshold from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

The deaths were reported from Sant Kabir Nagar, Kushinagar, Bulandshahr, Shamli, and Ghaziabad in separate rain-related incidents, officials said.

Omari described India-Afghanistan relationship as centuries of friendship, trust, and shared cultural heritage

The pressure drop was noticed on June 1. The illegal connection was removed, the pipeline repaired, and a complaint has been lodged

All Nippon Airways cancelled more than 160 flights through Sunday, disrupting travel for roughly 20,000 people

Earlier this week, the zoo locked up animals to prevent them from escaping amid flooding

The fire is currently affecting the municipalities of Los Gallardos, Bedar and Antas in the Almeria province of Spain.

Power outages cut these residents from all their devices and, effectively, communication.

As Mumbai stares at more erratic monsoons, only good governance exemplified by commitment to planning, timely execution, regular monitoring, and accountability will keep the city dry

Modi travelled to New Zealand from Australia in the third and final leg of his three-nation tour that largely focused on expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of China's increasing assertiveness in the region

The number of injured remained at 16,740, according to figures released in an update by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. A total of 6,462 people have been rescued

The US Treasury Department described Ansari as a key financier for Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and accused him of large-scale, institutionalised embezzlement within the Iranian regime

Speaking in an interview with New York Post, Trump highlighted that he has been on Iran's kill list for a long time. He further denied the reports of Israeli intelligence warning him regarding Iran's alleged plot to assassinate the US President

The waterway has become a central point of tension in the conflict because of its importance to global oil and shipping routes

Our policy is clear that Iran will not possess nuclear weapons, whether with or without an agreement. If we had not acted, Iran would have acquired nuclear weapons; the war is not over; new challenges are emerging, Netanyahu said

Thousands of devotees and Warkaris welcomed the procession with chants of Vitthal Naam and Dnyanoba Tukaram, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of traditional taal and mridang instruments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday for a two-day visit to New Zealand, the final stop of his three-nation tour. He was received at the airport by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Of the total pilgrims who left on Friday, 3,350 yatris travelled in an escorted convoy to the Baltal base camp at 2.42 am, while 5,346 pilgrims departed for the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam at 3.24 am

The death toll in the Wayanad tunnel road landslide rose to seven after another body was recovered, while one person remains missing. The Kerala High Court directed the state government to immediately disburse ex gratia compensation, provide free treatment to the injured and expedite the handover of victims' bodies.

A joint team of the NIA, CRPF, and Manipur Police arrested a couple from Kangpokpi district for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the high-profile case that triggered protests

PM Narendra Modi concluded his three-day Australia visit after India and Australia unveiled a series of landmark agreements spanning defence, maritime security, civil nuclear energy, critical minerals, cyber technologies, trade, sports and cultural cooperation

A total of 8,796 pilgrims, including 33 foreigners, departed from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the annual Amarnath Yatra under multi-tier security. More than 1.73 lakh devotees have offered prayers at the holy cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 2.

Mane, a permanent driver at the facility for the past three years, remains untraceable. His seven-year-old son continues to wait for his father, while his two-year-old son innocently keeps asking, When will Papa come home

Eight students were injured, including one seriously, after a private school bus overturned near Kodange Temple in Karnataka's Udupi district. The accident occurred when the driver allegedly lost control while reversing the bus. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

The ministry had issued a notice to WhatsApp last week and asked the messaging platform to address concerns before introducing the feature for users in India

The roadmap aims to create new opportunities in athlete development, coaching, sports science, innovation, and institutional collaboration between the two countries

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.