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A live human heart was carried from Surat to Ahmedabad on the Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express for a life-saving transplant procedure

In a statement published on its website, the army said the strikes targeted the US military's power generators, navigation systems, and office and backup buildings at the base on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall across the country during August and September, with precipitation likely to remain below 94% of the Long Period Average. The outlook comes even as heavy monsoon rains continue to trigger floods and landslides in several states

The command added that, As of July 30, CENTCOM forces have redirected 24 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure full compliance, underscoring the scale of the ongoing operation

Heavy rainfall lashed central and south Gujarat, prompting the evacuation of over 1,500 people in Surat, the worst-hit district. The IMD issued a red alert for 13 districts as waterlogging disrupted normal life and NDRF, SDRF, and Army teams remained on standby

According to officials, the Pune Fire Brigade Control Room received an emergency call at around 2.25 pm regarding a youth trapped on a chamber located in the middle of flowing water under the bridge

The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure due to continuous heavy rainfall in the Sinhagad region and the increased risk of landslides and rockfalls

Her return marks her first visit to Kolkata since November 2007, when she was compelled to leave the city following violent protests over her writings, ending what she had often described as the closest thing to home after her exile from Bangladesh

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan were screened between May 23 and July 28 based on self-declaration forms submitted by international travellers, and through the Air Suvidha 2.0 portal

CBI has arrested two brothers, Sagar Sonkar and Sahib Sonkar, in the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Suvendu Adhikari. Investigators are probing their alleged links with a rival political party while examining the conspiracy behind the May 6 killing

A Delhi court on Friday sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment for the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, rejecting the prosecution's plea for the death penalty

This decision follows urgent appeals from local leaders in Ceuta to authorities in Madrid for extra support following a rapidly escalating border crisis that peaked when large groups breached the frontier barrier

According to the officials, 24 miners were working about 4,000 feet underground when the explosion took place at a private coal mine, Pakistan-based daily Dawn reported. A fire erupted in the mine after the explosion, resulting in the collapse of the structure

A purported audio clip allegedly involving Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan and a BJP functionary has sparked a political controversy. NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse has warned of legal action over the alleged remarks, while BJP's Vijay Chaudhari resigned amid the row

The online excess luggage booking facility is available only to passengers holding confirmed tickets and is restricted to travel classes where carrying luggage beyond the free allowance is permitted upon payment of the prescribed charges

Chairman CP Radhakrishnan later took up the Zero Hour, during which members raised matters of public importance. However, the session soon descended into disorder as Opposition members started raising slogans and protesting over their demands

Justice Madhu Jain, while hearing a petition filed by Walkars brother seeking time-bound completion of the trial, said that the court was making all efforts to conclude the proceedings at the earliest

According to the FIR, a complaint was received on July 29 at 7:40 PM from T Saikiran Goud, 32, Social Media CC Member, BJP Telangana, and resident of Dr SP Mookerjee Bhavan, opposite Exhibition Ground, Nampally, Hyderabad

The Bill, introduced by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, was passed through a voice vote amid continued disruptions, with Opposition members raising slogans and entering the Well of the House

The accident occurred near Sangamwadi Parking No. 3, close to the Pune railway station area. According to preliminary information, a white Toyota car (MH12 YH 5569) was passing through the area when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a large roadside tree

The Calcutta High Court has designated five fast-track courtsthree in Kolkata and two in Port Blairto exclusively hear NEET paper leak cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024

The expectant mother, Asha Kumari Ray (25), a resident of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, was travelling from Surendranagar to Tatanagar when she developed labour pains

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla removed all references to the party from his X bio on Friday, triggering speculation over his political future. The move comes days after he hinted at stepping away from active politics, though neither he nor the BJP has issued an official clarification

The Centre has approved a 364 crore nationwide rollout of the Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS) under PMMSY to equip one lakh marine fishing vessels with ISRO-developed transponders. The initiative will enhance vessel tracking, weather alerts, emergency response and maritime safety for fishermen.

Responding to a query in the Upper House, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh said the existing regulatory framework prescribes project-specific environmental safeguards as part of the environmental clearance conditions to avoid, minimise and mitigate adverse environmental impacts

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are set to take up several key Bills during Friday's Monsoon Session proceedings. The Lower House will consider the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, while the Upper House is scheduled to debate the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill.

US President Donald Trump said a deal has been reached under which Hamas would disarm and Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza in phases. However, neither Hamas nor Israel immediately confirmed the agreement. The proposed ceasefire framework includes international security oversight, a new Palestinian administration and Gaza's reconstruction.

It took a story by this newspaper and suo motu cognisance by the Bombay High Court to get the basic service of enrolment done for Devrath at his house

The Rebel kid, aka Apoorva Makhija, came out of Lock Upp to trolls attacking her for all she said and did. Her response is the right response. Listen and learn

The discovery came during a visit to Mission San Francisco de Potano in northwest Gainesville

Delhi Police has so far registered 13 FIRs and identified more than 2800 people with criminal background who participated in the protest march

Scientists warn that the disruption has created the conditions for a global marine bioinvasion super-spreader event

Also this week, drones caused fires on ships at an Egyptian port, and Saudi Arabia said it came under fire from Iran-backed militias in Iraq

Tibet is over 4000 metres high. The cold high-altitude plateau is also low on Oxygen

NATO member Poland was looking into Ukrainian reports that a Russian cruise missile entered its airspace during the onslaught

The discussions focused on mobilising immediate central assistance, fast-tracking infrastructure rehabilitation, and coordinating relief efforts for displaced families battered by continuous monsoon downpours

The operation, carried out under the guidance of Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, covered multiple districts and targeted food adulteration, banned tobacco products, and food safety violations

Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal inspected the Bhidewada National Memorial project in Pune and directed officials to complete it by the end of 2026. The memorial at the site of India's first girls' school will feature VR, holography, exhibitions and skill development facilities

The accident took place on a national highway near Alani Chowk in Yedshi on Wednesday night. The victims were identified as a 65-year-old man and a 40-year-old man, both residents of Bori village in Umarga tehsil

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, also known as the Vande Mataram Bill, through a voice vote amid Opposition protests. The legislation seeks to provide legal protection to the national song and penalise intentional disruption of its singing

Referring to the recently introduced legislation aimed at strengthening the examination system, Wangchuk said he was happy that a bill on improving examinations had been brought in Parliament

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishore alleged that police detained more than 16 party leaders and workers ahead of the Bankipur Assembly by-election, accusing the BJP-led government of using the police to harass his party. Expressing 200 per cent confidence in victory

The court also asked the Delhi government to ensure the best possible medical treatment for those who sustained pellet injuries during the protest, including petitioners Prashant Kumar and Sheikh Irshad Mansoori

The incident occurred around 2 am at the thatched residence of Murugayan, a local farmer from the Lakshmipuram area

Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday

Rahul Gandhi called for an impartial investigation into the alleged use of force during the July 20 protest by student demonstrators, while also sharing a video purportedly showing police personnel lathi-charging protesters

The protest was held just hours before the Rajya Sabha was scheduled to take up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, for discussion and passage

The sudden rise in the water level of the Dikhow River, flowing from Nagaland, inundated the village and caused widespread destruction. Several families lost their homes, household belongings, livestock and sources of livelihood

The holy month of Sawan began on Thursday with thousands of devotees visiting Shiva temples across India to offer prayers and perform jalabhishek. Temples in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand witnessed heavy footfall, while the Kanwar Yatra gathered momentum amid heightened security arrangements.

Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched several waves of cruise missiles from strategic aircraft and also detected cruise missile launches originating from the Novorossiysk area in southern Russia