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Engineers have created a jacket that converts moisture in the air into drinking water, producing between 400 and 900 ml daily depending on humidity levels.

The Uttar Pradesh government has extended the SIT's probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple by 15 days, giving investigators more time to expand the inquiry

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The Union Government has moved ahead with eviction proceedings against the Delhi Gymkhana Club by issuing a show cause notice under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971

According to the BMC, rainfall recorded between 8 a.m. on July 1 and 6 a.m. on July 2 stood at 134 mm in Mumbai city, 164 mm in the eastern suburbs and 149 mm in the western suburbs, highlighting the uneven yet intense distribution of rainfall across the metropolitan region

CIDCO is building an integrated bus terminus-cum-residential project in Navi Mumbai's Kharghar, incorporating design features to reduce noise and ensure minimal disturbance to residents.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray accused road contractors of poor-quality work, saying it caused waterlogging, potholes and traffic congestion during Mumbai's first spell of monsoon rain

Broken and missing drain covers across Mumbai have sparked safety concerns among residents, who say they make walking on the city's footpaths dangerous, especially during the monsoon

A viral video of a seal-like animal near Navi Mumbai's Atal Setu has sparked online debate, with marine experts saying the animal is likely a smooth-coated otter while questions remain over the clip's authenticity

The BMC suspended two officials for alleged negligence and decided to act against a road contractor after the fatal Chembur tree collapse that claimed the life of 11-year-old Vihaan Shrivastava

Several low-lying areas, including Andheri, Kings Circle, Gandhi Market, SIES College and Sion, witnessed waterlogging, affecting traffic movement during the morning rush hour

The BJP attacked Uddhav Thackeray's tenure over the BMC, claiming the civic administration saved 1,500 crore by cancelling inflated tenders while demanding action in the Chembur tree fall tragedy

After a fatal tree collapse in Mumbai's Chembur claimed the life of an 11-year-old schoolboy, residents criticised the BMC over alleged negligence and called for stricter tree inspections and accountability

Doctors at Zen Hospital said all children injured in the Chembur tree fall are expected to recover fully without long-term physical complications

A large tree collapsed outside a residential building in Dadar East during heavy overnight rain, damaging parked vehicles but causing no injuries

Mumbai remained under an Orange alert as heavy rain caused waterlogging, flooded the Andheri subway and disrupted the BMC disaster helpline due to an MTNL connectivity issue

A tree identified as a fall risk in Mumbai's Andheri East in January collapsed on Marol Military Road after heavy rain, months after trimming permission was granted

After an 11-year-old boy was killed in a Chembur tree fall, the father of a 2025 Vikhroli victim accused the BMC of failing to prevent recurring tragedies

Mumbai's first proper monsoon showers caused waterlogging, traffic congestion and 45 tree and branch falls across the city, though no injuries were reported

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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on a three-day official visit to participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening strategic ties, economic security, investment, innovation and Indo-Pacific cooperation

The incident took place behind the Kankanady Police Station in the Nagori area after heavy overnight rainfall caused a section of a nearby hill to collapse, burying the house under a large mound of soil

The gaur was rescued after being trapped between two Pune Municipal Corporation water pipelines along Canal Road near Sinhagad Road in Vishrantinagar on June 30, officials said

IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across Maharashtra till July 7, with heavy to very heavy showers and isolated extremely heavy rainfall expected over Konkan and the ghat regions of Central Maharashtra

BJP MLA Mungantiwar said the minister's alleged admission exposed serious shortcomings in the functioning of the School Education Department and highlighted the need for stronger safeguards to prevent examination paper leaks

People affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have thanked the Indian Army medical team operating the field hospital under Operation Amistad. Videos shared by the MEA show survivors praising the treatment and care provided by Indian doctors

Spain has reported 1,028 heat-related deaths during the recent Europe-wide heatwave, more than double the fatalities recorded in June 2025. The country also experienced its hottest first six months on record

Advocate Vipul Dushing has asserted that he is the officially appointed lawyer for Siya Goyal and her family, while Advocate Aashuutosh Srivastava claims that the accused personally authorised him to represent her and has issued a Rs 10-crore defamation notice to her brother, Sahil Goyal

State-owned oil marketing companies have reduced aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by nearly Rs 5 per litre, effective July 1, following a decline in international crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions in West Asia eased

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized and destroyed adulterated milk, dairy products and sweets worth Rs 13.71 lakh during a three-day inspection drive in Pune and Solapur. Several food licences, including that of a Pune hotel, were suspended over serious food safety violations

The Amarnath Yatra 2026 will begin on July 3, with pilgrims arriving in Jammu for on-the-spot registration. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has strengthened security and logistical arrangements, while the 57-day pilgrimage will continue until August 28 via the Pahalgam and Baltal routes

Pune Rural Police recreated the crime scene in the Ketan Agarwal murder case at Lohagad Fort using a fibre dummy matching the victim's height and weight. Investigators are also analysing the accused's movements and collecting evidence after a court extended their police custody

The disclosure, filed with the US Office of Government Ethics, outlines Trump's interests in several cryptocurrency-related entities and digital asset wallets, reflecting the growing role of digital assets in his broader business portfolio

According to the revised price list issued by the oil marketing companies, commercial LPG cylinder prices have been reduced by varying amounts across different cities

North Africa has remained absent from the record. Researchers have now found what they call Masripithecus moghraensis, a previously unknown ape species that lived roughly 17 to 18 million years ago during the Early Miocene

Many foreign nationals stayed away from work, and thousands had already fled ahead of Tuesdays deadline set by the demonstrators for all undocumented migrants to leave

Ajay Rai's wife, Reena Rai, has alleged that the Uttar Pradesh Congress chief was detained by police in Ayodhya while raising the issue of alleged misappropriation of Ram temple donations. She claimed the family was not informed of his whereabouts

For over a decade, as one of the coldest planetary-mass companions ever directly imaged, it is so faint that ground-based telescopes have struggled to analyse the light reflected from its atmosphere

Iranian and American officials have both said they will have delegations in Doha, the Qatari capital, this week

The Venezuelan government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and mobilised the armed forces to support rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts

The accident occurred at around 2.30 am near Zero Point in the Tanawad area under the jurisdiction of Kolwa police station. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash and the subsequent fire

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that Ukraines military struck Russias Dubna satellite communications center in the Moscow region for the second time.

UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres welcomed the General Assembly's approval of new financial rules that change how unspent budget funds are returned to member states. The four-year trial aims to improve financial stability and ensure more predictable funding for UN operations

Is age just a number, I ask former photographer, Boman Irani, 66, again, as he wraps up 25 years in films

The FDA seized illegal food stock worth over Rs 52 lakh in raids at establishments in Bhiwandi in Thane district

US Vice President JD Vance reported earning between USD 1 million and USD 5 million in royalties from Hillbilly Elegy, according to his latest financial disclosure. The filing also details venture capital investments, ETF holdings, rental income and Bitcoin assets

Artemis Technologies has launched sea trials for the Artemis EF-12 Pilot, the world's first 100% electric hydrofoil pilot boat. Designed for zero-emission harbour pilot transfers, the vessel can reach speeds of up to 32 knots while delivering high performance and enhanced operational efficiency

Delhi's EV Policy 2026 came into effect on July 1, offering tax waivers, subsidies of up to Rs 1 lakh, scrappage incentives and direct benefit transfers to accelerate electric vehicle adoption. The policy also promotes electric trucks, school buses and autorickshaws to reduce pollution by 2030

Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati returned an unattended bag containing foreign currency worth over Rs 10 lakh after CISF personnel discovered it during security screening. A coordinated effort with Hyderabad airport helped trace the passenger and safely return the belongings

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day official visit from July 1 to 3 to participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. Takaichi will be travelling to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi