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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.

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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.

Train services on Bihar's Gaya-Patna section were disrupted for nearly three hours after thieves allegedly cut and stole around 100 metres of a 25,000-volt overhead electrical (OHE) wire between Tehta and Jehanabad stations. Railway officials later restored the damaged line.

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to complete proceedings for recovering more than Rs 2.65 crore in environmental compensation from Banaras Hindu University over the alleged illegal felling of 33 trees, including seven sandalwood trees, on its campus

The operation is focused on creating a secure access corridor for rescue personnel to enter the partially collapsed structure without triggering further structural failure. Officials said the building's unstable condition has made direct entry extremely risky

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Narendra Modi-led government of compromising India's interests in the six years since the Galwan Valley clash. He alleged China has expanded its influence across strategic sectors and claimed reports point to continued encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh.

The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian military targets early Thursday, while Tehran retaliated by targeting US-allied countries, including Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait. The latest exchange intensified tensions across West Asia as Iran also prepared to bury slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australia's Opposition Leader Angus Taylor during his three-day visit, with both leaders discussing ways to deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The meeting reflected strong bipartisan support in Australia for expanding cooperation across trade, defence, sports and other strategic sectors

Ukraine's military said its drones struck 12 more Russian fuel tankers, along with a tugboat and a dry cargo ship, in the Sea of Azov overnight, as Kyiv stepped up attacks on logistics and energy infrastructure supporting Russia's war effort

Astronomers have discovered a powerful cosmic event named AT2024wpp, or 'Whippet', in which a black hole appears to have torn apart a massive star, producing the brightest and most energetic stellar-collapse explosion ever observed

In a statement, the Jordanian Armed Forces said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed eight missiles launched from Iran towards its territory. The military said the interceptions caused missile fragments to fall in parts of the country but there were no casualties or property damage

Australia will repatriate three centuries-old Indian cultural artefacts of Tamil Nadu origin, including a stone sculpture of the sacred bull Nandi, following the India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne

Railway restoration work in Khandala Ghat has suffered a fresh setback after relentless rainfall washed away rebuilt track formations between Monkey Hill and Thakurwadi. While one rail line has been restored, Ashwini Vaishnaw said severe landslides and logistical challenges continue to hamper efforts

According to Cirium's June 2026 On-Time Performance report, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) the joint carrier airline of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden topped the global rankings with an on-time arrival rate of 88.32 per cent

Central Railway has commissioned the indigenous KAVACH Automatic Train Protection system on the 149.476-km Solapur-Wadi section. The RFID-based safety technology is designed to prevent train collisions, improve operational reliability and strengthen railway safety under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

The CISF seized more than 3.2 kg of suspected cannabis from a departing passenger during a random baggage screening at Imphal Airport on Thursday. The passenger, who was scheduled to board a Delhi-bound flight, was handed over to Singjamei Police for investigation

Senior CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan visited the Wayanad landslide site, relief camp and hospital on Thursday as the death toll rose to five. He reviewed rescue efforts, met injured survivors and enquired about their condition amid continuing rainfall

Residents across the twin cities alleged that inadequate drainage systems, unchecked concretisation and poor urban planning have worsened the impact of the rains, preventing water from draining naturally and increasing the risk of flooding

The three-storey building, located near a waste-to-energy plant at Moshi, collapsed on Wednesday afternoon after a large mound of garbage crashed onto it. Several workers were trapped under the debris following the incident

The Congress on Thursday accused the Centre of failing to prevent alleged irregularities in the UGC-NET examination, demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and called for the National Testing Agency (NTA) to be disbanded.

The US had earlier carried out strikes on multiple Iranian military locations and port facilities after Tehran allegedly targeted several merchant vessels near the coast of Oman

The three-storey building, located near a waste-to-energy plant at Moshi, collapsed on Wednesday afternoon after a large mound of garbage crashed onto the structure

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington after the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said the United States responded strongly after attacks on commercial vessels

Making the Right to Walk into reality involves overcoming a deeper cultural inertia to bring about a seismic institutional and societal shift

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We also stated that people should not attempt to clear away the foliage themselves, as it may be dangerous to do so

PM Modi said Indias strong economic growth, reforms, digital transformation and expanding innovation ecosystem were opening new opportunities for global businesses

US Vice President JD Vance warned Iran of a stronger military response if it continues targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region escalate.

Donald Trump said he will immediately seek a rehearing before the US Supreme Court, calling its birthright citizenship ruling a miscarriage of justice.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne to discuss defence, trade, technology and people-to-people ties during his three-nation tour.