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IMD warns of torrential rain, thunderstorms across several states today

According to the latest IMD bulletin, the next 14 hours are expected to be particularly critical, with heavy rain and severe weather likely to affect several regions

27 Jul 2026 9:43 am
US: 2 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle festival

Police launched an investigation into the incident and urged the public to avoid the area near the Space Needle, where the shooting occurred

27 Jul 2026 9:36 am
Netanyahu vows to address UN despite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's opposition

After Mamdani called him a war criminal and said he was not welcome in New York, Netanyahu accused the mayor of aligning with Hamas murderers and supporting the October 7 attack on the Israeli public

27 Jul 2026 9:11 am
Yemen PM demands firmer global stance against Houthi maritime attacks

Zindani stressed that these practices extend beyond Yemen by threatening global supply chains, freedom of navigation, and international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability

27 Jul 2026 9:05 am
We have far more munitions: Trump refutes reports of ammunition shortage

In a statement to The Wall Street Journal, Trump rejected claims that dwindling munitions pose a problem for US defence capabilities, asserting, we have far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need

27 Jul 2026 8:50 am
Any attack on Iran always comes with a cost: Iraninan diplomat warns Ukraine

Zelenskyy has attacked an Iranian commercial vessel, killing a sailor. A blatant UN Charter violation done at Israel's behest to drag Europe into its war, Araghchi said

27 Jul 2026 8:36 am
Amit Shah backs PM Modi's task force on exam reforms

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the high-powered task force constituted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under Nandan Nilekani will strengthen examination reforms and prevent paper leaks. He said the Centre is committed to ensuring a transparent examination system while promising strict punishment for those involved in exam fraud.

27 Jul 2026 8:35 am
Mohan Bhagwat says LGBTQ+ people are part of society

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said the LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of society and should not be ostracised. Speaking at an event in Hyderabad, he said people of diverse sexual orientations have the right to live with dignity and compassion, while also calling for cooperation and equality between men and women.

27 Jul 2026 8:30 am
Rijiju urges MPs to support anti-paper leak Bill discussion

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has urged all MPs to participate in Monday's discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen the anti-paper leak law through stricter penalties, fast-track courts and time-bound investigations and trials.

27 Jul 2026 8:22 am
Iran conflict widens despite pause in US strikes

The conflict involving Iran widened over the weekend despite a pause in US strikes, with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis targeting Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea and Tehran accusing Ukraine of attacking one of its vessels in the Caspian Sea. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump signalled a preference for diplomacy over further military advances

27 Jul 2026 8:08 am
Typhoon Noul hits China; floods leave 10 dead

Typhoon Noul, the strongest storm to hit China this year, made landfall in Guangdong province early Sunday, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds. Meanwhile, rain-triggered flash floods killed 10 people in Gansu, prompting authorities to activate a Level-IV national disaster relief emergency response for Guangdong.

27 Jul 2026 8:04 am
Cancer-prone pet gecko offers new hope for tumour research

A rare leopard gecko known as the lemon frost morph could provide scientists with a powerful new model for studying how cancer develops and spreads. Around 80 per cent of these pet geckos develop aggressive tumours, offering researchers fresh insights into why some species are highly susceptible to cancer while others rarely develop the disease.

27 Jul 2026 8:01 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Indias education system needs an overhaul

This is easier said than done, considering that faculty, certainly not all of them, though, have been involved in some paper leaks themselves

27 Jul 2026 7:57 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Eating out is finally safe

Thanks to the efficiency of Maharashtras Food and Drug Administration, we are all in a better, more hygienic place

27 Jul 2026 7:55 am
Katy Perry objects to Trump using 'Firework' in Iran strike video

Singer-songwriter Katy Perry has criticised US President Donald Trump after her hit song Firework was used in a social media video featuring footage of US military strikes on Iran. Perry said she was neither consulted nor gave permission for the use of her 2010 track and described the incident as deeply appalled and angry.

27 Jul 2026 7:53 am
Tej Pratap Yadav sent to judicial custody over Bihar bandh

Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav was sent to judicial custody after being arrested in connection with enforcing a statewide bandh called by students' unions over the NEET paper leak. He was produced before a Patna court, which remanded him to Beur Central Jail, his lawyer said.

27 Jul 2026 7:47 am
Rajnath Singh rules out talks with Pakistan beyond PoK

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India will hold no talks with Pakistan except on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), accusing Islamabad of making terrorism a part of its state policy. Speaking at the Kargil War Memorial, he said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's ability to respond decisively to cross-border terrorism.

27 Jul 2026 7:45 am
NDMC begins clean-up after Jantar Mantar protest ends

The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) launched a large-scale clean-up operation at Jantar Mantar after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its protest. Officials said nearly 60 metric tonnes of waste are expected to be cleared using sanitation workers, mechanised equipment and heavy vehicles deployed overnight.

27 Jul 2026 7:43 am
Mild tremors reported in Nashik; no casualties or major damage reported

According to officials, the tremors were experienced in Surgana, Kalwan, Dindori and Peth talukas. The Maharashtra Engineering and Research Institute (MERI), based in Nashik district of Maharashtra, said that the tremors measured around 3.6 in magnitude

26 Jul 2026 9:25 pm
Berlin Pride attack: One killed, 17 injured after car rams into crowd

The incident took place during the annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade, a major LGBTQI+ rights event attended by tens of thousands of people in the German capital

26 Jul 2026 8:06 pm
Boy abducted and assaulted after dispute over harvesting payment in Dharashiv

The accused allegedly intercepted the teenager and demanded that his family either return the advance amount taken for sugarcane harvesting work or report for the assigned labour

26 Jul 2026 7:22 pm
Iran, Oman discuss Hormuz navigation amid US naval blockade

Baqaei added that Oman delegation left Iran on Saturday. However, the two nations would continue the technical and political consultations

26 Jul 2026 5:57 pm
BKI operative arrested with IED in Jalandhar, major terror plot foiled

Punjab Police, in a joint operation by Counter Intelligence Jalandhar and Jalandhar Rural Police, arrested a key operative of an ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module. An IED containing 1.3 kg of high explosive was recovered, preventing a major terror attack, officials said.

26 Jul 2026 5:48 pm
India issues advisory for citizens taking employment in Black Sea region

The advisory was issued amid growing concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the region, where ongoing conflict has increased threats to maritime operations

26 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
Mumbai's metro-monorail-rail skywalk almost ready; here's all about it

The project, which has been built at a cost of Rs 60 crore, will connect Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk Monorail Station, Mumbai Metro Line 3 and Mahalaxmi Railway Station through India's first travellator-equipped skywalk

26 Jul 2026 5:02 pm
UP forms new SIT to probe Ram Mandir donation theft case

The move comes after the Supreme Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to constitute a fresh SIT, under the leadership of a senior IPS officer

26 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
Sirsa demands Harjot Bains' resignation over Punjab paper leak

Sirsa accused the AAP of adopting double standards and alleged that its leaders had failed to uphold the principles they had previously advocated on examination paper leaks

26 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
Amit Shah praises Dharmendra Pradhans resignation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Education Minister, saying it reflected the BJP's principle of putting the nation and students above any post. He also highlighted Pradhan's role in implementing the National Education Policy and expanding education reforms

26 Jul 2026 9:49 am
Maharashtra: Blaze engulfs four shops, firefighters rush to the spot

Massive fire broke out at four shops in Maharashtra's Washim district early Sunday. Firefighters rushed to the scene and launched efforts to control the blaze. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, while authorities await further details on the incident

26 Jul 2026 9:41 am
Delhi Metro resumes normal operations as all stations reopen after NEET protest

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has restored normal operations across its network, reopening all Metro stations for entry and exit after temporary security restrictions imposed during nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak controversy

26 Jul 2026 9:32 am
President Murmu returns to Delhi after concluding State visits to Moldova

Announcing her return, the official X handle of the President of India posted: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Delhi after completing her State visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania.

26 Jul 2026 9:29 am
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as Education Minister after NEET paper leak protests

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been appointed the new Education Minister, while the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its 36-day agitation after the Centre accepted its key demands

26 Jul 2026 9:23 am
Japans human refrigerator promises relief from heatwaves at 5 degrees Celsius

A Japanese company has launched a Rs 8.8 lakh human refrigerator that cools users to 5 degrees Celsius in 10 minutes to combat extreme heat. The odd news roundup also features self-dressing robotic clothes, acupuncture needles left in a patient's leg, and a bizarre toilet-seat drinking contest in Russia

26 Jul 2026 7:59 am
Trump says no decision yet on major strikes against Iran as talks continue

US President Donald Trump said he has not yet decided on launching major strikes against Iran, adding that Tehran is becoming more serious in talks with Washington. The remarks came amid reports of possible military action and rising tensions across the Middle East, including Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

26 Jul 2026 7:56 am
Murmu praises Indian diaspora during historic Romania state visit

President Droupadi Murmu praised the Indian diaspora in Romania, calling them true representatives of India whose achievements strengthen bilateral ties. During her historic state visit, she also highlighted the contributions of Indian professionals and companies to Romanias development

26 Jul 2026 7:55 am
Nats and the protests

Bruh, you boomers believe that children should be seen and not heard, well weve been both seen and heard

26 Jul 2026 7:53 am
Russia-Ukraine war: 14 dead in latest attacks as drone strike hits Sumy

Russia-installed officials claimed a Ukrainian strike on tourist resorts in occupied Zaporizhzhia killed 14 people, including four children, while Ukrainian authorities said a Russian drone attack killed three people in Sumy. Romania also reported shooting down a drone that entered its airspace

26 Jul 2026 7:53 am
France battles massive wildfire near Bordeaux as thousands evacuated

France is deploying a specially adapted cargo aircraft to drop flame retardants on a massive wildfire near Bordeaux that has forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Across southern Europe, wildfires in France and Spain have displaced more than 2.5 lakh people as authorities intensify firefighting efforts

26 Jul 2026 7:51 am
CJP protest: Rahul Gandhi applauds students, says PM must apologise

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated students following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calling it a victory for the youth and urging people to stand up against the government

26 Jul 2026 7:49 am
President Murmu assigns additional charge of Education Ministry to Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi, the Lok Sabha MP from Karnataka's Dharwad constituency, currently serves as the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy. During the previous NDA government, he also held the portfolios of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs

25 Jul 2026 9:12 pm
WATCH: CJP calls off 37-day Jantar Mantar protest after Pradhan's resignation

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday withdrew its 37-day protest at Jantar Mantar, saying it had done so in good faith after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the Centre agreed to its key demands

25 Jul 2026 7:48 pm
Jantar Mantar erupts in celebration after Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

The demonstration, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), turned into a celebration as supporters hugged each other, raised slogans of Vande Mataram and hailed the resignation as a victory for the student-led agitation

25 Jul 2026 5:09 pm
'Victory for the youth': Opposition leaders react to Pradhan steps down

The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan drew widespread reactions from the Opposition, with Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Pawar, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Shashi Tharoor, Arvind Kejriwal and others describing the development as a victory for students, democracy and accountability

25 Jul 2026 5:03 pm
IMD issues heavy rain alert as Bay of Bengal low-pressure area forms

The weather department has also advised fishermen not to venture into the sea between July 25 and July 27, warning of rough sea conditions and strong winds along the Odisha coast

25 Jul 2026 4:09 pm
CJP celebrates Pradhan's resignation but says three demands remain pending

CJP said its other demandsincluding Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide, withdrawal of action against student protesters, and a public apology from the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Delhi Policeremained pending

25 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
Delhi liquor shops to close by 8 pm amid Jantar Mantar protests

The Delhi government said the temporary reduction in operating hours was implemented following inputs from the Delhi Police, which recommended additional preventive measures to maintain law and order in central Delhi

25 Jul 2026 3:51 pm
Mohan Bhagwat calls for including knowledge of Hindu gods in school textbooks

Addressing an event on 'Yuganukul Matrutva' (Contemporary Motherhood) on Friday, Bhagwat said children often return home with questions about Hindu deities, but parents are frequently unable to answer them

25 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
Ayodhya Ram temple completes 10-day atonement ritual after theft row

The ritual, which began on July 15, was organised by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to restore the sanctity of the temple premises after the alleged theft of devotees' offerings came to light

25 Jul 2026 3:43 pm
Lakhs of Warkaris gather in Pandharpur as Ashadhi Wari culminates on Ekadashi

The 800-year-old Pandharpur Wari is an annual pilgrimage in Maharashtra during which millions of devotees walk on foot to Pandharpur to offer prayers to Lord Vithoba. This year's Wari began on July 7 and concluded on July 25

25 Jul 2026 3:28 pm
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid NEET row

The resignation comes after sustained demands from opposition parties and student groups holding the minister accountable for alleged irregularities in the country's competitive examination system

25 Jul 2026 3:04 pm