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The unusual decoration sparked widespread discussion online after the video went viral on social media, with many questioning whether such decorations are allowed inside railway coaches

US President Donald Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over but left the door open for negotiations after fresh military exchanges between Washington and Tehran. The latest escalation, centred around the Strait of Hormuz, has disrupted maritime traffic, pushed oil prices higher

As the 2027 Kumbh Mela is expected to take place during the monsoon season, the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) is using the current heavy rainfall to assess how infrastructure performs under challenging weather conditions

A severe heatwave has claimed at least 29 lives in New Jersey, shattered temperature records across more than 20 US states and disrupted Independence Day celebrations, with hundreds seeking emergency medical care

India and Japan regularly conduct joint naval activities as part of their growing strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. Officials said exercises such as PASSEX improve mutual understanding, strengthen maritime security cooperation and promote safe and secure navigation in the region

Police said the accident happened at around 9.30 am near the Sandol-Mahandol Road in Chakur tehsil when the bus was travelling to school with around 35 students on board

Officials fear that eight to ten employees may be trapped beneath the collapsed waste and debris. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of people trapped, and search operations are still in progress

Across the three affected countries the DRC, Uganda, and France a total of 1,645 confirmed cases and 523 confirmed deaths had been reported, with an overall confirmed case fatality ratio of 31.8 per cent. More than 12,400 contacts still required follow-up, according to the report

Thousands of mourners gathered in Iraq's holy city of Najaf as funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began. The ceremonies, which started in Tehran, will continue through Najaf and Karbala before his body returns to Iran for burial

PM Modi offered prayers at the temple and interacted with officials. A large number of people carrying the national flags of India and Indonesia lined the roads to welcome the two leaders as they headed to the temple

The decision was taken through an amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, which adds Navi Mumbai Airport to the list of airports permitted to handle drug imports

The Kerala government will investigate the cause of the Wayanad landslide and review environmental clearance compliance before resuming the tunnel project.

The attacks took place during funeral events for Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during the initial phase of the conflict at the age of 86

Brar is wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group, which authorities claim is linked to several violent activities across the United States and Canada

Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in connection with the Wayanad landslide as rescue teams continue searching for those missing.

The US has charged Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar with allegedly orchestrating Hardeep Singh Nijjar's assassination as part of a wider crackdown on transnational organised crime

The update, shared through Rodriguezs Telegram channel, said that 17,907 people have been left homeless following the disaster. Authorities continue to assess the scale of destruction caused by the twin earthquakes, which hit the country on June 24

The US carried out strikes on more than 80 targets in Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.

The death toll from a landslide in China's Gansu province rose to 21 after rescue teams pulled all trapped people from the debris.

It is important that laypersons do not try to move the foliage or tree branches themselves.

Does the Mumbai masala realism of Baby Karmarkar in Baby Do Die Do overshadow the deliberate absurdity of Sita in Alpha?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Australia visit on Wednesday to hold bilateral talks, attend the India-Australia CEOs Forum and engage with the Indian diaspora.

Investigators claim the prime accused in Pune realtor Ketan Agrawal's murder had secretly married her alleged lover months before the killing.

Researchers have developed a flexible diving suit that enables cyborg cockroaches to operate underwater, expanding their role in disaster search and rescue missions.

A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death following a dispute after a football match in West Bengal's Baruipur, with three people detained.

The Al Rekayyat was loaded with LNG and sent out distress signals seeking assistance after it was hit on its port side, one source said

Now, researchers have uncovered an exceptionally rich fossil site in Canadas Northwest Territories that could help fill some of those gaps

The Gujarat High Court upheld the death sentences of 38 Indian Mujahideen operatives and life imprisonment for 11 others in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case.

One of the plants is run by Kremniy EL Group, a microelectronics group in Bryansk, which makes elements for military electronic warfare.

Three people died, 10 were injured and five remained missing after a landslide at a tunnel construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district amid heavy rain.

Police investigating the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal suspect accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary may have secretly married months before the alleged crime. Investigators are verifying the claim through chat records and digital evidence while both accused remain in judicial custody

Three people were killed and seven remain missing after a landslide struck the Kalladi tunnel construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district. Nine others were injured as rescue teams, including police sniffer dogs, launched a massive search operation amid heavy rainfall in the region

Two explosions near Syria's Ministry of Tourism in Damascus injured 18 people, including four police officers, on Tuesday. The blasts occurred shortly before French President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued a safety advisory for residents, urging people to follow official instructions and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rain

Pune Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi processions scheduled from July 10 to 12. Check full restrictions and diversions

A rare white albino Beaked Worm Snake (Grypotyphlops acutus) was spotted in Raigad's Mangaon after heavy rains flooded its underground burrow. Wildlife experts say the non-venomous reptile's unusual white colour is caused by albinism, making the sighting a significant biodiversity record

An SRPF constable was found dead while on duty at Maha Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Nashik District Collector Ayush Prasad said the district is under a red alert issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) amid forecasts of very heavy rainfall. He said intense downpours are being witnessed in the Western Ghats-bordering talukas of Trimbak and Igatpuri

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on the first official visit by a serving EU leader since Bashar al-Assad's ouster, reaffirming France's support for Syria's reconstruction and stability.

According to officials, the discharge of 500 cusecs of water from the new Mutha canal began at 12 pm on July 7. Authorities have urged residents to avoid entering the riverbed and remain cautious due to the possibility of rising water levels

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto conferred the country's highest honour, the Bintang Adipurna, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Jakarta.

The decision was taken during a meeting of the trustees after reviewing the flood situation in Alandi, where the Indrayani river has crossed the danger mark following continuous rainfall across Maharashtra

More than 85,000 pilgrims have undertaken the Amarnath Yatra since July 3, with over 28,000 devotees offering prayers on Monday despite intermittent rainfall.

Flooded roads have made it difficult for commuters to reach railway stations, compounding travel woes as rail services continue to be disrupted by waterlogged tracks

A Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trustee said no wrongdoing was found against former General Secretary Champat Rai and asserted that all gold and silver donations to the temple are safe and fully accounted for

The incident took place in the Dahivali area of Khed tehsil on Monday night after continuous rainfall battered the region. Officials said a 75-year-old woman, identified as Kalpana Shelar, was safely rescued following the landslid

The Andhra Pradesh government said fishermen stranded off Odisha's Paradip coast have been rescued and are returning safely, while search operations continue for six others missing off the Visakhapatnam coast.

The extreme weather affected several areas between 7 pm and 11 pm on Monday, bringing powerful thunderstorms and gales to Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou and Xianning. Officials said two townships recorded winds reaching level 13, while tornadoes were also reported in some locations

According to officials, rescue teams have saved 6,462 people so far, while 86,794 families have received assistance. An earlier official report stated that 17,345 people had been displaced due to the earthquakes

Russia said it downed 613 Ukrainian drones overnight. It said in total, Ukraine used 625 drones to attack Russia