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An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and four others were injured in a suspected IED blast targeting an operational vehicle in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district. Security forces have launched a search operation, while the injured personnel are undergoing treatment
In an appeal shared by the CJP on social media, it urged people to make their voices heard and remind elected representatives that they remain accountable to the public
US President Donald Trump said the United States would impose a 20 per cent charge on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz to recover the cost of securing the waterway and would reinstate a blockade targeting Iranian ships
A Delhi court has convicted former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others in the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The court found Hussain guilty of murder, rioting, promoting enmity, assault, and use of criminal force
BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari and Congress nominee Ghanshyam Singh filed their nominations for the Datia Assembly bypoll. Former minister Narottam Mishra accompanied Tiwari, signalling BJP unity after protests over his exclusion from the contest
TMC MP Saugata Roy, speaking to IANS, said there had never been an issue for five decades, but the new BJP govt was using it to further its 'political agenda'
The Middle East witnessed its biggest escalation since the April ceasefire as the US and Iran exchanged heavy attacks, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the key flashpoint. Tehran warned it could stop following the ceasefire framework, while Gulf nations faced retaliatory strikes
Nand Kishore Goenka, father of Zee-Essel Group Chairman and former Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra, passed away at the age of 96 on Monday. Remembered for his social work and association with the RSS, Goenka was mourned by leaders across party lines
Our government has decided to participate actively in this year''s Rath Yatra, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s vision of ''Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi''
Eighteen Amarnath pilgrims sustained minor injuries after two SRTC buses, a car and a private bus collided on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district. All injured devotees are stable and undergoing treatment as the annual Amarnath Yatra continues under tight security
The protest is focused on alleged irregularities in the education system, including concerns over examinations and demands for accountability from the government. Wangchuk's health has reportedly deteriorated as the fast entered its second week, prompting appeals from several political leaders and civil society groups
Poland on Monday backed India's position on the West Asia conflict, with Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski describing New Delhi's approach as the right position. He stressed the need for a diplomatic resolution
The defamation notice demands Omar Abdullah's unconditional public apology and withdrawal of the remarks within seven days
According to protest organisers, the tarpaulin had been put up to provide shade to Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 16 days. During the interaction, police personnel were seen asking Dipke to remove the temporary covering
The three seizures, involving passengers arriving from Bangkok and Phuket, resulted in the recovery of 6.37 kg of the suspected contraband, separate official statements said
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised the Centre over India's education system, calling it a dishonest extortion mechanism and alleging that corruption had fuelled a paper leak mafia
Fresh bomb threat emails sent to the Rajasthan High Court benches in Jaipur and Jodhpur triggered a major security response. Police, cyber experts and bomb disposal teams launched searches, while authorities tightened security and began tracing the sender.
Iranian newspapers celebrated the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime critic of Tehran, while some publications and state media issued warnings directed at President Donald Trump and other American officials, fuelling fresh political tensions.
According to the Pune Rural Superintendent of Police, a truck belonging to the Dindi (group of pilgrims) of Rangnath Maharaj from Loha in Nanded district hit a group of warkaris from a Dindi of Kasbedigraj in Sangli district
The leaders will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for three National Highway projects with a combined cost of over Rs 4,850 crore. Ahead of the inauguration, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway as a historic achievement that would give a new direction to Uttar Pradeshs connectivity
The accused is scheduled to be produced before the Gopeshwar court on Tuesday for further legal proceedings. According to Uttarakhand Police, multiple teams were formed to trace Nautiyal, who was located in Dehradun
The case stems from an incident on the night of June 2, 2026, when violence erupted near coaching institutes in the Musallahpur area of Patna
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) to submit a status report on its probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya
According to the Iranian government, the strikes on US military facilities in the southern Persian Gulf were conducted under Iran's right to self-defence as recognised by international law
The latest official update also showed that the number of injured remains at 16,740, while more than 120,000 people have received humanitarian assistance since the disaster
The monsoon assessments, carried out on July 8 and 9, aim to identify vulnerabilities in drainage, mobility, sanitation and public infrastructure so that corrective measures can be implemented well before the mega religious gathering
The embassy said the bodies will be flown from Ho Chi Minh City to Mumbai on a Vietnam Airlines flight, after which the respective state governments will coordinate with the victims' families for transportation to their hometowns
At least 27 people were killed after a massive fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early Monday. Several others were injured as firefighters battled the blaze, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the deadly incident.
Typhoon Bavi weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province, but continued to bring heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption. Millions remain affected as evacuations, flight cancellations and weather alerts continue.
Typhoon Bavi, the strongest storm to hit mainland China this year, battered the eastern coast with heavy rain and powerful winds, forcing the evacuation of more than 2.8 million people. Authorities warned of prolonged rainfall despite the storm weakening.
The Election Commission has made it mandatory for new voters to provide their parents' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) details while applying for inclusion in electoral rolls, saying the move will simplify document verification and improve voter mapping.
A Flipkart delivery executive was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into a woman's house and exposing himself. Police identified the accused as Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat and said legal action has been initiated. The investigation is underway.
Telangana Police have formed 12 special teams to trace a man accused of killing six of his family members in Rangareddy district. The accused, who is also facing a POCSO case, allegedly murdered his wife, two children and three relatives before fleeing.
The US launched strikes on around 140 Iranian military targets after an attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting Gulf nations hosting US forces, while India condemned an attack on a Cyprus-flagged ship that left an Indian crew member missing.
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the latest US military strikes as a violation of the UN Charter, warning that countries allowing their territory or facilities to be used for attacks could be treated as legitimate targets. Tehran also urged the UN to hold Washington accountable.
An Army personnel and his father were allegedly shot dead in Bihar's Vaishali district over a suspected land dispute. Police said the victims were attacked following a pathway dispute and suspect the involvement of some relatives. An investigation is underway.
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district in the early hours of Monday. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.
Iraq Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will visit Washington on Monday to strengthen strategic ties with the US, with oil and gas deals expected as Baghdad seeks to diversify export routes and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
Speaking in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, Netanyahu asserted that the US leader would not hesitate to use force if Tehran violated its commitments
As the rains have arrived, the vistas have become lush and invitingly green
If you cant spend a day without worrying about the most vulnerable, you dont live in a city that is governed well
According to Central Railway, an empty suburban train rake leaving the Kalwa Car Shed often stops briefly near the cabin at the main entry gate while waiting for a signal. During this halt, some commuters reportedly trespass through the gate and attempt to board the train
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis made the announcement after inaugurating nine railway infrastructure projects alongside Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari
According to officials, the incident took place on Sunday evening at Shree Saraswati Chawl in Ambedkar Nagar, PMGP Colony. The woman entered the vacant ground-plus-one (G+1) structure to dry clothes on the first floor
The child was rushed to hospital, where she is undergoing treatment. Police said the accused was taken into custody shortly after a complaint was lodged
The tragedy unfolded on July 8 when a massive garbage mound collapsed onto the administrative building of the Waste-to-Energy project at the landfill site. Fourteen people were rescued or escaped, while nine workers lost their lives
According to the minister, the rollout will continue from Vapi to Surat, followed by Vapi to Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad to Thane, and finally Ahmedabad to Mumbai
Qatar's Ministry of Transport on Sunday announced a temporary suspension of maritime navigation and all marine activities as a precautionary measure to safeguard public safety
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed grief over the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, describing him as one of Israel's greatest friends.
The distinctive operating pattern has made Route 66 one of the few municipal bus services that routinely crosses a city boundary purely because of road design

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