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A masked vigilante targeting thieves, a partying 96-year-old grandma and maths-solving giraffes feature among this weeks bizarre global news

The field hospital, set up by the Indian Army at the International La Rinconada Racetrack, provides comprehensive care to those affected by the devastating earthquakes that took place in Venezuela last month, which killed more than 1700 people

While the language was similar to several other speeches Trump has given in recent days, it was notable for being delivered in a national park that commemorates some of Americas most prominent presidents.

The deceased was identified as Shweta Rokade (29), a native of Latur district, who was staying in a rented flat in a nearby housing society and was attached to a hospital, the official said

The assistance was sanctioned following Haripals appeal to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi last year, seeking support to rebuild his crumbling ancestral house

A former minister in the erstwhile Mamata Banerjee government, Bhattacharya had remained one of the closest aides of the TMC supremo

On Friday, a group named Bhairav Sena alleged financial misappropriation linked to the personal assistant of the BKTC President Hemant Dwivedi

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Such manipulative arguments have also been used to misinterpret Vedas by people claiming to be Sanskrit experts.

The strikes on President Vladimir Putin's home city came after a massive Russian attack on Kyiv killed 30 people this week

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the ghat regions of Pune and Raigad, warning of continued heavy rainfall. Officials have advised residents and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel, especially through hilly and landslide-prone areas

Judicial Magistrate First Class A.M. Vibhute remanded Siya Goyal and her alleged partner, Chetan Chaudhary, to 14 days of judicial custody until July 16 after their police custody ended

The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,645, with thousands injured as rescue and relief operations continue across the country.

The CG Semi OSAT facility has been developed with an investment of more than Rs 7,500 crore and is among the first four semiconductor projects approved under the Mission.

A massive wildfire in Spain's Catalonia region has burned around 2,300 hectares, forcing nearly 10,000 people to evacuate or remain indoors as firefighters battle the blaze.

Russia claimed it had captured Konstantinovka, a strategic city in Ukraine's Donetsk region, as President Vladimir Putin called the advance significant and highlighted further territorial gains.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her French counterpart discussed expanding cooperation in critical minerals, trade, investment, financial connectivity and economic security during the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue

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The government has ordered the removal of three Chinese apps allegedly used to remotely disable battery-operated vehicles

Former DMK minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan was arrested after the Madras High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea

Researchers have developed an AI-based system that enables drones to detect early signs of failure and adapt before losing control

The Supreme Court has stayed a CAG audit of three private Delhi discoms ordered over regulatory assets worth Rs 38,500 crore

NASA has released red, white and blue images of stars and galaxies to celebrate America's 250th Independence Day

The Supreme Court declined to stay Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case while hearing the Meghalaya government's plea

The Gujarat ATS arrested eight alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives accused of trying to establish a terror network in the state

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Iran has begun preparations for the dayslong funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Millions are expected to attend the ceremonies as the country mourns the late leader, with religious figures, officials and foreign dignitaries paying their final respects

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According to the BMC, the average rainfall recorded between 8 am and 9 pm stood at 73 mm in the island city, 61 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 58 mm in the western suburbs, indicating widespread rainfall across the metropolis

As per IMD observations, several stations across Maharashtra recorded varying rainfall activity. In Konkan and Mumbai regions, Santacruz recorded 51 mm of rainfall while Mumbai received 37 mm

From crowded emergency rooms and soaring death tolls to cancelled public events and record-breaking nights, Europe's June heatwave left its mark far beyond the 35 degree Celsius mark

Chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhan Bhavan, Fadnavis said the government would move ahead with the project only after extensive consultations with farmers, local public representatives and all concerned departments

A Vadgaon Maval court remanded prime accused Siya Goyal and her alleged partner Chetan Chaudhary to judicial custody till July 16 in the Ketan Agarwal murder case after rejecting the prosecution's plea for extended police custody

The electricity generated from the project will be supplied to Tata Power Mumbai Distribution to help meet its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) targets and support its transition towards cleaner energy

India has sent an official delegation to attend the state funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain representing the government

The MEA said the India-Japan partnership also serves as an anchor for promoting peace, prosperity, and stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, and described the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit as highly successful

According to data from commodity analytics firm Kpler, India imported 773.78 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) of LPG from the US in June, marking a 19.4 per cent increase from May

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there is no justification for reducing petrol and diesel prices at present, citing oil companies' under-recoveries of Rs 2.18 lakh crore and higher-cost fuel inventories despite stable retail prices and global crude volatility

The accident occurred when an LPG tanker crashed into a wall at the toll plaza, triggering a gas leak followed by a massive fire that destroyed the toll plaza. Newly surfaced CCTV footage shows gas leaking from the tanker moments before flames engulfed the vehicle and nearby toll booths.

A two-year-old boy died after falling into a nearly three-foot-deep trench filled with rainwater and sewage in Pune's Loni gram panchayat area. Police have booked the contractor for alleged negligence, saying adequate safety measures were not in place at the site

The move comes after viral social media videos allegedly showed users connecting to nearby e-rickshaws via Bluetooth and switching off their battery systems while the vehicles were in motion leaving the drivers in despair

A rare white-coloured mongoose was spotted in Chiplun, Ratnagiri district, prompting the Forest Department to verify the sighting. Officials believe the animal may exhibit leucism, a rare genetic condition causing partial loss of pigmentation rather than albinism

Trump described India as one of the fastest-growing major economies and said the US had the potential to achieve significantly higher growth levels

Australian authorities have detected a suspected H5N1 avian influenza case in New South Wales, marking the first possible detection of the deadly virus on the country's east coast

Global institutions and leading Indian mutual funds have invested heavily in Adani Group companies, signalling renewed confidence in the conglomerate's growth prospects

Mumbai remains under an orange alert as the IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall with winds of up to 60 kmph. The city recorded 117.06 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, while high tides and waterlogging continue to disrupt normal life across several areas

The man is accused of stealing a bus under Tirumala crime police station limits in Tirupati in 2023-24 and within the jurisdiction of Wazirabad police station in Maharashtra's Nanded in 2026, the official said

US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to just about everything Washington wants in negotiations over its nuclear programme. He reiterated that Tehran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons while stressing that the US seeks denuclearisation, not regime change

Anmol, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, filed the application before the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court, requesting that the court formally record his surrender in the case being investigated by the Mumbai Police