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The heightened security comes as CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and other activists have announced plans to march towards Parliament over alleged irregularities in the education system, including paper leaks

Its always nice to take stock during another monsoon season and be reassured that things appear to be under control

Jordanian authorities later rejected the embassy's claim, saying both facilities were operating normally

Fortunately, he was nabbed without further incident and the matter ended there.

US forces responded with another round of airstrikes on Iran. The deaths were the first involving American troops since a US-Iran agreement collapsed weeks ago. Four other service members were injured but have since left hospital

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on the 23rd day of his indefinite hunger strike, said he will end his fast only if the government accepts accountability for failures in the education system, Parliament takes up the issue, or MPs assure him of action if his health worsens. Wangchuk is currently admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.

Trump spoke briefly to the White House press pool after stepping off Air Force One and before boarding Marine One.

Meanwhile, rescuers are racing to search for 34 people still missing after a landslide struck a county on the outskirts of southwest Chinas Chongqing on Friday, killing eight people

Even so, scientists have not fully understood the biological processes that might explain those benefits

The Opposition staged a symbolic walkout during the all-party meeting convened ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session, protesting the invitation extended to rebel Trinamool Congress MPs. Opposition leaders also demanded discussions on the alleged Ram temple donation theft, the NEET paper leak and ethanol blending in petrol.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that about 80 per cent of Muslim women and 40 per cent of Muslim men have supported the bill

Police on Sunday dispersed protesters opposing the Ken-Betwa Link Project and other development works in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district, citing safety concerns over rising river levels. Protest leader Amit Bhatnagar, who had been on an 11-day hunger strike, was shifted to hospital after his health deteriorated.

Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 drones across Ukraine overnight

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on the first day of the Monsoon Session. The proposed law seeks to extend the same legal protection enjoyed by the National Anthem to 'Vande Mataram'.

Both bases were targeted as part of Irans attacks against US assets and allies in the Gulf since last week

The material came from a thin layer of clay deposited around the world after the impact

Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali Angmo said that Wangchuk will end his indefinite hunger strike if political leaders visit him at Safdarjung Hospital and assure him that education accountability will be a key issue during the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning on Monday

The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm local time, with its epicentre located 2 kilometres west-southwest of the city of Sicaya, in Huancayo province

Wennyei Konyak, Deputy Commissioner of Mon district in Nagaland, said that so far, four bodies have been recovered, and four others are still under the debris

The worst devastation was reported from Surankote tehsil in Poonch district, where most of the fatalities occurred, while rescue teams raced against time to trace the missing persons, the officials said.

Nagpur Police in Maharashtra said that the incidents occurred within a short span of time, prompting an overnight operation that led to the arrest of all seven accused

According to the AEOI, the strike occurred at around 3.39 a.m. local time and involved multiple projectiles targeting the Darkhovin nuclear power plant, which is still under construction

The crackdown was carried out over the past three weeks across coalfields protected by the CISF as part of efforts to prevent illegal extraction and coal leakage

According to Angmo, if officials were genuinely concerned about his health, they could have informed the family and arranged for medical evaluation in a transparent manner rather than removing him from the protest site

Hearing the matter, Justice Mini Pushkarna issued notice to the Centre, the Delhi Police and other respondents, directing them to submit status reports before the next hearing scheduled for July 24

Speaking to reporters in Maharashtra's Pune, Patole claimed the government's actions were undermining democratic values and questioned the manner in which Wangchuk was removed from the protest site

The approval comes a day before the five-day Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly begins, where the government is expected to present the Bill for discussion and further legislative proceedings

The probe into the alleged theft of Ram Mandir donations has intensified, with police questioning key accused Ramshankar Yadav alias 'Tinnu' and his nephew Manish Yadav during custody remand. Investigators are examining unauthorised access to donation box keys and alleged irregularities

Uddhav Thackeray was accompanied by his son and party leader Aaditya Thackeray, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, party MPs, MLAs, office-bearers and a large number of Shiv Sena (UBT) workers

The meeting marked Kumar's first major interaction with senior police officers since assuming charge as the Delhi Police Commissioner

Authorities have temporarily suspended the Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrimages to Mata Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori shrines after the IMD forecast widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir. The precautionary move aims to ensure pilgrims' safety amid adverse weather conditions

One person was killed and 61 others were injured after a Ukrainian drone attack struck Russia's Moscow region, with Elektrostal suffering the heaviest damage. Russian authorities said air defence systems intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones, while Moscow also reported fresh strikes on military-related targets in Ukraine.

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has recorded its 248th organ donation after the family of a 53-year-old brain-dead man consented to donate his organs. One liver and two kidneys will be transplanted into three patients, taking the hospital's total organ donations to 821 under its ongoing 'Angdaan Mahadaan' campaign.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking an independent probe into the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case. They demanded transparency in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's finances and called for public disclosure of donations, accounts and accountability for those f

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Nigerian national in Delhi for allegedly running an online fraud racket that duped victims through fake social media profiles. Officials also seized 5.085 kg of methamphetamine worth over Rs 10 crore and uncovered links to an organised cybercrime and drug trafficking network.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains in a stable condition at Safdarjung Hospital after being shifted from Jantar Mantar following a 21-day hunger strike. Doctors said he requires continuous medical supervision as prolonged fasting has caused physiological stress and marginal changes in his blood parameters despite stable vital signs.

Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez arrived in New Delhi on a five-day official visit to boost India-Panama relations. He will hold talks with S. Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and Sarbananda Sonowal on trade, maritime cooperation, connectivity and bilateral ties

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after 20 days of fasting, is suffering from dehydration, low potassium and rising ketone levels, doctors said. Hospital authorities are urging him to accept treatment as concerns grow over possible kidney and metabolic complications

Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) chief and MP Chandrashekhar Azad joined protesters at Jantar Mantar after activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed by Delhi Police and admitted to Safdarjung Hospital. Student groups and CJP members also gathered in solidarity, while doctors warned Wangchuk's health could worsen without immediate medical intervention.

This second-wave Jyotisha was fundamentally different from its Vedic ancestor: no longer about measuring time but about predicting fortune.

On another note, why are you dressed in this armour and what is this vessel that you have parked outside?

Sir Garfield never even wore a thigh pad against the fastest of bowlers. There was nothing he could not do on the cricket field. He was truly the original God of cricket

As fuel prices remain high, some Russian psychics and self-proclaimed clairvoyants are reportedly offering paid witchcraft services that claim to reduce a vehicle's fuel consumption. The unusual trend has drawn attention for targeting motorists hoping to save money on rising fuel costs.

Eight people were killed and more than 60 injured in overnight Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia, officials said. The strikes reportedly targeted energy infrastructure, military facilities and warehouses, while Ukraine said it hit key logistical sites supporting Russia's military operations

China has reportedly produced around 500 J-20 'Mighty Dragon' stealth fighter jets, strengthening the People's Liberation Army Air Force. The development comes as India continues work on its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), which is expected to take about a decade to become operational.

Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the 12 Olympian gods in Greek mythology, is set to be considered for inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List as a mixed cultural and natural site. The proposal will be discussed during the World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes targeting military and infrastructure sites as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified. With the collapse of an interim ceasefire, the conflict has entered a new phase, raising concerns over regional stability and global energy security

The indefinite hunger strike against the Ken-Betwa Link Project entered its 15th day as protesters continued to raise concerns over displacement and rehabilitation. The agitation has also included jal satyagraha, chita satyagraha and faansi satyagraha, while the administration says additional rehabilitation funds have been sanctioned

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called for building a robust ecosystem to accelerate quantum computing and deep technologies, saying India must actively participate in the global technological revolution. He also announced plans to train 5,000 quantum computing professionals through MITRA

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched three major elevated road corridor projects in Pune, saying the city is on track to become one of Indias most advanced urban centres by 2030. The projects aim to reduce congestion, improve industrial connectivity and support long-term infrastructure growth