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Russia says 72 Ukrainian drones shot down over St Petersburg; oil terminal hit

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

4 Jul 2026 7:39 pm
Landslides, waterlogging and fallen trees in Pune as rains lash parts of city

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

4 Jul 2026 6:07 pm
Lohagad Fort murder: Court denies further police custody of Siya and Chetan

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

4 Jul 2026 5:50 pm
Venezuela quake death toll climbs to 2,645

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.

4 Jul 2026 11:51 am
PM Modi to unveil major infrastructure projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat

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.

4 Jul 2026 11:47 am
Massive Spain wildfire remains out of control in Catalonia

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.

4 Jul 2026 11:41 am
Russia claims full control of Konstantinovka city in eastern Ukraine

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.

4 Jul 2026 11:22 am
India and France deepen economic, trade and investment ties

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

4 Jul 2026 11:11 am
Theres no Vikas without Vishwas

A city becomes truly modern only when it protects its peoples lives. More than anything else, Mumbaikars want to trust those in power to ensure that they can step out and return home without fear every day

4 Jul 2026 9:07 am
Govt removes three Chinese apps linked to e-vehicle shutdowns

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

4 Jul 2026 8:43 am
Former DMK minister held over alleged remarks against CM Vijay

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

4 Jul 2026 8:35 am
New AI method helps drones detect failures before crashes

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

4 Jul 2026 8:32 am
SC halts CAG audit of three Delhi power discoms

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

4 Jul 2026 8:29 am
NASA shares red, white and blue images of the cosmos

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

4 Jul 2026 8:26 am
SC declines to stay Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail in Raja murder case

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

4 Jul 2026 8:22 am
Eight alleged JeM members arrested by Gujarat ATS

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

4 Jul 2026 8:19 am
Can the civic body just get its act together!

When open for whatever reason, there are shockingly no on-the-ground precautions

4 Jul 2026 7:52 am
Irans slain leader Khamenei laid in state in Tehran

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

4 Jul 2026 7:51 am
Burning through June: Europe faces its widest heatwave in decades

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

3 Jul 2026 10:03 pm
Pavana water pipeline project will proceed only with farmers' consent: CM

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

3 Jul 2026 9:59 pm
Lohagad Fort murder: Court sends Siya, Chetan to judicial custody till July 16

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

3 Jul 2026 7:16 pm
Tata Power commissions 100.8 MW wind farm in Maharashtra's Dharashiv

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

3 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
Indian leaders pay tribute to Ali Khamenei ahead of Tehran funeral

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

3 Jul 2026 5:31 pm
India-Japan Summit: MEA calls PM Sanae Takaichi's visit 'highly successful'

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

3 Jul 2026 5:24 pm
US remains India's largest LPG supplier as imports rise in June

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

3 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
No cut in petrol and diesel prices now, says Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

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

3 Jul 2026 3:49 pm
Kaushambi LPG tanker fire death toll rises to five as two toll workers die

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.

3 Jul 2026 2:20 pm
Two-year-old dies after falling into sewage-filled trench in Pune

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

3 Jul 2026 2:03 pm
MeitY orders removal of Chinese BAT-BMS after viral e-rickshaw disruption videos

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

3 Jul 2026 1:22 pm
Rare white mongoose spotted in Ratnagiri, Forest Department begins verification

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

3 Jul 2026 1:20 pm
Donald Trump cites India's growth as benchmark for US economy

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

3 Jul 2026 11:34 am
Suspected H5N1 bird flu case detected on Australia's east coast

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

3 Jul 2026 11:23 am
Global investors, mutual funds boost Adani Group with fresh investments

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

3 Jul 2026 11:23 am
Man arrested for stealing Rs 2 crore MSRTC Shivshahi e-bus from Nagpur

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

3 Jul 2026 9:35 am
Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to just about everything in nuclear talks

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

3 Jul 2026 9:25 am
Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins today amid unprecedented security

The 57-day Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 began on Friday as over 4,800 pilgrims reached the Baltal and Nunwan base camps under security escort. Authorities have deployed extensive security, health, traffic and emergency support systems to ensure a safe pilgrimage

3 Jul 2026 9:21 am
Donald Trump says US must win AI race

US President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence is bigger than the internet and stressed that America must stay ahead of China in the AI race. He linked AI leadership to semiconductor manufacturing, energy expansion and limited regulation to maintain US technological dominance

3 Jul 2026 9:19 am
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,595, over 12,000 injured

Venezuela has declared seven days of national mourning after twin earthquakes killed 2,595 people and injured more than 12,000. Authorities have set up 25 temporary camps, while rescue and relief operations continue amid hundreds of aftershocks and widespread destruction

3 Jul 2026 9:14 am
Pune man's life changed forever after highway accident

A devastating road accident on the Pune-Nashik Highway left Santosh Waichal with life-altering injuries, forcing his family to navigate financial and emotional hardships

3 Jul 2026 8:39 am
Underneath it all, is it body negativity?

She was the original poster girl of body positivity. Then, she lost all that weight. And now, Kusha Kapila is under fire for selling women body-shaping products. Chakkar kya hai?

3 Jul 2026 8:37 am
Authorities must ensure safety at Gorai jetty

The jetty becomes slick in the monsoon, it needs to be cleaned properly.

3 Jul 2026 8:35 am
At least 20 killed in Russia's large-scale attack on Kyiv

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Kyiv, killing at least 20 people, as Ukraine reported retaliatory strikes on Russian targets

3 Jul 2026 8:33 am
Pakistan, Qatar report progress in US-Iran talks

Pakistan and Qatar said US-Iran negotiations in Doha made positive progress, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions after further consultations

3 Jul 2026 8:31 am
The Moon is moving away from Earthbut very slowly

The Moon is drifting away from Earth by about 3.8 cm each year, a gradual process driven by tidal interactions that has little immediate impact on our planet

3 Jul 2026 8:27 am
Nine monks killed after pickup truck driven by 11-year-old crashes

Nine monks were killed and 13 injured after an 11-year-old allegedly drove a pickup truck into a pilgrimage group in northeastern Thailand

3 Jul 2026 8:24 am
TMC rebel faction meets Election Commission over party claim

The Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC rebel faction met the Election Commission over its claim to the party, while the Mamata Banerjee camp questioned the meeting.

3 Jul 2026 8:21 am
VB-G RAM G scheme launched in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Manipur

The VB-G RAM G scheme was launched in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Manipur after the new law came into effect, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment

3 Jul 2026 8:16 am
Faizabad Bar Association protests, seeks FIR against Trust officials

The Faizabad Bar Association staged a protest and sought an FIR against several Ram Mandir Trust officials, demanding a fair investigation

3 Jul 2026 8:14 am
Officials reveal details about pilot in Beijing plane crash

Chinese officials said the 66-year-old pilot who died after crashing into Beijing's tallest building had been suffering from insomnia and anxiety

3 Jul 2026 8:12 am
CISF recovers country-made pistol, live cartridge at Delhi Metro station

According to the CISF, the weapon was detected at 10.11 am during the routine security screening of a passenger at the station. CISF personnel immediately secured the individual and informed the Delhi Metro Rail Police (DMRP), Supreme Court

2 Jul 2026 11:02 pm