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A blistering heat wave gripping several states across the East Coast of the US prompted the closure of the Great American State Fair here Friday and forced cancellations of the Independence Day celebrations across the region.

The new and still incomplete figures from Public Health France doubled its first preliminary estimate of at least 1,000 additional deaths that it gave last Sunday. That earlier estimate covered just three of the hottest days of extreme, deadly heat.

The development comes after police on Friday arrested two people in connection with the case as the probe into the alleged abuse gathered pace.

The Russian leader appears to believe his government can keep the fuel crisis from eroding his authority and support for the war he launched

World Weather Attribution, a network of climate scientists, said the heatwave was the most severe ever recorded based on a three-day forecast of average peak temperatures over the region studied.

July offers multiple celestial events like meteor showers and views of the Milky Way's bright core.

The rebels also put up a poster on the front gate identifying senior MLA Arup Roy as chairman of the All India Trinamool Congress. Photographs and cutouts of Mamata Banerjee in the building were left in place.

In a serious bid to regulate the consumption of high-caffeine beverages among youth, the Maharashtra government on Friday announced a comprehensive ban on the sale of high energy drinks like Sting within a 500-metre radius of schools.

The first commercially produced batch of Matcha tea was sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre for Rs 3,000, reflecting encouraging market interest in the premium product.

The video received widespread appreciation from social media users, with many saying they could relate to the emotional milestone.

The EU said the people were involved with the development of chemical weapons, particularly epibatidine, that were found in samples taken from the activist's body after his death.

Activist groups around the world are increasingly looking to the courts to force governments and corporations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and better protect the environment.

Right now, the average sea surface temperature is just under 21 degrees Celsius across the world's tropical and temperate oceans.

CA Foundation Results 2026: Ayan has maintained an outstanding academic record since his school days. He scored 98.6 per cent in Class 10 and 99.8 per cent in Class 12.

Moderate rains lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh in the 24 hours until Friday evening, leading to three deaths and the blocking of 49 roads.

Nitisha Vats, who lives in Sikka Kimaya Greens in Dehradun's IT Park, reported to police that the theft took place about a year ago when she was residing in Doon Republic Apartments in Bhagirathi Puram in Jakhan.

Provident Funds have been one of the most reliable retirement plans for Indians. Given its low-risk and tax-free returns, the instrument is widely famous across the working class.

The ministry will seek an explanation from the company -- which owns WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook -- regarding the advertisements.

She described the aurora view as deeply moving and encouraged viewers to watch the video with sound for full immersion.

At the age of 13, Jainam Jain completed the IGCSE Class 10 curriculum in 105 days. He adopted an accelerated learning approach to devote more time to building his company and developing new ideas.

The owner of the house in Jaipur's Muhana neighbourhood took a video of her shouting and threatening him

The RSS said the unfortunate incident of theft of the money deposited in the donation boxes at the temple has deeply hurt the sentiments and faith of the entire society and millions of Lord Ram's devotees.

The present-day Congress works on a mantra that says loud and clear - when in doubt, set up a committee.Whether they achieve anything is another matter.

During April 2026, a total of 1,11,96,170 laddus were sold, followed by 1,21,35,528 in May 2026, and 1,26,81,805 in June 2026.

The arrest follows a speech where Radhakrishnan allegedly made derogatory remarks about CM Vijay, leading to an FIR under sections for intentional insult and enmity.

Strong westerly winds likely to prevail over the southern peninsular India and central India till July 8, the India Meteorological Department said.

While tattoos have been a popular form of self-expression for thousands of years, scientists are only now beginning to discover how they impact human health.

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora says AI could halve corporate teams in marketing, HR and finance over the next three years, while demand for AI-savvy workers grows.

Hyderabad University MCA Admissions: Candidates who appeared for the National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) 2026 are eligible to apply through the university's official admissions portal.

UP police registered an FIR against DSO Seema Chaudhary on land forgery and bank fraud charges.

This is a free service via the Aadhaar App only, effective 1 July 2026 for a period of six months, making it easier than ever for residents to keep their Aadhaar information up to date, the release said.

UGC NET Answer Key 2026 is expected soon at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Check expected release date, past trends, response sheet details and download steps.

At about 12:18 am, Renuka made a video call to her friend, Satya, who reportedly advised her to avoid drinking and take care of herself.

Across the state, a collection of terror networks and their Islamist partners are using US politicians, institutions and nonprofit infrastructure to advance violent, radical ambitions.

According to Kinjal Shah, CA and Vice President of the Bombay Chartered Accountants Society, that is now the defining challenge for GIFT City.

An American woman discovered that a Rs 85,000 ($900) pill in the US costs only Rs 35 (30 cents) in India.

Sonam Raghuvanshi was arrested in June last year in connection with the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi.

The split in the Trinamool Congress, defections in the Uddhav Sena, and the DMK-Congress split are set to alter the numbers in the House.

EPFO New Rule 2026: The mandatory contribution will now apply only on the statutory wage ceiling of Rs 15,000 a month.

The International Booker Prize will be renamed the Bukhman International Booker Prize after Bukhman Philanthropies committed to funding the award for the next decade.

Gowda's snapback this week followed angry remarks at Animal Husbandry Department officials last week, after they appeared unprepared for a meeting. The minister exploded after a question about stray dog populations offered no real response.

The victim, Soham Lakhan Kasbe, was playing in front of his house when he fell into one of the unguarded pits.

CA Foundation Result Out: Sakshi Jain topped the examination by scoring 371 marks out of 400, equivalent to 92.75 per cent.

The two staff members have been identified as Vijayalakshmi and Manjula.

The flames were reportedly so intense that they were visible from about two kilometres away.

ICAI has declared the CA Foundation May 2026 results. Candidates can check and download their scorecards at caresults.icai.org using login credentials.

The case stems from a complaint by TVK MLA Dr N Ilayaraja, who alleged that pollster Thirunavukkarasu contacted him claiming to be acting on behalf of functionaries of a major political party.

Investigators found that the gang received orders through WhatsApp and other social media platforms, accepted payments through multiple UPI accounts and dispatched eight to 10 Speed Post parcels daily.

8th Pay Commission: The Rs 69,000 figure has come from a particular demand made by employee unions. It is not an official proposal of the commission.