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Sunday has been declared a public holiday for the entire country, and in the evening, Khamenei's body will leave the Grand Mosalla complex

What is the username feature that WhatsApp intends to roll out? How does it work and what privacy safeguards are built into it? Why is the Indian government asking WhatsApp to stop its roll-out? Can the government dictate an apps features?

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Ministry officials said it has been raining in Mumbai for the past few days, and IMD has issued 'red' and 'orange' alerts for the next couple of days

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the Gulf nations comes against the backdrop of fast-evolving political dynamics in the region following the peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran

Why and how did U.S. President Donald Trump seek to limit birthright citizenship and what did the Supreme Court rule? Has this always been a political issue in the U.S.? What is the link between birthright citizenship and slavery? How has the judgment affected MAGA supporters?

France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday (July 9, 2026) in Foxborough, Massachusetts

Hamilton was back fighting for a win again after a breakthrough victory last month at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, his first since moving to Ferrari last year

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey fizzed a shot just wide in the opening minute but that proved a false dawn for the African side

Mr. Nabin, who reached Lucknow on a two-day visit, added that he was overwhelmed by the respect received in the land of Lord Shri Ram.

Due to the doctors strike, the health service has been crippled across the State

The Chief Minister asserted that the states judiciary, police, and administration bear the major responsibility in delivering justice to a population of over 14 crores representing approximately 10% of the countrys total population.

A 433-member organic farmers producer company in Ri-Bhoi districts Jirang has become a model of successful farm collectivisation

France brings Manu Kone into midfield in place of the injured Aurelien Tchouameni for World Cup last-16 clash against Paraguay

Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues seventh day of his hunger strike; political leaders say will raise the issue of irregularities in examinations during Parliaments upcoming Monsoon Session

Police say unscientific site management, potholes and inadequate supervision at the ongoing works have worsened traffic snarls on key arterial roads

An official spokesman said the book, Personalities and Legends of J&K, contained content related to separatism, which has the potential to create law and order situations

A delegation from the DMK met Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar and submitted a memorandum seeking action into allegations of horse-trading by the ruling party and over the alleged participation of two private individuals in a Cabinet meeting

Ounahi made it 2-0 on a right-footed shot from the middle of the box off a pass from Brahim Daz in the 82nd minute

Speaking to reports after meeting Arlekar, the partys agricultural wing secretary and whip in the Assembly Agri S.S. Krishnamurthy said there was no follow up to his partys memorandum given to Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar

Given a severely deficit monsoon this year, with water levels in reservoirs already running low, the summer of 2027 is expected to be parched

The operation was undertaken by the district administrationand a team of experts; work to remove the remaining gas will resume today

The signing of the American Declaration of Independence, one of history's most-celebrated articulations of democratic ambitions, is being marked in myriad ways

Update your knowledge in line with rapid technological advancements and explore opportunities in emerging fields such as AI, data science, robotics and quantum technology, advises Hari Babu at the Graduation Day ceremony at RVR & JC College of Engineering

Family members of the victim depose before the magisterial inquiry; mother alleges slow investigation