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Mumbai-Pune train services suspended after landslides in Karjat-Lonavala section | Monsoon LIVE updates

Due to the landslides, all the three railway lines have been affected, forcing Central Railway to cancel, divert and regulate several long-distan

West Asia War LIVE: Huge crowds expected at former Iran leader Khamenei's funeral procession

Thousands had filled the Grand Mosalla, where they paid their respects to Khamenei and four family members, all killed on February 28 in Israeli

Neymar announces international retirement after Brazils World Cup exit

Brazil's best player for more than a decade, Neymar, had been slowed by injuries in recent years that limited his impact; the country is now ente

Morning Digest: Ram Temple Trust meeting on July 6, PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6-11, and more

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FIFA WC 2026: Neymar Announces Retirement After Brazil's Shock Exit

The 34-year-old is Brazil's all-time top scorer and ironically he got his first goal for his country in the same stadium, in a 2-0 win against th

FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar announces international retirement after Brazil's shock exit to Norway

Brazil's football icon Neymar Jr. has retired from international duty following their surprising 2-1 World Cup exit to Norway. The veteran forwar

Farmers Crying Over a Loan the Government of Meghalaya Called Progress

By Napoleon S Mawphniang Theres a particular kind of cruelty quiet, bureaucratic, almost elegant in its indifference that doesnt announce itsel

Consumer Choice & Local Enterprise: Finding the Right Balance for Meghalaya

By Shakeel Rafee Swer The debate over whether quick-commerce platforms should be allowed to operate in Meghalaya extends far beyond grocery deliv

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium

In an unprecedented move, FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban for the US World Cup match against Belgium, following a personal appe

World Cup heightens surveillance to new heights

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event in history. Its also the most surveilled World Cup ever. If youre visiting or traveling aro

Worlds oceans record hottest in June; El Nio to intensify heat

The worlds oceans are the hottest on record for June, pushing past records set during the 2023-24 El Nio years. Right now, the average sea surfac

CM-led delegation meets HM, seeks safeguards for charitable institutions

FCRA ISSUE SHILLONG, July 5: Amidst growing concerns in Meghalaya over proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), p

SIR exercise on track in EKH

SHILLONG, July 5: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration in East Khasi Hills is making steady progress, with Booth Level Officers distr

AIIMS Announces Results for Over 460 Faculty Positions

New Delhi, July 6: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has announced the results of its recruitment process for more

Tourism overload strains Sohras fragile eco-sites

SHILLONG, July 5: A surge in tourist numbers has placed Sohras fragile eco-sites under increasing strain, prompting local stakeholders to urge th

Mexico vs England, FIFA World Cup Round of 16 LIVE updates: Match delayed by an hour due to storm

Mexico has had a perfect tournament so far, conceding zero goals in 4 games as it enjoys home-ground advantage

Teenager Tate Taylor wins the 200 at the Prefontaine Classic

Olympic gold medallist Masai Russell won the womens 100 hurdles in a meet-record 12.24 against Tobi Amusan, who finished second in 12.34.

FIFA WC LIVE: Harry Kane Faces Ultimate Challenge, Mexico Chase History

England vs Mexico LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: England face off against Mexico in a highly-anticipated Round of 16 encounter in

Gurnoors 10-wicket match haul helps India-A seal series

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haalands brilliant brace knocks out Brazil as Norway enters quarterfinals for 1st time

Haaland scored his sixth and seventh goals at this World Cup now level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as he put on a show against a haples

Indonesia looks beyond UPI, eyes India's digital blueprint

Indonesia is set to integrate with India's UPI, aiming to build its own digital ecosystem inspired by India's public infrastructure. This collabo

'Tough' Leclerc delivers Ferrari's 250th win with victory in British GP

Antonelli, who won the sprint on Saturday, leads the title race with 179 points, 25 ahead of Russell with Hamilton a further seven points back in

Psychology says people who carefully open a gift and keep the wrapper for future use aren't always just trying to save money: What this habit may reveal?

Psychology says people who carefully open a gift and keep the wrapper for future use aren't simply trying to save paper. Psychology links this be

FIFA WC LIVE: Brazil Knocked Out Of World Cup, Haaland Leads Norway To History

Brazil vs Norway LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Erling Haaland led Norway to a sensational 2-1 win, spelling the end of Brazil's c

Four Of Family Run Over While Crossing Rail Tracks

Tadepalligudem Railway police are investigating whether the family had committed suicide or had accidentally died.

15 of 20 fertiliser ships stuck at Hormuz set sail, relief for farmers

India's fertilizer stocks are set to receive a significant boost as 15 out of 20 ships carrying vital cargo have successfully navigated the Strai

DGP Forms Panel to Resolve Telangana Police Seniority & Vacancy Feud

Action will be taken based on its report according to orders that the DGP issued on June 29 .

Childcare, housework keep 69% urban women out of work: NSO

A recent National Statistics Office survey reveals that childcare and household duties sideline nearly 69% of women in India's largest cities fro

Sniffer Dog Helps Crack HouseBreaking Case

Following a complaint lodged by Afzal Moinuddin, Habeebnagar police formed special teams with sniffer dogs and Clues staff.

CM highly optimistic about Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026

Haaland Double Puts Norway on Brink of World Cup Quarter-Finals

Bruno Guimares became the first Brazil player to miss a penalty in a World Cup match, excluding shootouts, since 1986.

Stop child sex abuse ads on Insta at once: Govt to Meta

Government has issued a stern directive to Meta, demanding the immediate removal of all paid advertisements and content on Instagram promoting ch

Foundation laid for Rs 2,500-crore defence plant in Madhya Pradesh

Proverb of the day: 'An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat...' Life lessons on leadership, strength, skills, strategic vision and courage

Proverb of the day: The saying, An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep, explains why leadership is often mor

SIR Enumeration In AP Crosses 54.9% In Andhra Pradesh

Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav said the revision exercise is progressing as scheduled with BLOs continuing the door-to-door verification to

FIFA makes unprecedented U-turn to clear Balogun for U.S.vs Belgium World Cup clash

United States striker Baloguns teammates said they only found out via social media on their way to training

Driving test for repeat offenders, interim compensation for crash victims on cards

Motorists with traffic violations will soon face mandatory driving tests for license renewal. The government also plans to empower tribunals to g

Enforce 'zero coal leakage' plan in Jharkhand: Amit Shah to CISF

Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the CISF and coal ministry to establish rapid response teams and implement a zero coal leakage plan to combat

A hundred years ago | Torrential rains at Bombay

Syama Prasad Mookerjee devoted his life to India's unity and progress: PM Modi

Remembering Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, this tribute highlights his unwavering commitment to India's unity and sel

Australian Captain Praises Team Unity After World Cup Victory

London, July 6: Australian captain Sophie Molinuex has commended her teams unity and selflessness after clinching the Womens T20 World Cup title

Five children among 6 killed, in Mumbai chawl collapse

According to the information given by Rajawadi Hospital, a seven-year-old boy died during treatment, while the condition of a 24-year-old man is

It's Going To Be My Last WC: Ronaldo Drops Bombshell Ahead Of Spain Clash

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his last World Cup.

Property Tax To Double Under CURE Bill

Property tax is likely to be doubled in all three municipal corporations within the Outer Ring Road under the proposed Core Urban Region (Integra

CorroHealth mass layoffs: CPI(M) calls for State intervention

Runners Join NMDC Heritage Run at Taramati Baradari

Several runners took part in the NMDC Heritage Run2026 at Taramati Baradari on Sunday, celebrating fitness and awareness ahead of the 15th editio

Heavy Rush Witnessed At Indrakeeladri

Thousands of devotees thronged the famed Indrakeeladri hill on Sunday to offer prayers to Goddess Sri Kanaka Durga, with the weekend holiday trig

Old wine, new bottle: on the EPFOs recent changes

EPFOs recent changes signal continuity, not radical reform

FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule (6 July): India time, live streaming and other details

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 6 July: The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage heats up with two thrilling Round of 16 matches. Brazil fac

Asad Urges CM To Stall The Proposed Shifting of Gudimalkapur Market

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday urged the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to reconsider the state governments plan to shift the Gudimalkapu

Kishan Reddy Accuses Congress of MIM Bias

Union coal minister G. Kishan Reddy on Saturday accused the Congress government of practising selective governance by extending preferential trea

Juvenile to be tried as adult after he commits second murder

Proverb of the day: 'A horse with two masters is always...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on divided loyalty, focus, chain of command, authentic alignment, accountability and conflicting leadership

Proverb of the day highlights an old Chinese saying: A horse with two masters is always skinny; the ship with two captains sinks. The proverb exp

Akbar Defends Fatima College

In the wake of the Telangana High Courts directions on Fatima College, AIMIM Assembly floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi on Sunday asserted that his

I want to win gold at the Asian Games: Ancy Sojan

The 25-year-old is super-charged for the continental event in Aichi-Nagoya in September; she is keen to keep raising the bar after rewriting Anju

Indians hold key to Mideast tourism surge

West Asian tourism destinations like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman are banking on India to revive their sector post-conflict. These nations are

Lokesh Pitches AP As Korea's Trusted Investment Partner

Andhra Pradesh has emerged as India's most reliable partner for South Korean investments, Education Minister Nara Lokesh said on Saturday, urging

Two together: on the Japanese Prime Ministers visit to India

India and Japan did well to ring-fence their ties from multilateral accords

Guwahati hosts BRICS meet amid rising synthetic drug threat

India is set to host the BRICS Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati from July 6-7. This crucial gathering aims to bolster intelligence sharing

Bus owner seeks 1 contributions to pay fine

Internal Differences Surface Within JS In Polavaram Constituency

Internal differences within the Jana Sena are surfacing in the Polavaram assembly constituency (ST) of Eluru district, with party MLA Chirri Bala

'Shocked, Saddened': Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj Ban Triggers Political Row

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the body that manages prominent gurdwaras in the country, and the Shiromani Akali Dal have th

Long-overdue digital survey for ThammanamPullepady Road project gets under way

Project aims to construct a 3.7-km-long four-lane road linking MG Road with the EdappallyVyttila NH 66 Bypassby widening and extending the Thamma

India to restore Indonesia's Shiva Temple

India and Indonesia are set to launch the restoration of the historic Prambanan Temple during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Yogyakarta on July 8

SIR 3.0: First draft rolls published for 4 states; 22 lakh names deleted

Nearly 22 lakh voters have been removed from draft electoral rolls in Odisha, Manipur, Mizoram, and Sikkim as part of the Election Commission's S

How a ledger titled after CMRL's CFO helped investigating agencies

A special ledger allegedly maintained by CMRL's former CFO, Suresh Kumar KS, has revealed fraudulent cash flows into the Kerala firm. Probe agenc

Weavers' cooperative APCO holding golden jubilee celebrations

Education Minister Nara Lokesh will lead the golden jubilee celebrations of the state handloom weavers' co-operative society on July 6, marking f

Remembering Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and his ideal of an indivisible India

Commemorating Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his unwavering commitment to India's

Voter Rights Forum Demands 3-Month Extension for Sir 2026

Public consultation urges simpler procedures, an awareness drive and extension of SIR deadline

Technique a casualty of franchise era: Ranatunga

256 criminal cases pending against lawmakers of Kerala

Twenty-two cases against lawmakers delayed for more than two years and nine cases for over five years

Committee to probe 'irregularities' in pilgrims' offerings at Badrinath Dham

Allegations of mishandling pilgrim offerings at Badrinath Dham have prompted the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee to form a four-member panel

Brazil vs Norway, FIFA World Cup LIVE Round of 16: Match underway

Brazil are the overwhelming favourites, although they are yet to beat Norway in four previous meetings

Bengalurus footpaths belong to everyone but pedestrians

The Supreme Court recently ruled that every citizen has a Fundamental Right under the Constitution to walk on safe, clearly demarcated and well-m

The right to belong beyond official documentation

Paperwork cannot outweigh personhood in a constitutional democracys citizenship framework

Folarin Balogun's 1-Game Ban Suspended By FIFA, Allowing US Forward To Play Vs. Belgium

Donald Trump thanked FIFA after it overturned Folarin Baloguns red-card ban, calling it a reversal of a great injustice.

Row Over Books: Jammu & Kashmir Police file FIR under UAPA, Nyaya Sanhita

Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a probe and conducted raids following the withdrawal of two books accused of promoting separatism. An FIR

Two college students killed in two separate road accidents near Tambaram

Ladakh takes steps to boost Pashmina business of Changpas

Ladakh's Pashmina sector is set for a significant boost following Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena's approval of two key initiatives. A 25%

Ram Temple Trust meet today; Champat Rai's fate, SIT report on agenda

A crucial meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set to address alleged donation irregularities, potentially deciding the fa

Mylapore Fine Arts Clubs drama festival inaugurated

City Traffic police arrest eight persons in Tondiarpet

The police team also seized eight two-wheelers, including six high-end racing bikes

AI-powered tools can trace missing persons faster, with more accuracy, say experts

They can significantly improve speed and accuracy of investigations, especially when time is critical

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Monday, July 6, 2026

Max 30 C; Min 24 C; RH 85%; Rainfall - 000.5 mm

VITChennai holds induction programme for law students

A legislative tangle in Maharashtra

The grey areas in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution needs urgent revisiting

Over 1.6 lakh teachers across Tamil Nadu appear for eligibility test paper-II

E20 debate explained: Mileage loss, engine concerns and what's next

Automobile majors are backing the government's mandatory 20% ethanol blending in petrol (E20), despite consumer concerns about mileage drops and

Registration of properties has become easy, says Minister

Concerns rise over low procurement for onion buffer stock

Government efforts to build a buffer stock of onions are lagging significantly, with less than 5% of the target procured despite multiple price h