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The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed infections to 782 and deaths to 181. Health officials say weak contact tracing, insecurity and funding shortages are hampering efforts to contain the outbreak

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government`s recent measures to boost foreign fund inflows are only the first step towards attracting global capital. She also cautioned that the Indian economy is under pressure from imports and must be prepared for evolving global challenges

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Punjab government on a plea alleging non-implementation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The petition claims that far fewer economically weaker section students were admitted to private schools than mandated

India and Slovakia have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. The two nations pledged to deepen trade and defence cooperation

A 60-year-old farmer was allegedly beaten with sticks and run over by a tractor during a dispute over an agricultural land in Chhattisgarhs Surguja district, leading to his death

In a video message posted on X, he said that the decision comes in consultation with thousands of parents after it was seen how social media addiction has impacted several parts of their life, especially their mental health

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate for over 11 hours in connection with the West Bengal cash-for-school-jobs case. His name has appeared in ED and CBI charge sheets, though he has not been named as an accused and has pledged to cooperate with investigators

US President Donald Trump said his administration would turn its attention to the Russia-Ukraine war after what he described as a breakthrough agreement with Iran. Speaking at the G7 Summit, Trump said recent conversations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky suggested a possible opening for peace negotiations

Meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in the French resort town of Evian, the two leaders said the agreement could help stabilise global energy markets and build momentum to address other regional conflicts

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could return to normal within 30 days under a new US-Iran framework agreement, according to US officials. The plan includes toll-free navigation, priority passage for oil and gas tankers, and a US-backed maritime coordination mechanism

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Given its rich socio-cultural diversity, India ought to look at its inscriptions in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav celebrations make a strong case in point

Eight people are feared dead after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it went down, triggering a massive emergency response as officials launched an investigation

The new service marks the first direct train connectivity between Pune and Sainagar Shirdi, a long-pending demand of devotees and tourists visiting the revered Saibaba shrine

A Dutch court sentenced a 58-year-old Syrian man to 26 years in prison for crimes against humanity, including torture, sexual abuse and rape committed against opponents of Bashar al-Assad during Syria`s civil war

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The sudden change in weather disrupted normal life and affected traffic movement across several areas. Residents witnessed dark skies, gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms as an active western disturbance influenced weather conditions across northwest India

According to reports, the dust storm lasted for approximately 30 minutes and significantly disrupted normal life. Residents were forced to seek shelter as powerful gusts of wind swept through the city

With the latest death, the number of fatalities linked to the bacterial infection in Kerala has risen to four in 2026. Health department data show that this is also the third Shigella-related death reported in June alone

Bharti Airtel has received shareholder approval to increase its stake in Airtel Africa from 62.73 per cent to around 79 per cent through a Rs 28,220 crore share-swap deal, strengthening its presence in the high-growth African market

In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the conflict had caused significant economic disruptions globally and resulted in the loss of lives across several countries

Starmer said the decision followed extensive consultations with parents, child safety advocates and experts, and described it as a necessary step to address growing concerns over the impact of social media on children

The Prime Minister said governance during the past decade has increasingly centred on improving everyday life for citizens through better infrastructure, expanded opportunities and easier access to public services

The 57-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine, located at an altitude of 3,880 metres in the south Kashmir Himalayas, remains one of the most significant religious journeys for Hindu devotees

BJP on Monday hit out at Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan for criticising three vice-chancellors who attended an RSS centenary event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy and double standards

The incident occurred in Tandulwadi village, located within the Malshiras taluka, when a jeep carrying devotees veared into a well on private farmland. While eight passengers lost their lives, emergency efforts successfully rescued seven others from the site

In a post on social media platform X, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the peace deal had been finalised following extensive discussions between the two sides

Officials said nearly 50 lakh devotees have registered for the yatra so far, reflecting the continued popularity of one of the country`s most important religious journeys

Pawar, who represents the Karjat-Jamkhed constituency and is the grandnephew of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, had launched the agitation in Pandharpur on Friday

Continued restraint and constructive engagement will be essential to prevent further escalation and secure a lasting agreement.

According to the state government, the inaugural flight is scheduled to depart from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow at 7:05 am and arrive at the Jewar airport at 8:05 am

In a joint statement, the four European leaders congratulated the US, the Iranian government and all parties involved in facilitating the agreement. They also acknowledged the role played by mediators in advancing the diplomatic process

The statement said the UN chief expresses deep appreciation for the constructive role played by Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and other regional countries in supporting the negotiations that led to the peace deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his countrys forces struck an oil facility that was important for the reserve in Russias Yaroslavl region

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week

The ministry said the government, together with provincial authorities, response partners and local communities, was continuing public health interventions

The bus carrying about 45 passengers was returning to Andhra Pradeshs Vijaynagram from Kolkata when it met with the accident

Two each were killed in Ranchi and Garhwa districts, while the remaining deaths were reported in Chatra, Giridih, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and Jamtara districts

The deceased has been identified as Jaspal Singh, 28. As per the complaint, on June 9 morning, a priest, along with the other accused granthis and some unidentified persons, visited Jaspal and demanded a share in religious programmes

The fire claimed lives of three and injured eight people, officials said on Sunday.The fire broke out at around 2.20 am on June 12

After the row, a group of more than 40 people, armed with lathis, wooden planks, and hammers, stormed Vinods house. Vinod died on the spot after being struck on the head

Ghosh Dastidar said the dissident MPs would meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday and seek recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc

The Israeli military said earlier that Hezbollah had launched three projectiles towards communities in northern Israel, calling it a blatant ceasefire violation

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade. While a formal signing is expected, key details of the agreement, including broader issues, have not yet been released

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has called for fresh Boeing 787 simulator tests by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to verify the timing of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployment in the Air India AI171 crash

Four people were killed in a tragic railway accident near the Hetampur-Gher section in Madhya Pradeshs Morena district after panic triggered by a false rumour led passengers to jump off a moving train

Water Resources Minister instructed authorities to reserve adequate water to ensure an uninterrupted supply for nearly 8.5 million residents of the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad metropolitan regions until the end of August

The decision was taken during an interactive session with students at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, where a student raised concerns about recurring glitches and delays on the railway ticketing platform

A Delhi court on Sunday granted three days` police custody remand of Shabir Choudhary alias Shabir Ali in a Special Cell case under the MCOCA. The court observed that, considering the gravity of the allegations, it would not be proper to stall the investigation at this stage