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Sergio Gor calls India-US trade talks report 'fake', says talks continue

The remarks came after a Reuters report suggested that India had declined to move forward with a fast-tracked trade deal during recent discussions with the US. Both Indian and US officials have rejected the claim, saying negotiations are continuing

14 Jul 2026 10:02 am
US targets Iranian coastal defence sites in five-hour military operation

According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation lasted around five hours and was carried out earlier on Monday at the direction of President Donald Trump.

14 Jul 2026 9:52 am
Trump formally notifies Congress of renewed US military action against Iran

US President Donald Trump has formally informed Congress that American military operations against Iran resumed on July 7 after the collapse of a months-long ceasefire. The renewed action follows Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington citing the need to protect US forces and international shipping.

14 Jul 2026 9:13 am
IMD warns of heavy rain in East as heatwave grips South India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a sharp weather divide this week, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected across eastern and northeastern states, while hot, humid conditions and heatwave warnings continue for parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and eastern coastal regions over the next few days.

14 Jul 2026 9:02 am
US launches strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates near Hormuz and Bahrain

Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and two tankers associated with the United Arab Emirates travelling through the Strait, killing one mariner and wounding eight others. The Emirates threatened to retaliate against Iran, potentially drawing the nation home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai back into fighting with Tehran

14 Jul 2026 9:00 am
One Indian killed, six injured as Iranian missiles target two UAE tankers

In a statement, the UAE MoD said that the attack killed one Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa and injured eight others, including six Indian nationals and two Ukrainians, four of whom sustained serious injuries

14 Jul 2026 8:56 am
Irans Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility remains on US strike list: Trump

The remarks, made during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, came as the Trump administration intensified military pressure on Tehran while insisting it would not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon

14 Jul 2026 8:52 am
Mid-Day Opinion: The only job of teachers should be to teach

Do they seriously think that teachers are doing no work and so must carry this burden too?

14 Jul 2026 8:47 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Bun maska-chai, with some stardust

The recent visit by Hollywood superstars to an Irani caf in Colaba lends itself to a conversation on the need to give legacy F&B establishments their due beyond celebrity visits

14 Jul 2026 8:44 am
Trump says wealthy Gulf nations should reimburse US for regional security costs

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said countries benefiting from US military operations should help finance those efforts. I want to be reimbursed because we're protecting a very rich portion of the world

14 Jul 2026 8:35 am
Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old Ramesside-era tomb in Egypts Luxor

Specialists believe the tomb dates to the Ramesside period, Egypts 19th and 20th dynasties, based on artistic style of its inscriptions and typical New Kingdom architecture

14 Jul 2026 8:28 am
Astronomers detect key star formation process inside Taurus molecular cloud

Researchers detected evidence of ambipolar diffusion, a process that may help gravity overcome magnetic resistance and begin forming a new star

14 Jul 2026 8:26 am
Supreme Court refuses plea for policy to ban public viewing of pornography

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking directions to the Centre to frame a national policy prohibiting the viewing of pornography in public places and curbing access by minors. The court observed that the matter falls within the domain of government policy and declined to issue directions.

14 Jul 2026 8:26 am
Oxford launches first human trial of vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus

Recruitment has begun, with vaccinations expected to start in the coming weeks pending regulatory approval

14 Jul 2026 8:24 am
Search on for four minors feared drowned in Yamuna in Delhi

Four minors are feared drowned after they were swept away by the strong current of the Yamuna River while bathing near Hiranki village in Delhi's Alipur area. Rescue teams, including multiple emergency agencies, have continued an intensive search operation for the second consecutive day after the incident on Sunday evening.

14 Jul 2026 8:23 am
Bacteria may offer breakthrough solution for uranium pollution, researchers say

Researchers found that microbes living in water from a flooded uranium mine removed nearly all of the dissolved uranium and converted much of it into an unexpectedly stable compound after receiving glycerol as a food source

14 Jul 2026 8:23 am
Nagaland blast: Suspected IED blast targets Assam Rifles vehicle; one dead

An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and four others were injured in a suspected IED blast targeting an operational vehicle in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district. Security forces have launched a search operation, while the injured personnel are undergoing treatment

13 Jul 2026 10:10 pm
CJP announces march to Parliament on July 20 as Wangchuk continues his fast

In an appeal shared by the CJP on social media, it urged people to make their voices heard and remind elected representatives that they remain accountable to the public

13 Jul 2026 9:47 pm
Trump announces 20 per cent cargo charge on Hormuz shipping

US President Donald Trump said the United States would impose a 20 per cent charge on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz to recover the cost of securing the waterway and would reinstate a blockade targeting Iranian ships

13 Jul 2026 9:05 pm
Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain convicted for IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder

A Delhi court has convicted former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others in the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The court found Hussain guilty of murder, rioting, promoting enmity, assault, and use of criminal force

13 Jul 2026 7:33 pm
Datia bypoll: Narottam Mishra joins BJP candidate during nomination filing

BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari and Congress nominee Ghanshyam Singh filed their nominations for the Datia Assembly bypoll. Former minister Narottam Mishra accompanied Tiwari, signalling BJP unity after protests over his exclusion from the contest

13 Jul 2026 6:57 pm
Kolkata airport mosque row: BJP backs prayer curbs, TMC lashes out

TMC MP Saugata Roy, speaking to IANS, said there had never been an issue for five decades, but the new BJP govt was using it to further its 'political agenda'

13 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
West Asia conflict: US-Iran exchange biggest strikes since April ceasefire

The Middle East witnessed its biggest escalation since the April ceasefire as the US and Iran exchanged heavy attacks, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the key flashpoint. Tehran warned it could stop following the ceasefire framework, while Gulf nations faced retaliatory strikes

13 Jul 2026 5:47 pm
Subhash Chandra's father Nand Kishore Goenka passes away at 96

Nand Kishore Goenka, father of Zee-Essel Group Chairman and former Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra, passed away at the age of 96 on Monday. Remembered for his social work and association with the RSS, Goenka was mourned by leaders across party lines

13 Jul 2026 4:56 pm
Suvendu: Bengal Govt to give Rs 5 lakh each to 60 Rath Yatra Committees

Our government has decided to participate actively in this year''s Rath Yatra, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s vision of ''Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi''

13 Jul 2026 4:47 pm
Amarnath Yatra 2026: 18 pilgrims injured after multi-vehicle collision in Ramban

Eighteen Amarnath pilgrims sustained minor injuries after two SRTC buses, a car and a private bus collided on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district. All injured devotees are stable and undergoing treatment as the annual Amarnath Yatra continues under tight security

13 Jul 2026 4:29 pm
Why is Sonam Wangchuk on a hunger strike? Know all about him

The protest is focused on alleged irregularities in the education system, including concerns over examinations and demands for accountability from the government. Wangchuk's health has reportedly deteriorated as the fast entered its second week, prompting appeals from several political leaders and civil society groups

13 Jul 2026 4:13 pm
Poland endorses India's diplomatic approach to West Asia conflict

Poland on Monday backed India's position on the West Asia conflict, with Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski describing New Delhi's approach as the right position. He stressed the need for a diplomatic resolution

13 Jul 2026 4:10 pm
MLA bribery remarks: BJP serves Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Omar Abdullah

The defamation notice demands Omar Abdullah's unconditional public apology and withdrawal of the remarks within seven days

13 Jul 2026 4:03 pm
Police, Abhijeet Dipke exchange words over shade covering Sonam Wangchuk

According to protest organisers, the tarpaulin had been put up to provide shade to Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 16 days. During the interaction, police personnel were seen asking Dipke to remove the temporary covering

13 Jul 2026 3:29 pm
Delhi Airport Customs seize 6.37 kg hydroponic weed, arrest three

The three seizures, involving passengers arriving from Bangkok and Phuket, resulted in the recovery of 6.37 kg of the suspected contraband, separate official statements said

13 Jul 2026 3:06 pm
'Corrupt, unjust, biased, dishonest': Rahul calls for 'revolution in education'

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised the Centre over India's education system, calling it a dishonest extortion mechanism and alleging that corruption had fuelled a paper leak mafia

13 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Bomb threat emails spark security sweep at Rajasthan High Court

Fresh bomb threat emails sent to the Rajasthan High Court benches in Jaipur and Jodhpur triggered a major security response. Police, cyber experts and bomb disposal teams launched searches, while authorities tightened security and began tracing the sender.

13 Jul 2026 2:43 pm
Iranian media hails Lindsey Graham's death, warns Trump of 'sudden death'

Iranian newspapers celebrated the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime critic of Tehran, while some publications and state media issued warnings directed at President Donald Trump and other American officials, fuelling fresh political tensions.

13 Jul 2026 2:43 pm
Three warkaris killed in Pune accident; govt announces Rs 5-lakh aid for kin

According to the Pune Rural Superintendent of Police, a truck belonging to the Dindi (group of pilgrims) of Rangnath Maharaj from Loha in Nanded district hit a group of warkaris from a Dindi of Kasbedigraj in Sangli district

13 Jul 2026 2:05 pm
Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Yogi Adityanath to inaugurate 63-km corridor

The leaders will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for three National Highway projects with a combined cost of over Rs 4,850 crore. Ahead of the inauguration, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway as a historic achievement that would give a new direction to Uttar Pradeshs connectivity

13 Jul 2026 2:05 pm
Badrinath Temple donation theft case: Pramod Nautiyal arrested by SIT

The accused is scheduled to be produced before the Gopeshwar court on Tuesday for further legal proceedings. According to Uttarakhand Police, multiple teams were formed to trace Nautiyal, who was located in Dehradun

13 Jul 2026 1:59 pm
Patna coaching centre clash: Court grants anticipatory bail to Khan Sir

The case stems from an incident on the night of June 2, 2026, when violence erupted near coaching institutes in the Musallahpur area of Patna

13 Jul 2026 1:46 pm
SC seeks status report from UP SIT on Ayodhya Ram temple donation allegations

The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) to submit a status report on its probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya

13 Jul 2026 1:43 pm
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies at 78; family requests privacy

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died at the age of 78 in Sydney, surrounded by his family. The acclaimed New Zealand actor, celebrated for films including The Piano, Jurassic Park and The Hunt for Red October, leaves behind a remarkable five-decade career. Tributes have poured in from around the world

13 Jul 2026 1:18 pm
Iran rejects UN criticism, says strikes on US bases were lawful self-defence

According to the Iranian government, the strikes on US military facilities in the southern Persian Gulf were conducted under Iran's right to self-defence as recognised by international law

13 Jul 2026 11:50 am
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,490 as relief efforts continue

The latest official update also showed that the number of injured remains at 16,740, while more than 120,000 people have received humanitarian assistance since the disaster

13 Jul 2026 11:14 am
Simhastha Kumbh 2027: Nashik conducts monsoon audit of key infrastructure

The monsoon assessments, carried out on July 8 and 9, aim to identify vulnerabilities in drainage, mobility, sanitation and public infrastructure so that corrective measures can be implemented well before the mega religious gathering

13 Jul 2026 10:53 am
Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat accident to reach Mumbai today

The embassy said the bodies will be flown from Ho Chi Minh City to Mumbai on a Vietnam Airlines flight, after which the respective state governments will coordinate with the victims' families for transportation to their hometowns

13 Jul 2026 10:22 am
At least 27 killed in massive Bangkok pub fire, several injured

At least 27 people were killed after a massive fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early Monday. Several others were injured as firefighters battled the blaze, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the deadly incident.

13 Jul 2026 9:38 am
Typhoon Bavi weakens to tropical storm after hitting eastern China

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province, but continued to bring heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption. Millions remain affected as evacuations, flight cancellations and weather alerts continue.

13 Jul 2026 9:32 am
Typhoon Bavi weakens after battering eastern China, millions evacuated

Typhoon Bavi, the strongest storm to hit mainland China this year, battered the eastern coast with heavy rain and powerful winds, forcing the evacuation of more than 2.8 million people. Authorities warned of prolonged rainfall despite the storm weakening.

13 Jul 2026 9:28 am
EC requires parents' SIR details for new voters applying for electoral rolls

The Election Commission has made it mandatory for new voters to provide their parents' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) details while applying for inclusion in electoral rolls, saying the move will simplify document verification and improve voter mapping.

13 Jul 2026 9:24 am
Flipkart delivery executive held for allegedly forcing entry, flashing at woman

A Flipkart delivery executive was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into a woman's house and exposing himself. Police identified the accused as Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat and said legal action has been initiated. The investigation is underway.

13 Jul 2026 9:21 am
12 police teams hunt accused in Telangana six-member family murder case

Telangana Police have formed 12 special teams to trace a man accused of killing six of his family members in Rangareddy district. The accused, who is also facing a POCSO case, allegedly murdered his wife, two children and three relatives before fleeing.

13 Jul 2026 9:19 am