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Donald Trump threatens strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges

Donald Trump said US military operations would intensify over the coming days and suggested that key infrastructure could be targeted if diplomatic efforts fail

15 Jul 2026 10:03 am
HRFP chief urges UN to protect Pakistan's religious minorities

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) President Naveed Walter addressed the UN High-level Political Forum in New York, urging greater protection for Pakistan's religious minorities and other marginalised communities. He called for human rights to be placed at the centre of sustainable development and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

15 Jul 2026 9:34 am
Operation Lightning: Iran claims drone assault on Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan

The Iranian Army also claimed that the latest operation was part of an ongoing military campaign against US bases in the region.

15 Jul 2026 9:28 am
Karnataka clears three IPS officers in Chinnaswamy stampede case

The Karnataka government has exonerated three senior IPS officers in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case that claimed 11 lives during RCB's IPL victory celebrations in June 2025. The government closed departmental proceedings after finding no grounds to continue the disciplinary action, though one officer was issued a warning.

15 Jul 2026 9:19 am
Fake ethanol-related claims about Nitin Gadkari trigger FIR in Nagpur

The complaint was filed by BJP Nagpur City Social Media Cell Convener Shishir Arun Tripathi

15 Jul 2026 9:12 am
India-EU ties strengthen as Piyush Goyal discusses trade

In another meeting, Goyal held talks with the European Commissioner for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth, Wopke Hoekstra, focusing on enhancing cooperation in climate action, renewable energy and green technologies

15 Jul 2026 9:02 am
SC permits Friday namaz near Bhojshala, asks ASI to maintain status quo

The Supreme Court has directed that Muslims be provided a separate open space adjacent to the disputed Bhojshala site in Madhya Pradesh for Friday namaz between 1 pm and 3 pm. The court also barred the ASI from making structural changes without its approval and said it would hear the sensitive matter on a day-to-day basis.

15 Jul 2026 9:01 am
Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low

The blackout on Tuesday was the third such incident in two weeks as a US oil embargo stresses the island's grid

15 Jul 2026 8:59 am
18-year-old gored in thigh during final San Fermin bull run in Pamplona

A further eight runners, including an 86-year-old British man, needed medical treatment for minor injuries

15 Jul 2026 8:55 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Governments must go green in the truest sense

When it comes to number crunching, we learn that more than 25,000 volunteers were part of planting 35 different indigenous species, aimed at enhancing urban greenery

15 Jul 2026 8:50 am
US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in Hormuz

The strait once saw a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded pass through it in peacetime

15 Jul 2026 8:50 am
UK to amend law in bid to deport grooming gang mastermind to Pakistan

The convicted rapist was the leader of a group of nine men who groomed and sexually abused teenage girls

15 Jul 2026 8:50 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Why you mustnt skip Olivias Invite!

Whats it about a four-actor, one-apartment chamber drama that it seems an early entrant to the year-end US awards season, already?

15 Jul 2026 8:48 am
US-Iran war: US targets missile and drone sites as tensions escalate in Hormuz

Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain, Jordan, and three tankers that travelled through the strait

15 Jul 2026 8:39 am
Lebanon-Israel talks resume as Gaza strike kills nine Palestinians

Discussions are moving forward despite strong objections from the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, which believes only Iranian pressure on Washington can secure an end to the war and Israeli withdrawal

15 Jul 2026 8:34 am
Donald Trump says, 'Strait of Hormuz now open'; declares blockade on Iran ships

US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz has reopened for global shipping under US military protection while announcing a full blockade on vessels sailing to Iranian ports or carrying Iranian cargo. He also proposed replacing a reimbursement fee with new Gulf trade and investment deals

14 Jul 2026 10:00 pm
Nashik bus accident: One dead, six injured after luxury bus overturn

One person was killed and six others were seriously injured after a private luxury bus carrying around 30 passengers overturned in Maharashtra's Nashik district. The accident occurred in Yeola taluka while the bus was travelling from Pune to Jalgaon. Police have launched an investigation

14 Jul 2026 9:41 pm
Nashik Police bust interstate gang, arrest four for Rs 70-lakh robbery

Nashik Police arrested four people, including a woman, for allegedly robbing a man of Rs 70 lakh by posing as police officers in the Panchavati area. During the operation, police seized Rs 82 lakh worth of cash, fake government IDs, a beacon-fitted car and suspected firearms

14 Jul 2026 8:26 pm
Nine held after woman tourist allegedly molested at Bhavali Dam in Igatpuri

Nine people have been arrested after a 44-year-old woman tourist was allegedly molested and her family assaulted near Bhavali Dam in Nashik's Igatpuri. Police have registered offences of molestation, attempt to murder and dacoity, while more suspects have been identified through video footage

14 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
Maharashtra ATS questions 66 people in Pune over suspected links with Bhatti

According to the ATS, the operation began at 7 am and was carried out with the assistance of Pune City Police, Pune Rural Police and Pimpri Chinchwad Police

14 Jul 2026 8:17 pm
FIFA World Cup: Karnataka allows Bengaluru restaurants to open till 3:30 am

The relaxation will apply on July 14, July 15 and July 19, when key FIFA World Cup fixtures are scheduled to be played late at night in India because of the time difference with the host country

14 Jul 2026 7:36 pm
Low rainfall pushes up water tanker demand across Marathwada

Marathwada, which comprises the districts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Nanded, Hingoli, Dharashiv, Latur and Parbhani, has received 163.7 mm of rainfall against the seasonal average of 218.1 mm up to July 14

14 Jul 2026 6:48 pm
WHO warns DRC Ebola outbreak is far bigger than official count

According to the DR Congo's latest official figures, the haemorrhagic fever has infected more than 1,960 people and killed over 700 since it was detected two months ago

14 Jul 2026 6:09 pm
Bengaluru eateries get extended timings for FIFA World Cup match screenings

The Karnataka government has allowed hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru to serve food until 3:30 am on July 14, 15 and 19 to facilitate late-night FIFA World Cup match screenings. The move, announced by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, follows a request from the NRAI

14 Jul 2026 5:58 pm
SC says Samay Raina took it 'for a ride' in disability case

The Supreme Court Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana made the observations while hearing a petition related to remarks allegedly made about persons with disabilities and rare genetic disorders

14 Jul 2026 5:42 pm
Akhilesh Yadav alleges BJP misuses religion and donations to fuel corruption

In a post on X, Yadav attacked the BJP on the Ram temple donation-theft issue, saying people should understand the criminology of the saffron party rather than what he termed the chronology of offerings, donations and contributions

14 Jul 2026 5:39 pm
Kerala: PNG gas leak in Thiruvananthapuram after road work damages pipeline

An officer from Chackai fire station said that information of the gas leak was received around 12.50 pm and a team was immediately dispatched to the area

14 Jul 2026 4:56 pm
Congress to finalise Monsoon Session strategy at Sonia Gandhi's July 16 meeting

The meeting, scheduled for 11 am, will focus on the issues the Congress plans to raise during the session and its broader parliamentary approach

14 Jul 2026 4:10 pm
Election Commission extends SIR timeline for Andhra Pradesh, Haryana

The draft rolls in the two states were earlier scheduled to be published on July 21. Now, they will be published on July 31

14 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
India summons Iranian envoy, lodges strong protest over Strait of Hormuz attacks

The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi was summoned by the MEA, which lodged a strong protest over the attacks. The MEA said India was deeply concerned as the two vessels involved were carrying 30 Indian seafarers, one of whom was killed while several others were injured

14 Jul 2026 4:03 pm
Nine detained after tourists assaulted, robbed near Nashik's Bhavali waterfall

Nine people have been detained in connection with the alleged assault, molestation and robbery of a tourist family at Bhavali Dam waterfall in Nashik's Igatpuri taluka. Police have registered a case under multiple provisions of the BNS, including dacoity and attempt to murder

14 Jul 2026 3:51 pm
SC to hear Meghalaya's plea against Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail

The Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled for July 21 the hearing of the Meghalaya government's plea challenging the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused of conspiring to kill her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. The case centres on whether a typographical error in the arrest memo justified the grant of bail.

14 Jul 2026 2:12 pm
Arvind Kejriwal backs CJP protest, to meet Sonam Wangchuk on July 16

In a press conference, Kejriwal said he will visit Jantar Mantar at 5 pm on Thursday to extend his support to Wangchuk and the CJP protest

14 Jul 2026 1:45 pm
CBSE issues detailed guidelines on three-language policy under NEP 2020

The CBSE has issued detailed guidelines for implementing the three-language scheme under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 from the 2026-27 academic session. The board has clarified that the third language (R3) will be assessed only through school-based internal assessments, with no Board exam

14 Jul 2026 1:37 pm
SC refuses to cancel Lalu Yadav's bail in fodder scam, seeks speedy HC hearing

A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale refused to cancel Yadav's bail; however, it asked the High Court to expedite the hearing of the pending appeals, preferably within six months

14 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
Rahul Gandhi seeks fresh Maharashtra TET date after paper leak

Gandhi said nearly six lakh candidates continue to face uncertainty as the government has yet to announce a revised examination schedule or clarify the next course of action

14 Jul 2026 12:56 pm
Madhya Pradesh: Congress launches Gen-Z Cyclothon over alleged exam paper leaks

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari flagged off the party's two-day Gen-Z Cyclothon Yatra from Indore to Bhopal, alleging widespread examination irregularities, paper leaks and recruitment scams. The Congress is also demanding free quality education from KG to PG and plans to protest outside Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's residence

14 Jul 2026 12:29 pm
Jammu and Kashmir: Drone recovered in Samba, sent for forensic analysis

The drone has been sent for forensic examination to determine its origin, technical specifications, and whether it was used for any cross-border activity, the officials said

14 Jul 2026 12:08 pm
Pune Moshi waste unit collapse: FIR against two company officials

The case pertains to the July 8 incident at the waste-to-energy facility in Moshi, operated by Antony Lara Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd for the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC)

14 Jul 2026 12:01 pm
Sonam Wangchuk loses 8.5 kg during Day 17 hunger strike

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founding president Abhijeet Dipke, in a post on X, expressed concern over Wangchuks deteriorating health, stating that the activist has started losing muscle mass and is experiencing severe pain during the ongoing fast

14 Jul 2026 11:48 am
Tamil Nadu: Migrant worker killed, four injured in steel plant boiler blast

Four fellow workers suffered serious burn injuries in the blast and were rescued before being rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their condition is reported to be critical

14 Jul 2026 11:18 am
Arundhati Roy, Naseeruddin Shah urge CJP protesters to end hunger strike

In a joint statement issued on Monday, the signatories expressed solidarity with the ongoing agitation and praised the protesters for leading the campaign against the government

14 Jul 2026 11:11 am
Vietnam speedboat survivor recalls moments before boat capsized

A survivor of the Vietnam speedboat tragedy has recounted the terrifying moments when a massive wave capsized a boat carrying 32 Indian tourists near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 people. The survivor said several passengers were trapped inside the overturned vessel, while rescue teams rushed to the scene within minutes.

14 Jul 2026 10:35 am
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