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The difficult and technically challenging rescue operation was carried out by the Pune Forest Division with support from multiple agencies and local citizens. The operation lasted several hours before the animal was safely freed

The Taliban-led Afghan government has lodged a strong and resolute protest with Pakistan after cross-border airstrikes in the eastern provinces of Paktia, Paktika and Kunar reportedly killed 36 civilians, including women and children, and injured 163 others

Global airlines reduced baggage mishandling by 23 per cent in 2025 despite handling a record 5 billion passengers, according to the SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights report. However, mishandled luggage still costs the aviation industry an estimated USD 6.3 billion, prompting further investments

An Australian man has been charged with murder and concealing a body after a missing 17-year-old girl was found dead in a suitcase in Pattaya, Thailand. Police arrested him at Bangkok airport before he could board a flight to Australia

Tamil Nadu has floated a tender to procure 2.5 lakh Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), paving the way for high-speed broadband connectivity in rural areas under the BharatNet Phase II project.

India increased crude imports from outside the Strait from 55 per cent to 70 per cent within weeks, backed by a broader supplier network spanning 41 countries, upgraded refineries capable of processing multiple crude grades, and stronger port and logistics infrastructure, said B. Ashok

Trump made the remarks after being asked about Mamdani's recent statement that he was willing to be the poster child for socialist candidates

Pune Rural Police will conduct a gait analysis of accused Chetan Chaudhary and recreate the crime scene as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of businessman Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort. Investigators are also working to recover key evidence linked to the case

The Rajasthan power line accident has triggered protests as families of three victims demand 50 lakh compensation and government jobs after a snapped 11kV wire caused a fatal electrocution

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that UPI is now live in Greece, enabling eligible users to make instant, secure and seamless payments. During his visit to Athens, he also promoted stronger India-Greece trade, investment and fintech collaboration

Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit in Washington, Gor said the agreement is in the last one or two per cent after nearly 18 months of negotiations

According to the ACB, the complainant had served as a Home Guard for nearly 20 years. He had been removed from service due to low attendance at parades, but was reinstated earlier this year

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna criticised President Donald Trump's foreign and immigration policies while urging that the India-US partnership be built on shared democratic values, freedom and human rights rather than purely defence, trade and economic interests

A special court in Pune sentenced 65-year-old Bhimrao Prabhakar Kamble to death for the rape and murder of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl in Bhor taluka. The court termed the crime rarest of rare, citing its extreme brutality, strong evidence, and the profound impact it had on society

A shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, northern Germany, killed six adults and injured several others. Police arrested two suspects and are investigating the incident as a suspected family tragedy, ruling out terrorism as the motive

Nearly 16,000 people have been affected by floods across 69 villages in Assam's Dhemaji district, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. Heavy flooding also damaged a railway bridge, prompting the suspension of train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari

CBSE has issued fresh guidelines on its three-language policy, exempting the current Class 10 batch from the revised rules. As a one-time relaxation, current Class 9 students can study two foreign languages and one Indian language without a third-language board exam in Class 10

Faizabad Bar Association has resolved that none of its members will represent the eight accused arrested in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case, warning of a Rs 5 lakh penalty for violations. Meanwhile, the accused have been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody

A US official said the two sides had agreed to halt attacks in the Strait and allow commercial shipping to resume.

A new study suggests that consciously controlling breathing patterns can influence decision-making by affecting heart and brain activity. Researchers found that longer exhalations increase heart rate variability, enhance reward processing and may encourage bolder choices

Troops of the Indian Army's Spear Head Division under the Spear Corps rescued 27 stranded civilians from flood-hit areas in Assam's Dhemaji district

The protest was organised by the Mumbai Football Association (MFA)

The recent decision to convert a favourite, much-used football ground in Bandra into a convention centre is another reminder of the citys apathy towards providing public spaces for rest and recreation

Police investigating the Lohagad Fort murder case allege that Siya Goyal transferred Rs 1 crore given by fianc Ketan Agarwal for wedding shopping to co-accused Chetan Chaudhary. Investigators claim the money funded his business as part of a pre-planned conspiracy to murder Ketan and marry later

China plans to open the world's first fully robot-operated hotel in Guangdong Province in 2027. Managed by Pudu Robotics, the hotel will use robots for reception, housekeeping, room service, food preparation and guest assistance, showcasing the future of automated hospitality

Russia claimed its forces captured Bohodarivka village in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. Meanwhile, missile strikes on the cities of Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia killed seven people and injured dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh, his retired IPS officer father Shailesh Singh, and their driver have been booked in Bhopal after a cook accused them of assault, abuse, taking away his mobile phone, and transferring money from his account. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation

The Israel Defence Forces said it dismantled a 200-metre-long underground Hezbollah complex in southern Lebanon. The tunnel, reportedly built with Iranian technology, contained hundreds of weapons and four launch shafts allegedly aimed at Israel

In the first ruling, the Supreme Court blocked Trump from immediately firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations. In a narrow 5-4 decision, the court held that the president cannot remove officials at the independent Fed for any reason or no reason

Mahabaleshwar recorded the highest rainfall at 21 mm during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am. Mumbai followed with 19 mm, while Dahanu and Parbhani received 15 mm each. Alibag and Ratnagiri recorded 11 mm each, Santacruz 10 mm, Gondia 8 mm, Beed 6 mm, and Jalgaon and Nagpur 4 mm each

A Pune court has extended the police custody of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary till July 3 in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, allowing investigators more time to recreate the crime scene, recover evidence and probe the alleged conspiracy

US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will take place in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. The announcement comes as Washington and Tehran seek to advance negotiations despite recent military tensions

A six-year-old boy also suffered burn injuries after lightning struck while children were plucking mangoes near their home in Garhwa

Five people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, Germany. Police arrested the suspected gunman and a second alleged perpetrator, saying there was no longer any danger to the public

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stated that it is investigating the circumstances that led to the Cessna 152 training aircraft's crash landing

India has deployed a 41-member Army medical contingent, relief supplies, medical equipment, and a BHISHM Cube aboard two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft to support ongoing rescue and relief operations

The owners of BS-IV or older four-wheelers who scrap their vehicles and purchase an electric vehicle will receive a Rs 1 lakh scrapping incentive, officials said

The accused were produced via video conferencing before the Special Judge of the Anti-Corruption Court after their earlier three-day judicial custody expired. Police did not seek their custody during the hearing

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched the 'Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup 2026', saying the initiative aims to bring 50 lakh farmers under group farming while promoting AI-driven agriculture, water conservation and women's participation in farming

Officials cited the risk of landslides, flash floods, unstable glaciers, melting snow, rockfalls and difficult rescue operations as reasons for the decision

The father of the three-year-old girl raped and murdered in Pune's Nasrapur welcomed the special court's verdict sentencing Bhimrao Kamble to death, saying it met the family's expectations and reflected the community's demand for justice.

Police claim the duo planned the murder weeks in advance, staged a failed attempt on June 14, used a pre-decided signal before pushing Agarwal off Lohagad Fort on June 18, and intended to delay their marriage for three years to avoid suspicion

Uddhav Thackeray accused the Shinde faction of using Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy after the Shiv Sena split and claimed a campaign was underway against Devendra Fadnavis within the BJP

Europe remains in the grip of its most intense heatwave on record, with soaring temperatures breaking all-time records across several countries and more than 1,300 excess deaths reported since June 21

The accident occurred near the Dhamangaon railway boundary at around 12.30 pm on Sunday, an official said. The victims were travelling to Akola to attend a function when their car rammed into a truck parked near the railway boundary

SC declines urgent hearing on PIL over Ram Temple donations. The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged financial irregularities in donations received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust

The accused were produced before the Rouse Avenue Court through video conferencing after the expiry of their earlier period of judicial custody

Reiterating the Opposition's role in Parliament, Kharge said it would continue to raise issues affecting citizens and ensure that public concerns receive due attention

Addressing reporters before the protest began, the Karjat-Jamkhed MLA claimed the government had deployed a heavy police presence to discourage demonstrators and warned that a 'jail bharo' movement would be launched if the protest was suppressed

The case has been widely cited as one of the fastest concluded trials in Maharashtras recent legal history, driven by swift police action, a detailed 1,200-page chargesheet, and day-to-day in-camera hearings before Special Judge SR Salunkhe