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While there have been no direct talks between Iran and the United States since last month, Iranian media reported that a delegation from mediator Qatar was in Tehran after the warring sides exchanged strikes again this week.

U.S. officials said that Donald Trump is giving U.S. negotiators limited time to reach a deal with Iran, but, in a sign of the challenges ahead, they underscored that the President had a wide range of options if talks fall apart

This marks a historic milestone in our relationship, one that revitalises our ties and reaffirms our commitment to friendship, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Those pretending to have faith committed this sin, whereas the BJP established Ayodhya as the cultural capital of Sanatan Dharma, says Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Several protestors, most of them women, have launched a symbolic protest by placing hanging noose around their necks which has now reached its fifth day on the banks of the Barana River near Kupi village.

According to the police, Rajkumar had been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (PoCSO) Act following a complaint lodged by the minor girl and her mother on May 16, accusing him of molestation.

Between January 1, 2016 and June 30, 2026, Telangana registered 31,117 cases under the POCSO Act. Of these, 16,348 cases, or 52.54%, remain pending trial, while another 2,863 cases (9.20%) are still under investigation.

The noted musician and Padma Bhushan awardee talks about what an audience can expect at her upcoming concert

He said the Modi government did not operate on the low-trust policy of the Congress-led UPA government , but rather on high accountability and nation first principles.

Sanjay Dutt urged the organisation to focus on issues concerning womens rights, womens empowerment, increasing atrocities against women, inflation, unemployment and womens safety.

Mr. Verma, who is the Laxmi Nagar MLA, is also the chief whip of the BJP in the Delhi Assembly.

Egypt tasted its first-ever win in the quadrennial extravaganza before reaching the round of 16 after beating Australia on penalties.

The suit will significantly complicate OpenAI's plans for a hotly anticipated initial public offering.

Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold took second place with Eritrean Biniam Girmay third as reigning champion Tadej Pogacar held onto the race leaders yellow jersey.

Leading the charge, Asian Champion Vishvanath (50kg) continued his dominant run with a convincing 5:0 win over Saudi Arabias Ibrahim Aljohani. Ganga (55kg)

Describing Indias successive T20I series defeats in Ireland and England as a bad phase rather than a cause for panic, Saikia stressed that the exercise would be a performance review rather than a knee-jerk reaction

Veteran Savita, who recently received the Padma Shri award, and Bichu Devi Kharibam have been named as the two goalkeepers in the squad

The 2-1 quarterfinal win over Belgium seals Spains progress to the semifinals, where France awaits

Officials from the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) the nodal agency for the yatra stationed at the Dharchula base camp said the 48-member batch crossed the Lipulekh Pass at 9.05 a.m.

Union government betrayed trust of the people, resignations alone would not suffice, says party general secretary Raja

Representatives of civil rights group have raised questions over the polices version of events leading to the encounter and sought an investigation by a judge

The agency said its Raipur Zonal Office attached movable and immovable properties worth 941 crore belonging to businessman Vikas Garg and his family members

Centre protecting culprits, says party

Hans Vanaken replaced Tielemans in the starting lineup in another blow to the Red Devils depth.

The two unheralded athletes have had to conquer adversity at several stages of their young lives. At the recent inter-State meet, they overcame significant odds to record unexpected National marks and earn the right to make their Asian Games debuts

The 26-year-old athletes world came crashing down last June when she tore her ACL. After chasing speed all her life, she had to endure a period of painful, stationary monotony. But thanks to a steady supply of blueberries, strawberries and chocolates from her coach, rigorous rehab and unwavering focus, Jyothi is back to winning ways

While the world may be recording fewer terrorist attacks, it is simultaneously confronting a far more resilient and adaptive adversary

Indias next leap should be to ensure financial health for all

The Uthukuli police have registered a case and and arrested the lorry driver.

Governments should regulate social media platforms, not users

The defending champion and World No. 1 beats the seven-time winner for a second straight time at Wimbledon while the German enters his maiden final at the All England Club

They were enrolled into the JEE coaching programme organised by the Social Justice Department

The police also recovered a sum of 4 lakh from the gang

However, she refused to make further comments on the case as it was currently under investigation