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The police dismantled the protest site, on the banks of Barana river near Kupi village, and symbolic pyres used by the demonstrators

No casualties have been reported so far

Congress leaders demand that the findings and the Trusts accounts should be made public so that every devotee knows how their offerings have been utilised

The issue is not digital versus non-digital; it is whether one format should be imposed uniformly in a deeply unequal educational landscape

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Sindhu raced to a 3-0 lead before a few unforced errors, coupled with some brilliant shot-making from Yamaguchi, allowed the Japanese to draw level at 3-3

England defeated France 6-4 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff to secure third place. Bukayo Saka starred with a hat-trick, while Kylian Mbapp became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history with 22 goals. Heres a look at all the highlights from the dramatic 10-goal encounter ahead of the Argentina vs Spain final.

4 dead, several missing as flash floods, landslides batter Poonch district

Flash floods triggered by heavy overnight rainfall have inundated Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate.

Jumping genes are responsible for the spread of antibiotic resistance and in the development of many cancers. Scientists are also studying circular RNA molecules, like the one derived from the jumping intron, as next generation vaccine platforms. Understanding jumping genes can thus have profound implications for medicine

Andrew Tate has amassed over 10 million followers on X but has been banned from platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram for violating hate speech guidelines

Kalki 2898 AD, Committee Kurrollu, 35-Chinna Katha Kaadu and Pushpa 2: The Rule won two awards each, while Lucky Baskhar bagged one

Some sprinklers do not work, and those that do, function ineffectively at this park in Ward 179 of Thiruvanmiyur, says a committee member of Kalakshetra Colony Welfare Association

The MoU, signed on June 14, stipulated Iran would allow ships to pass with no charge for60 daysonly, and that Iran would work with Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz

Dozens of vehicles were swept away or submerged after overflowing rivers breached their banks, causing widespread disruption, the officials said

The night vigil called by the CJP at Jantar Mantar saw a large gathering of people from across the country.

The identities of the deceased are yet to be officially established

The strikes were designed to further degrade Iran's ability to restrict the traffic of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said

A year-long puppetry production titled Enge Engal Nadhigal by Agai Theatre of Voices has children from a Narikurava community in Pallavaram taking centre stage as storytellers. As part of this initiative, the children were taken on a tour of the industrial north Chennai on July 18 to understand the negative impact development can have on peoples everyday lives and bring that insight into their stories

Kylian Mbappe has 10 goals in this World Cup, two more than Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, which is awarded to the tournament's top scorer.

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Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes after a ceasefire agreement fell apart last week, raising fears of a return to all-out war

Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise were a threat as France searched for a way back into the game but they found England's second-choice goalkeeper Dean Henderson in top form

The 25-year-old from Coimbatore had completed his three GM norms back in 2022, but repeatedly fell short of the rating requirement, turning what should have been the final step into a prolonged test of patience and mental resilience

He has made history. He is a legend, Scaloni said of the former Barcelona player, who has already helped Argentina win a World Cup and back-to-back Copa America titles in the last five years

The Barbados-born Sobers, who has died at the age of 89, featured in 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, amassing 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets

We have put two more doors in addition to the main door so that no stray animals can enter the arena. We will also have guards stationed there at all times. Ceilings have been changed. The toilets will be of the highest standard. Cleanliness wont be an issue, says Badminton Association of India (BAI) general secretary

Max Verstappen had set the fastest time after smart coordination with Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar to give him the strongest possible slipstream on his lap

Brook stated that the 35-year-old talisman, also a fellow Yorkshireman, was the ideal role model for his team

To be honest, the way we bowled in the last game was exceptional, Morkel opined. Just looking at the numbers, the high speeds that the boys generated and the areas that we bowled in were great to see

InAyodhya, weeks after allegations of money being siphoned off from donations at the Ram temple surfaced, pilgrims and residents say it has triggered a crisis of trust. Devotees say their faith in Lord Ram and the temple remains intact, but many have grown cautious about donating. Locals report a dip in visitors, though they attribute part of that to seasonal factors as well. As an SIT probe seeks accountability,IshitaMishrareports from the temple town, where faith, transparency, and the citys r

The winning team will take home a bronze medal; Venezuelan referee Jess Valenzuela will lead the officiating crew for the match

People expect me to win every match because I have been at that level for a long time. Earlier, I used to think about that pressure, but now I see it positively, says Manika

In letter toFarooqAbdullah, Mufti says party may skip agitationunless restoration of Article 370, release of political prisoners and lifting of the ban on theJamaat-e-Islamiare included in agenda

A leitmotif among blood donation organisations is the increasing difficulty in finding people with generous veins; and the solution could strangely be found in the living rooms of households, as illustrated by these two accounts from Chennai of parents inspiring their children to join the cause

When the AIADMK was in power, the then Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced that November 1 would be celebrated as Tamil Nadu Day. However, after the DMK came to power in 2021, it changed the observance to July 18

The victim was a 30-year-old was said to be out on a picnic when he was killed

Addressing the Special Plenary Session of YiFi 2026 in Madurai, the Union Finance Minister urges the youth to move with some kind of guidance to make the best out of the changing times

Candidates whose documents are verified must complete fee payment by July 21, say officials;the second allocation list to be released on July 25