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Nothing Phone (4b) tries to win with a familiar design and a clean software experience, making a strong first impression. Can it cut through the fierce competition, though?

US Senator Rick Scott criticised Pakistan's role in Middle East diplomacy, saying Islamabad lacks the credibility to mediate regional conflicts. In a post on X, he cited Pakistan's past actions and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks on Iran, arguing Washington should closely monitor Islamabad's regional engagements.

The Sensex fell 104.35 points to close at 78,180.72, while the Nifty slipped 31.65 points to settle at 24,398.70.

Nothing Phone 4(b) launched in India and globally on Tuesday as a gateway for new consumers to get on the company's bandwagon at a bargain.

OpenAI said it has restored core functionality but acknowledged that some issues remain and is working to fully resolve them. The outage comes weeks after Elon Musk-owned X also faced a widespread service disruption.

A year-long study found the BCG tuberculosis vaccine altered brain immune responses and Alzheimer's biomarkers in healthy older adults, but larger controlled trials are needed.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday conferred the country's highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in 2019 was the most fitting tribute to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder's supreme sacrifice. In a signed article, Modi hailed Mookerjee's contribution to national unity, democratic values, and the integration of Jammu and Kashmir.

NTA has urged NEET UG 2026 candidates to update or confirm their bank account details by July 7, 2026 (11:50 p.m.) to receive their exam fee refund. The refund process has already begun for candidates who have verified their bank details, while those who miss the deadline may not receive their refunds.

The downpour also triggered a political clash between the MNS and BJP over alleged BMC corruption and infrastructure failures, with both parties trading sharp accusations over the Mumbai-Pune Missing Link Expressway and the city's monsoon preparedness.

Diljit Dosanjh and Arjun Rampal's controversial film Satluj has been removed from ZEE5 in India just two days after its OTT release. In an official statement, ZEE5 said the film has been temporarily paused due to current developments while reaffirming its support for the film and its creative vision

Lokayan 2026, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and showcasing India's rich maritime heritage. During the Parade of Sail on the Hudson River, the ship proudly flew the Indian Tricolour against New York's skyline

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde announced 5 lakh ex gratia for the family of 63-year-old Yunus Kundawala, who died after a tree collapsed on him in Kurla during heavy rain. She ordered an audit of ageing trees and said an inquiry would examine why action was not taken despite prior warnings about the tree's condition.

The visit featured cross-deck interactions with the Republic of Singapore Navy, meetings with senior naval officials, tributes at the Kranji War Memorial, and engagements with the Indian diaspora and diplomatic community.

Replacing MGNREGA from July 1, the scheme has been rolled out nationwide without major issues, with Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Rajasthan leading in generating employment. Chouhan said wages have been increased by around 10 per cent, with a minimum daily wage of 300.

The survivor alleged that the women were held captive, assaulted and threatened with death if they did not hand over the money. Police said Raza Dar had met the women in Singapore through a cryptocurrency venture and later arranged their business visas to Pakistan. Four accused have been arrested, while one suspect remains absconding.

A video from the wedding, shared by Irfan Pathan, captured the couple exchanging vows, dancing together and Aamir kissing Gauri and her son. After the wedding, Aamir greeted the media outside his residence and thanked the paparazzi.

Boney Kapoor's daughter, Anshula Kapoor, is all set to marry Rohan Thakkar on July 6. Ahead of the wedding, the Kapoor family hosted an intimate mehendi ceremony for the bride-to-be, with Sonam Kapoor giving fans a glimpse of the celebrations by sharing inside videos on social media.

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh's much awaited 'Alpha' is here. Take a look at what the audience has to say about YRF's first female spy action film.

Ketan Agarwal's grandfather, Devichand Agarwal (71), died of a cardiac arrest in Pune on July 4, just 16 days after the 26-year-old realtor's death at Lohagad Fort. Family members said he was devastated by the tragedy and had been demanding justice.

The J&K government has banned two controversial books from government school libraries after they were found to contain content allegedly glorifying convicted terrorist Maqbool Bhat and several separatist leaders. The government has suspended eight School Education Department officials, ordered a high-level inquiry, blacklisted the authors and publishers, and directed the immediate withdrawal of the books from schools.

Trump said America's founding principles of liberty and individual freedom were incompatible with communist ideology. He honoured veterans of the Korean War and Cold War, saying their sacrifices defeated communism abroad and warning against its return at home.

A woman in Agra has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Surendra Sharma (45), and burying his body beneath the bathroom floor of their home before covering it with concrete. Police recovered the body around 45 days after he went missing, despite the accused having filed a missing person's complaint.

The Australian Federal Police is investigating an alleged online death threat targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi before his scheduled visit to Australia. The comment reportedly appeared beneath a Facebook post for the Melbourne community event.

Rumours claiming that Vijay's much-delayed film Jana Nayagan had received an 'A' certificate from the CBFC were debunked after a fake censor certificate went viral on social media. The fan account that shared the document later apologised, confirming it was fabricated

On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend my warmest congratulations to President Trump and the people of the United States on the historic 250th anniversary of your Independence, PM Modi wrote on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sparked laughter and applause after using the viral Sun rahe ho na, Vinod? dialogue from Panchayat during a semiconductor event in Gujarat's Sanand. Responding to CG Power Chairman Vellayan Subbaiah's remark, Kaam bole chhe (work speaks for itself

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde was rushed to a private hospital in Thane on Friday after his health deteriorated suddenly. According to preliminary reports on Saturday, Shinde is currently under the care of a team of specialist doctors, and his condition is stated to be completely stable.

The celebrations come amid an intense heatwave, possible thunderstorms and criticism from opponents who accuse Trump of politicising the national event. Ahead of the festivities, Trump also used a speech at Mount Rushmore to warn about domestic adicals and the communist menace ahead of the November midterm elections.

US President Donald Trump mocked Iran during his Mount Rushmore address, saying Washington gave Tehran a week off for a funeral because we're nice after US strikes. His remarks came as Iran began week-long funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing cheers and laughter from the crowd

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquarters on New BEL Road in Bengaluru received a bomb threat e-mail on Thursday morning. The e-mail was sent to the office of ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan.

Air India has rejected reports claiming that 11 of its 26 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners are grounded, calling the information factually inaccurate. The airline clarified that several aircraft are undergoing scheduled maintenance, cabin retrofits or routine operational checks, which should not be classified as grounded.

Families of injured patients thanked the doctors and nurses for their dedication, professionalism and advanced medical support following the devastating June 24 twin earthquakes.

The actress, who spent part of her childhood in the US before building a successful career in Bollywood and Hollywood, continues to balance projects in both countries while living with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie.

Nifty added 0.89 per cent during the week and edged up 0.39 per cent on the last trading day to reach 24,270. At close, Sensex was up 261 points, or 0.34 per cent, at 77,763. It added 0.86 per cent during the week.

Tension gripped parts of Ladakh after the Youth Wing of the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) alleged that a group of non-local individuals was involved in religious conversion-related activities in remote areas of the Union Territory. Acting on intelligence inputs, Leh Police detained eight persons and registered an FIR, launching a probe into the alleged operation.