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Maha Dy CM Shinde hospitalised in Thane due to exhaustion; condition stable

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.

4 Jul 2026 1:09 pm
Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th Anniversary

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.

4 Jul 2026 1:05 pm
'We're Nice, We Gave Iran a Week Off for a Funeral': Trump as Khamenei's Farewell Begins

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

4 Jul 2026 1:03 pm
Hoax bomb threat to ISRO headquarters in B'luru traced to man in UP; electronic device seized

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.

4 Jul 2026 12:54 pm
Air India Denies 11 Dreamliners Grounded, Cuts Fuel Fee on Selected Routes

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.

4 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
Indian Army's Medical Team Op Amistad wins praise from Venezuela quake survivors

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

4 Jul 2026 12:10 pm
250th Anniversary of Independence Day: Priyanka Chopra shares celebrations, fireworks display in US

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.

4 Jul 2026 12:08 pm
Weekly Review: Nifty, Sensex post strong gains for fourth week as crude prices ease

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.

4 Jul 2026 12:06 pm
'Fear-mongering claims': Govt trashes social media claims on harmful effects of E20 petrol

It also rejected claims about insects being attracted to fuel tanks and clarified that ethanol production primarily uses surplus agricultural produce, while promoting maize as a less water-intensive feedstock

3 Jul 2026 11:17 pm
Ketan Agarwal murder case: Accused Siya, Chetan sent to 14-day judicial custody

Police had sought three more days of custody for a face-to-face interrogation and recovery of digital evidence, but the court rejected the request. The duo had already spent 11 days in police custody. Investigators have also sought permission to conduct polygraph tests, subject to the accused's consen

3 Jul 2026 11:16 pm
Centre to seek explanation from Meta over Instagram ads linked to child sexual abuse

The government is also expected to seek details on Meta's content moderation and advertisement review processes. Meta had not issued an official statement at the time of reporting. The development comes shortly after the government asked WhatsApp to defer the rollout of its username feature in India

3 Jul 2026 11:14 pm
B'luru daycare case: Accused caretaker sent to jail on 14-day remand

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said the government has zero tolerance for crimes against children and stressed the need for strict SOPs and background checks for daycare staff.

3 Jul 2026 11:14 pm
Lock Upp 2: Ram Kapoor kisses Laila forcefully, Harshad Chopda says he fears gay men; Sufi reacts

A viral clip from Lock Upp 2 shows has gone viral that shows Ram Kapoor hugging Varun 'Laila' Yadav kissing him on his cheeks before sharing a longer kiss, leaving fellow contestants Yogesh Rawat, Sunita Ahuja and Shivangi Joshi laughing.

3 Jul 2026 11:13 pm
NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Bengaluru daycare abuse, seeks report in two weeks

The case came to light after videos allegedly showing caregivers abusing children were shared with Child Helpline officials. Police have registered an FIR against five caregivers, arrested one accused, constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT), and are continuing the investigation.

3 Jul 2026 10:58 pm
Alpha leaked: Alia Bhatt, Sharvari flaunt curves in bralette, hot pants ; fans say 'skin show unnecessary for spy universe'

From Pathaan and War to now Alpha, YRF's spy universe's love for bold outfits for its female leads continues. Leaked clips featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's beach sequence have triggered backlash, with many netizens questioning the need for such scenes in a spy thriller.

3 Jul 2026 10:56 pm
Gujarat ATS arrests eight with links to Jaish-e-Mohammed plotting terror network

The Gujarat ATS has arrested eight people from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh for their alleged links to the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and for attempting to establish an active terror network in the state.

3 Jul 2026 10:53 pm
Karnataka SIR: Nearly 55 lakh voter forms distributed as Bommai urges fair, impartial electoral roll revision

As the exercise continued, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai urged officials to remain impartial and resist political pressure, while calling on the Election Commission to ensure no eligible voter is excluded and no ineligible person is included in the electoral rolls.

1 Jul 2026 9:26 pm
'Toxic' Teaser: Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Huma Qureshi Unleash Firepower Against Yash

The makers of 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' have released the 'Ladies & Ladies' teaser. Featuring Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi, the action-packed glimpse showcases the women in bold, gun-toting avatars as they take on Yash.

1 Jul 2026 9:26 pm
FDA suspends licences of 6 eateries in Maharashtra for unhygienic kitchens, expired food

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of six restaurants and eateries, including Flint & Waarsa in Mumbai's Nariman Point, after inspections uncovered unhygienic kitchens, expired food, misbranded products and multiple food safety violations

1 Jul 2026 8:09 am
Religious Conversion Row Sparks Tension in Ladakh; Eight Detained, Local Christian Community Distances Itself

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.

18 Jun 2026 10:37 pm