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Getting an Indian passport will become more expensive from July 1, 2026, after the Ministry of External Affairs revised fees for passport-related services. The hike covers fresh applications, renewals, Tatkaal services, replacement of lost or damaged passports, police clearance certificates (PCC).

Police are now probing how Nagendra procured the explosives, with teams investigating possible sources in Uttara Kannada district. The case remains under investigation, with officials also examining an unexploded bomb recovered from the scene.

Former Ambassador Navdeep Suri credited proactive energy diplomacy, diversified crude imports and government support for ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies and stable prices, helping India avoid the shortages, rationing and emergency measures seen in several other countries.

Indian equity markets ended lower on Monday as renewed West Asia tensions and profit booking weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 372 points and the Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark,

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the Pratham Puja at the holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnathji, marking the ceremonial commencement of the 57-day Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3. He appealed to devotees to undertake the pilgrimage in large numbers and urged all sections of society to work together to ensure a safe, peaceful, and memorable Yatra for pilgrims.

The vessel was safely advised to proceed to Tuticorin Port for permanent repairs, while the Coast Guard continued coordinating with the ship's master, salvage company and port authorities to ensure the safety of the crew, vessel and the marine environment.

Kangana Ranaut and Vir Das' kissing scene in Revolver Rani from the 2014 film has sparked controversy after journalist Simi Chandoke alleged that Kangana injured Vir's lip during filming. Vir Das dismissed the claim as pure fiction. Kangana thanked Vir for defending her and hit back at the journalist

He also cited previous worker deaths on the sets of Devdas, Padmaavat, and now Love & War, claiming repeated safety lapses. The victim died after allegedly suffering an electric shock at Mumbai's Film City, while Bhansali Productions has announced Rs 40 lakh compensation for his family.

The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan flared up again with Islamabad reportedly claiming to have killed 29 militants in a ground operation, followed by calibrated strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens in the neighbouring country.

Nifty opened at 24,061.75, up 5.75 points or 0.02 per cent, while Sensex started marginally lower at 77,055.21, down 45.26 points or 0.06 per cent.

In France, a civilian aircraft carrying a group of skydivers crashed near Nancy, killing 11 people, including the pilot, instructors and students. The victims are believed to have been self-employed nurses participating in their first skydiving experience.

Fayyaz Premji, the man arrested in Mumbai's Byculla poison capsule case, is a Pune resident who allegedly ordered thousands of empty capsules and zinc phosphide online. Police claim he intended to target people attending a Muharram Ashura procession. He reportedly confessed to have a plot to kill nearly 15,000 people.

The US Central Command on Sunday released footage purportedly showing US Navy and Air Force fighter jets conducting strikes on Iranian military targets at several locations in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

The clip shows Jangra laughing with friends outside a police station, prompting many social media users to question the sincerity of his earlier apology and emotional statements. Jangra had earlier apologised for suggesting he expected intimacy after spending Rs 370 on a date, saying he regretted his comments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and vibrant welcome upon his arrival in Seychelles on Saturday as he embarked on a three-day State Visit to the island nation. Invited by Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie

An oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz as tensions between Iran and the US escalated following a fresh exchange of military strikes.IRGC claimed it targeted US military sites in the region in retaliation

NIA identified Muzafar as a key conspirator and founding member of the Al-Qaeda-linked AGuH Interim terror module, while Zameer Ahmad Ahanger and Tufail Ahmad Bhat allegedly acted as a courier and arms supplier, respectively. The agency said its investigation, backed by forensic evidence, geo-location mapping

The MSCE cancelled the Maharashtra TET 2026 after a question paper leak was uncovered in Bhiwandi, Thane, a day before the exam. An FIR has been filed, a probe is underway, and over 4.28 lakh candidates have been affected. A new exam date will be announced soon.

The Trust assured devotees that all offerings are safe and pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the controversy, intensifying the political row.

A photo showing Mahieka Sharma flaunting sindoor and posing beside Hardik Pandya has gone viral, sparking speculation that the duo have secretly married. However, neither Hardik nor Mahieka has confirmed the claims, and there is no credible evidence to suggest that the couple has tied the knot.

UPI transactions surging from just 2 crore in FY2016-17 to over 24,162 crore in FY2025-26. The JAM TrinityJan Dhan, Aadhaar and mobile connectivityhas boosted financial inclusion, enabling over Rs 51 lakh crore in direct benefit transfers to 176 crore beneficiaries.

Akanksha Chamola revealed on the Lock Upp Season 2'spremiere that she and Gaurav Khanna are heading for a divorce after nine years of marriage. She also claimed the couple had been living separately for a year, months after they denied divorce rumours.

He also said President Donald Trump is keen to visit India following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, although no dates have been finalised. Gor emphasised that the strong personal relationship between Trump and Modi continues to underpin the growing India-US strategic partnership.

Reporting to Asia Pacific Managing Director Kiran Mani, Singh will lead OpenAI's growth in India, focusing on consumer adoption, enterprise expansion, strategic partnerships, regulatory engagement and AI ecosystem development.

Trump said several European nations are considering such taxes and warned that any country proceeding would face immediate trade retaliation, regardless of existing trade agreements.

Eight accused, including temple staff and a retired bank employee, have been remanded to judicial custody as investigators probe an alleged organised racket that siphoned devotees' donations over the past two to three years.

Mayank Ramesh Lohar, a 22-year-old Virar resident who worked as a salesman in Andheri, was travelling home on the ChurchgateNalasopara Fast Local on June 23 when an argument over closing the train door during heavy rain turned fatal.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to visit Bidadi on Saturday for talks with farmers opposing the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township Project. Stressing that the issue is not about personal prestige, Kumaraswamy said he is only supporting farmers who have been protesting land acquisition for over 470 days.

The twin 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes caused widespread destruction in northern Venezuela, particularly in La Guaira, disrupting infrastructure, rescue operations and communications as international aid and emergency teams arrived.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte of misrepresenting Italy's role during the recent Iran conflict. Meloni clarified that Italy authorised only logistical and technical support at US bases and did not participate in military strikes against Iran.

From July 1, a new 36-page passport or its reissue for applicants aged 18 years and above will cost Rs 2,500 under the normal scheme, up from Rs 1,500 at present. The Tatkaal fee has been raised to Rs 5,000 from Rs 3,500.

Bulk LPG supply has also been restored to 50% of pre-crisis levels, while the diversion of C3/C4 streams for LPG production has been reduced without affecting domestic LPG availability. The Centre has also directed oil companies to maintain consumer data and continue expanding PNG connectivity

Apple has raised MacBook and iPad prices in India by 1 lakh. The move puts focus on the updated price list for buyers tracking the latest costs. Here is the full list of new prices that are already live on the company's Apple India website.

Indian stock markets remained closed on Friday due to the Muharram holiday, with trading suspended across the NSE and BSE in all equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments.

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.