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The Sensex rose 238.22 points, or 0.31 per cent, to settle at 76,741.82, while the Nifty advanced 80.75 points, or 0.34 per cent, to close at 23,962.80.

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has almost stopped after renewed US strikes on Iran weakened a fragile ceasefire. Vessel movements have shifted to an Iran-approved route, while the US-backed corridor remains largely inactive.

Authorities warned that some cylinders may still contain LPG and urged residents not to touch or collect them, asking people to report or deposit any recovered cylinders at designated collection centres. The incident comes as relentless monsoon rains continue to cause flooding across Raigad an

According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Durgappa, allegedly lured the young woman by offering her chocolates and snacks before repeatedly sexually assaulting her over an extended period. The alleged abuse came to light after the victim was found to be around six months pregnant.

Jaipur Police arrested a 23-year-old woman for allegedly plotting her mother's murder over a property dispute and a government job. Investigators claimed Ayushi Sharma conspired with relatives and hired assailants to stage the killing as a road accident. Seven people have been arrested

He also claimed that government hospitals are facing insulin shortages. Additionally, Ashoka criticised the state government for delays in supplying rice for the mid-day meal scheme for Classes 9 and 10, alleging poor planning and administrative inefficiency that could affect thousands of students.

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after the United States carried out fresh airstrikes on nearly 90 Iranian military targets. Air defence systems were activated in both Gulf nations as the conflict escalated

Apple's largest manufacturing commitment in the US will support the production of more than 15 billion custom chips, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity components. The partnership also includes the development of AI-focused ASIC chips.

Several students who appeared for the Sociology paper in the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) on June 30 have alleged that the examination was leaked, prompting demands for an investigation into NTA, which is yet to issue any statement on the claims.

Sensex surged as much as 0.32 per cent or about 250 points to hit an intraday high of 76,752 in morning trade, while Nifty climbed 0.20 per cent or 46.90 points to 23,928.95.

The South Central Railway (SCR) has suspended the concerned Ticket Checker after an unauthorised decorator was allowed into a First AC coach of the Nandigram Express to decorate a private coupe for a travelling couple.

Shiv Sena (Shinde) corporator Ramesh Mhatre has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault on doctors and hospital staff at KDMC's Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli. Three aides were arrested earlier. The attack, captured on CCTV, sparked protests by doctors, while police continue their investigation into the incident.

Overflowing rivers have inundated agricultural land, damaging crops, while reservoirs including KRS and Hemavati have recorded sharp increases in inflows. Authorities are monitoring water releases and flood-prone areas, schools have been shut in parts of Belur as a precaution

Deliberations focused on artificial intelligence, engineering, research and development, product innovation, talent development, digital infrastructure, ease of doing business, industry-academia collaboration and expanding GCC investments beyond Bengaluru.

Shailesh Lodha's daughter Swara's wedding was attended by several prominent personalities, but the absence of his Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah co-stars caught fans' attention. Many linked it to the actor's long-standing fallout with producer Asit Kumarr Modi.

The writ petition, filed through advocate Vineet Jindal, contended that thousands of CBSE Class 12 students studying in GCC/West Asian countries were subjected to extraordinary and unprecedented circumstances arising out of the regional conflict, which severely disrupted the board examination process

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari defended India's E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme amid criticism over mileage concerns and vehicle issues. He challenged critics to name a single car damaged by E20 fuel, while highlighting the policy's role in reducing crude oil imports, saving foreign exchange and cutting carbon emissions

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.

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.