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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to attend Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral

Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to attend Iranian supreme leader Ali Khameneis funeral from July 3-5 amid regional mediations

Socioeconomic status has an impact on premature mortality, shows Chennai study

The study indicates that reducing premature mortality in India will take more than just creating deterrence for smoking and drinking alcohol

Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2026 Set to Begin in Lucknow

Lucknow, July 2: The Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2026 will take place from July 3 to July 5 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Gomti Nagar. Chi

Gandhi-Vadra Family Accused of Land Grabbing by BJP Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari

New Delhi, July 2: BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari has launched a scathing attack on the Gandhi-Vadra family, claiming that their true

Ayodhya DM Reclaimed Plot, Mandir Trust Later Paid a Seer Rs 23 Crore For it

The District Magisterate is one of 14 members of Ram Janmabhoomi Trust.

Katarniaghat Eco-Tourism Booms: Over 12,000 Visitors Generate Rs.24 Lakh Revenue in 202526

Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary welcomed more than 12,000 tourists during the 202526 tourism season, generating over Rs.24 lakh in revenue as Utt

Watch: A theft at a temple: Implications of the Ayodhya embezzlement case

After years of anticipation, with Indias apex court getting involved, the Ayodhya Ram Mandir was consecrated in January 2024, under The Shri Ram

Free trade agreements to give major boost to toy exports: Industry

India's toy exports are poised for a surge following the finalisation of free trade agreements with the UK and the European Union, offering zero-

Severe Rain and Storms in Pakistan Lead to Fatalities and Injuries

Islamabad, July 2: In the past 24 hours, severe rain and storms in Pakistans Punjab province have resulted in the deaths of two individuals and l

Indian Leaders to Represent at Khameneis Funeral in Iran

New Delhi, July 2: Bihars Governor, Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain, along with Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Mar

India's two Test tour of Sri Lanka starts August 15

India, who have made two finals but never won the World Test Championship title, are currently fifth in the standings, while Sri Lanka are sixth

China unveils truck-mounted EMALS to launch drones without runways. How it works

China has unveiled a truck-mounted electromagnetic aircraft launch system, enabling fixed-wing drones to take flight rapidly without traditional

Iran warns oil tankers to follow approved Hormuz routes or face action

Iran's joint military command has issued a stern warning to all oil tankers traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels must adhere strictly to appr

Mohan Bhagwat: Refugees from Pakistan During Partition Were Warriors, Not Refugees

Nagpur, July 2: Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stated that those who migrated from Pakistan to India during t

FPI selling spree continues, pull out 49,340 crore in June

Total withdrawals by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from Indian equities have surged to 2.7 lakh crore so far in 2026

BJP will get neither donations, nor votes, says Akhilesh Yadav

Invoking Lord Ram and the Constitution, Akhilesh Yadav claimed the BJP had betrayed both religious values and democratic principles

CM Fadnavis orders stay on new RTI rules after Hazare's agitation threat

Anna Hazare had threatened to launch an indefinite hunger strike from July 5 if the amendments to the RTI rules were not withdrawn

The Unique Tale of Rajkumar and Govindas Gifted Shirt

Mumbai, July 2: The late actor Rajkumar was renowned for his powerful voice and regal demeanor. Among the many famous anecdotes about him, one pa

Adani Electricity Celebrates National Electricity Safety Week with Enhanced Disaster Preparedness

Mumbai, July 2: Adani Electricity has celebrated National Electricity Safety Week 2026 from June 26 to July 2 across all its offices and electric

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 2, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Mumbai rain alert upgraded to red as downpour disrupts normal life

Waterlogging was reported in Worli, parts of Navi Mumbai, and the Andheri subway. Powai Lake began overflowing around 5.30 a.m.

African Proverb of the Day: Where you will sit when you are old shows Life lessons on character, responsibility, hard work, perseverance, and why today's choices shape tomorrow's success

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Where you will sit when you are old shows where you stood in youth. The proverb emphasizes t

Jonty Rhodes Envisions Talent Pool Development for ETP League Inspired by IPL and SA20

New Delhi, July 2: Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes, renowned for his exceptional fielding skills, believes that the European T20 Prem

Odisha Secures Record Rs 1.10 Lakh Crore Aluminium Investment From IHC-Adani JV

Designed as a fully integrated aluminium value chain, the proposed project will include a 4-million-tonne-per-annum alumina refinery.

Psychology says loving the color orange may reveal hidden personality traits: Why people who love orange might be the warmest people you know

Psychology says loving the color orange may reveal surprising clues about your personality, emotional strengths and the way you connect with othe

Dairy Could Hold the Key to Indias Growing Protein Needs

As protein awareness rises across Indian households, experts believe everyday dairy products could play a bigger role in improving nutrition, pro

India's EV transition to build sustainable industrial ecosystem: Minister

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India's shift to electric mobility is about building a sustainable industrial ecosystem that boosts man

Assams Vision to Become a Fisheries and Dairy Hub: CM Sarma Meets Central Minister

New Delhi, July 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Central Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan

Goa Shipyard Invites Applications for 50 Apprentice Positions Until July 15

Panaji, July 2: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has officially announced the opening of applications for 50 apprentice positions across various discip

Air India Express restores all West Asia operations with Kuwait, Salalah flights

The airline resumed flights on the KozhikodeSalalah route on Thursday, while services between Kozhikode and Kuwait are set to restart on Friday.

'Outrage when J&K leaders urge talks, not when RSS does': Omar Abdullah backs call for India-Pakistan dialogue

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has endorsed calls for dialogue between India and Pakistan, following a letter from 117 eminent ci

Govt. urged to repair and renovate classrooms at a school in Peravurani

West Bengal Police Arrests TMC Leader Iftikhar Ahmed in Extortion Case

Kolkata, July 2: The police in East Bardhaman district of West Bengal have arrested influential Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Iftikhar Ahmed, a

Modi calls Takaichi his 'Younger Sister'; Japan PM responds on 'Brother-Sister Bond'

Maxwell Highlights Growing Competitiveness of Associate Teams Against Full Member Nations

New Delhi, July 2: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has noted that the gap between major cricket teams and emerging nations is rapidly closin

Restaurant in Punjab ordered to pay Rs 5,000 after adding Rs 129 service charge without consent and refusing to remove it

A Chandigarh consumer commission has ordered a Bathinda rooftop restaurant to refund Rs 129 in service charge and pay Rs 5,000 as compensation af

Psychology says people who like to go on trips with friends often aren't lonely: What this behavior reveals about trust and well-being

Psychology says people who like to go on trips with friends often aren't seeking only entertainment. Research in psychology shows that traveling

Karnataka: Man Strangulates Wife To Death Frustrated Over Her 'Obesity'

Priyanka was working as a staff nurse. She got married to Basavaraj Vaddar in December 2024. Within a few days of the marriage, her life became t

TGSP RSI, Constable among 12 Held in Dacoity Case in Khammam

The dacoity came to light when a victim K Gangadhara Reddy from YSR Kadapa district lodged a complaint with the police

K.C. Venugopal writes to PM Modi, seeks Supreme Court-monitored probe into the Ram Mandir donation row

K.C. Venugopal questioned the credibility of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government, saying it appeared

UK PM Keir Starmer Apologises for Forced Adoption Scandal

British Prime Minister issues a formal apology to thousands of unmarried mothers whose babies were forcibly taken for adoption between 1949 and 1

Amazon vows action against its delivery partner after Uttarakhand fire probe concludes

A fire at M&M Logistics Solutions, an Amazon delivery partner in Uttarakhand, killed two people on June 5 and the building allegedly lacked valid

Three new stone inscriptions about Emperor Raja Raja Cholans grandson found

Shocking Revelation in Ketan Murder Case: Accused Conducted Murder Rehearsal

Pune, July 2: A startling revelation has emerged in the investigation of the Ketan murder case, leaving everyone astonished. According to police,

Indian Government Approves Insurance Security Bonds to Ease Coal Sector Operations

New Delhi, July 2: The Indian government has approved the use of Insurance Security Bonds (ISB) in place of Performance Bank Guarantees (PBG) for

Indian Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils attempt new world record at Atal Tunnel

The Indian Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils team has set a new world record inside the Atal Tunnel, traversing its length on two motorcycles w

Tarun Chugh Responds to Revanth Reddys Remarks on Nitin Naveen

New Delhi, July 2: Tarun Chugh, the National General Secretary of the BJP, has sharply countered comments made by Telangana Chief Minister Revant

Kejriwal Accuses PM Modi of Negligence in Ram Temple Donation Controversy

New Delhi, July 2: Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, has made serious allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Mo

Chennai Corporation to privatise operations of six Muthalvar Padaippagams

The facilities are located at Jawahar Nagar, Jaganathan Street, Kanigapuram, Otteri, Mangalapuram, and Pulianthope in north Chennai

WhatsApp says claims of people reserving popular, well-known usernames false

WhatsApp has defended its upcoming username feature, saying only legitimate owners can claim well-known public figure names and rejecting reports

Congress to Shape Punjab Manifesto Based on Public Opinion, Says Amar Singh

New Delhi, July 2: As preparations for the Punjab Assembly elections intensify, Congress is accelerating efforts to finalize its election manifes

HPCL Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 116 Positions Including Chief Manager

New Delhi, July 2: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has announced a significant opportunity for job seekers. The company has issued

They got it wrong, but well fix it!: Trump blasts SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship

Hyderabads Labour Market Shows Strength, But Gender Gap Persists

A new MoSPI report on million-plus cities shows Hyderabad performing better than the national urban average on labour participation, salaried emp

India remains worst offender in AIU's June list of global dope cheats

India has once again topped the Athletics Integrity Unit's list of dope offenders, with 162 names, underscoring a persistent doping crisis in the

Times Business Awards West Bengal 2026 celebrates innovation and leadership across industries

Let me play my innings first: Maharashtra council's new deputy chairman Sachin Ahir

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir, now Maharashtra legislative council's deputy chairman, downplayed speculation about his future political path, s

BJP accuses Priyanka Gandhi, husband of attempt to grab land in Uttarakhand

The BJP has accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her husband Robert Vadra of attempting to seize a four-acre land parcel in Uttarakh

Modi, Takaichi unveil India-Japan roadmap on AI, Defence ties, energy & economic security

Isro headquarters evacuated after bomb threat email, nothing suspicious found

Darshan Fans Arrested Over Intimidation To Prosecution Witness

The arrested have been identified by the police as Puneeth, Suhas and Venu and they claim to be huge fans of the actor

Ram Temple row: UP deputy CM Keshav Maurya backs Champat Rai amid , says issue being overblown

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya defended Champat Rai amid embezzlement allegations concerning the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi T

Comviva's mobiquity Pay Reinforces Mobile Money Leadership with Consecutive Platinum Win at Juniper Research Future Digital Awards 2026

Comviva's mobiquity Pay Reinforces Mobile Money Leadership with Consecutive Platinum Win at Juniper Research Future Digital Awards 2026

Ram Nivas temple head levels shrine grab charge against Champat Rai; Akhilesh Yadav seeks probe

A priest from a centuries-old temple near Ayodhya's Ram Mandir has accused Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Ra

Bomb Threat Email to Isro Headquarters Triggers Search, Turns Out to Be Hoax

Police evacuate staff and conduct a thorough search after a bomb threat email targets the space agency's headquarters.

The Username Feature That Got Telegram Banned is Now WhatsApp's Big Privacy Sell

WhatsApp usernames close a privacy wound the country had learned to ignore. They also hand impersonators a gift.

India tour of Sri Lanka: Tests begin August 15 as Shubman Gill leads side in crucial WTC cycle

India is set to face Sri Lanka in a two-Test series starting August 15, with matches in Galle and Colombo. This tour, part of the World Test Cham

UGC NET candidates allege grammatical errors, spelling mistakes in Sociology question paper

There was no response from the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the claims

India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeral

India will send a high-level delegation, including Deputy Foreign Minister Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, to Iran for th

EPFO portal still down after July 2 deadline: Here's the latest update on when services will resume for members and employers

EPFO's online services remain inaccessible beyond the scheduled maintenance, frustrating members and employers. A major technology upgrade for be

Data analysis finds a common cricket wisdom may be a myth

The Hindus weekly Science for All newsletter explains all things Science, without the jargon.

EC announces bypolls for 3 assembly seats in Bihar, MP and Gujarat; voting on July 30

Byelections for three assembly seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are set for July 30, with results on August 3. The BJP held two seats,

KTR demands debate with Telangana Govt, slams police action against BRS leaders

No one should object to India-Pak dialogue aimed at improving ties: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an end to objections regarding India-Pakistan dialogue aimed at improving bilateral

How Cake Picnic brought together the bakers community in Thiruvananthapuram

The second edition of Cake Picnic saw 30 home bakers serving their cakes to a bunch of cake lovers in the capital city

Board Exam Marks May Get 50% Weightage in NEET, JEE Admissions

Education Ministry panel proposes reducing dependence on entrance exams by giving equal importance to board scores.

Does This Video Show the Police Beating up Bhim Army Activist Suresh Jatav? No!

The video dates back to 2021 and does not show Bhim Army activist Suresh Jatav.

Sabarimala gold loss: Former TDB president P.S. Prasanth denies role

Prasanth says the only alleged lapse by certain officials was failing to inform Kerala High Court before sending gold-clad plates to Chennai for

ISRO Gets Bomb Threat, Mail Sent To Chairman

A bomb threat mail was sent to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquarters in Bengaluru. According to police, the threat mail was

Calcutta HC asks private bank to disclose corpus in TMC bank accounts

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a private bank to reveal the funds in the Trinamool Congress's frozen accounts. The court is examining a peti

Monsoon Reached J&K A Day Before Delhi. Weather Official Explains Why

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the southwest monsoon had advanced over the enire Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal

'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC slams AI 'hallucinations', quashes NCLT verdict

The Supreme Court has declared zero tolerance for AI-generated fake or hallucinated judgments used as legal precedents. Setting aside an NCLT ver

EC announces schedule for high-stakes Bankipur bypoll; voting on July 30

The bypoll was necessitated after BJP National President Nitin Nabin resigned from his Assembly membership, leaving the Bankipur seat in Bihar's

Que Sera Sera...: Manish Tewari After Being Left Out Of Congress' Team Punjab

Congress sources, however, said Manish Tewari was not included in the Punjab team as he is the Chandigarh MP, which is outside Punjab.

ExcitedDonald Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One

Frankly, we couldn't build a plane like this because we wouldn't be willing to spend the kind of money necessary. They spent top dollars, U.S. Pr

92 firefly species recorded in India | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Navy Thwarts Piracy Bid Against Ship Carrying Vital Cargo For India

Indian Navy warship INS Trikand prevented a piracy attack on merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal off the Gulf of Aden.

Hyderabad Startup Advances AI-Driven Biotech Solutions for Autoimmune, Skin Disorders

The startup is focused on developing evidence-based natural and synthetic therapeutics for conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and d

Cerebral Malaria Cases in Jharkhand Rise to 150 After Nine New Infections

The growing number of cases prompted the state government to direct all district administrations to develop a comprehensive action plan to combat

Family seeks probe after organs found missing from Indian seafarer's body brought from Venezuela

A discovery has emerged in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, where the body of a 33-year-old Indian seafarer, Rakesh Chauhan, repatriated from Venezuela, re