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BMC declares holiday for all Mumbai schools and colleges in today, as heavy rains to continue | Monsoon LIVE updates

Relentless rain brought Mumbai and neighbouring districts to a near standstill

West Asia War LIVE: Body of Khamenei arrives in holy city ahead of procession

Events similar to yesterday's procession will be held today in Iran's holy city of Qom

Agony in Cuba Amid Third Nationwide Blackout in Six Months

The communist island was already struggling to keep the lights on before US President Donald Trump in January cut off its oil supplies, depleting

Morning Digest: Ram Temple Trust accepts resignation of Champat Rai, Anil Mishra; Spain eliminates Portugal from FIFA World Cup 2026, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Call for Restructuring Ram Mandir Trust

New Delhi, July 7: Ajay Rai, the President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress, along with senior leader Hannan Mollah from the Communist Party of Indi

Cousins faces stern test as India aim to revive compound fortunes at Archery WC ahead of Asian Games

For Cousins, one of the most decorated compound archers in history, it will also mark his first international assignment with India since taking

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: USA vs Belgium at Seattle Stadium

Mauricio Pochettino's side are targeting a historic run to at least the quarter-finals, which they have not reached since 2002

U.S. vs Belgium FIFA World Cup LIVE: Balogun starts after suspension reversal

The Round of 16 clash has been embroiled in controversy after Donald Trump got FIFA to lift the one-game ban on Folarin Balogun for his red card

Island-Wide Blackout Hits Cuba As Its Fuel Reserve Dwindles

Cuba produces only 40% of the fuel it needs, while the 730,000 barrels of oil delivered by a Russian tanker in late March ran out by the end of A

Controversial book: police searchSamagra Shiksha office in Jammu

Action part of an ongoing investigation to identify people responsible for the book Great Personalities and Legends of J&K, which has profiled se

Indian diplomat protests wrong depiction of J&K at Dhaka seminar

India lodged a protest at a Dhaka seminar after a map showed Kashmir as part of Pakistan. An Indian diplomat immediately raised objections during

2 Assam Rifles personnel killed in Manipur ambush

Two Assam Rifles personnel died after suspected militants ambushed their vehicle. The attack occurred on NH-202 in Manipur's Ukhrul district on M

Like Jammu, lotus will bloom in Kashmir too: BJPchief Nitin Nabin

Nabinsvisit to Jammu and Kashmir comes on the 125thbirth anniversary of Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee

Heavy Rain in Pune Disrupts Life, 5 Dead, 20 Injured: Collector Jitendra Dudi

Pune, July 7: Heavy rainfall in Pune, Maharashtra, has severely disrupted daily life, leading to a red alert in the district for the past few day

Balogun Controversy Deepens As UK Politicians Seek FIFA Reprieve For Quansah

The English FA is considering options regarding any appeal, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters

NIA charges LeT chief Hafiz Saeed with plotting Pahalgam terror strike

The National Investigation Agency has charged Hafiz Saeed for the Pahalgam attack. This attack tragically killed twenty-five tourists and one loc

Mbappe Condemns Paraguayan Senator Over Racist Remarks After World Cup Match

Mbapp called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguays Liberal Radical Party, a despicable woman who was unworthy of serving in Paraguay's Congr

Wimbledon 2026: Fery Sinks Dimitrov To Make Grand Slam History

Fery produced a defiant display on his Centre Court debut, beating Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/7) in a last-16 classic lasting three hou

Govt gives WhatsApp 3 more days to reply to notice on username

Seafarers to undergo mandatory yoga-based wellness training

Govt. requires all seafarers holding a valid Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) to complete the course within one year, and mandates t

Spain Sets FIFA World Cup Record With 6th Clean Sheet in a Row

Spain broke its tie with Italy (1990) and Switzerland (2006-10) for the most consecutive World Cup matches not allowing a goal

Spain eliminates Portugal as Merinos late goal seals Ronaldo's World Cup farewell

Merinos goal takes La Roja to their first quarterfinals since winning their only World Cup title in 2010

Best advice for life by Shinzo Abe: 'Politicians should be humble in the face of history. And whenever history is a matter of debate, it should be...' - former prime minister of Japan's inspiring lesson on why respecting experts leads to better decisions

Shinzo Abe quote today: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stressed humility when facing history. He believed politicians should defer to

PM: Mookerjee ensured Bengal remained integral part of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Syama Prasad Mookerjee's legacy in Kolkata. He highlighted Mookerjee's efforts to keep Bengal united with In

'Liberals are now communists': Trump unleashes blistering attack on Democrats | Midterms 2026

Defence, critical minerals on agenda as Modi arrives in Indonesia

Prime Minister Modi began a three-nation tour in Jakarta, Indonesia. He will meet President Prabowo Subianto for bilateral cooperation talks. Dis

HYDRAA, GHMC And Collector Inspect Necklace Road Building Project Over FTL Violation Complaints

The joint inspection was led by Hyderabad collector Dr Priyanka Ala, HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath and GHMC commissioner R.V. Karnan

Trump's Fireworks Made Washington World's Most Polluted City

July 4 fell during a record-breaking heat wave that upended the parades, block parties and barbecues that traditionally mark the day the United S

Govt to form cooperative life insurance company: Amit Shah

India's First Private Orbital Rocket, Skyroot's Vikram-1 To Carry Multiple Test Payloads

SCOPE, an in-house payload by Skyroot, is designed to validate the company's onboard spacecraft systems and mission technologies during the Vikra

'Resigned judge' can't be impeached, say constitutional experts

Parliament will table an inquiry report on former judge Yashwant Varma's removal. Justice Varma resigned in April after facing allegations of una

India secure 20 medals, including 4 gold at U-20 Asian Wrestling C'ships

Prior to the U-20 event, the Indian contingent also produced a dominant show in the U-15 Asian Wrestling Championships at the same venue, finishi

NRR Slams Congress, BRS Over Kaleshwaram Lapses

Rao claimed the NDSAs geotechnical and other technical tests showed serious lapses in dam safety at Kaleshwaram

Quote of the day by Frances McDormand: 'I want to separate my professional life from my personal life. I want to live a...' - Oscar-winning actress of Fargo, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Nomadland reveals life lessons on work-life balance

Frances McDormand quote today: Frances McDormand advocates for a clear separation between work and personal life. She believes maintaining a norm

Trump's Finish The Job Warning To Iran Amid Peace Talks

Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or finish the job, while asserting that Washington has the capa

The Best Life Advice by Barack Obama: 'You dont have to get to 100% certainty on your big decisions...'- Got a tough decision to make? Here's the former U.S. President's 51% rule that will help you stop overthinking forever and make confident decisions in no time

Barack Obama's 51% Rule encourages acting on decisions with sufficient information. This principle helps overcome the fear of making wrong choice

Maharashtra Flood Alert: Minister Aditi Tatkare Reviews Situation

Mumbai, July 7: In response to the heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, the states Minister for Women and Child Development, Aditi Tatkare, conducted a

Grand Chess tour: Praggnaandhaa ends tied third, Gukesh sixth; Alireza wins

The Indian star began the final day with a loss against Vincent Keymer but then did well to score 6 points out of the last eight games. His other

'Data Centres Will Add To Summer Heat, Public Hearing Must'

The Union ministry of environment, forests and climate change must make environmental impact assessments for data centers mandatory, Donthi Naras

Govt proposes 3-year window for keeping vehicles in another state

Cyberabad Traffic Police Reviews Measures To Improve Traffic Flow

Officials were also directed to maintain strict surveillance on wrong-way driving and dangerous driving and to take stringent action against such

Wont allow govt control of Ayodhya Ram temple at any cost, says VHP

But it has no objection to appointing a professional Chief Executive Officer, provided the person is not a serving bureaucrat and is accountable

Greaves and Hope centuries have West Indies trailing by 143 against Sri Lanka on Day 4

The Sri Lanka bowlout only Hope, who was stumped on 112 in bizarre fashion close to lunch.

Inter Practical Exams To Be Held Externally

The board has restructured the practical exam pattern for Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, introducing a 15mark practical exam for each ye

WB Govt Extends 3 IPS officers' Suspension By 4 Months

According to sources, the departmental inquiry against them is yet to be over and the trio have already come under the scanner of the Central Bur

Ram Temple ex-trustee Mishra failed to secure donations: SIT

A preliminary SIT report details alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations. Senior Trust functionary Anil Mishra's oversight failure enabled s

Cong Govt Deliberately Letting Crops Dry To Avoid Paying MSP, Bonus: KTR

Recalling that the BRS government had increased wage rates for workers from Rs 8 to Rs 26, Rama Rao assured the workers that the BRS will work to

The Economic Times 40 under Forty: High-powered jury to pick trailblazers of tomorrow

The Economic Times 40 under Forty competition is returning for its twelfth edition. A distinguished eleven-member jury will convene to select the

Wimbledon 2026: Cobolli Performs Ronaldo Celebration After Win Over De Minaur

Cobollis 7-5, 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory over a fellow top-10 player to reach the quarterfinals was a statement win as he attempts to back up his run t

Girl Missing Case: Police Reject Report KIA Car Roamed Around In Village

Posts on social media had stated that a KIA car was suspiciously roaming around the village for two days and even hit an old man.

Indian executives stepping into global leadership roles at major MNCs

Multinational companies are increasingly hiring India-based leaders for global responsibilities. India's growing strategic importance and deep le

In India, voting cannot remain merely a statutory right

The right not to vote enjoys constitutional protection; paradoxically, the right to vote does not

India, AI governance, and a voice for the Global South

India faces a choice between dependency and leadership in AI governance

Centre flags delay in Karnataka approvals for e-bus procurement

In a communication to the Karnataka government, the union heavy industries ministry said a tender for electric buses under the PM E-DRIVE scheme

4.5 Crore Compensation For Landowners

Dr Ala said the administration was ensuring timely disbursal of compensation to those affected by infrastructure projects. additional collector (

Tussle Among OUJAC Leaders At Martyrs Memorial

High drama was witnessed at the Telangana Martyrs Memorial opposite the Secretariat when student leaders were invited to present their views.

CCI moves SC against NCLAT order quashing penalty on Grasim

India's competition regulator is taking a stand by appealing to the Supreme Court over a tribunals recent decision that invalidated a 300-crore p

Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion

Ultra Maritime will become a part of Lockheed's rotary and mission systems, which reported revenue of $17.3 billion in 2025 and employs 35,000 pe

Teachers out on SIR duty, government schools struggle to fill void inside classrooms

Falling behind: On Mumbai and the monsoon

Urbanisation in Mumbai is evolving faster than its infrastructure upgrades

Delhi HC: Centre asked to respond to Gymkhana Club eviction notice

The Delhi High Court has sought the government's response regarding a petition filed by Delhi Gymkhana Club members. The club and its staff assoc

Two arrested for selling forged documents online

Bad for both: On the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russia and Ukraine must end the war and concede mutual concessions

Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar plans modern integrated waste management plant to process 11.5 LMT of legacy waste

Srinagar aims to eliminate 11.5 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste within two years. A modern integrated waste management plant will be establish

Wimbledon 2026: Fritz Powers Past Bublik Into Last Eight Again

The American sixth seed, beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the semis last year, took control of the match in a first-set tie-break en route to a 7-6 (7

Haveri Launches Cloud Seeding As MLAs Join Hands To Tackle Rain Deficit

The operation, spearheaded by Ranebennur MLA Prakash Koliwad, was originally scheduled to begin on Tuesday.

GHMC Expands Free Doorstep Pickup Service For Old Furniture, Mattresses

Residents can schedule a pickup by scanning a QR code provided by GHMC on its website

Kota Oxytocin Tragedy: Kin of victims seek financial help and better care

Victims of the Kota Medical College case are suffering from kidney failure after childbirth. Spurious oxytocin injections allegedly led to these

Gangrape, Murder Charges In WB Girl's Death

The cops also arrested three accused Prabhas Mondal, Dibakar Sardar and Ananda Sardar and detained three suspects in the case for interrogation d

Qatar briefs S Jaishankar on Iran-US deal

During his Gulf tour, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in discussions with Qatar's leadership regarding the US-Iran peace a

Connecting Link Hit By Landslide Within Months Of Opening

The Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway was immediately closed and authorities initially suspended traffic in both directions. But the Mumbai-to-Pune carr

Ancelotti To Stay on as Coach For Brazil's Major Rebuild

Erling Haaland scored twice at the New York/New Jersey Stadium to send Brazil home, triggering a fierce inquest into the team's performance, Ance

Bhupender Yadav's private secretary, two aides transferred in reshuffle

Recent changes in the Union Environment minister Bhupender Yadav's team have led to the removal of his private secretary and two additional secre

Heavy Rain Submerges Seven Bridges in Belagavi, Red Alert Shuts Schools in Five Uttara Kannada Taluks

The situation is under control. Our disaster response system is in place and we are closely monitoring developments, Roshan told reporters.

Last Date For CMs Youth Award Extended

The applicants should prove their contribution to social development through documented evidence and should have been domiciled in Tamil Nadu for

Manipur: Minor among two injured in firing; houses deliberately set on fire

Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Sunday. Armed miscreants opened fire at Thingkhongjang village, injuring two people. A

How the right to walk is integral to modernity

Even the gods had a history of walking: the goddess Lakshmis footprints, drawn as part of folk rituals of worship, are evidence of that

French Proverb of the Day: You should never say Life lessons on regret, change, future, unpredictability and why life's greatest opportunities often come from unexpected places

French proverb, You should never say, Fountain, I will never drink your water! highlights the importance of humility, open-mindedness, and prepar

Misappropriation of BRO Funds: CBI searches 26 sites in 11 states/UTs

The CBI conducted searches at twenty-six locations across eleven states and Union Territories. These searches are connected to four criminal case

CURE Bill Grants More Powers to Citizens on Building Permits

It introduces night economy zones, marking areas to promote economic activity, employment, tourism and vibrancy in urban areas.

FIFA Rejects Belgium Challenge Over US Striker Balogun's Eligibility For Last 16 Clash

FIFA suspended Balogun's red-card ban and cleared him to play in the last-16 tie after US President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA chief Gian

From Indonesia to Australia to New Zealand, PM Modi charts India's Indo-Pacific arc

India is actively building relationships across the Indo-Pacific region. Prime Minister Modi's visits aim to strengthen ties with key nations. Th

AIIMS declares results for 460 faculty posts

Pahalgam Attack: LeT-TRF Chief Saeed named in NIA charge sheet

The NIA filed charges against Hafiz Mohammad Saeed for the Pahalgam attack. Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Force were involved in the inciden

Free Anti-Rabies Vaccinations Given To 800 Animals

The day commemorates the first successful administration of a rabies vaccine by Louis Pasteur in 1885.

SLBC Tunnel Will Be Ready by June 2028: Uttam

Equipment required to speed up work in the inlet side at Srisailam has reached Mumbai port and will be arriving at the site by the end of this mo

Prince Harry Arrives In UK Amid Security Spat

Prince Harry arrived in Britain on Monday for a five-day visit expected to go ahead mostly without his wife and children after they were reported

Kerala High Court disposes of petition in Malayidamthuruth land dispute

SC declines urgent hearing on PIL over Nazia Elahi Khan's Prophet remarks

The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing for a PIL concerning alleged remarks. Justices advised the petitioner to approach the police first. T

Lokesh Invites South Korean Firms to Set Up Units in AP

Lokesh invited him to establish a manufacturing or assembly facility for switchgear and other electrical equipment near Sri City.