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Tom Cruise to Make Special Appearance at FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony

FIFA has also confirmed that Grammy and Oscar-winning singer Jennifer Hudson will perform the US national anthem.

26 Meta Employees Sue Over AI-led Layoffs Targeting Workers on Leave

They are among the 8,000 employees, or about 10 per cent of its workforce, Meta said it would lay off in May

Weather LIVE Updates: Warm Day In Delhi, Rain Expected From July 14 To 18

Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Live Updates: Delhi sees a max temperature of 38.6C with heat index at 45.8C and monsoon rainfall forecast

Thailand scraps plan to end visa-free entry for Indians

Thailand will now allow thirty-day visa-exempt entries for Indian visitors. This decision follows a recent drop in arrivals from India impacting

Thief Posing As Beggar Steals Rs 1.5 Lakh Phone From Karnataka Shop

In a shocking incident in Karnataka's Belagavi, a thief disguised as a beggar allegedly stole a mobile phone worth around Rs 1.5 lakh from a mobi

US supporting efforts to revive Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, US official says

The United States backs Iraq and Syria's pipeline revival efforts. This project aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for oil transport. American c

Karnataka Exonerates 3 IPS Officers in Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede Case

The disciplinary proceedings stemmed from the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengalur

US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections

Senate Democrats blocked a defense policy bill due to Iran war concerns. They cited President Trump's lack of congressional consultation on milit

ADAG companies siphoned off loan money via 53 shell firms: ED

Enforcement Directorate informed the Supreme Court about Reliance ADAG entities siphoning funds. These companies allegedly used fifty-three shell

Writers Guild sues to block Paramount deal, saying it would hurt writers

The Writers Guild has sued to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. This legal action follows a similar lawsuit filed by Califo

'FBI is wasting their time...': Trump rips FBI amid Lindsey Graham death investigation claim

Piyush Goyal holds key meetings with EU, Belgian leaders to deepen trade, clean energy, agriculture cooperation

Union Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level meetings in Brussels with EU Commissioners and Belgian officials. Discussions focused on enhancing co

West Asia War LIVE: Bahrain, Kuwait come under attack as Iran retaliates over U.S. strikes and reimposed blockade

Bahrain sounded its missile alert siren, while Kuwaits military said its air defences were firing to shoot down incoming missiles and drones

Supreme Court acquits man, 16 others in 26-year-old dowry case

The Supreme Court acquitted seventeen individuals accused in a dowry death case. This decision came after a lengthy twenty-six-year legal battle

Ahead of Lok Sabha session, Birla may recognise rebel TMC MPs' merger with NCPI

Rebel TMC MPs are set to hold their parliamentary party meeting under NCPI. They anticipate representation at the customary pre-session all-party

US Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill; name India among nations facing possible tariffs

A bipartisan US Senate bill proposes sweeping sanctions against Russia's economy. This legislation could impose tariffs on countries buying signi

Why Semaglutide is an inflection point for Indias generics sector?

More than a supply chain issue and missing the first mover status, Semaglutide episode has rather exposed systemic chinks and could prove costly

4 Dead, Over 35,000 Affected As Assam Flood Situation Worsens

The flood situation in Assam worsened on Tuesday with death count rising to four in the first wave of flood hit the state.

Supreme Court fines Raina, 4 others Rs 3 lakh each for taking court for ride

The Supreme Court imposed a three lakh rupee cost on Samay Raina and four others. These comedians failed to hold a promised show for disabled ind

Trump Threatens to Hit Iran Power Plants Next Week if No Deal

Trump's comments came as US forces carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row and reimposed a naval blockade on the country's por

FIFA WC 2026: Deschamps Says France Fell Short After Spain Loss

The French coach accepted responsibility for the defeat, saying his side failed to make the most of their opportunities against a well-organised

Iran's IRGC attacks on US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait in 'Operation Nasr 2'

Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait. These strikes were a direct response to earlier American attacks on

US issues new Iran-related sanctions and a general license

The United States has announced new Iran-related sanctions. These sanctions target several individuals, entities, and vessels. A general license

Morning Digest: Govt to monitor Indian sailors status in real-time; Spain defeats France to reach World Cup final, and more

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SOP soon to hear petitions after working hours, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will create a procedure for urgent petitions. This new system will address life and liberty concerns after court hours. The cou

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports. He threatened to strike power plants and bridges next week unless negotia

Tremendous Chemistry: Trump Welcomes New Iraqi PM During White House Visit

President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday, promoting the remendous chemistry betwe

CM Naidu calls for reforms in business rules, faster governance through technology

Naidu instructs officials to constitute a committee to redraft the Business Rules and introduce reforms that would make governance more efficient

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain choke the life out of France to reach final

Spain secured a commanding 2-0 victory over France in Texas. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the decisive goals for Spain. The Spanish tea

Ex-Columnist Receives $5.63 Million Owed By Trump In Sex Abuse case

The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected nearly $5.63 million from Donald Trump after a jury in 2023 found the US president liable for sexually a

(Top) Meghalaya Nepali Sahitya Sammelan president and publicity secretary receive a commemorative award from Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang in recognition of the organisations 25 years of service to Nepali language, literature and culture.

(Top) Meghalaya Nepali Sahitya Sammelan president and publicity secretary receive a commemorative award from Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tam

GH groups for separate voter rolls, codification of customary laws

TURA, July 14: Six prominent pressure groups from Garo Hills have submitted a joint memorandum to GHADC Chief Executive Member (CEM) Dhormonath S

State delegation to seek INI status for NEIGRIHMS

SHILLONG, July 14: A delegation from Meghalaya will take the demand for Institute of National Importance (INI) status for NEIGRIHMS to New Delhi

PHE faces flak over unpaid salaries of muster roll workers

SHILLONG, July 14: The All Jaintia Muster Roll Workers and Labour Union has expressed strong resentment over the non-payment of salaries to muste

Stolen bikes found in WGH; three arrested

TURA, July 14: The police have arrested three persons and recovered three stolen motorcycles following a series of operations across West Garo Hi

Madhya Pradesh's UCC draft proposes registration of live-in couples

Madhya Pradesh's draft uniform civil code requires live-in relationship registration. Couples must formally cancel registrations when relationshi

UP Suspended Municipal Employee Dies By Suicide, Case Filed Against 5

According to police, 52-year-old Upendra Shankhdhar was a tax collector suspended in September last year in connection with an alleged Rs 30 lakh

Race against time to digitise voters list

SHILLONG, July 14: While Meghalaya has distributed nearly 85% of electoral enumeration forms, the state faces a race against time to digitise the

Pynter assault case: MHRC declines probe into death plaint

SHILLONG, July 14: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has declined to conduct an inquiry into a complaint filed by the father of deceas

War returns to West Asia, oil seesaws as Hormuz bleeds

The United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran. Iran retaliated by attacking US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain. Two Emirati oi

India welcomes Canada's remark delinking government from Nijjar killing

Trump Threatens To Hit Iran Power Plants, Bridges Next Week If No Deal

President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does no

Middle East crisis: Government lodges protest with Iran as sailor dies in fresh attacks

India summoned Iran's deputy chief of mission to protest recent attacks on commercial ships. One Indian seafarer tragically lost his life and two

On South China Sea, government backs tribunal ruling against Beijing

India supports freedom of navigation and lawful sea uses in the South China Sea. The Ministry of External Affairs responded to a joint statement

Give Muslims alternative site for namaz: Supreme Court to Dhar administration

The Supreme Court will hear challenges to a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling on the Bhojshala complex. It declined to stay the order which declar

Passport just a document to regulate departure of citizens from India: MEA

The MEA clarified passport issuance follows the Passports Act, 1967. This document regulates departure of Indian citizens from India. Official so

Vietnam boat survivor: Captain jumped, so did I

A survivor described the sudden Vietnam boat tragedy where the captain jumped overboard. He explained that only those who followed him into the w

Ram Temple corruption episode biggest proof of BJP govt. failure: U.P. Congress chief Ajay Rai

When it comes to taking credit for the temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are always at the forefront;

Dr. Mustafa Kamal, the Abdullah who rooted for J&Ks pre-1953 position, dies in Srinagar

Mustafa Kamal wouldblamethe Congress for embroiling the Kashmir issue by arresting his father and party founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah in 1953

Need to relook if English can be considered an indigenous language: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court questioned English's indigenous status while refusing to halt the CBSE's three-language scheme. This policy aims to promote Hin

Major Reshuffle in Bihar Police: 22 DSP Officers Transferred

Patna, July 15: The Bihar government has announced a significant reshuffle in the state police service, transferring 22 officers holding the rank

Staines' killer Dara Singh to be released soon?

The Supreme Court has set August 19 as a deadline for Odisha to decide on Dara Singh's remission plea. Dara Singh, jailed since 2000, is seeking

Hydel project near China border gets green clearance

An expert panel recommended green clearance for the Naying hydro-electric project. This project will be built across the Siyom river in Arunachal

Psychology says people who get teeth braces after the age of 30 aren't insecure: What adult orthodontic treatment may reveal?

Psychology says people who get teeth braces after the age of 30 aren't trying to impress others. In many cases, the decision reflects self-care,

UK To Announce Midnight Social Media Curfew For Teenagers

Britain will introduce a default overnight curfew on social media apps for 16- and 17-year-olds, the government said, adding new restrictions for

Fake Silver row: Jammu court summons IO, seeks records

A Jammu court has ordered a crime branch officer to appear with case records. This follows objections raised over the agency's handling of a comp

France vs Spain, World Cup semifinal: Oyarzabal, Porro score as Spain nullifies French attack to reach final

France managed only two shots on target as Spain, chasing a second World Cup title, suffocated them

Psychology says people who make payments, fill forms or do any other thing on the last day aren't simply lazy: What this behavior may reveal?

Psychology says people who make payments, fill forms or do any other thing on the last day aren't always careless or lazy. Psychology explains th

Florida Man Killed After Fleeing US Immigration Agents, 3rd Death In A Week

A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, autho

Japanese Mindset: Wabi-Sabi- The Japanese aesthetic philosophy that teaches you to find beauty in imperfection and live with less stress

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence. This mindset encourages acceptance of change and appreciat

Inter First-Year Student Attempts Suicide at KGBV in Narayanpet District

The circumstances that led to the alleged suicide attempt are yet to be established

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and...' - inspiring quote by German philosopher and author of The Gay Science, Ecce Homo and The Antichrist teaches life lessons on learning, growth mindset and why success begins with small steps

Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: Friedrich Nietzsche's quote emphasizes patience and steady progress toward success. He used the metaphor

DC Edit | Top Courts Intervention On Citizenship Issue Welcome

The apex court made it very clear it recognised the legitimate right of the state in ensuring that no person who is legally ineligible to be an I

Konda Surekha Meets Meenakshi Natarajan to Discuss Kadiyam Srihari Issue

Konda Surekha raised concerns with AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan over Kadiyam Srihari's alleged interference.

DC Edit | Mideast Crisis Enters Homes

While India has faced oil shocks before, the present challenge is more complicated because it is accompanied by a failed monsoon caused by El Nin

'His Christmas joke sealed my Supreme Court confirmation!': Justice Kagan pays tribute to Graham

Vijay Launches Nalam TN Health Portal

Tamil Nadu was a kingdom of love, he said, adding that medicine was not just science by a service to humanity. By speaking kindly to patients doc

FIFA WC LIVE: Yamal's Goal Disallowed; Spain Make World Cup History | FRA 0-2 ESP

France vs Spain LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Spain are two goals up against France in the blockbuster World Cup semi-final encou

Three Policemen Arrested for Accepting Bribe in Bharuch

Bharuch, July 15: Three policemen stationed in Bharuch district, Gujarat, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly ac

Governor Congratulates Indian Women Archers On World Cup Silver

In a message, the Governor said the trio's remarkable achievement was a matter of great pride for the nation.

Phrase of the Day: Walking on Thin Ice- What does this English phrase mean? The expression we use when one wrong move could change everything

The phrase 'walking on thin ice' describes risky situations with serious potential consequences. This idiom originates from the literal image of

Devi Kar | How To Deal With Punishment In School, As Well As In Society At Large

I was extremely disturbed by the public reaction. Have we gone back to the days when punishment of criminals also served as entertainment? Acts l

SCR Conducts School Competitions On Hi-Tec City Amrit Station

Three winners will be selected in each of the competitions essay writing, drawing and painting from each school. A total of 36 students will re

Youth Congress Slams BJP's 'Silence' On NEET Leak, Demands Pradhan's Exit

Gowda accused the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) of failing to ensure a fair and transparent examination process, forcing students

Rajendranagar Traffic Police Train School Bus Staff on Student Safety

Traffic police conducted a road safety awareness programme for school bus drivers and ayahs at Sri Vidyaranya International School.

'Farmers, Not Real Estate, Should Be Government's Priority': Vijayendra

Referring to the proposed second airport near Kanakapura, Vijayendra alleged that the government's priorities should not be tilted towards real e

Shikha Mukerjee | Amid UN Query, Can Govt Uphold Credibility Of SIR?

Why would clients come to the EC in future, from 141 countries for training of election officials, if it feels it is not answerable to the global

Japanese mindset of the day: 'Consistency is power' - this Japanese saying teaches life lessons on consistent effort, patience, persistence, how to achieve your goals and how small daily efforts lead to success over time

Japanese mindset of the day: Meaningful achievements are built through small, steady steps over time. This mindset encourages patience and persis

IIIT-H Helps Build AI That Bridges Info Gap Between Cancer Patients And Doctors

The platform currently supports eight Indian languages through text and voice using IIIT Hyderabads language technologies. It also includes a sym

Bonalu Tradition Traced to Centuries of Practice

Bonalu tradition dates back more than 2,300 years, historians say.

Middle East crisis: After fresh attacks, government orders real-time monitoring of ships with Indian crew

India's shipping minister ordered a comprehensive vessel tracking dashboard for ships with Indian seafarers. This dashboard will provide real-tim

Why people put a wooden spoon across a boiling pot; the science behind the kitchen hack

A wooden spoon can briefly stop pots from boiling over by bursting bubbles. This kitchen hack works because wood is a porous material that releas

Cabinet likely to approve Rs 25,000 crore Ganga, Varuna corridors for Varanasi

The Union Cabinet is expected to approve two major elevated road projects in Varanasi. These projects, the Ganga and Varuna Corridors, will cost

RBI Governor Meets Bankers, Wants Them To Leverage AI, Enhance Customer Service

The meetings were chaired by the Governor, deputy governors and executive directors in charge of supervision, regulation, enforcement, consumer e

Students Protest Exam Delays at JITS

JITS students urged JNTUH to conduct pending exams and release results without delay.

US launches fresh strikes on Iran ahead of naval blockade as Hormuz tensions escalate

US-Iran war news: The United States initiated fresh military strikes against Iran on Tuesday. These strikes target capabilities allegedly used to

Quote of the Day by Johnny Depp: Love is one of the hardest words to say and one of the easiest to Inspiring lessons on trust, relationships, communication and why you should say what you feel before it's too late by the American actor known for his versatility and deep insights on life and human emotions

Quote of the Day by Johnny Depp: Johnny Depps quote, Love is one of the hardest words to say and one of the easiest to hear, explores the importa

Wholesale inflation hits record 9.9% in June on fuel, food prices

India's wholesale inflation surged to a record 9.9 percent in June. Fuel and power prices rose significantly, contributing most to this increase.

Statewide agitation in Haryana against parallel power licence,AgriDISCOMand smart meters

Koraput Collector Crosses Reservoir To Reach Cut-Off Villages, Launches Inclusive Development Drive

District Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan on Monday visited the isolated villages of Sabun, Tala Sabun and Lamdur under Bilaput gram panchayat in