U.K.'s likely next PM Andy Burnham says he has not decided on his Finance Minister
He said he didnt have all the details of the Defence Investment Plan ahead of its publication as it had been part of an internal government process, but said would fund defence as needed
At least nine killed as explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's Damascus
The explosion near the main courthouse complex left 20 others wounded
German ruling coalition agrees on major reform package
The tax relief would mean an average family is about 600 better off per year, the parties said
Positive progress made in U.S.-Iran talks in Doha: Qatar, Pakistan
Though the next date of talks was not announced, it was decided to continue discussions after the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Thailand denies viral claim Macron knelt before king
An image widely circulated online in Thailand purported to show Macron kneeling as he presented the awards
NATO plans to replace AWACS with Saab GlobalEye jets, sources say
NATO dropped plans in 2025 to buy six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft after the Pentagon, its largest prospective customer, scrapped plans to acquire 26 of the jets and instead put greater emphasis on satellite-based capabilities
Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops over ordination
The Society of Saint Pius X, which has around 600,000 followers around the world, comprises fundamentalist Catholics who strongly oppose the liberal reforms imposed by the Vatican II Council in the 1960s
Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
Trump Loyalty Demands Set Stage for Tense NATO Summit
Iran warns US, Israel against attack during Khamenei funeral
Thursday, July 2, marked the 15th day since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding and the 125th day since the outbreak of the war, as Iran warned the United States and Israel against launching any attack during the state funeral of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
EU and US concerned by China's new ethnic unity law which targets people overseas
Watch: How has WhatsApp justified its new username feature? | Above the Fold | 02.07.2026
The episode looks at WhatsApps response to the Centres concerns over its proposed username feature; India-Japan agreements; senior AIADMK leaders join TVK, and more.
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
El Nino effect: Challenges to adaptation and resilience
Europe and countries in South Asia, including India, are reeling under extreme heat and monsoon deficit; heat stress has thrown life out of gear across the world making the vulnerable people the worst victim
Ayatollah Khamenei:Legacy of resistance more alive than before
As Iran prepares for the grand state funeral ceremonies of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hussaini Khamenei beginning July 4, the Islamic Republic mourns one of its most defining figures. Khamenei, the Supreme Leader for nearly 37 years, was martyred and assassinated on February 28 in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on Tehran that also claimed the lives Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 9
The boy is in custody and will be questioned when state child protection officers arrive, police said
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
India, Japan unveil transformative initiatives to boost ties
New Delhi: India and Japan on Thursday, July 1, unveiled a raft of landmark initiatives, including an economic partnership framework and defence pact to co-develop military hardware following summit talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi. The major outcomes from the meeting included a declaration on economic security, a joint Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Palestine: Sonia Gandhi piling moral pressure on Narendra Modi
With Palestine emerging as the Narendra Modi governments Achilles heel, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is mounting moral pressure to take a more humanitarian stand, with Gaza being turned from an open-air prison into an open-air graveyard. Describing Israeli actions as genocide, Sonia Gandhi pointed out that the Modi governments silence, especially on Gaza, is not Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tennis-Princess Kate watches British hopeful Fery on Wimbledon visit
Boy driving truck crashes into group of monks, killing 8 and injuring 14
FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran
United States: Couple held over Empire State love banner
New York: Two people got to the top of the Empire State Buildings antenna and unfurled a banner about the power of love at midday Wednesday, July 1, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested. Dressed in black and wearing masks but not tethers, it appeared the two balanced Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine
UN asks Pakistan to reverse reconstructions at Taxila sites
In March, a visitor shared information and pictures with Pakistans Permanent Delegate to UNESCO in Paris, highlighting reconstruction works by the Punjab archaeology department
NZs move to tighten immigration rules for Indians could hurt ties: Post
A comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with India is awaiting approval in New Zealands parliament
Pakistan says US-Iran talks make positive progress in Doha
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday, July 2, said its mediators, along with Qatar, concluded separate meetings with the US and Iranian negotiators in Doha and reported positive progress on various aspects of the MoU, with the two sides agreeing to further discussions. The US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on June 18, aimed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
My dream is broken: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents
Japans new visa rules on foreign nationals pushes out exsisting immigrants
Trump claims Strait of Hormuz traffic at record high
Washington: President Donald Trump said that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had reached record levels and predicted further declines in oil prices, offering an upbeat assessment of the situation with Iran during a speech in North Dakota. Those boats are coming out of the Hormuz Strait. Theyre coming out by numbers that nobody ever Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani dines at Chef Regi Mathews Kerala restaurant, Chatti, in New York
The New York City mayor, dined with his wife Rama Duwaji and his parents, filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, at Chennai-based Chef Regi Mathews restaurant, Chatti, in Manhattan, which showcases Keralas toddy shop cuisine
Indian ship with 47,000 tonnes of LPG transits Strait of Hormuz
BW Loyalty was among the eight Indian flagged LPG carriers that were stranded in Persian Gulf when the war started. Since then seven of these ships have already come out
Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Kyiv
Kyiv: Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraines capital overnight into Thursday, July 2, that killed at least eight people and injured dozens as loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours. The attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city. Many residents took shelter at metro stations after Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The UAE braces for its most intense summer phase, 'Jamrat Al Qayth,' starting July 3 and lasting until August 10. Temperatures are predicted to soar above 50C, with experts warning of scorching heat, dry winds, and heatwaves. Coastal areas will see highs of 41-43C, while inland regions could reach 45-46C. Residents are urged to take precautions against extreme heat and humidity.
Historic gurdwara demolished in Pakistan's Punjab, Sikh community protests
India reacts to demolition, calls it deeply distressing, despicable act
Sri Lanka upgraded to upper-middle income economy by World Bank
Reclassification comes just three years after Sri Lanka faced its worst economic crisis
From rural Tamil Nadu to Wall Street: Chef Vijay Kumar on ringing the Nasdaq closing bell
In this exclusive essay for The Hindu, Vijay Kumar, the chef behind New Yorks Michelin-starred Semma, reflects on his journey from a village near Natham in Tamil Nadu to global recognition, and what ringing the Nasdaq closing bell meant to him and the future of Tamil cuisine
Around 2% of Gazas child population killed by Israeli security forces : UN report
The latest report by the UN independent commission of inquiry captures Israels crimes against Palestinian children
Questions grow about why ICE arrested a Texas nun
10-man USA beat Bosnia 2-0, advance in FIFA World Cup
San Francisco: The co-host USA relied on goals late in each half to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to enter the Round of 36 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The co-hosts dig deep and hold on against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scored the goals, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Alibaba, its payment processor to pay $600 million to resolve US drug sales probe
The two companies agreed to pay the money to resolve allegations that they failed to prevent merchants from selling and importing illegal drugs, chemicals and pill presses into the US through Alibaba's e-commerce platforms
West Asia war LIVE: Iran says talks in Qatar on implementing MoU with U.S. have concluded
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday that Tehran would use some of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country following talks in Doha.
Venezuela declares 7 days of national mourning for quake victims
Caracas: Venezuelas acting president Delcy Rodriguez has declared seven days of national mourning in tribute to the victims of the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. In honour of the memory of the victims, I have decided to decree National Mourning for seven (7) days, starting at 6:00 p.m. today, Rodriguez wrote Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Heres where to operate legally
Russia strikes Ukraine capital with missiles and drones, wounds five
Kyiv is under attack from ballistic missiles and UAVs, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, adding that blasts could be heard across the city.
Micron announces $250 million investment in Trump Accounts
Trump welcomed the move calling it the BIGGEST CORPORATE Investment of its kind.
Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt
Russian daredevils Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau are seen as ambassadors for 'rooftopping', a climbing sport. Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt
Iran war live: Positive progress as US, Tehran wrap up indirect talks
Tehran says a 'communication channel' will be established with Washington to report and discuss breaches of the MoU. Iran war live: Positive progress as US, Tehran wrap up indirect talks
Belgium stage 32 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16
Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle. Belgium stage 32 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16
Trump urges acting spy chief to declassify records, including on 2020 U.S. election
Bill Pulte, a political loyalist with no national security experience, was appointed as acting director of national intelligence last month; he has reportedly already moved to cut hundreds of intelligence jobs
Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'
Stocks flat as traders digest Fed comments, oil falls
Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well
Head of the Iranian delegation said the discussions touched on the fate of frozen Iranian assets, which Tehran has demanded be released as part of the settlement.
U.S., Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait
U.S. service member missing after Seahawk helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea
No indication the crash was caused by hostile action, U.S. military said
Daredevils reach top of Empire State Building with banner, before apparent proposal
Israel Defence Minister says troops to stay indefinitely in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza
Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-sponsored framework agreement under U.S. sponsorship on June 26 to pave the way for peace between the two countries and disarm the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah
U.S. and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping
U.S. President Donald Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff met the Prime Minister of Qatar a mediator in the talks alongside Pakistan to lay the groundwork for the negotiations
China's ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism
The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress aims to forge a shared national identity among ethnic groups, for example by strengthening the status of Mandarin as the official language
Amnesty says RSF committed ethnic cleansing in Sudan
Sudan has been mired since April 2023 in a brutal war between the army and the RSF, which has killed tens of thousands and forced millions to flee, according to the United Nations
Myanmar mourns as post-coup conflict death toll hits 1,00,000
Anti-putsch protests were put down by security forces, but activists quit cities to form pro-democracy guerrilla groups, fighting alongside ethnic minority armies that have long resisted central rule.
World Bank scraps climate finance targets after U.S. criticism
As per the Climate Change Action Plan, World Bank had to allocate 45% of its total funds for projects that cut emissions or helped communities adapt to climate change
Watch: Japans PM Takaichi in India: Indo-Pacific Ties in Focus | Above the Fold | 01.07.2026
This episode looks at the Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis first visit to India; key rule changes that come into effect from July 1, the Delhi High Courts ruling in BJP MP Raghav Chadhas case, the U.S. Supreme Courts birthright citizenship ruling, and more.
As the exercise continued, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai urged officials to remain impartial and resist political pressure, while calling on the Election Commission to ensure no eligible voter is excluded and no ineligible person is included in the electoral rolls.
The makers of 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' have released the 'Ladies & Ladies' teaser. Featuring Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi, the action-packed glimpse showcases the women in bold, gun-toting avatars as they take on Yash.
Trump says his acting spy chief is free to declassify records, including on the 2020 election
Canadian boy, 11, died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth
Trump says Iran talks were very good as Araghchi warns US, Israel
Indirect talks between the United States and Iran continued in Doha on Wednesday, July 1, with US President Donald Trump describing the negotiations as very good while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the United States and Israel against any threat to Irans leadership. The developments came on the 14th day since Washington and Tehran Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Watch: Jammu and Kashmir should become a bridge of peace between India and Pakistan: Mehbooba Mufti
Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on July 1 suggested that the Centre make Jammu and Kashmir a gateway between South and Central Asia, and use its geographical location to strengthen ties with Pakistan and China.
Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota
Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort
Trump on financial disclosures: Everyone's profiting because stock market is up
Egg Firms Shell Out $3.3M, 53M Eggs in Price-Fixing Settlement
After under-15 social media ban, UAE mandates identity verification for online platforms
Trump secured over $50 million in loan from Charles Schwab in 2025, ethics filing shows
Prison officer jailed over relationship with killer
Unchecked AI Progress May Pose Catastrophic Risks, UN Panel Warns
The panel also outlined a range of safety concerns, such as the risk of losing control over AI systems as they become increasingly autonomous, and deceptive.
In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran draws its red lines
The strait, a critical energy and economic chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Oman, was open to international shipping before the war
Iran says ship runs aground after defying Hormuz route
Tehran: A ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after not running Irans approved route through the water, Iranian state television reported Wednesday. The report identified the affected vessel as a foreign container ship, but offered no other immediate details. The Iranian state TV report appeared aimed at underlining the claims Tehran has made Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Organs missing in Indian seafarers body who died in Venezuela
New Delhi: The family of an Indian seafarer, who allegedly died of a cardiac arrest in Venezuela in May, has claimed that several of his internal organs, including the brain, heart and lungs, were missing when his body was repatriated to India, prompting the Federation of Seafarers Unions of India (FSUI) to demand a comprehensive Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
We can finance ourselves: Netanyahu on ending US aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel should begin reducing its dependence on financial assistance from the United States, arguing that the countrys economy has grown strong enough to sustain itself without American support. Speaking in an interview with Israels Channel 14 on Tuesday, June 30, Netanyahu said he wanted the process of ending Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indirect US-Iran technical talks said to be underway in Doha
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner laid the groundwork for the technical sessions but are not attending the talks themselves
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
Summer breaks, rail launches, and visa changes: UAE to witness key events in July
Ship ran aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports
The announcement comes as tensions have grown over the strait, which was supposed to be open to vessels to travel freely
US lifts sanctions on four firms, including Hyderabad-based
Washington: The US has de-listed four Indian companies, including Hyderabad-based firms, from its sanctions list, which were accused of supplying advanced technology and equipment for Russias military-industrial base. The companies have been deleted from the Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. The four companies include Hyderabad-based RRG Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hindu student, priest abducted for ransom in Bangladesh
Dhaka: A Hindu student, who also works as a temple priest, was allegedly held captive and assaulted for money by unidentified persons in Bangladesh, a local media report said on Tuesday, June 30. Subhash Deuri, a 25-year-old law student at Jagannath University in Dhaka, was targeted by unidentified persons late on Monday, according to Bdnews24 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Venezuela's twin earthquakes: Unprecedented struggles for survival amid crisis
Nearly a week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the country continues to grapple with mounting devastation
