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Two people hang banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna

It wasn't clear how the pair gained access to the antenna, which rises well above public areas of the 102-storey building

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 11:38 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 11:27 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 11:19 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 11:08 pm

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.

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 10:42 pm

Shipping companies, unions still consider Hormuz a warzone

The Strait of Hormuz was first designated a warlike operations area on March 5, after ships trying to cross the vital energy passageway were attacked

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 10:12 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 10:10 pm

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.

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 9:31 pm

Karnataka SIR: Nearly 55 lakh voter forms distributed as Bommai urges fair, impartial electoral roll revision

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.

IBTimes 1 Jul 2026 9:26 pm

'Toxic' Teaser: Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Huma Qureshi Unleash Firepower Against Yash

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.

IBTimes 1 Jul 2026 9:26 pm

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 .

The Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 8:17 pm

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.

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 7:42 pm

Man who survived two natural disasters in Venezuelas La Guaira vows to never return

Bruised around his left eye and across much of his body, 46-year-old Venezuelan merchant Grian Serrano is recovering from the ordeal he endured with his son and mother

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 4:46 pm

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.

NDTV 1 Jul 2026 4:38 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 4:02 pm

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 .

The Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 3:31 pm

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 .

The Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 3:17 pm

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 .

The Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 3:08 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 1 Jul 2026 2:59 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 1 Jul 2026 2:10 pm

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 .

The Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 1:57 pm

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 .

The Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 1:54 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 1:39 pm

U.S. removes four Indian companies from Russia-related sanctions list

The companies have been deleted from the Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 1:06 pm

Spain records more than 1,000 heat-related June deaths

The figure was more than double the 407 deaths that were attributed to heat in June 2025, Spain's hottest June since records started being kept, according to the national weather agency Aemet

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 1:00 pm

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado House primary

The race was called by multiple media outlets with 78% of the vote counted, with Ms. Kiros carrying a nearly 7,000-vote lead over Ms. DeGette

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 12:17 pm

Iran wont finalise US deal until MoU terms are met

Tehran: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Iran will not enter negotiations with the United States on a final agreement unless certain paragraphs of a recently signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two sides are implemented. Qalibaf, also the head of Irans negotiating team, made the remarks in an interview with state-run 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 Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 11:03 am

Mexico beat Ecuador to reach FIFA WC last 16 after 40 years

Mexico City: Julin Quiones and Ral Jimnez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half, and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progress to the World Cup round of 16. Quiones opened the scoring in the 22nd minute while Jimnez added a 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 Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 10:22 am

US birthright citizenship ruling praised by Indian Americans

Washington: Many Indian Americans have welcomed the US Supreme Courts decision reaffirming birthright citizenship, calling it a victory for the Constitution, immigrant families and the American Dream, as Indian American lawmakers said the ruling protected a fundamental right that cannot be overturned by executive order. The ruling prompted statements from several Indian American members of 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 Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 10:07 am

Australia weighs break-up of Big Four accounting firms after scandals

Australian regulator considers option of structural separation, forcing the firms to split their audit and consulting arms, and limiting the size of partnerships to 400 from 1,000

The Hindu Businessline 1 Jul 2026 9:45 am

Trump earned at least $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025

A 927-page ethics filing reveals that crypto-related businesses, including memecoin royalties and digital assets, were his largest income source in 2025

The Hindu Businessline 1 Jul 2026 9:15 am

FDA suspends licences of 6 eateries in Maharashtra for unhygienic kitchens, expired food

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of six restaurants and eateries, including Flint & Waarsa in Mumbai's Nariman Point, after inspections uncovered unhygienic kitchens, expired food, misbranded products and multiple food safety violations

IBTimes 1 Jul 2026 8:09 am

US plans return to supersonic flights with new FAA rule; to reverse 53-year-old ban

The US Department of Transportation move on Tuesday came after NASA successfully tested the experimental X-59 aircraft that flew faster than the speed of sound without producing the loud sonic booms

The Hindu Businessline 1 Jul 2026 7:58 am

Islamic prayer hall in Irelands Dublin damaged in suspected arson

Irish police have charged a man in his 40s following a suspected arson attack at an Islamic prayer hall in central Dublin that caused extensive damage but no injuries. The fire broke out at Al Madinah Hall on Talbot Street at approximately 3:35 pm local time on Monday, prompting a major emergency response in the 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 Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 7:35 am

FIFA WC: Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book historic last-16 spot

Arlington: Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute, and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, June 30. Three defenders converged on Patrick Berg as he moved into the penalty 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 Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 7:23 am

FIFA WC: France beats Sweden 3-0 as Kylian Mbapp makes history

East Rutherford: Kylian Mbapp put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 Tuesday to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay. Bradley Barcola added a 53rd-minute goal for 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 Siasat Daily 1 Jul 2026 7:09 am

Birthright citizenship was for children of slaves, not for world to 'pile' into U.S.: Trump

On the very first day of his inauguration, Trump issued an executive order against birthright citizenship, which was struck down by a federal court in Seattle the next day

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 6:57 am

U.S. government lifts restrictions on powerful AI models, Anthropic says

We've received notice that the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, says Anthropic in a post on X.

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 6:56 am

Venezuela quake deaths rise to 1,943, lawmaker says

The number of official rescues has dropped dramatically in the last three days, the government said, from 5,380 people saved in the first two days after the quakes to just four people found alive on June 29

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 5:36 am

The Trump Administration Is Lifting Its Export Controls on Anthropics Mythos and Fable AI Models

The White House is easing restrictions on Anthropics most advanced AI models weeks after ordering the company to suspend access for foreign nationals.

Wired 1 Jul 2026 4:53 am

Trump reports more than $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures

In his annual disclosure for 2025, the U.S. President received $635 million from sale of his $TRUMP meme coins

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 4:39 am

At least 14 children killed in Pakistans Lahore when tutoring centre roof collapses

Preliminary reports showed the tutoring centre was unregistered and operating inside a privately owned residential building under a dilapidated roof

The Hindu 1 Jul 2026 2:05 am

Ex-boyfriend denies murdering Brit mum after family's 17-year fight for justice

Jean Hanlon's death was initially ruled an accident before fresh forensic examinations and a diary she kept prompted Greek authorities to reopen the i... Ex-boyfriend denies murdering Brit mum after family's 17-year fight for justice

India Vision 1 Jul 2026 1:35 am

Fourteen schoolchildren killed after tutoring centre roof suddenly collapses

At least 14 children are dead and eight more are injured after a roof collapse in Lahore, Pakistan. Fourteen schoolchildren killed after tutoring centre roof suddenly collapses

India Vision 1 Jul 2026 1:33 am

Monaco explosion live: Woman has 'legs blown off' during bomb attack on Ukrainian oligarch

The wife of Ukrainian billionaire Vadim Ermolaev is fighting for her life in hospital after reportedly losing both legs in a bomb attack in Monaco Monaco explosion live: Woman has 'legs blown off' during bomb attack on Ukrainian oligarch

India Vision 1 Jul 2026 1:32 am

Modi speaks to Iran President, stresses Straits importance to India

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation on Tuesday with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, who briefed him on the recent developments in West Asia and the way forward. The Prime Minister said he reiterated in his interaction with the Iranian leader the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of 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 Siasat Daily 30 Jun 2026 10:32 pm

Russia says shot down over 400 Ukrainian drones, baby killed outside Moscow

Kyiv has stepped up its long-range drone strike campaign against Russia in recent months, as Moscow's full-scale offensive against Ukraine drags on for almost 4.5 years

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 10:26 pm

Peruvian political heir Fujimori wins presidency

The 51-year-old daughter of late President Alberto Fujimori secured the top office on her fourth attempt

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 10:22 pm

Gujarat can anchor drive for self-reliance in defence, says Rajnath Singh

The Minister said the State has the industrial capability, workforce, and innovation ecosystem to emerge as a defence manufacturing and technology hub

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 10:18 pm

U.K. PM Starmer unveils defence funds to boost drone warfare capabilities

In one of his final big-ticket policy interventions after he announced his resignation last week, Mr. Starmer said the Defence Investment Plan will be backed by 298 billion of investment across the next four years

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 10:15 pm

WHO sounds alarm on disease outbreaks in quake-hit Venezuela

By the latest official count, some 1,700 are dead and 5,000 are injured, with no governmental word on the number of missing. Other estimates place these in the tens of thousands

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 10:10 pm

Myanmar denies ASEAN request for Suu Kyi meeting

Suu Kyi has vanished from the public eye and is serving a lengthy but unspecified sentence on a host of charges rights groups dismiss as fabricated

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 10:08 pm

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birth-right citizenship

The 6-3 ruling marked the second time this year that the court has invalidated a major Trump initiative, following its February decision to strike down his sweeping global tariffs

The Hindu Businessline 30 Jun 2026 8:29 pm

Hindu student held captive, assaulted by unidentified persons in Bangladesh

A Hindu student and temple priest in Bangladesh was allegedly abducted and assaulted for ransom. Subhash Deuri, a law student, was found unconscious after his family received calls demanding money. He was reportedly stripped and blackmailed by unidentified assailants. While his mobile and wallet are missing, police are investigating the incident, with authorities yet to confirm if his faith was a motive.

The Economic Times 30 Jun 2026 8:27 pm

U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trumps proposed limits

The birthright citizenship order, which Mr. Trump signed on the first day of his second term, is part of his administrations broad immigration crackdown

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 8:24 pm

As countries urbanise, 38% of world's population will live in large cities by 2100: Study

In countries only beginning to urbanise, large cities grow much faster than smaller ones, with people moving to urban centres where jobs, hospitals, universities, and other opportunities and amenities typically concentrate

The Hindu Businessline 30 Jun 2026 5:15 pm

UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for July 2026; fuel rates cut after four months of hikes

UAE motorists can finally breathe easier as fuel prices for July 2026 see a significant drop, ending a four-month surge. This welcome relief follows a cooling in global oil markets, with diesel prices falling by nearly 17% and petrol by almost 14%. Drivers can expect substantial savings on full tanks, easing household budgets and business operating costs.

The Times of India 30 Jun 2026 4:50 pm

Attackers shoot dead two Guards members in Iran: state media

It was not immediately clear who was behind the shooting but Tehran has frequently blamed Kurdish separatist groups in the area for previous violence

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 4:26 pm