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New Zealand has named a 16-man ODI squad for July's five-match series against the West Indies. Fast bowler Matthew Fisher earned his maiden call-up, while Jacob Duffy returns to action. Key regulars including Matt Henry have been rested

The Bidhannagar Court has directed TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to appear on July 8 for a CID voice sample collection in an alleged provocative speech case. The move follows the Calcutta High Court's refusal to grant an interim stay

MNS chief Raj Thackeray, speaking in Thane, launched a sharp attack on the BJP and rebel Shiv Sena leaders, calling the current political culture "dirty and horrifying." He warned that defections and the BJP’s strategy of weakening opponents would backfire, likening the party’s reliance on PM Modi to a fragile house of cards.

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) seized ₹16.44 lakh in undocumented Indian currency and 543 grams of brown sugar in separate operations along the India-Nepal border in West Bengal and Bihar. Two individuals have been handed over to Customs

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that enforced a blanket ban on cow slaughter across the state. The state argues that the High Court’s directive goes beyond the statutory framework, as existing laws regulate but do not prohibit cattle slaughter outright.

Pune Rural Police recreated the crime scene at Lohagad Fort in the Ketan Agarwal murder case by throwing a fibre dummy into a 300-foot gorge to reconstruct events. Investigators also conducted gait analysis of accused Chetan Chaudhary, recovered his trousers, and secured extended custody of both accused, Siya Goyal and Chaudhary, as the probe continues into passport destruction and other evidence.

Passport services have become costlier from July 1, 2026, after the Ministry of External Affairs revised the fee structure. Charges for fresh applications, renewals, Tatkaal services, replacements of lost or damaged passports, Police Clearance Certificates, and other related services have been significantly increased for both domestic and overseas applicants.

Expanding medical colleges must never compromise training quality; Dr B C Roy's legacy reminds us that excellence demands rigorous education, ethical practice, and uncompromising standards

Four Indian Americans — cybersecurity executive Nikesh Arora, Harvard professors Mahzarin Banaji and Sanjiv Chopra, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals CEO Reshma Kewalramani — have been named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s Great Immigrants, Great Americans list for 2026.

The RBI has identified AI-enabled cyber attacks as the biggest near-term cyber threat facing India's banking system. While banks have strengthened cyber risk management practices, the central bank said employee awareness, forensic preparedness and incident response capabilities require further improvement

A completely unofficial citizenship test that isn’t hidden in legal documents but is hiding in plain sight—in the everyday habits, quirks and contradictions that truly prove you’re Indian

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s potential debut and India’s batting concerns dominate the build-up to the England T20I series. Selectors weigh changes after Ireland setbacks, while conditions at Riverside and England’s strong bowling attack pose a major challenge for the visitors

Indian Railways has approved three infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,131 crore, including optic fibre connectivity on the South Eastern Railway, doubling of the Mansi-Saharsa railway line in Bihar and an Electronic Interlocking project in the Asansol division to improve safety and operational efficiency

If schools conduct other health check-ups on their campus, then why not a drug screening test on the campus?

The rupee depreciated by 5 paise to close at Rs 94.56 against the US dollar, weighed down by a stronger greenback and risk-off sentiment. Stable crude oil prices and expected central bank intervention helped limit losses during the trading session

Uber has introduced new safety features, including 'Record My Ride', which enables drivers to record encrypted in-cab videos, and Ambulance Assistance, integrated with Dial 4242. The company said the features are designed to improve safety, emergency response and accountability on trips

Twenty-three political parties and an Independent MP jointly wrote to Chief Justice Surya Kant expressing concerns over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process and other electoral issues, urging judicial attention amid continuing opposition criticism of the voter roll revision exercise

A Uttar Pradesh man who had converted to Islam earlier this year has returned to Hinduism, citing his parents' distress. The development comes amid an ongoing police investigation into allegations of unlawful religious conversion linked to his earlier conversion

Token distribution for the 2026 Amarnath Yatra began in Jammu ahead of registration starting Wednesday. Authorities issued 1,600 tokens, established multiple counters, and deployed security to ensure smooth arrangements before the pilgrimage begins on July 3

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the Assembly that sanction proposals to prosecute government employees in 511 cases were pending as of May 31, 2026. Of these, 400 had remained pending for over 90 days across multiple departments

Protesters clashed with security forces in Manipur's Imphal East during demonstrations against relocating the UNLF(P) camp. Residents said the camp provides security for valley villages, while authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters facilitating the camp's planned relocation

The BJP accused opposition parties of hypocrisy for criticising the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. It alleged they support the process in some states but oppose it elsewhere, claiming the criticism aims to justify electoral defeats and target constitutional institutions

BSF Director General Praveen Kumar reviewed security and preparedness for the Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3. Authorities conducted mock drills, assessed rescue capabilities, and launched token distribution in Jammu to ensure a safe, coordinated and smooth pilgrimage for devotees

The annual Anasar ritual began after Lord Jagannath and sibling deities were ceremonially bathed during Snan Yatra in Puri. The deities remain in isolation for 14 days, with the temple closed until public darshan resumes ahead of the Rath Yatra