India

14th Dalai Lama's 91st birthday was celebrated by Tibetans and followers worldwide with prayers for his long life and good health. Leaders across India praised his enduring message of compassion, peace, non-violence and universal human values

The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad, forecasting extremely heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities warned of flooding, transport disruptions and landslides, while the BMC deployed emergency teams and urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand for allegedly strangling his girlfriend and burying her body near the Kanchi River after suspecting she was involved with another person. Police recovered the victim's phone and solved the murder during investigation

Global crude oil prices fell nearly one per cent after OPEC+ agreed to increase August production and exports through the Strait of Hormuz recovered. Improved supplies and easing geopolitical tensions boosted expectations of a better-balanced global oil market

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday as improved monsoon conditions, renewed foreign investor buying and softer crude oil prices lifted sentiment. Realty and metal stocks gained, while investors awaited June-quarter earnings, with financials and automobiles expected to outperform

Narendra Modi began a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand to strengthen strategic partnerships, advance the Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR Vision, and deepen cooperation in trade, defence, technology and Indo-Pacific security

Security forces launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after a suspected Pakistani drone briefly crossed the Line of Control before returning. No weapons, narcotics or other suspicious material were found during the area search

Six people, including five children and a woman, died after kutcha houses collapsed in Mumbai's Mankhurd, triggering a major rescue operation. Separate tree-fall incidents in Kurla and Aarey claimed two more lives amid heavy monsoon conditions across the city

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Security forces intensified vigilance in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, conducting large-scale mock drills along the Line of Control and hinterland areas to test operational readiness and raise civilian awareness.

Puri’s titular king and Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee chairman, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, has written to ISKCON accusing it of hurting devotees’ sentiments by organising Snan Yatra and Rath Yatra on dates not prescribed in scriptures.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on Monday to discuss key administrative matters, including the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, while reviewing developments in the ongoing investigation into the alleged donation embezzlement case

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal have arrived in Dallas ahead of their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Spain. The neighbouring rivals renew their historic rivalry, with the knockout encounter also featuring an exciting battle between Ronaldo and young star Lamine Yamal

Sikkim mountaineer Tshering Choden successfully scaled Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, on Sunday morning. This marks the second continental peak conquered by the 37-year-old climber in her bid to achieve the prestigious Seven Summits milestone.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the contribution of young tribal women from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh as commercial semiconductor chip production began at CG Semi's Sanand facility, showcasing India's skilled workforce and growing semiconductor manufacturing capabilities

A seven-metre portion of the link road connecting the Kanpur-Lucknow Highway to the newly opened Ganga Expressway caved in following monsoon rains in Unnao. While locals alleged poor construction standards, UPEIDA stated that repair work was completed immediately

S. Jaishankar met Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Doha to review bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, investments, connectivity and security, while discussing regional developments and opportunities to strengthen the India-Qatar strategic partnership

Akasa Air plans to operate flights under the government's UDAN regional connectivity scheme, CEO Vinay Dube said. The airline also expects steady aircraft deliveries, aims for strong capacity growth and plans fleet expansion through 2032

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the Brahmapur–Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express and the Puri–Koraput Express on Monday. The new services aim to enhance intra-state connectivity in Odisha and improve direct rail links between southern Odisha and Gujarat

Falling global crude oil prices are easing inflationary pressures across Asia, giving the RBI and other central banks greater flexibility to support economic growth. However, Standard Chartered warns that a possible Super El Nino could reverse these gains by pushing energy prices higher

Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini sailed into New York Harbour to represent India at Sail 250 and the US International Naval Review. The visit highlights India's maritime heritage and reflects the growing naval partnership and friendship between India and the United States

Marking the RJD's 30th foundation day, party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav issued a strong call to action against socio-economic inequality and authoritarianism, urging workers to sustain public movements on the streets to protect the marginalized

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that the Election Commission is functioning in a partisan manner and claimed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls was aimed at manipulating voter lists to benefit the BJP

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Sunday claimed that widespread public anger over the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple will lead to the NDA government's downfall, calling the issue a massive nationwide concern