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Authorities temporarily suspended the Amarnath, Mata Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori pilgrimages after the IMD forecast widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir. Pilgrim movement was halted from base camps as officials prioritised safety and awaited improved weather and route conditions

President Droupadi Murmu embarked on State visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania, marking India's renewed diplomatic outreach to Eastern Europe. The tour aims to strengthen political, economic and strategic ties while expanding cooperation in trade, technology, healthcare, education and people-to-people exchanges.

AR Rahman congratulated nephew GV Prakash Kumar on winning his third National Award for the background score of Amaran. Rahman called it a proud family milestone, saying they have now collectively won 10 National Awards for their musical achievements

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy paid an emotional tribute to his late mother Chennamma, describing her 72-year marriage with former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda as an inspiration for the younger generation, as leaders across political parties gathered to pay their last respects.

Telugu stars Mahesh Babu and Chiranjeevi congratulated Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace after the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket. The milestone strengthens India's private space sector and positions the country among global leaders in commercial space launches

A Russian overnight ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured eight, causing fires and damage across five districts. The assault came as Ukraine faces shortages of Patriot air defence missiles amid escalating Russian strikes on the capital

PV Sindhu defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 to win her maiden Japan Open Super 750 title. The victory ended her two-year title drought, making her the first Indian champion at the tournament with a dominant, attacking performance

Kartik Aaryan shared an emotional video capturing the moment he was announced as the National Award winner for Best Actor for Chandu Champion. The heartfelt clip shows his parents celebrating the achievement, while the actor expressed gratitude for fulfilling a long-cherished dream.

India's primary market will stay busy next week with four public issues, including Cube Highways Trust's Rs 5,000-crore InvIT and IPOs of Indo MIM, Lohia Corp and Xtranet Technologies, offering investors fresh opportunities across infrastructure, manufacturing and technology sectors

The Goa government has declared 1.02 crore square metres of ecologically sensitive land as a No Development Zone to protect paddy fields, slopes and low-lying areas. The move aims to curb unregulated construction and preserve the state's ecological balance

Reliance Industries and BP reported a nearly seven per cent year-on-year decline in KG-D6 natural gas production during the June quarter due to natural reservoir depletion. The companies said plans are in place to offset declining output from the deepwater Bay of Bengal block

Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains under close medical supervision at Safdarjung Hospital after 21 days of fasting. Doctors said his condition is stable but blood parameters remain altered, requiring continuous monitoring and treatment amid his hunger strike over the NEET controversy

England defeated France 6-4 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup bronze medal match to secure their best World Cup finish since 1966. Manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players' resilience and mentality after overcoming fatigue to end the tournament with a memorable victory.

A nine-year-old horse donated to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams' Sri Venkateswara Goshala died despite intensive veterinary care. Preliminary findings indicated chronic liver, heart and kidney ailments, while authorities await the final post-mortem report to confirm the exact cause of death

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, killing four people, including three women, and leaving several others missing. Rescue teams intensified operations in the worst-affected Surankote area to assist stranded residents and search for the missing

Plans for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' first LNG-based power plant advanced as authorities sought public comments on environmental reports. The 55 MW project aims to replace diesel-based generation, lower emissions, reduce fuel costs, and improve sustainable energy supply

The Uttar Pradesh STF arrested an alleged international wildlife smuggler in Kanpur and rescued 171 Indian Roofed Turtles. Investigators said the trafficking network supplied protected turtles through West Bengal, Bangladesh and Myanmar to markets in China, Hong Kong and Malaysia

 A 17-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified assailants in Hyderabad's Kalapather area after being lured out by a phone call. Police registered a murder case, launched an investigation, and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects 

Two separate fire incidents in Hyderabad, at a footwear godown in Shastripuram and an apartment in Mehdipatnam, were brought under control without casualties. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading, while authorities launched investigations into the causes, including a suspected short circuit

Kylian Mbappe became the highest World Cup scorer with 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's record during France's third-place play-off against England. Mbappe also strengthened his lead in the Golden Boot race with 10 goals at the 2026 tournament

Kannada star Yash said working on Ramayana was professionally and personally rewarding, crediting producer Namit Malhotra for the opportunity and helping him learn Hindi. He praised co-stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and the team for bringing Lord Ram's story to a global audience

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Yatras were temporarily suspended due to adverse weather in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities halted pilgrim movement from base camps as a precaution, assuring devotees that services will resume after weather and route safety assessments

The Centre convened an all-party meeting ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session beginning July 20, seeking cooperation for smooth proceedings. The session is expected to witness key constitutional, electoral, judicial and governance bills, alongside changes in Parliament's political composition

Indonesian rescuers found five survivors, including a seven-year-old girl, days after a passenger boat sank off South Sulawesi. One person died and 20 remain missing, while search operations continue amid persistent concerns over maritime safety and overcrowded passenger vessels