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The Nagaland Cabinet approved convening a special Assembly session to enact a law for the proposed Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, while seeking the Centre's approval for legislative powers and a higher development package amid delays in implementing the February agreement

Japan's weather agency warned that powerful Typhoon Bavi could approach Okinawa later this week with violent winds, rough seas and torrential rain. Authorities urged residents to monitor forecasts as the storm threatened southern Japan after strengthening over the Pacific

Jackie Shroff celebrated 37 years of the blockbuster Tridev by sharing nostalgic moments from the action thriller. The film, featuring an ensemble cast and chart-topping music, remains one of Hindi cinema's most iconic commercial successes

Vin Diesel reflected on his childhood in New York, recalling how his grandmother inspired his admiration for a legendary screen detective. The actor described filming the character during America's 250th anniversary celebrations as a deeply personal and meaningful milestone

An exploration of popcorn's journey from an ancient snack to the world's favourite cinema treat traces its rise alongside the film industry. The article also highlights regional movie snacks, including choc tops in Australasia and roasted ants in Colombia

Researchers at CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research have developed India's first mobile Smart Algal Liquid Tree, an algae-based air purification system that absorbs carbon dioxide, releases oxygen and helps improve air quality in crowded urban spaces with limited greenery

INS Sudarshini sailed past the Statue of Liberty during the US International Naval Review 250 celebrations, showcasing India's maritime heritage and highlighting the growing India-US naval partnership as part of its Lokayan 2026 expedition

The Indian rupee strengthened 15 paise against the US dollar in early trade, supported by improved market sentiment after Saudi Arabia cut crude prices for Asia. Easing Middle East tensions, lower oil prices and renewed foreign investor buying also boosted the currency

Indian benchmark indices advanced in early trade, supported by positive global cues, easing crude oil concerns and renewed foreign investor buying. IT and banking stocks led gains, while analysts said improved technical indicators and stronger fundamentals continued to support market sentiment

Mumbai remained on high alert as the IMD forecast another day of torrential rain, prompting school closures, work-from-home advisories and emergency measures. Record rainfall over 48 hours caused widespread flooding, transport disruptions and storm damage across the city and suburbs

Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Jakarta as he began his Indonesia visit. He will hold talks with Prabowo Subianto to deepen strategic cooperation and visit the historic Prambanan

A severe heat wave across the United States has killed more than two dozen people, with New Jersey reporting 29 deaths. Record-breaking temperatures disrupted Independence Day events, overwhelmed emergency services and prompted health warnings as extreme heat affected over 20 states

More than 85,000 pilgrims have completed the annual Amarnath Yatra in its first four days, with over 28,000 devotees offering prayers on Monday. Authorities have tightened security, expanded facilities and urged pilgrims to travel only on their registered dates

Belgium national football team defeated United States men's national soccer team 4-1 in Seattle to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, while Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku added goals to set up a clash with Spain

France captain Kylian Mbappé condemned racist remarks by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after France's World Cup win over Paraguay. French authorities and officials denounced the comments, while Paraguay's government distanced itself from the senator's statements

Donald Trump arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit, aiming to push allies to rapidly increase defence spending, strengthen burden-sharing and expand defence cooperation. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Volodymyr Zelensky and Ahmed al-Sharaa

The Maharashtra Congress launched a statewide protest against the BJP and RSS over alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The agitation follows similar protests by Shiv Sena (UBT), with both parties demanding accountability and action over the alleged irregularities 

A tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off Oman early Tuesday, according to the UK military. No environmental damage was reported, and authorities are investigating. No group claimed responsibility, though suspicion has fallen on Iran

Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs globally, including 1,600 in its Xbox gaming division, as part of a broader restructuring. The company cited business challenges and competitive pressures, while clarifying that the layoffs are not driven by artificial intelligence replacing employees.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust accepted the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra during a key meeting, appointed Krishna Mohan as acting General Secretary, formed a CEO search committee, and reaffirmed confidence in the ongoing investigation

The NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case, accusing him of orchestrating the cross-border conspiracy and invoking charges of waging war against India under the BNS and UAPA

Flavio Cobolli continued his impressive Wimbledon campaign by defeating Alex de Minaur in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. The Italian maintained his excellent 2026 form and will next battle for a place in the semifinals

Persistent rural and gender digital divides, cybersecurity risks, limited broadband, weak data privacy enforcement, and low digital literacy continue to hinder inclusive growth