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More than 1.42 lakh pilgrims have visited the Amarnath cave shrine in six days as another 8,150 yatris departed from Jammu. Authorities tightened checks on unregistered pilgrims, suspended four teachers over registration irregularities, and acted to protect the melting ice stalagmite
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Justin Bieber will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show with Shakira, Madonna and BTS, alongside Burna Boy and others, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to promote quality education while celebrating football, music and global unity
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Shiv Sena (UBT) launched a sharp editorial attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, accusing him of running a “rumour-manufacturing factory” through the BJP’s IT cell to destabilize politics and divert attention from core state issues.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged early finalisation of the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), inviting Australian firms to invest in India's high-growth sectors while highlighting expanding trade, innovation, critical minerals, education partnerships and stronger bilateral economic cooperation during his Australia visit
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A 12-year-old girl died and three students were hospitalised after a venomous krait snake entered a girls' hostel at a residential school in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district and bit them while they slept. Police are investigating how the snake entered the room
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Actress Sana Saeed, best known for her role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, has received the first draft of the proof of concept for her debut feature film. The project, developed under her production banner Beyond Magic Studios, will also feature her in an acting role.
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The IMF lowered India's 2026 growth forecast to 6.4% due to higher global oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict but raised its 2027 outlook, citing resilient domestic demand, stronger economic activity, easing energy pressures, and sustained medium-term growth prospects despite global uncertainty
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Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Thursday after a sharp fall in the previous session, supported by foreign fund inflows and buying in blue-chip stocks. The Sensex rose nearly 496 points to 76,998.54, while the Nifty gained 149 points to 24,025.
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Seven people were killed and two others critically injured when a multi-utility vehicle, allegedly driven rashly at high speed, collided head-on with a lorry near Balagara Cross in the Arabail Ghat section of NH-52, Yellapur, Uttara Kannada district, early Thursday.
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Two more survivors were rescued from the debris of a collapsed building at a waste-to-energy plant in Pimpri Chinchwad near Pune, raising the total number of survivors to nine. The collapse occurred after a massive garbage mound gave way due to heavy rains, trapping several workers.
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Sreenidhi University hosted the TG20 Winners Trophy Tour on Wednesday, energising its campus ahead of Founder’s Day 2026 celebrations on July 10. The event drew large crowds, showcased student enthusiasm, and highlighted the institution’s industry-ready pedagogy blending technology and liberal arts.
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Two fatal accidents occurred in Hyderabad; two women died after a Bolero rammed into a bus stop in Shamshabad, while a man was killed when a TGSRTC bus hit his motorcycle in Saidabad.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Australia-India CEOs Forum in Melbourne alongside Australian PM Anthony Albanese, pitched India as a long-term investment destination. He highlighted complementarities between the two economies while urging faster conclusion of the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
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The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded a high-level probe into the sudden health deterioration of veteran actor Rajesh Sharma during the shoot of Prabhas’ film Fauji at Ramoji Film City. The association raised concerns over workplace safety, hygiene, and emergency medical preparedness on film sets.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the Ram temple trust amid the SIT probe into alleged donation theft, saying only eight individuals were found guilty out of nearly 150 staff. Police have taken three accused into custody, while the SIT identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in a 40-day pilferage racket.
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Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar sounded missile alerts early Thursday after fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks. Kuwait reported intercepting drones and missiles, while explosions were reported across Iranian port cities and Bushehr nuclear facilities.
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The case against actor-politician Kamal Haasan over his controversial remark that “Kannada is born out of Tamil” has been transferred to the Special Court for MLA/MPs in Bengaluru.
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Heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc across India on Wednesday, causing flash floods, landslides, and widespread transport disruptions. Maharashtra’s Pimpri Chinchwad saw 16 people feared trapped under a collapsed garbage mound, while Surat reported nine rain-related deaths and mass evacuations.
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Apple has signed a landmark $30 billion multi-year agreement with Broadcom, its largest US manufacturing commitment to date, aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor production.
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At the NATO summit in Ankara, US President Donald Trump claimed he is Iran’s top assassination target but insisted the threats would not affect his decisions. He stressed that safeguarding America and preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons outweighed personal risks, dismissing speculation that security concerns influenced his travel plans.
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The US Department of Labour has launched a federal investigation into alleged fraud in H-1B and PERM work visas. The probe, led by the Office of Inspector General under the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, targets several companies, including Indian IT giant Cognizant.
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A rain-triggered landslide struck the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine track near Himkoti in Katra, Jammu, on Wednesday evening. While the battery car service was temporarily suspended, the yatra continued smoothly via the old route.
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The NDA government has created greater policy confusion and shifted an additional burden of responsibility onto the States through the rollout of the VB-GRAM G scheme
