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A punishing heatwave has taken over countries in Western Europe Western Europe remained in the grip of a deadly heatwave on Wednesday, with at least 50 weather-related deaths in France, Britain recording its hottest June day, and temperatures in Paris hitting a June record of 40.9°C as a weather pattern known as an “Omega block”...

A U.S. Air Force F-35 stealth fighter jet is refueled over the Middle East by a KC-135 Stratotanker. (Image credit: US Central Command) US military operations against Iran could strain the Pentagon’s operating budget and affect its ability to conduct future operations, according to the Washington DC-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies...

PM Modi and prominent BJP leaders observe ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led the nation in observing ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas‘ (Constitution Murder Day) to mark the 51st anniversary of the Emergency, paying homage to those who defended democratic values during what he called “one of the...

Pune Rural Police say the alleged conspiracy behind real estate businessman Ketan Agarwal’s death unfolded over months of secret communication, multiple meetings and repeated attempts to lure him to Lohagad Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site. PUNE: Pune Rural Police say the alleged conspiracy behind real estate businessman Ketan Agarwal’s death unfolded over months of...

Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Neymar marked his long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup by reaching two of the most exclusive milestones in Brazilian football history during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland....

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and his parents NEW DELHI: The biggest question ahead of India’s first T20I against Ireland on Friday is whether teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his international debut.The 15-year-old has generated enormous excitement since being named in India’s squad, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if he gets an opportunity in the...

NCERT Textbooks adds a new section on Emergency New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has, for the first time, introduced a section on the Emergency in a Class IX textbook, describing it as “one of the major challenges” to Indian democracy during a period when a majority of Fundamental Rights...

Venezuela earthquake, Japan quake, California earthquake (Image credit: X) Three powerful earthquakes struck different parts of the world within hours on Thursday, with twin earthquakes hitting Venezuela, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake shaking northeastern Japan and a magnitude 5.6 quake striking northern California, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).While the cluster of seismic events raised...

After he cleaned the vehicle, police said Singh accepted a ride from Chakkarpur in Gurgaon and dropped the passenger in Nangloi (L); AI image used for representative purpose (R) NEW DELHI: Behind the wheel of a routine commercial cab sat a habitual offender who, after a heinous crime, allegedly operated with the precision of a...

Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful earthquakes; Acting President Rodriguez confirms fatalities (Image source: ANI) Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday declared a nationwide state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes and a series of aftershocks rocked the country, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings.The earthquakes, which struck within a minute of each other,...