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Washington DC: India has extended its lobbying contract in the US with SHW Partners LLC, a firm headed by Jason Miller, a former top campaign spokesman and long-time communications adviser to President Donald Trump. Filings made public under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act show the new contract was signed by the Indian Embassy in []

A 65-year-old retired bank employee from Rajasthans Sikar was allegedly defrauded of Rs 55 lakh after cyber criminals trapped him in a fake digital arrest and threatened to implicate him in a fabricated money laundering case. According to Cyber Police Station SHO Mukesh Kumar, the victim, Mahavir Prasad Sharma, received a WhatsApp video call from []

A video showing police personnel beating a man is being widely shared on social media with the claim that the victim is Bhim Army activist Suresh Jatav, who was allegedly assaulted after making derogatory remarks about Lord Ram. A Facebook user posted the viral post with the following caption: Viral Video Ko Lekar Bawaal []

An image purportedly showing Norwegian football star Erling Haaland getting startled after seeing his own reflection in a mirror while dining at a restaurant has gone viral on social media. The clip is being widely shared with users claiming it captures the strikers humorous reaction after mistaking his reflection for someone else. The above post []

A video purportedly showing a street vendor rolling flatbread on his bare torso has gone viral on social media, with many users claiming it depicts the poor hygiene standards of Indian street food vendors. The above post can be seenhere. (Archive) NM VERIFIED NewsMobile verified the claim and found that the video is AI-generated. NewsMobile []

Vancouver: Switzerland kept their FIFA World Cup dream alive with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Colombia after 120 minutes of goalless football on Tuesday, securing a place in the quarterfinals for the first time in more than seven decades. The tense Round of 16 contest failed to produce a goal through regulation time []

New Delhi: Delhi-NCR woke up to another spell of heavy rain on Wednesday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) extending its yellow alert and forecasting more rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next five days. According to the IMD, the city is likely to witness generally cloudy skies with intermittent light to []

Washington, DC: The United States launched its largest military operation against Iran since the April ceasefire, carrying out a sweeping wave of airstrikes targeting more than 80 military sites across southern Iran following renewed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According to US officials, the latest operation was significantly larger than the []

Defending champions Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash on Tuesday, overturning a two-goal deficit to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Cristian Romero ignited the comeback before captain Lionel Messi levelled the contest, with Enzo Fernandez striking deep into stoppage []

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has shared a new photograph from his upcoming film Maatrubhumi, adding to the growing excitement around the project. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) The actor posted a scenic image on Instagram showing himself seated alone in a lush green field surrounded by []

Coco Gauff produced a spirited comeback to defeat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday, reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time in her career. The 22-year-old, already a two-time Grand Slam singles champion, had never progressed beyond the fourth round at the All England Club and suffered a first-round exit in last years []

The Government of India has simplified the process for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders by removing the requirement to apply for a fresh OCI card after obtaining a new passport or updating personal details. Under the revised procedure, OCI cardholders who receive a new passport after attaining the age of 20 or 50, or []

Archaeologists in Thailand have discovered two gold rings estimated to be around 2,000 years old, providing new evidence of ancient trade and cultural connections between India and Southeast Asia. The rings were unearthed during excavations at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in western Thailand. One ring carries an inscription believed to be in the []

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bahrains Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa on Tuesday to discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation between India and Bahrain across multiple sectors. The two leaders also exchanged views on the regional situation. Sharing details on X, Jaishankar said, A pleasure to meet Deputy Prime []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the Ganga-Mahakam Vision, a five-point roadmap aimed at strengthening India-Indonesia ties, while addressing a joint sitting of the Indonesian Parliament during his three-day State visit to the Southeast Asian nation. Describing the vision as a blueprint for peace, prosperity and shared progress, PM Modi said the initiative would []

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away at the age of 38 while undergoing treatment in New Delhi, the Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed. He had been battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening disease affecting the immune system. Zadran had travelled to India for medical treatment after falling ill late last year. []

Chinas Tianwen-2 spacecraft has captured the first-ever close-up image of Earths rare minimoon, asteroid Kamooalewa, marking a major achievement in space exploration. The image was taken from nearly 20 kilometres away after the spacecraft travelled almost one billion kilometres over a 13-month journey. Scientists say the photograph provides the clearest view yet of the small []

Mumbai: Veteran filmmaker Christopher Nolan is set to bring his upcoming film The Odyssey to India following its star-studded London premiere on July 6. The films India premiere will mark Nolans first official promotional event in the country and will take place as part of a two-day tour in Mumbai. The Odyssey will premiere in []

An Ayodhya court on Tuesday granted one-day police custody of three accused, Lavkush Mishra, Anukalp Mishra and Karunesh Pandey, to facilitate further interrogation in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case. Police had sought seven days of custody, arguing that custodial interrogation of the three jailed accused was essential to advance the investigation. The Investigating Officer []

Belgiums football team celebrated its emphatic 4-1 victory over co-hosts the United States in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a pair of cheeky social media posts that quickly went viral. Shortly after securing their place in the quarter-finals, the Belgian Red Devils shared an Instagram Story reading, Overturn this, in an []

New Delhi: Heavy rainfall disrupted flight operations in Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday, prompting major airlines to issue travel advisories warning passengers of possible delays and urging them to check their flight status before leaving for the airport. IndiGo said adverse weather conditions over the national capital had affected flight schedules and that its teams []

Youve seen MS Dhoni finish matches. Youve seen him lift trophies. But heres the side of Captain Cool that many people dont know. 1. Dhoni, the Bollywood Actor Not many know that MS Dhoni made a cameo appearance in Hook Ya Crook, starring John Abraham, Genelia DSouza and Kay Kay Menon. Although the film was []

Tech giants Google and Meta have told the Delhi High Court that it is not possible to proactively monitor or remove unauthorised recordings of court proceedings uploaded on their platforms, including YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. The companies submitted their affidavits in a petition filed by lawyer Vaibhav Singh, alleging that videos of former Delhi Chief []

New Delhi: A major landslide struck the tunnel construction site at Kalladi in Keralas Wayanad district on Tuesday, leaving 2 person dead, seven injured and several others missing. The incident occurred near Meenakshi Bridge, where work is underway on the tunnel road linking Malappuram and Wayanad. Local residents rescued at least three workers from the []

New Delhi: After a disappointing June that left large parts of eastern and northeastern India with below-normal rainfall, the southwest monsoon is expected to strengthen during the second half of July, with meteorologists forecasting the region to become the countrys wettest zone. Latest satellite imagery from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows dense cloud bands []

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani believes Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor may have unknowingly played a role in changing his son Vir Hiranis career pathfrom filmmaking to acting. Speaking in an interview, Hirani shared that he had always imagined Vir would follow in his footsteps as a director. After finishing school, Vir assisted him on the sets of []

New Delhi: Rain brought relief from the heat in the national capital on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more showers and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR over the next five days. According to IMD, Delhi-NCR is expected to witness cloudy skies with spells of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Temperatures are []

Belgium booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals with a dominant 4-1 victory over the United States at Seattle Stadium, as Charles De Ketelaere starred with a brace before substitute Romelu Lukaku sealed the win in stoppage time. Lukaku scored in his third consecutive World Cup match for the first time in []

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday openly praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has closely followed his leadership and adapted several of Indias development programmes for Indonesia, calling them successful. Speaking at a banquet in Jakarta, Subianto said India and Indonesia share similar challenges, including large populations, agriculture-based economies and natural disasters, making Indias []

Jakarta: India and Indonesia on Tuesday announced a broad expansion of bilateral ties following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Defence cooperation, maritime security and critical mineral supply chains emerged among the key outcomes, while supplying BrahMos missiles to the Indonesian military also figured prominently in the discussions. The two []

The Delhi High Court has directed the restoration of the Cockroach Janata Partys X account, observing that the reason cited by the Centre for blocking it no longer exists. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma allowed the petition filed by the partys founder, Abhijit Dipke. During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court that the []

The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has crossed 500, with health authorities reporting continued community transmission of the virus. According to a report released by Congolese health authorities, the country has recorded 1,561 confirmed Ebola cases, including 506 deaths. A total of 254 patients have []

Mumbai: For over two decades, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has remained one of Indias most-watched television quiz shows. Beyond its format, the show has been associated with stories of knowledge, personal journeys and life-changing opportunities. Here are five reasons why it continues to connect with audiences across the country. One of the defining features of []

Washington DC: Musician Nicki Minaj met Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday (local time), calling him her favourite President. The meeting echoed lyrics from her 2009 song I Get Crazy, in which she said, I be with the president up in the White House, if we in the Oval Office then the its []

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying Washington would either reach a deal with Tehran or finish the job, while insisting that he preferred a diplomatic solution over military action. Trump made the remarks at the White House as Iran held days-long funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader []

Hyderabad-based registered fan club Telugu MSDians is celebrating former India captain MS Dhonis 45th birthday with a mega blood donation drive at the Chiranjeevi Eye and Blood Bank on July 7. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Telugu Msdians Official (@telugu.msdians) The camp has been organised with arrangements for nearly []

If your watchlist is looking a little empty, this weeks K-drama lineup has plenty to keep you entertained. From high-stakes action thrillers and swoon-worthy romances to heartwarming family dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies, the week of July 612 brings a mix of brand-new premieres and exciting episode drops. Whether youre a fan of So Ji Subs []

New Delhi: The Centre is evaluating the next phase of Indias ethanol blending programme, with a roadmap that could see E21 petrol introduced by 2027 and E25 by 2029. The move comes even as the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol continues to fuel debate over mileage, vehicle compatibility and higher running costs, particularly among owners []

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas made a glamorous appearance at the Dior Fall/Winter 20262027 Haute Couture Show during Paris Fashion Week, grabbing attention with their coordinated fashion choices. The couple arrived hand in hand and posed for photographers before taking their seats at the star-studded event. View this post on Instagram A post []

Irans Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, damaging two vessels, though no casualties were reported, Axios reported, citing a US official. The reported strikes on Monday have raised concern over a Memorandum of Understanding signed with the US less than three weeks ago, under which Iran []

A 28-year-old Delhi woman, Akriti Sutar, who died after allegedly falling from the third floor of an NDMC residential complex in Lodhi Colony, had hoped that returning to work would help her overcome the alleged dowry-related harassment at her matrimonial home, her brother Amay Sutar said. Akritis husband, Arastu Sikka, was arrested on Monday in []

WhatsApp has been granted an additional three days to respond to the governments notice regarding its planned username feature. The Meta-owned messaging platform has assured the government that the feature will not be introduced in India until ongoing consultations with authorities are completed. The extension was provided after WhatsApp requested more time to submit its []

Mumbai: Authorities declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Mumbai and Pune on Tuesday after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall and strong winds as monsoon activity continued across Maharashtra. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ordered the closure of all government, private and civic-run educational institutions in Mumbai, []

Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during his official state visit to Indonesia, with both leaders expected to review the full spectrum of bilateral ties and explore ways to expand cooperation in key strategic sectors. Modi was accompanied during the meeting by National Security Adviser Ajit []

Former Berlinale, Locarno and Venice Film Festival chief Moritz de Hadeln has died at the age of 85 in Nyon, Switzerland. According to reports, he passed away at a hospital on Saturday due to complications following a recent medical procedure. The news was confirmed by Zurich Film Festival CEO Christian Jungen. The Berlinale paid tribute []

Washington, D.C.: President Donald Trump confirmed that he contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of the red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun during the World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. FIFA later suspended the red card, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium in the Round of 16 while postponing any []

Mumbai: Producer Boney Kapoors daughter Anshula Kapoor tied the knot with her longtime beau Rohan Thakkar on Monday. A few hours after exchanging vows, Anshula shared several pictures from her wedding ceremony on Instagram. The photographs captured the couple solemnising their marriage in traditional attire. One image showed Anshulas sisters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, []

Hamas announced on Monday that it had dissolved its government in Gaza and was preparing to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee under a US-brokered ceasefire deal. The group said the move reflected its commitment to Gazas reconstruction but did not state whether it would disarm or hand over security responsibilities to an international []

Donna Kelce has shared her first public reaction following the wedding of her son, NFL star Travis Kelce, and Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift, describing the ceremony as magical, according to E! News. Breaking her silence after the couple tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, Donna reflected on []

Bharain: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Bahrains Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Sharing details in a post on X, Jaishankar expressed appreciation for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community and said, Discussed deepening our bilateral cooperation. Exchanged []