The death toll from the flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district has risen to three after rescue teams recovered another body on Sunday, while search operations continue for two people still reported missing. According to State Disaster Management Secretary Dani Sulu, the body of Saurabh Kumar Kharwar was found near Hawa Camp in neighbouring Papum Pare district, around 35 kilometres from the flood-hit Poosa area. Rescue teams have been dispatched to retrieve the remains. Five people were swept away when flash floods struck the district on Wednesday. The bodies of two women had earlier…
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Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, combining his long-standing campaign for Himalayan protection with demands for accountability over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. Wangchuk also called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing the NEET paper leak and other examination-related controversies. Before launching the protest, Wangchuk visited Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial at Rajghat along with supporters, including Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke. Addressing the gathering, he said he had been compelled to adopt the path of peaceful protest because of what he described as…
India has recorded its weakest start to the southwest monsoon in 17 years, with rainfall in June standing 42% below normal, raising concerns over water availability, agriculture and food production. Weather experts attribute the poor performance primarily to the strengthening El Nino phenomenon, which is expected to continue suppressing monsoon activity through much of July despite the possibility of brief spells of revival. The rainfall deficit has left 76% of the country under “deficient” or “large deficient” rainfall categories. Reservoir levels have also dropped sharply, with the nation’s 166 major reservoirs holding only 26% of their total storage capacity as…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s tough response to the alleged Ram temple donation theft has reportedly triggered unease within sections of the BJP and the wider Sangh Parivar, with political observers viewing his actions as both an anti-corruption drive and a display of assertive leadership. Adityanath constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged misappropriation of temple donations and declared that “no one will be spared,” signalling that even influential figures associated with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust would not be beyond scrutiny. The trust, which oversees the Ram temple in Ayodhya, includes several senior…
Russia is in discussions with Kazakhstan to import around 50,000 metric tonnes of AI-92 gasoline as it grapples with a domestic fuel shortage caused by refinery outages and damage from Ukrainian drone attacks, according to industry sources. Several major refineries in central Russia have either shut down or undergone unscheduled repairs following repeated drone strikes, reducing the country’s gasoline production by an estimated 25% year-on-year by late June. The supply disruption has prompted Moscow to explore unusual measures, including fuel imports, despite being one of the world’s largest fuel exporters. While Russia’s Energy Ministry has not commented on the reports,…
Akshay Kumar’s Welcome to the Jungle continued its impressive box office run on its third day in theatres, emerging as one of the strongest opening weekend performers of 2026. The comedy entertainer maintained excellent momentum on Sunday, taking its worldwide gross collection to Rs 93.20 crore. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 24.75 crore on its third day across 10,867 shows in India. This pushed its India net collection to Rs 63.75 crore, while the India gross collection reached Rs 76.50 crore. The film’s strong domestic performance, coupled with overseas earnings, helped it cross the Rs 93…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday outlined India’s vision of transforming the Indian Ocean into an “Ocean of Opportunity” while strengthening strategic ties with Seychelles during his three-day official visit to the island nation. Following delegation-level talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, Modi stressed that maritime security, sustainable development and economic prosperity must go hand in hand. Addressing the media, Modi said the Indian Ocean is a shared home whose security and prosperity are the collective responsibility of all nations in the region. He emphasized that India’s partnerships are built on mutual respect, trust and equality rather than the size…
India Women’s T20 World Cup journey came to a disappointing end after a six-wicket defeat to Australia at Lord’s on Sunday. Despite a sensational captain’s knock from Harmanpreet Kaur, Australia chased down the target comfortably to secure a place in the semi-finals, while India crashed out of the tournament. Leading from the front, Harmanpreet produced a blistering 56 off just 27 deliveries, smashing six fours and three sixes. Her late assault powered India to 170/4, with the team collecting 34 runs in the final two overs, including a 23-run final over. Australia’s fielding also helped India’s cause, as the defending…
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted the team was left disappointed after suffering a series defeat to Ireland, acknowledging that the visitors failed to adapt to unfamiliar conditions while praising Ireland’s disciplined and intelligent cricket. Ten Doeschate said India’s biggest takeaway from the tour was the need to adjust more quickly when playing in overseas conditions rather than relying on the aggressive style that has brought them success at home. He stressed that while India remain committed to dominating the powerplay, the batters must make smarter decisions instead of abandoning their attacking identity. “Ireland deserve full credit,” ten Doeschate…
Canada booked their place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 for the first time in history after a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Stephen Eustáquio emerged as the hero, scoring a stunning stoppage-time winner to seal Canada’s maiden knockout-stage triumph at a World Cup. The tense contest appeared destined for extra time as South Africa defended resolutely despite sustained Canadian pressure. However, in the second minute of added time, Alistair Johnston’s long delivery into the penalty area was only partially cleared, allowing Eustáquio to chest the ball down before firing a superb…