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Tehran had also invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend Khamenei's funeral. However, New Delhi chose Bihar governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) and minister of state for external affairs Pabitra Margherita to represent India at the multi-day funeral, which is set to begin on July 4.

Mr. Nirmalkumar claimed several TVK MLAs were approached by the DMK telling it intended to move a no-confidence motion against the Speaker in the next Assembly session and asked them to vote in support of it. One of the TVK MLAs lodged a complaint, based on which three persons were arrested.

After laying the foundation stone for the project, Revenue Minister says the project will provide a lasting solution to Penukonda’s drinking water needs and support the area’s rapid industrial and urban growth

State Endowments Minister offers special prayers at the dargah on the occasion, hails it as a shining example of religious harmony

West Bengal is not the first State to enact such a law, with similar preventive detention statutes already in force in several States

Norway's star striker Erling Haaland celebrated his team's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 qualification with a series of fun social media posts, including cowboy and Viking themes. His dramatic 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast secured their spot, making him the fastest to 60 international goals for Norway. They now face Brazil in the next round.

Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) stated that coastal Karnataka recorded 53 mm rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on July 1 against the normal rainfall of 41 mm for the same period

LPG and ATF prices drop as supply improves, while domestic LPG rates remain unchanged amid easing West Asia conflict

Forest Department enforces its annual three-month ban across the core areas of the reserve, however, pilgrims travelling to Srisailam temple will continue to have regulated access whenever required; thousands of Chenchu families across the ranges express concern as annual closure means months without access to forest produce such as honey, roots and gums

Minister says Higher Education department will undertake a comprehensive review of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme. Necessary reforms will be introduced to address the practical difficulties experienced by students and colleges

At the first convocation of the Central University of Andhra Pradesh, the President said a degree should mark the beginning, not the end, of the pursuit of knowledge

A heartwarming airport encounter has captured the internet's attention. A passenger shared a video of Afjal, an IndiGo employee who is deaf and mute, expertly assisting travelers at baggage check-in. The video highlights Afjal's professionalism and cheerful demeanor, proving that effective communication transcends spoken words. Social media users lauded Afjal's dedication and praised the airline for its inclusive hiring practices, sparking a wider conversation about creating more accessible workplaces.

China has unveiled stringent new regulations to bolster oversight of its overseas investments, particularly in critical tech sectors like AI and semiconductors. These rules, effective Wednesday, aim to safeguard national security and technological capabilities amidst escalating US competition. While designed to enhance outward investment quality, they could complicate global expansion for Chinese firms and access to Chinese capital for foreign partners, raising concerns about technology transfers and broader geopolitical implications.

Among the signatories are former RAW chief A S Dulat, Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, moderate Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, former Union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, former diplomat Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, along with retired diplomats and members of civil society from both countries.