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Surveillance of all influenza-like illnesses and severe acute respiratory infections has been intensified across districts and the treatment protocol and guidelines have been revisited

Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg after starting hunger strike and his body is consuming muscles and his organs may be next, says doctor; govt. assures High Court of necessary medical intervention

There has been no cluster outbreak, says the Health Secretary; describing the situation as periodic cyclical viral circulations, expert says that the infections may blow over by August end

Chabahar port has been a repeated target of American airstrikes. Iranian state media acknowledged a third round of strikes on the facility without immediately acknowledging the tower’s collapse. Iran, however, described the tower as overseeing commercial traffic into the port. However, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard also operates at ports across the country.

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a husband's divorce appeal based on cruelty and desertion. The court also upheld an order for him to pay interim maintenance. A man owning a Mercedes-Benz cannot claim this payment is excessive. The husband failed to prove cruelty allegations against his wife. The court found the wife had a reasonable cause to live separately.

An official said the forces have been told to take action against armed miscreants and “anyone found with a gun is to be arrested or fired upon, if they do not surrender”

The US government has revised its public charge immigration rule. Immigrants may be denied entry if they are likely to depend on public assistance. This new regulation restores broader discretion to immigration officers for assessments. The policy change will officially take effect on September 18, 2026. USCIS also updated rules regarding signatures on immigration benefit requests.

The addition of this hotel would further strengthen the company’s owned asset portfolio in Ahmedabad by straddling across all the branded hospitality market segments and price points, the company said.

Ahead of the first ODI at Edgbaston, Kohli was seen batting in the nets while Gambhir watched from close range without speaking to him. Kotak, meanwhile, was spotted having a conversation with the former India captain.

Case registered by Thrissur Cyber Police based on a complaint lodged by the Union Minister and actor

The Tinsukia unit of International Human Rights Council says coal is illegally extracted and collected from abandoned Coal India mines and transported through an alleged “entry system”

A local train struck a school vehicle at an open level crossing, killing four people. The collision occurred Friday morning between Karnasubarna station and Gobindapur rail gate. Four students and the vehicle driver were hospitalized in critical condition after the incident. Eyewitnesses alleged the rail gate remained open, leading to the accident. Investigations are underway by police and railway authorities into the cause.

Issued by the court of the Judicial Magistrate under Section 13(1) of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, an injunction order empowers the authorities to proactively prevent a child marriage before it occurs

In an era of advanced technology, online rental scams have become more cunning, leveraging artificial intelligence to deceive unsuspecting tenants. Fraudsters craft fake property listings and convincingly impersonate landlords. To safeguard against these scams, it's crucial for renters to be cautious of unusually low rents and landlords who refuse inspections. Always conduct in-person visits and confirm ownership before making any financial commitments, opting for secure payment methods to mitigate risks.

Farmers’ groups threaten road blockades from July 21 and Kalaburagi bandh on August 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch development projects exceeding twenty-four thousand eight hundred crore rupees. These initiatives span highways, railways, healthcare, and education infrastructure across three regions. The visit includes flagging off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind to Sonipat. He will also inaugurate completed projects and lay foundation stones for new developments. This significant rollout aims to boost regional connectivity and public services.

Unlike conventional diesel locomotives that burn fuel to generate mechanical power, a hydrogen train carries a small power plant onboard in the form of a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell

For the Opposition, the immediate objective is to keep the NDA below the 360-vote threshold; even if the ruling alliance emerges as the single largest bloc by a comfortable margin, failing to secure two-thirds support would once again prevent the Constitution amendment from being passed.

The NTA has announced the NEET UG 2026 cut-off along with the examination results, outlining the category-wise qualifying percentiles and marks required for medical admissions. With over 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying, eligible aspirants can now participate in the counselling process. The qualifying marks have increased compared to last year, reflecting stronger overall performance in the examination.