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Several killed after massive fire engulfs 10-storey apartment building in Belgium’s Antwerp | World
01
Jul
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Several killed after massive fire engulfs 10-storey apartment building in Belgium’s Antwerp | World

New Delhi: Several people were killed after a massive fire broke out in a 10-storey apartment building in the Belgian city of Antwerp on Wednesday morning, according to local police. The blaze started on the eighth floor of the residential building in Antwerp's Linkeroever neighbourhood. More than 200 people live in the apartment complex, prompting a major emergency response. Large-scale evacuation underway Emergency services rushed to the scene and launched rescue and evacuation operations as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. Police said firefighters were battling the fire in difficult conditions due to its size and intensity.…
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Ishan Kishan dethrones Abhishek Sharma to become No.1 T20I batter, Ireland stars also rise | Cricket
01
Jul
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Ishan Kishan dethrones Abhishek Sharma to become No.1 T20I batter, Ireland stars also rise | Cricket

New Delhi: Ishan Kishan's sensational form with the bat continues, as the wicket-keeper batter stormed to the top of the ICC T20I rankings for the first time in his career on Wednesday, July 1. Kishan surpassed his teammate Abhishek Sharma, who held the No.1 spot for a whole year.ย  This rise follows a stellar T20 World Cup for Kishan, where he emerged as one of the standout performers during India's title win. The Southpaw made 317 runs in nine innings and was India's second-highest run-scorer, only behind the Player of the Tournament, Sanju Samson. Kishan has 876 ratings and is…
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New FCRA 2.0 portal launched with advanced features, here what is special about this | Business
01
Jul
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New FCRA 2.0 portal launched with advanced features, here what is special about this | Business

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the FCRA 2.0 portal, which is fully digitised and equipped with advanced features. Several changes have been made to this new portal to improve citizen services. The data for this new portal will be stored on the cloud-based server Meghraj, making it less susceptible to theft. The government is also launching a mobile app in the coming months. Furthermore, an AI-powered chatbot and a dedicated dashboard for banks will also be launched. What is special about the new FCRA 2.0 portal? This new portal has been developed to simplify compliance under…
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Pakistan takes Indus Waters Treaty matter at global conference: Why the issue is rattling Islamabad? | World
01
Jul
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Pakistan takes Indus Waters Treaty matter at global conference: Why the issue is rattling Islamabad? | World

Islamabad: Facing mounting pressure after India put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, Pakistan has now attempted to globalise the issue by hosting an "international conference" on the decades-old water-sharing pact. At the event held on Tuesday, Pakistan's top political leadership warned of serious consequences if the treaty weakens, highlighting the country's growing concerns over water security, agriculture and energy. The development comes as New Delhi continues to maintain its firm position that "blood and water cannot flow together" until Islamabad takes credible and irreversible action against cross-border terrorism. For Pakistan,…
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Why did Trump congratulate Xi Jinping after Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship? | World
01
Jul
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Why did Trump congratulate Xi Jinping after Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship? | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump sparked a new controversy on Tuesday after in a post on Truth Social sarcastically congratulated Chinese President Chinaโ€™s Xi Jinping following the US Supreme Court's recent birthright citizenship decision. In a post on Truth Social, he wrote, โ€œI would like to congratulate President Xi and the Great Country of China on their massive Birthright Citizenship WIN!โ€ The remark came after the recent US Supreme Court ruling to strike down his executive order, ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants born on US soil. The ruling dealt a major setback to one of Trump's key…
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Nutritionist says your “healthy” snacks might be part of the problem
01
Jul
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Nutritionist says your “healthy” snacks might be part of the problem

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity rates have nearly tripled worldwide since 1975. At the same time, the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods and frequent unhealthy snacking are increasingly contributing to obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also indicates that snacks high in protein and fibre can increase satiety, decrease hunger and lead to a lower total calorie intake over the rest of the day.โ€œSmart snacking is not so much about eating less, but about eating strategically,โ€ nutritionists say.โ€œBest low-calorie snacks are those that have fibre, protein, hydration and…
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Congress leader K C Venugopal on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla demanding that privilege proceedings be initiated against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for “misleading” Parliament.
01
Jul
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Congress leader K C Venugopal on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla demanding that privilege proceedings be initiated against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for “misleading” Parliament.

As the political furore over the issue deepens, Congress leader K C Venugopal on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla demanding that privilege proceedings be initiated against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for "misleading" Parliament by saying that no Indian soldier was martyred post the Pahalgam terror attack last year. ย  In his letter to the speaker, Venugopal gave a notice of privilege under Rule 223 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha against the defence minister for having "misled" the House.Venugopal said that on July 28, 2025, during discussions on the terrorist attack…
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Afghanistan strikes ISIS bases in Pakistan: How big is Kabul’s Air Force? See full list of aircraft | World
01
Jul
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Afghanistan strikes ISIS bases in Pakistan: How big is Kabul’s Air Force? See full list of aircraft | World

Mumbai: The regional tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated again after Afghanistan claimed it carried out airstrikes on ISIS hideouts inside Pakistani territory, just two days after Pakistani military operations reportedly killed at least 36 civilians in Afghanistan. Even as Kabul said the strikes targeted militant infrastructure used to plan attacks against Afghanistan, Pakistan has so far remained silent on the development and has not issued any official statement. The latest exchange in warfare marks another major escalation in the deteriorating relationship between the two neighbours, where repeated cross-border military action, diplomatic protests and failed peace efforts have kept the…
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