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Iran applauds India for participation at Khamenei’s funeral, hails enduring friendship | World
06
Jul
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Iran applauds India for participation at Khamenei’s funeral, hails enduring friendship | World

Tehran: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India has expressed gratitude to the Government of India, political leaders, scholars, and citizens for their participation in the state funeral of the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a detailed post on X, the embassy described India's presence at the ceremonies in Tehran as a symbol of mutual respect and a reflection of the longstanding relationship between the two countries. The embassy began by acknowledging the official Indian delegation that represented the country at the funeral, thanking both the government and the people of India for standing with…
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Sensex, Nifty surge on 4th straight session despite mixed global cues, HDFC Bank gains 3.59% | Markets
06
Jul
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Sensex, Nifty surge on 4th straight session despite mixed global cues, HDFC Bank gains 3.59% | Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded with a positive bias despite mixed global cues on July 6, 2026, and ended the trading session on a strong note. The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 521.16 points or 0.67 per cent to settle at 78,285.07. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 78,398.06 and a low of 77,879.70, gyrating 518.36 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up by 159.50 points or 0.66 per cent and ended the session at 24,175.70. Similarly, the broader market ended in the green. While the BSE MidCap Select Index added 128.85 points or 0.71 per…
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What caused the deadly clashes in Sri Lankan prison that left 25 dead, over 100 injured | World
06
Jul
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What caused the deadly clashes in Sri Lankan prison that left 25 dead, over 100 injured | World

Colombo: In riots following Sundayโ€™s clash in a Sri Lankan prison between two inmates reporting two deaths and 38 injuries, 25 have been reported dead with over a 100 people injured. Sunday's clashes between two inmates in a Sri Lankan prison has left at least 25 dead and more than 100 others injured, said local officials on Monday.ย  The fighting began on Sunday evening at the prison in the coastal town of Negembo, about 35km north of the commercial capital city of Colombo. And the unrest then spread beyond the initial clash which led to female inmates climbing onto the…
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Cube Highways Trust plans Rs 5,000 crore IPO, issue likely to be launched this month: Check details | Markets
06
Jul
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Cube Highways Trust plans Rs 5,000 crore IPO, issue likely to be launched this month: Check details | Markets

Mumbai: Cube Highways Trust is planning to launch a Rs 5,000 crore (approximately USD 1.5 billion) initial public offering (IPO) this month. The public issue will be entirely OFS-based and will not include any new shares. This means the company will not raise new capital through the IPO, but existing investors will sell their stakes, sources said. According to sources, the Cube Highways Trust aims to expand its investor base and increase business in the unit after listing.ย  There are 27 operational highway assets in 12 states and 1 union territory of the country As of March 31, 2026, Cube…
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PM Modi arrives in Indonesia on first leg of three-nation tour; fighter jets escort his aircraft | VIDEO | World
06
Jul
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PM Modi arrives in Indonesia on first leg of three-nation tour; fighter jets escort his aircraft | VIDEO | World

Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday began his three-nation tour by arriving in Indonesia. The visit is intended to further strengthen Indiaโ€™s Act East Policy, the MAHASAGAR Vision, and its focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. He was received at the airport by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. As the Prime Ministerโ€™s aircraft entered Indonesian airspace, fighter jets of the Indonesian Air Force escorted it as part of a ceremonial welcome. PM Modi highlights importance of his three-nation visit Before leaving New Delhi, Modi said the tour covering Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand would help deepen Indiaโ€™s…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off three new trains, know full route and other details | Business
06
Jul
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Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off three new trains, know full route and other details | Business

New Delhi: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off three new trains on Monday. These include the Nanded-LTT Express between Nanded and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Maharashtra, the Nanded- Tanakpur Express between Nanded and Tanakpur in Uttarakhand , and the Puri-Koraput Express between Puri and Koraput in Odisha. The Railway Minister will also launch another train, the Brahmapur-Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express, shortly. The Brahmapur-Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express will be the fourth train to be launched today. Nanded-LTT Express The Nanded-LTT-Nanded Express train, running between Nanded and Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, will benefit passengers from Nanded, Hingoli, Washim, Akola,…
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FIFA reverses USA striker Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension after Donald Trump’s intervention | Football
06
Jul
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FIFA reverses USA striker Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension after Donald Trump’s intervention | Football

New Delhi: FIFA has reversed the red card suspension of USA striker Folarin Balogun after US President Donald Trump's intervention, news agency AP reported. The move will allow Balogun to play in the USMNT's round of 16 clash against Belgium on Tuesday, July 7 (IST).ย  The global governing body confirmed on Sunday that the suspension had been lifted for the round of 16 match, a move that made Trump praise the global body and brought outrage from Belgium's team. "Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!" Trump said in a statement on social…
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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air to start operations in India with daily Mumbai-Riyadh flights from August 4 | Business
06
Jul
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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air to start operations in India with daily Mumbai-Riyadh flights from August 4 | Business

New Delhi: Saudi Arabian airline Riyadh Air has announced plans to launch services in India. Riyadh Air has said that it will begin daily direct flights between Mumbai and Riyadh starting August 4, 2026. This will be Riyadh Air's first service to India. Riyadh Air, a premium carrier backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), said ticket bookings for the Mumbai-Riyadh route began on July 6, 2026. According to the airline, this daily service between Mumbai and Riyadh will be operated using Boeing B787-9 aircraft.ย  To offer a four-class configuration The aircraft will offer a…
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Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha to romance on screen
06
Jul
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Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha to romance on screen

Real-life couple Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha is set to play romantic leads on screen for the first time in an untitled situational comedy directed by Shashie Vermaa. ย  Backed by Scenework Productions and Giriraj Productions, the Delhi-set film also stars acclaimed actor Kumud Mishra and is scheduled to begin filming in the second half of 2026 ahead of its planned theatrical release in April 2027. ย  Although Ali and Richa have shared screen space in the popular โ€œFukreyโ€ franchise over the years, this marks the first time they will headline a film as an on-screen pair. ย  The makers…
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Jay Shah hails Australia’s seventh T20 World Cup win: โ€˜Women’s cricket is in golden era’ | Cricket
06
Jul
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Jay Shah hails Australia’s seventh T20 World Cup win: โ€˜Women’s cricket is in golden era’ | Cricket

New Delhi: Australia re-established themselves as one of the best cricket teams to have played the sport ever in the world after bagging a record-extending seventh Womenโ€™s T20 World Cup title by defeating England on Sunday, July 5 at Lordโ€™s. Highlighting the achievement, ICC Chairman Jay Shah congratulated Sophie Molineuxโ€™s side and hailed the tournament as a sign of the โ€˜golden eraโ€™ of women's cricket.ย ย  The Aussies chased down a middling total of 151 against the English side with relative ease as Beth Mooney led the charge yet again from the front. The wicketkeeper yet again proved that she is…
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