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Kolkata student gangrape: Row over perpetrators' links; NCW seeks probe

A woman was allegedly gang-raped at a Kolkata law college, sparking political outrage and protests. Three accused, including a TMC student leader, have been arrested. NCW demands urgent probe

Trump claims he saved Iran's Khamenei from 'ugly and ignominious death'

Donald Trump has claimed that he saved Iran's Supreme Leader during the Israel conflict. However, he dropped sanction relief after hostile Iranian statements

Adani fastest-growing Indian brand in 2025; value up by 82%: Report

Adani Group has been named the fastest-growing Indian brand, thanks to its aggressive and integrated approach to infrastructure, as per the Most Valuable Indian Brands 2025 report by Brand Finance

Navy's swift response made adversary plead for ceasefire: Admiral Tripathi

Navy chief Admiral Tripathi highlights India's maritime readiness during Operation Sindoor, outlines new anti-terror stance, and honours personnel at the 2025 Naval Investiture Ceremony

MEA rejects 'illegal' tribunal's supplemental award on Indus water dispute

India has rejected the supplemental award by a so-called Court of Arbitration on Indus Waters Treaty, calling it 'illegal' and 'void', and denouncing its authority over hydroelectric project disputes

DoT proposes new cybersecurity rules to combat mobile number fraud

The Department of Telecommunications has proposed new cybersecurity rules to curb fraud by verifying mobile numbers through a new validation platform and empowering government agencies

Meta recruits leading OpenAI researcher Trapit Bansal for AI reasoning lab

Meta has hired top OpenAI researcher Trapit Bansal to boost its AI superintelligence team, aiming to build competitive AI reasoning models as it intensifies efforts in the advanced AI race

1 in 5 UPI users faced fraud; 51% victims didn't report, reveals survey

One in five UPI users in India faced fraud in the past 3 years, with 51% not filing complaints. A LocalCircles survey highlights growing risks and urges simplified, one-click reporting mechanisms

Did he casually use 'N' word? Trump slams Medvedev over Iran nuke comments

US President Donald Trump blasts former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for suggesting nations could give nuclear warheads to Iran after US strikes, saying, 'Did he really say that?'

Iran targets US military bases in Qatar; India issues advisory to citizens

Iran fired missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq following American airstrikes. Qatar intercepted the attack, reported no casualties, and condemned the strike as a breach of its sovereignty

Chennai woman sent bomb threats to avenge 'one-sided love', arrested

A Chennai-based Deloitte consultant was arrested for sending hoax bomb threats across India via the dark web to frame a man she loved, after he married someone else

50% of Indians pay online convenience fees; 78% prefer free platforms

A LocalCircles survey finds 50% of Indian consumers pay convenience fees on most purchases, with 78% preferring platforms that don't charge extra for products or services

Oman to become 1st Gulf state to levy income tax, aims to cut oil reliance

Oman will introduce a 5% income tax on top earners in 2028, aligning with Vision 2040 to diversify income, strengthen public finances, and reduce reliance on oil revenue

PM Modi calls Iranian President after US strike, calls for de-escalation

In a post on X, PM Modi said dialogue and diplomacy are the way forward for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability.

Iran dials ally Russia after US joins Israel in strikes on nuclear sites

After US warplanes hit three Iranian nuclear facilities in coordination with Israel, Tehran reached out to Moscow for support as tensions spiral in West Asia

After Trump's 2nd rebuke, Tulsi Gabbard says Iran could build bomb soon

After a second public rebuke from Donald Trump, US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard has clarified her Iran remarks, saying Tehran could build a nuclear weapon within weeks to months if it chooses

79% Air India flyers report quality, aircraft maintenance issues: Survey

A staggering 79% of Air India passengers experienced aircraft quality issues, up from 55% in 2024, amid growing safety concerns after the June 12 crash, finds a nationwide LocalCircles survey

ICMR-NIIH launches India's first national rare blood donor registry

India's ICMR-NIIH has launched the country's first national rare blood donor registry to help patients with uncommon blood types, including those with thalassemia and sickle cell disease

US urges citizens to avoid Iraq travel amid rising Iran-Israel conflict

Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, the US warns citizens not to travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict, citing extreme risks and limited embassy support

Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will never be restored: Amit Shah

India will not restore the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, says Amit Shah. A new canal will divert water to Rajasthan, marking a major shift in India's river policy and bilateral water sharing