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IMD issues alert for heatwave, strong winds across India as mercury rises

While temperatures continue to rise across most parts of India, IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in the Northeast and southern states

Asha Bhosle, timeless voice of Indian cinema, dies in Mumbai at 92

From cabaret hits and ghazals to global acclaim, Asha Bhosle shaped the sound of Indian cinema across generations and remained one of its most versatile voices

Why US-Iran talks failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad

High-stakes US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan collapse after 21-hour talks in Islamabad, with both sides failing to bridge differences over nuclear commitments and strategic demands

Temperatures set to rise across India as IMD issues heatwave alerts

After recent showers, temperatures are set to climb across regions, with IMD warning of heatwave conditions in parts of central and eastern India even as rainfall persists in some states

Diesel duty raised to ₹55.5/l, ATF to ₹42/l; petrol remains nil: Centre

As per the notification, export duty on diesel has been raised to ₹55.5 per litre from ₹21.5 per litre, while duty on ATF has been increased to ₹42 per litre from ₹29.5 per litre

US-Iran peace talks begin in Islamabad under Pakistan's 'mediation'

The White House declined to confirm whether direct meetings between US and Iranian officials had taken place, stating only that there had been a bilateral engagement with Pakistani officials earlier

Delhi draft EV policy: 100% tax exemption on electric cars under ₹30 lakh

Draft policy proposes 50% relief for hybrids, outlines phased shift to electric mobility, including 2027 three-wheeler transition and gradual restrictions on ICE vehicles

UPI users resist fees, 75% say they will quit if charged: Report

A decade after its launch, India's flagship payments system faced a moment of pushback, with users signalling they would abandon UPI if charges were introduced

Govt plans to bar cough syrups for kids under 2 amid safety concerns

Draft NFI 2026 bars use for children under two, discourages it below five, and mandates stricter testing of ingredients after contamination-linked deaths raised global alarm

US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Timing, venue, agenda; check key details here

Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks under tight security as a fragile ceasefire holds, with tensions over Lebanon, and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz complicating efforts towards a lasting truce

Ten Indian nationals in US indicted for staging robberies to secure visas

Ten Indian nationals, living illegally in the US, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for conspiring to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of visa fraud. The individuals were previously charged by a criminal complaint in March. They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of allowing store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications. The defendants are Jitendrakumar Patel, 39; Maheshkumar Patel, 36; Sanjaykumar Patel, 45; Dipikaben Patel, 40, deported to India after unlawfully residing in Massachusetts; Rameshbhai Patel, 52; Amitabahen Patel, 43; Ronakkumar Patel, 28; Sangitaben Patel, 36; Minkesh Patel, 42 and Sonal Patel, 42. All 10 defendants were previously charged by criminal complaint and released on conditions. Rameshbhai Patel and ...

Clear skies, strong winds in Delhi as temperatures rise across India

Temperatures are set to rise across northwest and central India, with heatwave conditions in some parts; rain and thunderstorms persist in the northeast

US asylum rates plunge to 7% under Trump, 'activist' judges replaced

US immigration courts see asylum approvals fall to 7% as deportations rise and backlog clearance accelerates under Donald Trump

Australia hikes skilled visa salary threshold to Rs 96 lakh from July 1

Planning to work in Australia? New salary thresholds for Subclass 482 visas from July 2026 may affect eligibility and employer hiring plans

Executing a Will: What families must get right in controlling assets

Legal experts say establishing strict procedural control over an estate is the most vital step for executors to avoid personal liability and family disputes

Want to skip immigration queues at airports? Here's FTI-TTP enrolment guide

A step-by-step guide to enrolling in FTI-TTP and using e-gates to skip long immigration queues at major Indian airports

One-hour delay to UPI 'friction': RBI proposals to fight online fraud

Central bank also proposes a mandatory one-hour 'cooling-off' window for large transfers to foil scams

US to automatically register eligible men for military draft by December

The US plans to auto-enrol eligible men aged 18-26 into the military draft database, ending the current self-registration process and using federal data to identify those required to register

The ultimate gut hack: How much fibre does your body really need daily?

Understanding your fibre needs goes beyond guidelines. Experts reveal how to tailor intake for better digestion and long-term health

How the West Asia conflict could leave Wall Street facing lasting risks

Even after a US-Iran ceasefire, investors warn global markets may not stabilise quickly, with elevated oil prices, rising bond yields and shaken confidence pointing to lasting financial risks