Srinagar MP Ruhullah Mehdi to resign from National Conference, Lok Sabha, will it impact party?
Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday said he has decided to resign from Parliament and the primary membership of the National Conference in November, citing ideological differences with the party leadership.The announcement from Ruhullah Mehdi comes amid a growing differences between Mehdi and the National Conference, with the MP accusing the party of backing away from its electoral promises and diluting its position on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.
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Nepal flood death toll rises to 579, India offers to send NDRF teams for rescue efforts | 10 Points
The death count from the Nepal flash flood went up sharply on Friday, increasing by 41 within a few hours to reach 579. The number of people missing also climbed to 1,924. As per the latest Search, Rescue and Relief Update issued by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) at 7 pm local time on Friday, 579 bodies have been recovered so far, while 101 injured people are undergoing treatment in hospitals.
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Jofra Archer says England’s pace depth could help him play Test cricket until 40
Jofra Archer believes England’s four-man pace attack could help extend his Test career after a dominant start to the series against Pakistan. The 31-year-old fast bowler has shared the England attack with Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson for the first time in the Lord’s Test as Pakistan struggled to withstand the sustained pressure from the seamers.
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UGC NET result 2026 OUT at ugcnet.nta.nic.in; know how to download scorecard PDF
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the UGC NET result 2026, the candidates can check and download UGC NET scorecard PDF on the official website – ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Along with UGC NET result 2026, the final answer key has been released and is available for download on the official portal – ugcnet.nta.nic.in. UGC NET was held from June 22 to 30, 2026.
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OPINION | Deluge in Nepal: Is China tinkering with Tibet’s ecosystem?
A fresh danger is looming after the deluge that swept away more than 1,500 people on the Nepal-Tibet border. There are fears that a newly formed lake of rising water could burst its banks in Tibet. China has warned there is a “high risk” that a lake which formed after the recent landslide may breach its banks, causing a second flood downstream. Till today, an estimated 2.5 million cubic metres of water has accumulated at the barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border, official Chinese television said.
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Former India cricketer hails Dhruv Jurel after latter’s stellar show with the bat in SL series
The Indian team put forth a good showing in the recently concluded two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. The two sides met in the first Test in Galle, and for the second Test, the two sides met in Colombo. India registered a dominant 165-run win in the first Test of the series but ended up drawing the second game.
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‘They want to kill my father’: Imran Khan’s sons level serious allegations against Pakistan government
The health and well-being of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have once again triggered a political storm in the country. Amid growing criticism of the Pakistan government over his treatment in prison, Khan’s sons, Sulaiman and Qasim, have made serious allegations, claiming that authorities want to silence their father and may be putting his life at risk. In an interview, the two brothers alleged that attempts were being made openly to keep Imran Khan isolated and suppress his voice. They also raised questions over the medical treatment being provided to the former prime minister and demanded that he be examined by an independent doctor.
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Manoj Jarange to start hunger strike in his village on issue of Maratha reservation on Saturday
Maratha Samaj leader Manoj Jarange Patil on Friday said he will start a hunger strike in his village at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district on Saturday on the issue of Maratha reservation. Jarange had earlier warned to come to Mumbai, but now he has given a letter to the police clarifying that his agitation will begin at Antarvali Sarati after 9 am on Saturday.
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320 Indian nationals still missing in Nepal flash flood even as rescue ops underway: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that 320 Indian nationals remain “uncontactable” while around 100 persons of Indian origin are also yet to be reached out to even as the rescue and relief operations continue in flood-hit Nepal. The MEA underlined that the figures remain fluid as authorities work to reconcile multiple lists of missing people. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the ministry was working continuously to establish contact with Indians affected by the flash flood and coordinate their evacuation.
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India secure best Women’s Hockey World Cup finish in 52 years after stunning 3-1 win over Germany
India signed off from the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Germany at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. With that, they secured fifth place and their strongest World Cup finish since the inaugural tournament in 1974.
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