Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis gives ‘offer’ to Uddhav Thackeray to join NDA ahead of BMC polls
In a surprising political development, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday made an “offer” to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray to consider joining hands with the ruling NDA alliance. While addressing the Legislative Council, Fadnavis made a light-hearted yet pointed remark, saying, “Uddhav ji, there is no scope for us to sit in the Opposition until 2029. But if you wish to come here (to the ruling side), it can be considered — although such a decision will need to be taken in a unique way.”
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Stroke in pregnancy: Understand the causes, diagnosis, treatment and risk factors
When the blood supply to a part of the brain is hampered for any reason, the clinical condition that it causes is known as a stroke.
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Joe Root goes past Shane Warne, Steve Waugh on elite home Test wins list after Lord’s result against India
England’s all-time highest run-scorer in Tests, Joe Root, was consigned to coming clutch once again when the hosts needed him the most after conceding the second of the five-match series against India in Birmingham and the No. 4 batter responded in style with his 37th Test century and his eighth at Lord’s. Root with crucial returns of 104 and 40 played a crucial role in India being set a sizeable target of 193 to chase in the fourth innings, which they failed to.
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India-US trade talks: New Delhi refuses to budge on dairy imports over ‘non-veg milk’ concern
As India and the United States engage in high-stakes trade negotiations aimed at boosting bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, dairy and agriculture have emerged as major sticking points. India remains steadfast in its refusal to open its dairy sector to American imports, citing not only economic concerns but also deep-rooted cultural and religious sensitivities.
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India receives second GE-404 engine from US for Tejas LCA MK-1A jets, HAL to get 12 more by March 2026
India on Monday received the second GE-404 engine from the United States for its ambitious Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A programme, giving a significant boost to the indigenous fighter jet project, news agency ANI reported. These advanced engines are being delivered to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which is tasked with integrating them into the LCA Mark 1A jets. According to defence officials, HAL is set to receive 12 more GE-404 engines by March 2026. These engines will power the LCA Mark 1A fighter jets. Notably, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has already placed firm orders for 83 LCA Mark 1A aircraft. In addition, a proposal to procure 97 more jets is now in an advanced stage of processing, having already secured clearance from the Ministry of Defence.
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Pay Just 50% Toll: Govt’s new highway plan to offer big relief to commuters – Check details
In what comes as good news for commuters, the government is working on providing relief from the toll levied on the National Highway (NH). According to a report, the Ministry of Road Transport has proposed to reduce the toll by half while expanding the 10-meter-wide, two-lane national highway into a four-lane highway. It means that there will be a 50 per cent discount on the current toll. The ministry has come up with this proposal because during construction work on highways, passengers face difficulty and don’t get better service due to a decrease in the width of the NH during construction. Currently, 60 per cent of the normal toll is charged on such two-lane NHs, even if there is no construction work being done on them.
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Panchayat fame actor Aasif Khan hospitalised after heart attack, says ‘Life is short’
Actor Aasif Khan, who is best known for his role in the popular web series ‘Panchayat’, recently suffered a heart attack and is currently recovering in the hospital. On Tuesday, the actor took to his official Instagram handle to share his health update along with a picture, which seems to be from the hospital.
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DU UG admissions 2025: B.com remains top choice, check programme, college, and stream-wise preferences
The University of Delhi (UoD) has announced the details of its first round of undergraduate admissions for 2025, which were conducted through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). According to the university’s data, B.Com has emerged as the most popular choice among undergraduate programs, receiving 1,990,966 applications across various colleges. The application process began on June 17, 2025, and the registration for the second phase has now closed. Among the individual colleges, Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) received the highest number of first-preference applications, with 38,795 candidates selecting it as their top choice, followed by Hindu College, Hansraj College, St Stephen’s, and Miranda House.
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Astronaut Shukla’s Dragon spacecraft undocking delayed by 10 minutes; splashdown scheduled for July 15
After 18 days at International Space Station, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has embarked on his journey back from the International Space Station (ISS). The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carrying Shukla, will be undocked from the ISS at 4.45 PM IST. The Dragon spacecraft will be undocked from the ISS after performing two separation burns to physically distance itself from the station. Following this, it will execute the first of four planned departure burns, known as ‘Depart Burn Zero’, to move further away from the ISS. Five minutes later, it will conduct a second departure burn to ensure it cleared the keep-out sphere, a 200-meter zone surrounding the ISS designed to keep arriving and departing spacecraft at a safe distance. The spacecraft will exit the approach ellipsoid—a protective 3D boundary around the station—after 13 minutes of flight.
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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari release date: Know when will Varun-Janhvi’s comedy drama hit theatres
The makers of the most anticipated film, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, have announced the release date of the Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer on Monday. For the unversed, this romantic drama film is written and directed by Shashank Khaitan. It is produced by Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Shashank Khaitan under the banner of Dharma Productions. Read further to know the release date here.
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