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DU UG admissions see historic response; 2.73 lakh students register, simulated ranks out | Details

The University of Delhi has received an overwhelming response for undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, with more than 2.73 lakh candidates registering on the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal, university officials said on Sunday.

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Israel to hold Knesset elections on October 27. Will PM Benjamin Netanyahu get another term?

While the country continues with its military operations in Lebanon, Israel announced on Sunday that the general elections will take place on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eyeing another term in the office. This will be the first since 1988 when elections are happening in Israel following a complete four-year term.

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India declares national mourning on July 13 following demise of Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad

India has announced a one-day national mourning on July 13, following the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of the State of Qatar. The decision has been taken as a mark of respect for the former Qatari ruler, who passed away on Sunday.

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Jackie Shroff, Sonakshi Sinha and others attend Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and Sharan Sharma’s wedding reception

Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma hosted a grand wedding reception on Sunday (July 12), which turned into a star-studded affair with several Bollywood stars making an appearance.

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Middle East on edge again as US strikes on Iran’s Hormozgan province, Qeshm Island leaves one dead

The tensions remained high in the Gulf on Sunday after the hostilities resumed between the United States (US) and Iran, with more than 10 projectiles striking the Qeshm Island, which is located in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The strikes comes even as the US maintains that the critical waterway remains open for all merchant vessels.

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Government calls all-party meeting ahead of Monsoon Session; know issues that could trigger showdown

The Centre has called an all-party meeting on July 19, one day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, to discuss the government’s legislative programme and hear the concerns of Opposition parties expected to be raised during the session.

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‘Real practitioner of back-door politics’: Omar Abdullah, BJP trade barbs over poaching claims

The war of words between Omar Abdullah and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified on Sunday after the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister once again alleged that the saffron party is trying to engineer a split in the National Conference (NC) in order to topple his government in the union territory (UT). This was the second straight day when Abdullah accused the BJP of attempting to split his party.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all smiles as Raj Nidimoru reveals Maa Inti Bangaaram grossed Rs 100 cr worldwide

Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu was in the news lately because of her pregnancy and the success of her latest film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, which released in theatres on June 19, 2026. The film has received a positive response from audiences and, in less than a month, has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the worldwide box office.

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‘Won’t point fingers at anyone,’ Narottam Mishra calls for self-introspection after Datia ticket denial

Dismissing speculations that he is upset with party leadership over denial of ticket for Datia byelection, former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains united, while reiterating that no individual’s stature is greater than the organisation.

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Railway Minister shares update on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train; Here’s when first phase will begin

The first operational stretch of India’s much-awaited bullet train project is expected to begin services next year, with the Surat-Bilimora section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor set to be launched, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.

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