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NCP reunion on cards or defection brewing? Ajit, Sharad Pawar faction leaders meet Fadnavis
France ghost in semis as Spain punch FIFA World Cup final ticket after 16 years following 2-0 win
Cristiano Ronaldo speaks on his international future after World Cup dream ends with loss to Spain
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he has played in his last FIFA World Cup but stated that he won’t be making “rash decisions” on whether he has played his last international match for the former European champions. Ronaldo’s bid for the elusive World Cup ended with a 1-0 defeat to 2010 champions Spain in the round of 16 in Dallas on Tuesday, July 7 (IST) as he broke down in tears walking off the pitch.
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Record-breaking devotee rush at Amarnath Yatra adds pressure on authorities; Baba Barfani vanishes
The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra has witnessed an unprecedented surge in pilgrim numbers this year, surpassing records of the past four decades. However, amid the massive influx of devotees, rising concerns over environmental changes, overcrowding and global warming, the revered natural ice formation of ‘Baba Barfani’ has disappeared from the holy Amarnath Cave.
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Maharashtra brings new bill to crack down on dance bars exploiting permit rules loophole; know all about it
The Maharashtra government has introduced a new bill in the state Assembly to bring licences for live music performances and orchestras in hotels, restaurants and bars under the Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance in Hotels, Restaurants and Bar Rooms and Protection of Dignity of Women (Working Therein) Act, 2016, instead of the Maharashtra Police Act.
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Telangana DSP booked in disproportionate assets case; ACB unearths alleged assets worth over Rs 200 crore
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets case against Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sankireddy Bheem Reddy after allegedly discovering assets far exceeding his known sources of income.
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Microsoft lays off 4,800 jobs, cuts global workforce by 2.1%; Xbox hit hardest
Technology giant Microsoft said on Monday that it would be cutting 4,800 jobs, reducing its global workforce by 2.1 per cent. The decision is a part of company’s restructuring phase and Xbox will see the majority of job cuts, as Microsoft begins its new fiscal year.
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Congress to challenge MP Waqf Board reorganisation with Hindu members in SC; BJP defends move
The Congress has objected to the Madhya Pradesh government’s decision to reconstitute the state Waqf Board by appointing two Hindu members, calling the move legally questionable. The party said it would challenge the decision in the Supreme Court, while the BJP defended the appointments, arguing that the Waqf Board’s role extends beyond religious institutions.
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Mumbai battles floods, fallen trees and traffic due to heavy rain; schools to remain shut amid alert
Mumbai experienced intense rainfall on Monday as well, leading to flooding, transport disruptions and several weather-related incidents across the city. Although the rain eased slightly during the afternoon, strong winds continued to create problems by uprooting trees and damaging infrastructure.
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70 thefts in 45 days: SIT preliminary report widens Ram Temple donation probe; Anil Mishra under scanner
As the probe widens into the alleged embezzlements of donations at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has found that the theft was systematic and continued over an ‘extended period’, and was not a ‘one-off act’. The development follows the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s high-level meeting that accepted general secretary Champat Rai’s resignation.
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Spain knock Portugal out of FIFA World Cup 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo’s last dance ends tragically
In one of the hardest-fought battles of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain has beaten Portugal 1-0 and has advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament. Throughout the game, both sides were equally matched and were looking to breach each other’s defences.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off three new trains, know full route and other details
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off three new trains on Monday. These include the Nanded-LTT Express between Nanded and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Maharashtra, the Nanded- Tanakpur Express between Nanded and Tanakpur in Uttarakhand , and the Puri-Koraput Express between Puri and Koraput in Odisha. The Railway Minister will also launch another train, the Brahmapur-Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express, shortly. The Brahmapur-Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express will be the fourth train to be launched today.
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