July 4, 2025 1:07 PM

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Early summer heatwave sweeps Europe, claims 8 lives

An intense early summer heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed at least eight lives and forced health authorities to issue widespread alerts. The soaring temperatures have also disrupted energy operations, prompting nuclear power plants in Switzerland and France to reduce output or shut down co...

July 4, 2025 12:11 PM

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US President Trump, EAM Jaishankar meet not denied due to busy schedule: Govt

The government has refuted claims that the White House denied External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's request to meet US President Donald Trump due to a busy schedule.   In a social media post, the External Affairs Ministry's Fact Check account on social media termed these claims are fake news.

July 4, 2025 10:54 AM

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Kidambi Srikanth storms into Canada Open quarterfinals with straight-game win

In Badminton, Kidambi Srikanth booked a spot in the men’s singles quarterfinals of the Canada Open Super 300 tournament with a commanding straight-game victory over Wang Po-Wei of Chinese Taipei yesterday. Srikanth found himself on the back foot early in the first game; however, the world No. 49 sta...

July 4, 2025 10:40 AM

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Chhattisgarh govt plans to install over 5,000 mobile towers

Chhattisgarh government plans to install more than 5,000 mobile towers, particularly in tribal dominated Surguja and Bastar regions. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai directed officials to accelerate the installation of mobile towers and fibre optic networks, particularly in remote and underserved regio...

July 4, 2025 10:32 AM

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IMD forecasts light showers with thunderstorms in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy Rainfall at isolated places of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Coastal Karnataka, East Rajasthan, Konkan, Goa, and Madhya Pradesh today. Similar conditions are likely to prevail over Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mi...

July 4, 2025 10:23 AM

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Defence Minister pays tribute to Alluri Sitaram Raju on his birth anniversary

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has paid tribute to Alluri Sitaram Raju on his 128th birth anniversary. In a social media post, Mr Singh highlighted that he led the Rampa Rebellion against British rule and stood fearlessly for the rights and dignity of tribal communities. He added that Alluri Sitaram...

July 4, 2025 10:25 AM

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Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban govt of Afghanistan

Russia said yesterday that it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognise the Taliban government of the country. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow saw good prospects to develop ties and would continue to support Kabu...