Delhi govt ends work from home, restores normal office timings The Delhi government has withdrawn its work-from-home arrangement and staggered office timings for employees, citing an improvement in the geopolitical situation in West Asia. The decision brings an end to temporary fuel-saving measures introduced earlier this year amid concerns over global energy supplies and rising uncertainty linked to the conflict involving the United States and Iran. Chief

What the Semiquincentennial means The United States is marking its Semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The term refers to a 250th anniversary and is being used to describe the country’s two-and-a-half-century milestone. The national commemoration is linked to America250, the official effort created to recognise the anniversary across the country, with events a

Iran begins formal mourning for Khamenei Iran opened major funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, nearly four months after he was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28. The ceremony in Tehran became a major moment of public mourning and political symbolism, with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf seen visibly emotional as senior officials gathered to pay their final respect

A founding document shaped by debate The United States Declaration of Independence is one of the most important political documents in American history. While Thomas Jefferson is widely known as its primary author, the declaration was not the work of one person alone. It was shaped through committee review, congressional debate and approval by representatives of the thirteen colonies. In June 1776, the Second Continental Congress appointed a

Report questions control of America250 events A congressional report has accused President Donald Trump of reshaping the United States’ 250th birthday celebration into a politically charged project focused on his personal image, policy priorities and business interests. The report, released by House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman, examines

Trump announces new Clean Air Act pardons US President Donald Trump said he was pardoning six people who, according to him, had been unfairly prosecuted under offences linked to the Clean Air Act. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that the individuals were being punished for what he described as “fixing their car,” framing the cases as an example of what he has repeatedly called federal overreach under the Biden administration. The

France adjusts regional maritime deployment France has deployed mine countermeasures assets to West Asia as part of efforts to support safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime routes. President Emmanuel Macron said the deployment includes two minehunters, supported by two frigates and a maritime patrol aircraft, with t

India-Japan summit reflects a broader strategic shift The India-Japan summit has drawn attention beyond New Delhi and Tokyo because its outcomes point to a wider realignment in Asia’s economic and security order. Japan’s plan to invest more than $61 billion in India over the next decade is the headline, but the deeper issue is why Tokyo is seeking stronger options outside China. Prime Minister Sanae Takai

The match ball from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarterfinal win over England, remembered for Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal, is heading back to auction as one of soccer’s most famous collectibles returns to the market. Heritage Auctions has listed the ball with a starting bid of $2.5 million. The same ball previously sold for nearly $2.4 million in 2022, while Maradona’s shirt from the match sold that year for about $9.2 million, setting a major benchmark for soccer

Bay Area Fourth of July events 2026 include fireworks, parades, concerts, drone shows and family festivals across Northern California. The roundup, updated at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, lists events scheduled around Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2026. All event times listed are local Bay Area time. Bay Area Fourth of July events 2026 San Francisco’s Fourth of July fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m., with recommended viewi

Columbus Red, White & BOOM fireworks are set to draw a massive crowd to the Scioto Mile, with music, vendors, a parade and a major riverfront fireworks display planned. The full calendar date was not included in the source information, but the event is scheduled for the Friday referenced in the material. Organizers expect more than 400,000 people to gather in downtown Columbus, Ohio, making traffic, parking, heat and crowd movement key con

Costco is closed on July 4 for Independence Day, while many major retailers and grocery stores are expected to remain open with possible reduced holiday hours. The holiday closure may affect shoppers planning last-minute grocery runs, party supplies or pharmacy visits. Costco is among the major retailers that close for Independence Day, along with Heinen’s, according to the store-hour information provided. Costco July 4 Ho

Washington, D.C., is preparing for a major July Fourth fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as Freedom 250 marks America’s 250th birthday with a large Independence Day celebration on the National Mall. The Freedom 250 fireworks display is scheduled for about 10:30 p.m. ET at the Washington Monument Grounds, following an evening program that includes remarks by President Donald Trump at 9:45 p.m. ET. Organizers describe the fireworks show as a roughly 40-minute display tied to

Funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on Friday, July 3, 2026, ahead of a planned burial in Mashhad on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as Iran opened a week of state mourning for its former supreme leader. Khamenei, who led Iran from 1989 until he was killed in a reported U.S.-Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026, is lying in state at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla. Coffins of family members killed alongside him were also displayed during the ceremonies.

Germany EU Blue Card 2026 rules allow qualified non-EU professionals to live and work in Germany if they have an eligible job offer, recognized qualifications and the required salary. The residence permit also provides easier family reunification and a faster route to a German settlement permit, commonly described as permanent residence. Germany EU Blue Card 2026 salary thresholds The standard minimum salary is €50,700 gross per year in 2026.

India’s passport ranking stands at 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders access to 56 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa before travel. The ranking, current as of Friday, July 3, 2026, places India alongside Mauritania and Senegal. Henley’s index covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations and is updated monthly using International Air Transport Association data. India

Aravind Srinivas’ Perplexity AI journey began with a goal that once represented success for his family: securing an engineering job at Google. In an interview clip shared on X by the account @entreprneursonx, Srinivas said his lower-middle-class upbringing in India shaped both his ambitions and his willingness to take risks. Aravind Srinivas’ Perplexity AI journey started with a Google dream “I came from noth

A viral Revlimid price comparison between the United States and India has renewed discussion about cancer drug costs, generic medicines and patient access. In an Instagram video posted by the account Spicy Gori, an American woman claimed that one Revlimid pill costs about $900 in the United States. She said she found options in India ranging from approximately Rs 35 to Rs 300 per pill, which she estimated at about 30 cents to $3. In an

Ronaldo shuts down retirement talk after World Cup knockout drama in Toronto Cristiano Ronaldo has cooled intense speculation over his international future after Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in a tense knockout clash at the

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding buzz grows after $26M charity donation Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have once again become the centre of global attention after two major developments around their wedding week. According to reports, the couple has donated $26 million to charities ahead of their planned celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York. Another report has claimed that Swift and Kelce may have already married in a private ceremony before the larg