Qatar intercepts missile attack after the country's armed forces successfully stopped an incoming threat, according to the Ministry of Defence. The incident comes as military tensions continue to rise across the Gulf, keeping regional defence forces on heightened alert. Qatar Intercepts Missile Attack Qatar's Ministry of Defence announced

Trump weighs strike on Iran Pickaxe Mountain as reports say the White House is reviewing military options against Tehran's underground nuclear facility near Natanz. The site is believed to play a future role in Iran's nuclear programme, while international inspectors continue seeking access.   Trump Weighs Strike on Iran Pickaxe Mountain

The Dharwad doctor murder case involves the death of Dr Kiran Honannavar and the stabbing of his eight-year-old son inside their apartment. Police are questioning his wife, examining phone activity, family calls and forensic evidence to establish the motive and timeline. Doctor Found Dead Inside Dharwad Apartment A 45-year-old anaesthetist, Dr Kiran Honannavar, was found dead inside his family’s sixth-floor apartment in Dharwad, Karnatak

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar assured farmers that their land would not be forcibly acquired for the Bidadi Township project and announced a committee review. No land without farmers consent Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured farmers that the state government will not forcibly acquire land for the proposed Bidadi Township. His statement followed protests over a land survey that farmers said was being conducted without the

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a revised sanctions bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries purchasing large amounts of Russian oil and gas. India and China are among the five countries specifically targeted, placing renewed pressure on their energy trade with Moscow while raising questions about the future of India-US commercial relations. India tariff threat under revised US bill

Trump-Backed Russia Bill Puts 100% Tariff Risk on India India could face tariffs of up to 100% under a revised US sanctions bill aimed at countries that remain major buyers of Russian oil and gas. President Donald Trump has backed the legislation, which would give the White House broad authority to use trade penalties to reduce the energy revenue available to Moscow. The updated proposal is

The Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata airport is again at the centre of relocation discussions after public access was suspended. Authorities cite aviation security and runway safety, while community representatives seek consultation and legal safeguards. The long-running debate over relocating the Bankra Mosque from the operational area of Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has gained fresh momentum following new security r

The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals killed in the Vietnam boat tragedy were being flown to Mumbai on Monday, July 13, ending an agonising wait for their families. The victims died after a tourist speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island on July 11. The flight carrying the bodies departed from Ho Chi Minh City and was expected to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport late Monday. Indian officials were coordinating the

A Vietnam boat accident near Phu Quoc Island killed 15 Indian tourists after a speedboat carrying 36 people capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island. Twenty-one people were rescued as Vietnamese authorities investigated the cause and India coordinated assistance.

Iran has denied requesting negotiations with the United States, although officials confirmed that a Qatari mediator visited Mashhad to discuss regional tensions. The statement highlights Tehran’s cautious diplomatic stance and its continuing distrust of Washington. Iran US talks denied by Tehran Iran said it had not approached the United States seeking fresh negotiations, challenging reports that Tehran and W

Trump’s Air Force One switch after the NATO summit in Turkey put new focus on the Qatar-gifted jet, presidential aircraft security, Iran-related threats and the stop at RAF Mildenhall, where he later boarded the newer plane for Washington after meeting U.S. service members. President Donald Trump’s Air Force One switch after the NATO summit in Turkey has drawn new attention to presidential aircraft security a

  Maharashtra leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Sharad Pawar have renewed efforts over the Karnataka border dispute, promising faster Supreme Court hearings, senior legal support and financial assistance for Marathi-speaking residents facing cases in border areas. Fadnavis, Shinde and Pawar unite over Karnataka border dispute Maharashtra’s government and senior political leaders have renewed their push on the long-running Maha

Mamata Banerjee blames the BJP and police after the Kolkata rally clash, as the TMC claims 41 workers were injured in the protest. The TMC-BJP clash at the Hazra rally has intensified political tensions, while Mamata has threatened legal action over alleged violations of the Calcutta High Court rally order. TMC rally over Baruipur case turns violent in south Kolkata A protest rally led by Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal Chief Minister M

TMC slams ED after Rs 440.42 crore in party accounts frozen The All India Trinamool Congress has strongly criticised the Enforcement Directorate after the agency froze Rs 440.42 crore lying in three HDFC Bank accounts of the party, triggering a fresh political confrontation in West Bengal. The TMC described the action as politically motivated and alleged that investig

The Karnataka Congress has stepped up its attack on the BJP leadership over the controversy surrounding alleged theft and financial irregularities linked to donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. At its general body meeting, the state Congress adopted a resolution demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accusing them of bearing moral responsibility for t

Pastor Jin Mingri, also known as Ezra Jin, has reached the United States after spending months in detention in China, bringing relief to his family and supporters of Zion Church. The pastor arrived in Los Angeles on July 4, where he reunited with his daughter, Grace Jin Drexel, and met his infant grandson for the first time. His release has drawn attention because Jin had become one of the most visible figures in China’s independent Christian community.

Mamata House Arrest Claim Deepens Baruipur Case Row Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s alleged house arrest has added a major political twist to the Baruipur case, where the death of a 12-year-old girl has triggered anger, protests and demands for justice. The Trinamool Congress claimed that Banerjee was stopped from leaving her residence when she planned to visit the victim’s family in Baruipur.

Iran has thanked India after an official Indian delegation attended the funeral ceremonies of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The Iranian Embassy in India described the visit as a gesture of friendship, respect and solidarity during a period of national mourning in Iran. India was represented by Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, who travelled to Tehran as part of New Delhi’s officia

The Baruipur minor girl death case in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas has triggered a major police investigation after the child was found dead near a pond and a suspected accused was allegedly lynched by angry locals. Police have formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the case, while officials said raids and further action are underway to identify everyone involved in the alleged crime and the violence that followed.

An Ohio motel fire killed three members of an Indian family from Gujarat after flames broke out at the Econo Lodge in Wooster, Ohio, officials said. The fire was reported at about 1:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the motel, located about 60 miles south of Cleveland. Ohio Motel Fire Kills Gujarat Family in Wooster The victims were identified as Hiteshbhai Suthar, his wife Hinaben Suthar, and their 20-year-old daughter Ishani S