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July 9, 2024 11:18 AM

Sicily’s only natural lake drying up as island grapples with drought

A severe drought in Sicily has nearly dried up the Mediterranean island's only natural lake which has long served as a vital resting station for birds migrating between Africa and Europe. Sicily has suffered months of below-average rainfall, with th...

July 8, 2024 4:59 PM

Israeli tanks storm Gaza City districts, residents report heavy fire

Israeli forces bombarded Gaza City early on Monday and columns of tanks advanced into the heart of the city from different directions in what residents said was one of the heaviest attacks in the Palestinian territory since the start of the war. The...

July 8, 2024 3:37 PM

Ganguly turns 52: Reflecting on Dada’s illustrious career

By: Aditya Ahuja Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian captain, celebrated for instilling a sense of belief and pride back into Indian cricket turns 52 today. Dubbed the 'Prince of Kolkata' by former England captain Geoffrey Boycott, Ganguly stepped ...

July 9, 2024 11:19 AM

SBI research suggests centre to target 4.9% fiscal deficit in 2024

As the Modi government prepares to present its first full budget of its third term on July 23, SBI Research has recommended a focus on fiscal prudence and continued consolidation. The research arm of India's largest public sector bank suggests the g...

July 8, 2024 10:59 AM

Alcaraz, Sinner stay on course for Wimbledon meeting, Gauff falls

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner stayed on track for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown by reaching the quarter-finals, while women's second seed Coco Gauff was sent tumbling out on a soggy Sunday. French Open champ...

July 8, 2024 10:14 AM

Biden seeks boost in Pennsylvania as calls for him to step aside mount

An embattled U.S. President Joe Biden faced escalating pressure from fellow Democrats worried about his candidacy on Sunday, concerns he worked to ease with campaign stops in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Biden, 81, faces growing call...

July 8, 2024 10:26 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to embark on three-day official visit to Russia and Austria

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a three-day official visit to Russia and Austria today (Monday), July 8. In the first leg of his visit, PM Modi will be in Moscow for the 22nd Annual Summit between India and Russia. The annual summit ...

July 8, 2024 9:27 AM

Violence erupts in France as left-wing coalition leads snap election

Violence erupted across France following a surprising exit poll suggesting a left-wing coalition's lead in the snap election, dealing a blow to Marine Le Pen's ambitions of forming France's first hard-right government since the war, Fox News reported...

July 7, 2024 3:06 PM

John Cena announces WWE retirement, 2025 season to be his last hurrah

By: Aditya Ahuja In an emotional announcement that has taken the wrestling world by storm, WWE legend John Cena revealed his plans to retire from in-ring competition in 2025. This significant news was shared through a video posted on WWE's social ...

July 6, 2024 8:30 PM

Will question all those who need to be questioned, says Judicial Commission Chairman probing Hathras stampede

The Judicial Inquiry Commission formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the Hathras incident on Saturday inspected the site where the stampede took place on 2nd July claiming the lives of 121 people. The commission will prepare an investigat...