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Sikh Community Emerges as Key Political Focus in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of Assembly Elections

Sikh Community Emerges as Key Political Focus in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of Assembly Elections

Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections drawing closer, political parties have intensified efforts to expand their support base among different communities. The latest political focus has shifted to the Sikh community, as the Samajwadi Party (SP) organised a Sikh convention in a bid to strengthen its engagement with the community across the state. The event is being viewed as part of the party's broader strategy to consolidate support among minority groups and socially influential communities. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has increasingly focused on outreach programmes targeting various sections of society as the election campaign gains momentum. Sikh…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Portugal Into Round of 16, Sets New World Cup Record With Historic Goal Against Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Portugal Into Round of 16, Sets New World Cup Record With Historic Goal Against Croatia

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another memorable performance on the global stage, helping Portugal overcome Croatia 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 while setting a new tournament record that further cements his legendary status. The Portugal skipper converted a penalty in the second half to become the oldest footballer ever to score in a men's FIFA World Cup knockout match. The goal was particularly special as it marked the first time Ronaldo has found the net in a World Cup knockout fixture during his illustrious international career. Portugal controlled large portions of the contest but faced…
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Iran Enters National Mourning as Funeral Ceremonies for Ayatollah Khamenei Begin; Senior IRGC Leaders Join Final Tributes

Iran Enters National Mourning as Funeral Ceremonies for Ayatollah Khamenei Begin; Senior IRGC Leaders Join Final Tributes

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has formally begun the state funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands gathering in Tehran to pay their final respects to the country's former Supreme Leader. The multi-day programme marks the start of an extensive national mourning period, with ceremonies expected to continue across several cities before concluding later this week. As preparations intensified, senior figures of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were seen attending official events linked to the funeral. Among them was General Ahmad Vahidi, whose appearance alongside other top officials drew attention as Iran's political and military leadership united to honour…
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Amarnath Yatra Begins with Heavy Security Cover; Devotees Start Trek from Twin Base Camps

Amarnath Yatra Begins with Heavy Security Cover; Devotees Start Trek from Twin Base Camps

Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The annual Amarnath Yatra formally began on Friday as the first groups of devotees set out for the holy cave shrine nestled in the Himalayas of south Kashmir. Pilgrims started their ascent from the Baltal and Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camps under heightened security and comprehensive logistical arrangements put in place by the administration. Despite intermittent rainfall in several parts of the Valley, devotees began their journey before sunrise, chanting religious hymns as they embarked on the sacred trek. The annual pilgrimage, which attracts lakhs of worshippers from across the country, will continue for 57 days and conclude…
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Chandigarh Gears Up for PM Modi’s Proposed Visit on July 17; Civic, Security Preparations Intensify

Chandigarh Gears Up for PM Modi’s Proposed Visit on July 17; Civic, Security Preparations Intensify

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): PGIMER healthcare facilities and railway station redevelopment among projects likely to be unveiled; official schedule awaited Authorities in Chandigarh have stepped up preparations ahead of the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 17, during which several high-value development projects are expected to be inaugurated. While the Prime Minister's Office has not yet released the official programme, government departments have begun coordinating arrangements for the anticipated event. According to sources, the Prime Minister is expected to dedicate major healthcare infrastructure at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) besides unveiling other public…
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Punjab, Chandigarh Brace for Extended Monsoon Spell as IMD Predicts More Rain; Temperatures Continue to Dip

Punjab, Chandigarh Brace for Extended Monsoon Spell as IMD Predicts More Rain; Temperatures Continue to Dip

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon conditions have strengthened across Punjab and Chandigarh, bringing widespread rainfall and a noticeable drop in temperatures after days of hot and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that rainy conditions will persist over the next five days, with intermittent showers, thunderstorms and strong winds expected across many parts of the region. Rainfall was reported from multiple districts during the past 24 hours, with Ludhiana and Faridkot emerging among the areas that received the highest precipitation. The fresh spell of rain has significantly improved weather conditions, providing relief to residents who had been struggling…
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Disaster Averted in Pathankot as Rescue Teams Save 55 Pilgrims from Waterlogged Underpass

Disaster Averted in Pathankot as Rescue Teams Save 55 Pilgrims from Waterlogged Underpass

Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Tourist bus carrying Vaishno Devi devotees stalls in flooded stretch; midnight operation by SSF and police ensures all passengers are safe A quick response by emergency personnel prevented a major tragedy in Punjab's Pathankot after a tourist bus carrying 55 pilgrims became trapped inside a flooded railway underpass during heavy overnight rain. The passengers, including 13 children, were rescued safely following a coordinated operation by the Road Safety Force (SSF), Punjab Police, and local residents. The incident took place near Sujanpur on the Jalandhar–Jammu National Highway, where intense rainfall led to severe water accumulation beneath a railway…
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Donald Trump Again Credits Tariff Threat for India-Pakistan De-escalation; India Maintains Ceasefire Was Bilateral

Donald Trump Again Credits Tariff Threat for India-Pakistan De-escalation; India Maintains Ceasefire Was Bilateral

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that his tariff policy played a decisive role in preventing a larger military confrontation between India and Pakistan, claiming economic pressure helped defuse tensions between the two neighbouring nations. Speaking during an interview with CNBC, Trump described tariffs as a powerful diplomatic tool and said they had enabled him to prevent several international conflicts. Referring to India and Pakistan, he alleged that both countries backed away from further escalation after being warned of harsh trade measures. According to Trump, he had informed both governments that continuing hostilities would result…
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Vels Medical College & Hospital Hosts MED-AI Summit 2026 – International Conference on AI in Healthcare Brings Global Experts Together

Vels Medical College & Hospital Hosts MED-AI Summit 2026 – International Conference on AI in Healthcare Brings Global Experts Together

Reinforcing its position as one of India's emerging leaders in medical education, healthcare innovation, and research, Vels Medical College & Hospital, a constituent institution of Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), successfully organized MED-AI Summit 2026 – Innovation to Impact, an International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, from 25 to 27 June 2026 at its campus in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.   Dr. Preethaa Ganesh, inaugurates MED-AI Summit 2026 at VMCH along with Dr. Sujoy Kar   Held under the visionary leadership of Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Founder & Chancellor, VISTAS, the three-day international summit brought together…
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SRM University-AP Secures 24 Research and Development Funded Projects in 6 Months

SRM University-AP Secures 24 Research and Development Funded Projects in 6 Months

SRM University-AP, Amaravati continues to strengthen its position at the forefront of research and scientific innovation across critical domains of science, technology, and the humanities. 26 faculty members were awarded prestigious grants from DST, ANRF, ICMR, NBHM, and other national bodies, reinforcing the university's growing research leadership.   Vice Chancellor Ch Satish Kumar and SRM AP leadership, along with prestigious research grant recipients   Since January 2026, SRM AP researchers have secured 24 sponsored research projects and consultancy projects worth Rs. 13.71 crores from prestigious funding agencies, including the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF),…
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