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THE LEAD
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Trump Marks US 250th Anniversary with Patriotic Speech, Political Attacks and Voting Reform Push
He renewed calls for stricter voting laws, including proof of citizenship for voter registration and limits on mail-in ballots, while warning against the rise of "communists" in the United States.
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Murder accused Siya Goyal had allegedly sent a Snapchat message in which she told a friend that her marriage to Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal was not going to happen
Trump Says Netanyahu Knows "Who The Boss Is"; Meeting Between The Two Possible
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Experts argued that the transition to E20 followed years of technical preparation, regulatory approvals and extensive testing by manufacturers and independent agencies
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Monsoon Returns: Is Himachal Pradesh Better Prepared For Extreme Weather Events?
Scarred by devastating flash floods, torrential rains and cloud-bursts in 2023 and 2025, the monsoon evokes anxiety about disaster warnings, road closures, highway collapse, landslides and human fatalities.
Britain's New Climate Inequality: Why Staying Cool Is Becoming A Class Privilege
As hotter summers become more common, new research suggests access to air conditioning in Britain is increasingly shaped by income, location and housing, raising concerns over a growing climate inequality.
By Pranay Vatsa
Two major indices, two very different numbers — India ranks 126th on one and 80th on another. Understanding why reveals as much about how passport power is measured as it does about where India stands
He renewed calls for stricter voting laws, including proof of citizenship for voter registration and limits on mail-in ballots, while warning against the rise of "communists" in the United States.
By PTI
Murder accused Siya Goyal had allegedly sent a Snapchat message in which she told a friend that her marriage to Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal was not going to happen
The proposed meeting would be the first between the two leaders since their February meeting in the White House Situation Room
Experts argued that the transition to E20 followed years of technical preparation, regulatory approvals and extensive testing by manufacturers and independent agencies
Congress alleged that Rajnath Singh misled the Parliament by stating that there were no casualities during Operation Sindoor
Scarred by devastating flash floods, torrential rains and cloud-bursts in 2023 and 2025, the monsoon evokes anxiety about disaster warnings, road closures, highway collapse, landslides and human fatalities.
As hotter summers become more common, new research suggests access to air conditioning in Britain is increasingly shaped by income, location and housing, raising concerns over a growing climate inequality.
Dhaka’s engagement with Beijing on the Teesta project signals shifting regional alignments, raising strategic concerns for India.
Malaysia and Thailand have reportedly expressed active interest in acquiring the weapon
By Mysha Rizvi
Visa has launched an OTP-less authentication system in India, introducing instant fingerprint and Face ID verification to replace traditional text alerts but also retaining legacy SMS infrastructure to support users with non-compliant devices
The Huma Qureshi-starring noir thriller outdid Alpha in conversations among critics.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasised the urgent need to build mental resilience in youngsters
The government has issued a notice to Meta on Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram
By Vikas Patwal
ENG-W Vs AUS-W Preview, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Check out the preview, key battles, pitch report and squads as England and Australia face-off in the fourth T20 World Cup final at the Lords Cricket Ground on Sunday, July 5
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The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed all collectors to submit a comprehensive review of child protection mechanisms
NEWS
The School Education Department has also withdrawn the two books from circulation and banned their authors and publishers pending further action
By PTI
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants to work taking along all communities and is not against any community, religions and castes, Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 6 to 10
According to the government, the list includes 13 operatives linked to the Lahore-based LeT and 10 associated with the Bahawalpur-based JeM
Romanian men sentenced for attack on Pouria Zeraati outside his Wimbledon home, with judge saying evidence points to action on behalf of a foreign power.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Takes Strong Stand Against Alleged Misuse of Ram Temple Funds, Calls for Massive Agitation Across Maharashtra
The court has quashed a one-year externment order against SDPI leader Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary, strongly upholding the constitutional right to protest
MAGAZINE
Mission Two-Thirds - 20 July 2026 Issue
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SubscribeIn order to make critical legislative changes that leave a lasting political imprint, BJP needs to secure 2/3rd majority in Parliament. Support from its allies is not enough. Recent splits in political parties may help BJP reach the magic number
The Great Nicobar Debate - 06 July 2026 Issue
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SubscribeSupporters of the Great Nicobar Project argue that the project is essential if India is to emerge as a major maritime power and secure its southernmost tip. Critics counter that the environmental costs could be irreversible, threatening fragile ecosystems, endangered wildlife and indigenous communities and would lead to large-scale deforestation and coastal alteration.
Slow Death of IT Sector Jobs - 22 June 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe IT sector has long been the engine of India’s middle-class aspiration and white-collar employment. As AI eats into jobs in the sector, India faces a massive socio-economic challenge
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- Slow Death of IT Sector Jobs: How AI Layoffs Are Reshaping India’s Tech Workforce and Middle Class DreamsWeekend Reads From Outlook Archive
The Teen Tornado - 08 June 2026 Issue
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SubscribeA nuanced examination of India’s expanding cricket-academy ecosystem, where childhood ambition is increasingly shaped by institutional discipline, parental expectation, and the economics of aspiration. Set against the parallel pressures of academic competition, the story interrogates how sporting excellence, identity formation, and personal sacrifice are being negotiated by a generation coming of age in a culture obsessed with performance and success.
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Bulldozed - 25 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeCan India maintain democratic diversity while voters increasingly reward strong, centralised governance—or is the country moving toward a model where development becomes the justification for political concentration?
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SPORTS
France 1-0 Paraguay, FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe Leads Les Bleus Into Quarterfinals With Match-Winner
Kylian Mbappe's solitary goal gives France a 1-0 win against resilient Paraguay to take them into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Philadelphia Stadium on Sunday, July 5
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice as Morocco stream rolled hosts Canada by 3-0 to march into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Houston Stadium, Texas on Saturday, July 4
Jacob Bethell slammed an unbeaten 76 runs off 46 balls to chase 191 runs as England beat India by 4 wickets with one over to spare at the Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester on Saturday, July 4
England face a formidable challenge in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against co-hosts Mexico, as they must overcome both the intense home support and the physically demanding altitude of the iconic Estadio Azteca
Alongside the pursuit of team glory in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the world’s best players are locked in fierce competition for the tournament's prestigious individual honors, including the Golden Ball, Golden Boot, and Golden Glove
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