A viral video of a young Sri Lankan girl calmly interacting with wild animals has won hearts on social media. The clip shows her walking through paddy fields with a porcupine following behind and carrying a civet cat, prompting many online users to compare her to a real-life “Disney Princess” set against a picturesque rural backdrop.
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Mehli Mistry, a long-time associate of the late Ratan Tata, has resigned as a Director of RNT Associates Private Limited, effective July 1, 2026. The private investment firm manages a portfolio worth over ₹1,000 crore, including significant stakes in major tech startups like Ola Electric and Urban Company.
A 24-year-old woman died after being electrocuted on a waterlogged street amid heavy monsoon rainfall in the Dombivli East area of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region on Thursday.
According to the police, the woman stated in her complaint that she has been living at her parental home for the past 10 months because she was uncomfortable staying at her matrimonial home.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) declared the Group D CBT results on July 1, 2026. Out of 1.08 crore candidates, 63,295 qualified for the next stage. Individual scorecards are available at rrb.digialm.com using registration numbers and dates of birth until July 16. Shortlisted candidates will now appear for the Physical Efficiency Test in August.
WhatsApp has started letting users reserve optional usernames to chat without sharing phone numbers. AAP leader Manish Sisodia highlighted risks after finding variations of his name already reserved, urging better verification. WhatsApp clarified safeguards: names for public figures are protected, new contacts get warnings and a 'username key' adds protection.
In response to concerns, WhatsApp said users will not be required to create a username. The feature is entirely optional and is intended to provide an additional way for people to connect without sharing their phone numbers.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Mumbai under a red alert as heavy monsoon showers continue to lash the city and its surrounding regions. In response to the persistent downpour, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a high tide advisory on Thursday morning, warning citizens of a 4.27-meter high tide peaking at 1:45 PM.
A massive overnight Russian missile and drone barrage struck Ukraine’s capital early Thursday morning, causing the partial collapse of a nine-story residential building and leaving civilians trapped beneath the rubble. Emergency crews launched immediate search-and-rescue operations following the direct hit in the Desnyanskyi district.
A research team in China has developed a solar-powered desalination technology capable of converting seawater into freshwater without using electricity. The system, which relies entirely on natural sunlight, aims to provide an affordable and sustainable solution to global water scarcity.
Intense rainfall led to water accumulation in several parts of Mumbai, including low-lying stretches in the city and suburbs. Commuters faced traffic congestion as vehicles moved slowly through waterlogged roads, while civic authorities monitored vulnerable locations and worked to clear stormwater drains.
Rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday, bringing much-needed relief from days of hot and humid weather as the southwest monsoon strengthened over North India.
Recent reports citing Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggest Apple is likely to hold its next iPhone launch event on September 8 or September 9, 2026, with the iPhone Ultra expected to be one of the headline announcements if the product is ready for launch.
Ayodhya Police said the accused, identified as Avinash Shukla, allegedly hid the stolen donation money in a washroom within the Ram Temple complex immediately after removing it from the donation collection system. Investigators believe the cash remained there temporarily before being smuggled out in small tranches
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi issued a sharp warning to the United States on Wednesday, demanding that Washington restrain Israel following remarks by the Israeli defense minister targeting Iran's top leadership.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially commenced the online registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026. Eligible medical graduates can now access and submit their application forms through the official NBEMS website.
Following continuous heavy downpours across the metropolis, Powai Lake filled to its maximum capacity and began overflowing early Wednesday morning. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the reservoir breached its overflow level at approximately 5:30 AM on July 1, marking a significant milestone in the city's current monsoon cycle.
Tehseen Poonawalla has shared a video claiming it shows Attorney General R. Venkataramani describing the E20 petrol policy as an 'experiment' during Supreme Court proceedings, a day after the Centre officially denied such reports. The government has maintained that the E20 programme was never described as an experiment and said media reports suggesting otherwise were incorrect.
An alleged high-stakes political horse-trading plot has emerged in Tamil Nadu after a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) filed a complaint claiming he was offered a INR 35 crore bribe to influence his vote on an upcoming legislative resolution.
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