Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security, devotees undeterred by terror threat

Amidst heightened security, the Amarnath Yatra commenced with chants of devotion echoing through Kashmir Valley as the first convoy of pilgrims made its way towards the sacred cave shrine. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the 5,892-strong batch from Jammu, expressing hope for a historic pilgrimage despite recent terrorist activities.

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Following the tragic Pahalgam attack, the Kashmir Police issued an advisory for the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, emphasizing travel in designated convoys from Bhagwati Nagar, Baltal, and Nunwan base camps. Pilgrims are advised to arrive reasonably close to their scheduled yatra date.

Amarnath Yatra: Key things devotees need to keep in mind

Following the tragic Pahalgam attack, the Kashmir Police issued an advisory for the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, emphasizing travel in designated convoys from Bhagwati Nagar, Baltal, and Nunwan base camps. Pilgrims are advised to arrive reasonably close to their scheduled yatra date.

Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are surging towards ₹99,000, fueled by global cues and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns. Silver is also bullish, eyeing ₹1,10,000, driven by industrial demand from green energy initiatives and expectations of central bank rate cuts. Experts advise a buy-on-dips strategy for gold above ₹96,500 and maintaining silver above ₹1,05,500 for potential gains.

Gold & silver price prediction today: Will gold rate test Rs 99,000 mark soon

Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are surging towards ₹99,000, fueled by global cues and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns. Silver is also bullish, eyeing ₹1,10,000, driven by industrial demand from green energy initiatives and expectations of central bank rate cuts. Experts advise a buy-on-dips strategy for gold above ₹96,500 and maintaining silver above ₹1,05,500 for potential gains.

Hina Khan, known for her role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is battling stage three breast cancer and recently married Rocky Jaiswal. Due to her cancer diagnosis and subsequent hair loss, Hina revealed she had to discard many expired hair-care products. She expressed regret over the waste but acknowledged learning a valuable lesson about prioritizing health.

Hina Khan says she had to throw all her hair care products because of her cancer diagnosis

Hina Khan, known for her role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is battling stage three breast cancer and recently married Rocky Jaiswal. Due to her cancer diagnosis and subsequent hair loss, Hina revealed she had to discard many expired hair-care products. She expressed regret over the waste but acknowledged learning a valuable lesson about prioritizing health.

Bollywood faces rising entourage costs affecting film budgets. Puneet Issar recalls Sunny Deol’s lavish yet responsible travel since Border (1997), with gym equipment and cooks, without burdening producers. He notes big stars like Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra also had large entourages, making it a longstanding industry tradition.

Sunny Deol travels like a king: Gym gear and cooks in tow

Bollywood faces rising entourage costs affecting film budgets. Puneet Issar recalls Sunny Deol’s lavish yet responsible travel since Border (1997), with gym equipment and cooks, without burdening producers. He notes big stars like Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra also had large entourages, making it a longstanding industry tradition.

The Dalai Lama succession dispute has become a potential flashpoint in India-China relations, as the 14th Dalai Lama rules out any Chinese role in naming his successor. While China insists on a state-controlled selection process, India has maintained silence. The issue raises complex questions of religion, politics, and sovereignty. For students, it’s a vital example of how history, diplomacy, and spiritual autonomy intersect in global affairs, especially in the context of Tibet and regional geopolitics.

Dalai Lama succession dispute: Who he is and how his successor is chosen?

The Dalai Lama succession dispute has become a potential flashpoint in India-China relations, as the 14th Dalai Lama rules out any Chinese role in naming his successor. While China insists on a state-controlled selection process, India has maintained silence. The issue raises complex questions of religion, politics, and sovereignty. For students, it’s a vital example of how history, diplomacy, and spiritual autonomy intersect in global affairs, especially in the context of Tibet and regional geopolitics.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) dismantled a transnational drug trafficking syndicate smuggling controlled medicines across four continents. Operation "Med-Max" led to eight arrests and seizures, exposing a network spanning over 10 countries. The syndicate used encrypted platforms and cryptocurrency, with a kingpin operating from the UAE. Investigations revealed a clandestine pill-manufacturing facility in Australia, now dismantled.

Global dark web drug empire busted in Delhi’s backstreets

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) dismantled a transnational drug trafficking syndicate smuggling controlled medicines across four continents. Operation "Med-Max" led to eight arrests and seizures, exposing a network spanning over 10 countries. The syndicate used encrypted platforms and cryptocurrency, with a kingpin operating from the UAE. Investigations revealed a clandestine pill-manufacturing facility in Australia, now dismantled.

An Air India flight AI103 en route from Delhi to Washington, DC, was grounded in Vienna due to a maintenance issue discovered during a scheduled fuel stop on July 2. The onward journey to Washington was cancelled, and passengers were disembarked.

Air India Delhi-US flight halts mid-way, hits snag; flyers disembarked

An Air India flight AI103 en route from Delhi to Washington, DC, was grounded in Vienna due to a maintenance issue discovered during a scheduled fuel stop on July 2. The onward journey to Washington was cancelled, and passengers were disembarked.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, started trade on a flat note on Thursday. While Nifty50 was above 25,500, BSE Sensex was in red.

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex near 83,600

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, started trade on a flat note on Thursday. While Nifty50 was above 25,500, BSE Sensex was in red.

Skydiving plane crashes in New Jersey; all 15 aboard hospitalised

A ferry, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, sank in rough seas near Bali, Indonesia, shortly after departing from Ketapang port in East Java. The incident resulted in at least four fatalities, with many individuals still missing. The ferry was carrying 65 people and 22 vehicles. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, involving multiple boats amidst challenging wave conditions.

Four dead, 38 missing after ferry sinks in Indonesia - rescuers battle rough sea

A ferry, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, sank in rough seas near Bali, Indonesia, shortly after departing from Ketapang port in East Java. The incident resulted in at least four fatalities, with many individuals still missing. The ferry was carrying 65 people and 22 vehicles. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, involving multiple boats amidst challenging wave conditions.

During a meeting between S Jaishankar and Pete Hegseth, the US expressed optimism about finalizing pending defence sales to India and enhancing defence industrial cooperation. Both leaders acknowledged concerns regarding aggression in the Asia-Pacific region. Jaishankar also met with Marco Rubio, affirming the robust US-India relationship and discussing collaboration on trade, defence, and other areas.

In meet with Jaishankar, US def secy seeks completion of pending defence sales

During a meeting between S Jaishankar and Pete Hegseth, the US expressed optimism about finalizing pending defence sales to India and enhancing defence industrial cooperation. Both leaders acknowledged concerns regarding aggression in the Asia-Pacific region. Jaishankar also met with Marco Rubio, affirming the robust US-India relationship and discussing collaboration on trade, defence, and other areas.

Skydiving plane with 15 aboard crashes in New Jersey; at least 5 hospitalised

In a bizarre turn of events, five Patna University colleges received new principals via a lottery system. This unusual method, implemented to ensure fairness after allegations of corruption, saw individuals like a history teacher from Chapra selected to lead Magadh Mahila College.

Principals of five colleges under Patna university picked by drawing lots

In a bizarre turn of events, five Patna University colleges received new principals via a lottery system. This unusual method, implemented to ensure fairness after allegations of corruption, saw individuals like a history teacher from Chapra selected to lead Magadh Mahila College.

The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies are not liable to compensate families of drivers who die due to their own reckless actions. This decision came as Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan dismissed a claim by the family of N S Ravisha, who died in a car accident caused by his rash driving.

Insurance co not bound to pay for death of person driving rashly, rules SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies are not liable to compensate families of drivers who die due to their own reckless actions. This decision came as Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan dismissed a claim by the family of N S Ravisha, who died in a car accident caused by his rash driving.

India has seen an increase in protein consumption over the past decade, with cereals remaining a primary source. However, fat intake has risen at a faster rate across both rural and urban areas. While protein intake saw a modest rise, consumption of eggs, meat, and fish experienced the most significant growth, offsetting a decline in cereal-based protein.

Indians are having more protein, and fat, than a decade ago, says govt data

India has seen an increase in protein consumption over the past decade, with cereals remaining a primary source. However, fat intake has risen at a faster rate across both rural and urban areas. While protein intake saw a modest rise, consumption of eggs, meat, and fish experienced the most significant growth, offsetting a decline in cereal-based protein.