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India to Tour Sri Lanka for Two-Test Series in August

Sri Lanka Cricket has released the schedule for India’s two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. Both matches will occur in August during the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. The…

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WhatsApp Rejects Claims of Unauthorized Username Reservations for Public Figures
Technology

WhatsApp Rejects Claims of Unauthorized Username Reservations for Public Figures

WhatsApp has stated that reservations of usernames linked to well-known public figures are limited to their rightful owners. The company described as false any suggestions that others could claim popular or recognizable names. The clarification appeared in a list of frequently asked questions issued by the Meta-owned service regarding its username option, which has drawn...

Chennai Study Links Socioeconomic Factors to Premature Deaths
Health

Chennai Study Links Socioeconomic Factors to Premature Deaths

Although links between premature mortality and smoking or alcohol are well known, a recent Chennai study of nearly 500,000 adults indicates that social inequality also plays a significant role in death rates. A paper in Nature Health presents findings from a large prospective study of over 500,000 men and women aged 35 and older in...

England Coach Urges Parents to Allow Children to Watch World Cup Match
Sports

England Coach Urges Parents to Allow Children to Watch World Cup Match

England aims to end its long wait for a FIFA World Cup title when it faces Mexico in the round of 16 at Azteca Stadium. Harry Kane led a comeback victory over DR Congo in the previous round, scoring the winner after trailing early. England appeared headed for elimination after an early goal by the...

Rabri Devi Leaves Longtime Patna Bungalow for Private Residence
Politics

Rabri Devi Leaves Longtime Patna Bungalow for Private Residence

Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi left the government bungalow that served as her residence and the RJD headquarters for nearly twenty years on Thursday. She relocated to her own private property following directives from the Samrat Choudhary administration. The bungalow has now been assigned to a party leader and minister. Observers view the change...

Emotions Often Shape Investor Choices in Markets
Economy

Emotions Often Shape Investor Choices in Markets

Veteran investor Francois Rochon noted that individuals often form emotional ties to stocks, and recovering from setbacks can take considerable time. Market choices frequently stem from feelings as much as data. Although people aim for rational analysis, sharp declines can create lasting effects that discourage reentry even after conditions improve. Past downturns have shown how...

Delhi plans expansion of EV charging network to 32,000 points by 2030
India

Delhi plans expansion of EV charging network to 32,000 points by 2030

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated on Thursday that the city’s charging facilities are prepared to support the upcoming Electric Vehicle Policy. The administration intends to increase the number of charging points from 9,000 to 32,000 by 2030. Gupta told India Today TV that the government collaborated with manufacturers and other partners to develop sufficient...

Mumbai Encounters Waterlogging and Disruptions Following Intense Rainfall
India

Mumbai Encounters Waterlogging and Disruptions Following Intense Rainfall

Intense rainfall flooded low-lying zones across Mumbai on Thursday morning, halting road and rail movement in multiple locations. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reported that several neighborhoods recorded over 200 mm of rain in the preceding 24 hours. With the India Meteorological Department predicting continued showers, relief from flooding or congestion appears unlikely soon. Prime localities...

Portugal Leads Head-to-Head Record Against Croatia Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Match
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Portugal Leads Head-to-Head Record Against Croatia Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Match

FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal will face Croatia in the Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium in Ontario on Friday, July 3. The match is set to begin at 4:30 AM IST. The encounter may represent the final World Cup appearance for key players on either side. Portugal vs Croatia: Head-To-Head Portugal holds an advantage...

Iran Invites BJP Leader to Supreme Leader’s Funeral Events
Politics

Iran Invites BJP Leader to Supreme Leader’s Funeral Events

Iran has extended an invitation to senior BJP leader and former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to attend ceremonies related to the funeral of the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It remains unclear if Naqvi will travel to Iran for the events. Naqvi acknowledged receiving the invitation but did not specify whether he would...

UN Warns of Major Economic Losses from Ebola Outbreak in Africa
Health

UN Warns of Major Economic Losses from Ebola Outbreak in Africa

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo poses risks to tens of thousands of jobs and may lead to economic losses across Africa reaching $3.6 billion, according to a United Nations assessment. The UN Development Programme stated that the epidemic is triggering widespread socioeconomic effects that could drive an additional 985,000 people...

Apple Developing Four New iPad Pro Models and Redesigned MacBook Pro
Technology

Apple Developing Four New iPad Pro Models and Redesigned MacBook Pro

Apple is reportedly planning a significant update to its high-end devices, including multiple new iPad Pro versions and a refreshed entry-level MacBook Pro, with launches expected in 2027. A Bloomberg report indicates the company is evaluating four iPad Pro options, two in the current 11-inch format and two in 13-inch, aimed at a spring 2027...

Study Finds TPS Workers Vital to New York Economy and Communities
Science

Study Finds TPS Workers Vital to New York Economy and Communities

Immigrant workers holding temporary protected status make notable contributions to New York state’s economy and local communities, according to new research from Cornell University. The study focuses on Central American TPS holders, who receive this humanitarian protection due to crises in their home countries. Participants show strong community ties, participate in civic groups, and largely...

Ayodhya Lawyers Submit Complaint Against Trust Officials Over Temple Funds
Politics

Ayodhya Lawyers Submit Complaint Against Trust Officials Over Temple Funds

Lawyers of the Faizabad Bar Association staged a protest march in Ayodhya on Thursday and lodged a police complaint demanding an FIR against former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai, trust member Anil Mishra and temple official Gopal Rao for alleged misuse of donation funds. The lawyers walked from the court...

Noida Airport launches direct flights to 16 destinations — Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad & more
India

Noida Airport launches direct flights to 16 destinations — Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad & more

Livemint News Desk has served as a trusted provider of accurate and current reporting along with detailed examination covering national developments, business, personal finance, companies, politics and global affairs for roughly ten years. The outlet delivers recent information on firms traded on BSE and NSE, emerging companies, mutual funds, central government departments, international relations and...

India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Vikram-1 Nears Maiden Flight
Science

India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Vikram-1 Nears Maiden Flight

India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket is prepared for its initial launch. On July 2, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace announced that the launch window for Vikram-1’s first test flight, called Mission Aagaman, runs from July 12 to August 4. The company stated that Test Flight-1 is scheduled no earlier than July 12, pending completion of assembly...

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank and DBS Bank India Increase Rates on FCNR Deposits
Economy

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank and DBS Bank India Increase Rates on FCNR Deposits

The Reserve Bank of India’s steps to draw foreign currency inflows have led banks to raise returns on Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits. Lenders are now offering improved interest rates to attract Non-Resident Indian customers. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has lifted its rate on U.S. dollar FCNR(B) deposits for the three-to-five-year period to 7.50 percent...

Bangladesh Faces Risk of Rising Dengue Cases Due to Weather
Health

Bangladesh Faces Risk of Rising Dengue Cases Due to Weather

Bangladesh may see a significant rise in dengue cases over the coming two months, according to health experts. Wet conditions and weak mosquito control measures are contributing to a broader outbreak. The mosquito-transmitted illness, which leads to fever, intense headaches and sometimes deadly issues, has increased rapidly in recent weeks. This follows the country’s most...

Rebel MLAs Inform Election Commission of Two-Thirds Majority Claim
India

Rebel MLAs Inform Election Commission of Two-Thirds Majority Claim

The disagreement over the legitimate TMC reached the capital on Thursday when rebel MLAs, headed by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other commissioners. They asserted control of a two-thirds majority within the party. The Election Commission had arranged the session with the rebel group before its...

NFHS-6 Survey Shows Progress and Gaps in Maternal and Child Health in India
Health

NFHS-6 Survey Shows Progress and Gaps in Maternal and Child Health in India

Among modifiable factors linked to children’s well-being and cognitive development, maternal health, early nutrition, infections and education are well known. The National Family Health Survey, started in 1991, has tracked these measures with growing detail. Early rounds covered only ever-married women aged 13-49 and children under four, recording only height and weight. Later rounds added...

Waterways Leisure Tourism Shares Rise 10 Percent to Upper Circuit After Soft IPO Start
Economy

Waterways Leisure Tourism Shares Rise 10 Percent to Upper Circuit After Soft IPO Start

The shares of Waterways Leisure Tourism, operator of Cordelia Cruises, climbed 10 percent to hit an upper circuit at Rs 734.05 on the BSE on Thursday, July 2. This set a fresh peak as investors displayed interest in the stock a day after its modest market debut. The company opened quietly on Wednesday, July 1,...

Mehbooba Mufti Travels to Tehran for Iranian Leader’s Funeral
India

Mehbooba Mufti Travels to Tehran for Iranian Leader’s Funeral

Jammu and Kashmir’s former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti is traveling to Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel airstrike on February 28. Mufti received an invitation from the office of Mujtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father as the...

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