Iran rejects Trump's 'requesting talks' claim, vows reciprocal action to violation

After US President Donald Trump announced that ceasefire with Iran was "over", Tehran warned US that any breach of commitments will be met with "reciprocal actions". "We didn't request negotiations with US...but we accepted Qatari mediators' trip to Iran," Iran added. Iran's top negotiator, MB Ghalibaf, stressed the conflict with US wouldn't end by yielding to American pressure or demands.
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02:51 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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Legionnaires' disease spreads in New York; experts link rise to climate change

A rare form of pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, is spreading in New York. The bacteria thrive in warm, man-made water systems, and people become infected by inhaling contaminated water droplets or mist. Experts link its spread to climate change, as rising temperatures and heatwaves warm water systems, allowing the bacteria to multiply.
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03:14 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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In India, workers were paid daily wage in coins, recalls New Zealand PM Luxon

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recalled that when he visited India in the late '90s, people used to get their daily wages in coins in their hands. He credited PM Narendra Modi for India's economic transformation. "It's interesting to me that under PM Modi's leadership, he has lifted 250 million people out of poverty," he said.
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03:00 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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18-month-old dies after anaesthesia for lip cut in Kerala, hospital claims cardiac arrest

An 18-month-old boy who had remained in critical condition for five days after being given anaesthesia to stitch a cut lip died at a private hospital in Kerala's Kannur on Friday. The hospital has denied allegations of medical negligence. It said the child suffered unexpected cardiac arrest after administration of anaesthesia and was promptly placed on ventilator support.
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03:21 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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Boat carrying several Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam

A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island few hours ago, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said. Search and rescue operations by local authorities are underway, and exact details of the incident are still being ascertained, it added. The embassy has set up control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected families.
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03:17 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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23-yr-old woman arrested for mother's murder in Jaipur now accused of killing father too

A 23-year-old law student, Ayushi, who was arrested for allegedly conspiring with her cousin to kill her mother, to get the victim's government job, is now accused of killing her father too in 2025. Ayushi's uncle, her mother's brother Rakesh Sharma, alleged that she removed her father's feeding tube when he was hospitalised due to a stroke, causing his death.
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03:40 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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Migrant truck drivers often hear racist 'Good Indian is dead Indian' messages in Aus: Report

Migrant truck drivers in Australia regularly face racist attacks, according to an old ABC News report which resurfaced, with a video showing a radio playing, "Good Indian is dead Indian." "Before sitting in this truck…a person spat on me," an Indian-born truck driver said. Indians are Australia's fastest-growing migrant group, with many filling chronic labour shortage in country's cargo industry.
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03:39 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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National award-winning actor Shafiq who starred in Oscar-nominated film now drives auto

Shafiq Syed, who won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for the Oscar-nominated 'Salaam Bombay!', now drives an auto rickshaw in Bengaluru. He had expected acting opportunities after his award-winning performance; however, he received none. He eventually left Mumbai, returned to his hometown and took up auto driving to support his mother, wife and four children.
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03:39 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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Salman Khan sells his Mumbai's Bandra West flat for ₹3.5 crore

Actor Salman Khan sold his apartment in Mumbai's Bandra West, which he bought for ₹2.8 crore in 2015, for ₹3.50 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. Multiple homebuyers, Munira Akberali Dandawala, Mahdiali Akberali Dandawala, and Zehra Mahdiali Dandawala, purchased the apartment. It has a carpet area of 758 sq ft, translating to ₹46,000 per sq ft.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
03:38 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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'Secret' photos of Sena (UBT) rebel MPs' meet with Birla in Delhi before exit surface

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) rebel MPs, who joined Eknath Shinde faction, met Speaker Om Birla on June 17 at his residence in Delhi before their exit and submitted a letter seeking separate recognition. The photos of the 'secret' meeting have surfaced, showing the rebel MPs meeting Birla in the presence of Shinde faction MP Shrikant Shinde and Minister Pratap Sarnaik.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
03:55 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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7 mn people telling 1.4 bn how to live: Billionaire Oswal's kids on racism in Switzerland

Indian billionaire Pankaj Oswal's daughters Ridi and Vasundhara opened up about racism in Switzerland. "If a country harbours so much prejudice against a nationality, it should state that on its website. Stop taking our...labour and our investments. You've a population of seven million telling...1.4 billion how to live," Ridi said. A developed country can have an undeveloped mindset, they added.
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03:53 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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NDA cadet dies during 1st physical training days after joining academy in Pune

An NDA cadet was rushed to a hospital after complaining of uneasiness and losing consciousness during his first physical training session at the academy, the Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) said. Despite intensive resuscitation efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead. A Court of Inquiry (CoI) has been ordered. He had joined the academy on June 24.
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04:09 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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At least 15 Indian tourists die after boat overturns in Vietnam

At least 15 people were killed after a boat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, reports said. Local authorities are continuing search-and-rescue operations, while the exact number of casualties is yet to be officially confirmed. The Indian Embassy in Hanoi said it has set up control rooms to assist affected families.
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04:06 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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BMC office's roof collapses 6 months after inauguration; staff narrowly escape

A section of the false ceiling collapsed at a newly opened Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office, with employees narrowly escaping injury. The building, inaugurated about six months ago, had previously reported rainwater leakage. The incident comes at a time when the Mumbai civic body is facing criticism over severe flooding during the season's first heavy rains.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
04:03 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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Ready to go to jail 5 times, but won't pay a penny: Rajpal Yadav

Actor Rajpal Yadav, who was ordered to pay ₹7.35 crore in fines in ₹9 crore debt case, said he was "ready to go to jail five times but won't pay a penny". The actor has been sentenced to three months in jail. However, the court has now given Rajpal two months to comply or challenge the verdict before Supreme Court.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
04:01 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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Déjà vu: MEA official on NZ reporter's 'why PM Modi doesn't have press meets' query

After a New Zealand journalist asked why PM Narendra Modi does not hold press conferences, MEA official Rudrendra Tandon replied, "Your question has that quality of Déjà vu." In May 2026, Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen had also asked a similar question. Tandon said in NZ that as a civil servant it isn't appropriate for him to question PM's methods.
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04:28 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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Aamir to move into 100 cr villa with Gauri and his entire family: Report

Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt are reportedly planning to move into a luxury residence at the redeveloped Marina Apartments in Mumbai's Khar once the project is completed around 2030. The home will reportedly accommodate Gauri's son, Aamir's children, mother, sisters and ex-wife Kiran Rao. Aamir has reportedly spent over ₹100 crore acquiring additional apartment blocks for the project.
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04:28 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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My patience isn't weakness, give clear timeline: CM to Centre on J&K statehood

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah urged the Centre to announce a clear timeline for restoring statehood, warning it not to mistake his patience for weakness. He said the people of J&K have waited long enough since the region became a Union Territory. He added that the demand for statehood is constitutional and his government remains committed to restoring it.
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04:27 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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China halts helium exports as Iran-US war disrupts supplies

China said it is temporarily blocking export of helium, which is a key element for semiconductor manufacturing. Since the start of Iran-US war, global helium supplies have been disrupted and prices have risen. In recent years, China has expanded self-sufficiency in semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence and the decision is reportedly seen as a way to protect its domestic supply.
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04:22 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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Indian diaspora contributes $37 billion to NZ's economy each year: NZ PM

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon said the Indian diaspora has enriched the country economically, socially and culturally. “Without you, we simply wouldn’t be the New Zealand we are today,” he said. Luxon added that the nearly 3,30,000-strong Kiwi Indian community works incredibly hard, is better educated, and contributes about $37 billion to New Zealand’s economy every year.
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04:42 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026

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