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The official warned that Tehran had prepared “extensive response plans” Iran has warned it is prepared to retaliate against any fresh US or Israeli attacks by targeting critical energy infrastructure across the region, hours after the White House signalled that President Donald Trump was considering expanding military operations against Tehran.According to Iran’s state-affiliated Tasnim News Agency, a senior security official dismissed reports of possible US and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure as “a kind of madness”. The official warned that Tehran had prepared “extensive response plans”, including strikes on Israeli critical infrastructure and US energy infrastructure across the region. The…

A family friend allegedly stabbed a 17-year-old college student in the neck after confronting her (AI-generated image used for representational purposes) BENGALURU: A family friend’s obsession with “disciplining” a 17-year-old college student allegedly turned violent after he confronted her for skipping classes to watch a movie with friends and stabbed her in the neck.The injured girl was rushed to a private hospital and is now recovering.The girl is a resident of Siddarthanagar on Dr TCM Royan Road in Cottonpet, and a II PU science student at a private college in Rajajinagar.According to the complaint filed by her father, a welder,…

Schools, colleges in Ahmedabad closed today Ahmedabad: In view of the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad, authorities have declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the city on Saturday.The decision comes after the Ahmedabad Municipal School Board had earlier announced holidays on July 31 and Aug 1 for schools under its jurisdiction. While other schools across the city were initially granted a holiday only on July 31, the district administration has now extended the closure to all educational institutions on Saturday amid continuing rainfall and a red alert issued for…

Pune: Following the death of a 17-year-old two-wheeler rider in a hit-and-run accident at Narhe on July 11, the Pune police on Thursday registered a case against the unidentified car driver and the owner of the two-wheeler that the minor was riding.An officer from the Narhe police said the accident occurred around 9.30pm on July 11, when an unidentified car hit the scooter being ridden by the teenager. He suffered severe head injuries and succumbed to them while undergoing treatment.“During the investigation, it was revealed that a Narhe resident had allowed the victim to use his two-wheeler despite knowing that…

Lucknow: Doctors at SGPGIMS successfully performed a complex hip fracture surgery on an elderly patient who had undergone placement of two drug-eluting coronary stents just two months earlier following a major cardiac event.The patient was on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), making the surgery particularly challenging as doctors had to balance the risk of potentially serious bleeding against the danger of stent thrombosis if the medication was stopped.Doctors said hip fractures in elderly patients require timely surgery as prolonged immobilisation can increase the risk of complications including pneumonia, blood clots and pressure sores. However, major surgery soon after coronary stenting carries…

Nagpur: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raided a pharmaceutical wholesaler operating from Dawa Bazaar in Ganeshpeth and seized medicines, including abortion kits and drugs used to treat depression and panic disorders, which can be sold only against a valid prescription.Acting on specific information, FDA officials carried out the raid around 3.30pm. During the inspection, the accused, identified as Vimal Chandwani and Vikky Chandwani, were allegedly found stocking the regulated medicines without maintaining valid purchase and sale records.According to FDA sources, the duo failed to produce the necessary documents during the inspection, following which the stock was seized.In a complaint…

Kolkata: Around 1.8 lakh enumerators led by 30,000 supervisors will hit the streets and cover around 3.1 crore establishments after the first phase of Census 2027, which is set to begin from Saturday with an online self-enumeration process.On Saturday, Bengal Governor R N Ravi and chief minister Suvendu Adhikari will be the first two residents of the state to submit their details through the optional self-enumeration portal, setting the stage for the statewide population count.“Both the governor and the chief minister will be the first in the state to furnish their Census details. The idea is to instil confidence among…

Record signing Alexander Isak also returned to Liverpool training this week.He, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch all missed the trip to New York, where Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in their second pre-season fixture, but are expected to feature on Sunday against Leeds. Jeremy Jacquet missed training but was in the gym as the club carefully manage his recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained in February. The centre-back is a doubt for the weekend, despite Iraola suggesting earlier in the week that he would feature. Joe Gomez, who has been ruled out for the start of the Premier League season,…

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal | Photo Credit: PTI Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday (August 1, 2026) slammed the change of jersey colour of the Indian hockey team from the traditional blue to saffron as “another low” that had not been seen before.The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will be seen in saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at next month’s FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, a change that has been questioned by former players but defended as a technical necessity by Hockey India.”FIH Hockey World Cup: Teams traditional: Blue Jersey Turns…

Leo (Jul 23-Aug 23)Daily prediction says,Partnerships, meetings and one-to-one interactions shape the tone of your day. Support comes most easily when you are willing to cooperate rather than control the pace. A spouse, partner, colleague or trusted associate may offer practical help, steady advice or timely guidance. At the same time, your mood may shift between wanting company and wanting space, so keep your schedule manageable.Leo Horoscope (Canva)This is a good day for discussing agreements, reviewing offers and improving teamwork, but avoid making impulsive promises. Business owners may hear of a new client or collaboration, though patience is still needed…