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You may not jump out of bed full of energy today, Cancer. There is some restlessness in the air, and a lazy streak may cling to the morning hours. The Moon, your ruler, faces pressure from Saturn, so your body wants comfort while your mind pushes for movement. Mixed signals. Even so, confidence rises as the day goes on.A bold decision could set the tone. Maybe you commit to harder work, say yes to a responsibility, or stop waiting for others to make up their minds. That one choice changes your pace. Like a river after a blocked bend, your…

Running out of fuel is stressful enough. Running out of battery in an electric car, with no charging station in sight, can feel even worse.That’s exactly what happened to beauty and lifestyle content creator Deepika Sharma. On what was supposed to be a routine drive, her electric vehicle lost charge midway, leaving her stranded by the roadside. She says she wasn’t sure what to do next—until a chance encounter with an Indian Army jawan completely changed her day.Deepika later shared the experience on Instagram, not to talk about her car, but to thank the man who stepped in when she…

Srinagar, Jul 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday extended the ongoing summer vacation for all government and recognised private schools in the Kashmir Division and the winter zones of Jammu Division till July 22 in view of the prevailing weather conditions.Education Minister Sakeena Itoo announced the decision, saying the extension was made to ensure the safety and well-being of students amid the continuing heatwave.”In view of the prevailing weather conditions, it has been decided to extend the summer vacation for all Government and recognised private schools in the Kashmir Division and the winter zones of Jammu Division up to July 22,” Itoo said.The…

The third-place playoff between France and England is set to be played on Saturday evening in Miami. While both teams have admitted their lack of enthusiasm for the fixture, there is still plenty at stake, with several outcomes that could be influenced by the result of the match.Kylian Mbappe s currently tied with Lionel Messi on eight goals in the Golden Boot race. (Getty Images via AFP)While the winning team will secure a third-place finish, bronze medals and a substantial prize money reward, this match also offers the chance to achieve something even bigger—an accomplishment never before seen in the…

India was among the 67 countries that participated in a ministerial meeting hosted by the US against far-left extremism and political terrorism. Indian ambassador Vinay Kwatra joined the meeting that saw US secretary of state Marco Rubio calling upon participating countries to unite against left-wing terrorism while claiming that the threat from jihadist terrorism has severely diminished.Kwatra highlighted India’s experience in tackling the challenges from left-wing extremism but also underscored the significance of adopting zero tolerance towards all forms of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism and groups espousing separatist agendas.While 67 countries attended the meeting, many chose to participate at the…

Spain legend Joan Capdevila appeals to Donald Trump after US entry denial before final/ Image: X Spain’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final have been accompanied by an unexpected off-field story after 2010 World Cup winner Joan Capdevila revealed that he has reportedly been denied permission to enter the United States and appealed directly to US President Donald Trump for assistance.Spain face defending champions Argentina in Sunday’s final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with Luis de la Fuente’s side bidding to win the country’s second World Cup title after their triumph in South Africa 16 years…

Jana Sena, the NDA ally in Andhra Pradesh, has rejected any move to replicate the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly seat-sharing formula for the upcoming local body elections, arguing that seat allocation should reflect its expanded organisational strength. The party, which won all two Lok Sabha and 21 Assembly seats it contested in 2024, says it deliberately conceded seats then to preserve NDA unity but expects a larger share in the October civic polls. It has urged the alliance partners to identify their respective strongholds and distribute seats accordingly while reiterating its commitment to the NDA under Prime Minister Narendra…

Yash calls Ramayana India’s dream project, says Ranbir Kapoor ‘has surrendered himself’ to Lord Ram; praises Sai Pallavi as a ‘flawless actor’ The promotional campaign for Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited epic Ramayana began on a grand note in New Delhi on Saturday, with actor Yash saying the film is driven by a shared vision rather than individual stardom. Speaking at the Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp event at Bharat Mandapam, the actor said the entire cast and crew had come together with one mission—to take the story of Lord Ram to audiences across the world.The event was attended by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi,…

When Ahmad Vahidi was appointed deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in December 2025, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, then Iran’s Supreme Leader, wrote in his decree that the Brigadier General’s elevation was aimed at “enhancing operational readiness and addressing the spiritual and material needs” of the IRGC.Gen. Vahidi’s appointment came months after the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June 2025. On the opening day of that conflict, the IRGC’s Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami was killed in a targeted Israeli strike. He was succeeded by Mohammad Pakpour. There was a fragile lull in tensions after that conflict. But Iran believed that…

NEW DELHI: Medical colleges across the country will now decide faculty appointments and promotions on their own, with the National Medical Commission (NMC) ending routine eligibility clearances. Only exceptional cases involving regulatory ambiguity will be taken up by the regulator for a fee of Rs 25,000 plus GST.The decision comes after it was observed that a large number of requests from faculty members, medical colleges, universities and NBEMS-accredited hospitals were being referred to it despite the Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025, clearly laying down the qualifications, teaching experience, research publication and training requirements for teaching posts. Officials said…