#WATCH | Indian health ministry restricts sale of cough syrups, will now need doctors' prescription

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Threatens War If India ‘Weaponises’ Water | Indus Dispute Deepens



A sharp escalation in rhetoric as Khawaja Asif warns that water security could trigger war with India. The remarks come amid tensions over the Indus Waters Treaty, which New Delhi has kept in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack. While Islamabad accuses India of “weaponising water,” no evidence has been presented—raising questions about whether the real crisis lies within Pakistan’s own water management challenges.



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A sharp escalation in rhetoric as Khawaja Asif warns that water security could trigger war with India. The remarks come amid tensions over the Indus Waters Treaty, which New Delhi has kept in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack. While Islamabad accuses India of “weaponising water,” no evidence has been presented—raising questions about whether the real crisis lies within Pakistan’s own water management challenges

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qu2_VY6-xo

#WATCH | West Bengal | An under construction godown shed collapsed in Taratala. Search and rescue operation underway at the site where an under-construction godown shed collapsed.

Iran's Pezeshkian has personally invited PM Modi to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's state funeral, scheduled across Tehran, Qom and Mashhad from July 5 to 9. While Pakistan has confirmed its delegation will attend, India is yet to respond. Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/iran-president-invites-pm-modi-to-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-funeral-pakistan-pm-confirms-attendance-11782295546809.html

MP CM Mohan Yadav Faces Heat Over Alleged Land Scam; Uproar Over Conflict Of Interest

The Congress party has questioned why central probe agencies are not investigating those behind the alleged ‘land scam’ in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain and cited an Indian Express report which claimed the involvement of family members of CM Mohan Yadav

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Hoodie In Heat, Phone Left Behind: How Pune Cops Cracked Pune Businessman Murder Case

The investigation into the death of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal has taken a dramatic turn as police uncover new details about the events leading up to the incident at Lohagad Fort. What initially appeared to be an accidental fall has evolved into a high-profile criminal case involving multiple suspects, digital evidence and an alleged conspiracy. Investigators have pieced together a timeline using call records, CCTV footage and forensic findings as they work to establish what happened in the hours before Ketan Agarwal's death.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCqYLXW62do

#MintExclusive | The RBI has seemingly removed a contentious definition of indirect public funds received by non-bank financiers, in what can be seen as a breather to Tata Sons on a mandatory listing. Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/rbi-tata-sons-ipo-listing-definition-indirect-public-funds-cic-nbfc-11782312752906.html

#MintMarkets | Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday, with the Sensex rising 399.85 points to 77,391.07 and the Nifty gaining 104.20 points to 24,125.85.

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#MintMarkets | As the market is pointing towards a positive start, some stocks are likely to remain in focus on Thursday due to their own positive/negative triggers.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-watch-irfc-tata-steel-vedanta-among-shares-in-focus-today-check-list-here-11782352971028.html

The EPFO is undertaking a system migration “to enhance service delivery, improve processing efficiency, and provide a better user experience” on its portal.

Here's a look at what this means, how EPF members will be impacted and what subscribers can do… 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/epfo-services-portal-unavailable-system-migration-26-28-june-new-claim-request-submissions-processing-database-software-11782361546301.html

A road near the US Consulate in Hyderabad has been ceremonially renamed “Donald Trump Avenue” during America’s 250th Independence celebrations, sparking a political row. The BJP questioned the move by a Congress-led state government, turning the diplomatic gesture into a fresh political flashpoint.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rfhUEqgXTQ

#MintPremium | Bollywood struggles to perform evenly in southern markets like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, despite success in Telugu states. Regional films dominate, driving content preferences, while marketing strategies must adapt to local tastes to improve acceptance of Hindi films.

https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/bollywood-box-office-telugu-states-south-india-tamil-nadu-kerala-challenge-11782288745571.html

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Iran has signalled its willingness to deepen economic ties with India, with a strong focus on oil, energy and trade cooperation. The move could have significant implications for India's energy security, bilateral trade and regional geopolitics.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYeYQRsJ0bA

Guillermo Ochoa created history at the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming only the third player after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to feature in six FIFA World Cups. The veteran Mexican goalkeeper achieved the milestone after coming on as a second-half substitute against Czechia. ⚽️

Who is Guillermo Ochoa? ⚽️
https://www.livemint.com/sports/football-news/fifa-world-cup-2026-all-about-guillermo-ochoa-the-mexican-goalkeeper-who-joined-messi-and-ronaldo-in-elite-list-11782364908334.html

Another Sooryavanshi has recently grabbed headlines. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's brother, Ashirvad Sooryavanshi, slammed 168 runs from 199 deliveries while playing for Rishav XI, a local cricket team based in Bihar.

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ashirvad-sooryavanshi-vaibhavs-younger-brother-steals-spotlight-with-168-run-knock-in-local-cricket-match-11782370236301.html

UP Registration Department clarified that Aadhaar card serves as identity proof but not as proof of relationship. Officials are advised to utilize alternative documents for verifying family ties.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/aadhaar-is-proof-of-identity-not-family-relationship-passport-citizenship-mea-11782373847128.html

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi and reiterated Amazon's long-term commitment to India. He announced plans to invest an additional $13 billion to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in the country by 2030.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/amazon-ceo-meets-pm-modi-announces-investment-of-48-billion-in-india-from-20262030-11782377013862.html

After the Central government clarified that a passport is a mere travel document, not proof of citizenship, the debate over citizenship documents has intensified, with opposition leaders questioning the Centre about which document will prove citizenship.



Here's what the Passports Act states 👇

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/is-an-indian-passport-not-proof-of-citizenship-heres-what-the-passports-act-of-1967-says-11782374329721.html

DA hike discussions are gaining momentum as central government employees await the next revision and updates from the 8th Pay Commission.

This article covers July 2026 DA expectations, inflation trends and the latest pay commission developments.
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/no-8th-pay-commission-yet-but-da-hike-may-be-around-the-corner-5-key-updates-11782440496615.html

FIFA today confirmed that fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags to the Seattle Stadium for the Group G clash between Egypt and Iran on Friday.

https://www.livemint.com/sports/football-news/fifa-allows-rainbow-flags-at-egypt-vs-iran-world-cup-match-in-seattle-despite-opposition-from-both-countries-11782444601521.html