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Trump says American identity under ‘renewed attack’ as U.S. turns 250
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a celebration for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, at Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, U.S., on July 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out Friday (July 3, 2026) at what he called a fresh threat against the country’s identity, taking aim…
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Medieval-era stepwell in Belagavi rejuvenated by NGO, villagers
The medieval-era step well that was rejuvenated by the Pyaas Foundation in Mutaga village in Belagavi district is believed to date to the Adilshahi or early Maratha period. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Members of Pyaas Foundation, a Belagavi-based NGO, have cleaned a stepwell believed to date to the Adilshahi or early Maratha period in…
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Fallout from Venezuela’s earthquakes turns political as opposition leader seeks return
The fallout from Venezuela’s powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodriguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one as her mandate as interim leader expires Friday (July 3, 2026). A day after Ms. Rodriguez angrily defended the competence of her government’s relief…
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Hyderabad’s work-site schools bring education and safety to children of migrant workers
On a windy Friday afternoon, 37 children sat in a modest classroom inside a labour camp in Narsingi, their tiny slate boards covered with English alphabet scribbled with chalk. One by one, they eagerly raised their hands to read out the words they had just learnt, while, a few metres away, the rhythmic sounds of…
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US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
United States Ambassador to New Zealand, Cook Islands, Niue and Samoa, Jared Novelly, speaks to the media. | Photo Credit: Reuters The new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said on Friday (July 3 2026) that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top priority, and that China’s push for influence…
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Centre orders blocking of battery management apps used to turn off e-rickshaws
Soft targets: Testing standards to certify e-rickshaws do not include cybersecurity requirements. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Union government on Friday (July 3, 2026) issued orders to block battery management apps after some users discovered they were able to remotely use them to shut down e-rickshaw batteries even as…