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The main purpose of the declaration was to formally announce the independence of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain and explain the reasons for doing so.

Parliament's Monsoon Session 2026 begins on July 20 with the delimitation bill, women's reservation amendments, One Nation One Election and other major legislative proposals expected to dominate proceedings.

A significant legal development in the sensational Ketan Agarwal murder case: A court in Vadgaon Maval has rejected the Pune Rural Police's plea for further police custody, instead remanding the two prime accused, Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, to 14 days of judicial custody.

Taiwan has carried out one of its most ambitious crisis simulations yet, testing how the island would respond to a scenario combining a Chinese blockade, a devastating earthquake, cyberattacks and coordinated disinformation campaigns. The exercise brought together government agencies, security officials and emergency responders to examine vulnerabilities and improve preparedness. As tensions across the Taiwan Strait remain high, the drill highlights how modern conflicts may involve far more than military action, blending cyber warfare, infrastructure disruption and information battles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on an important three-nation tour covering Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, highlighting India's growing focus on the Indo-Pacific. The visit is expected to strengthen cooperation in trade, security, technology, maritime affairs and regional connectivity.

As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Canada and Morocco approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Ever since the movie was announced, it has found itself in hot water due to controversies that worked against it. The film faced several delays, and in July 2025, it was stalled by the CBFC over demands for more than 120 cuts. However, the movie is now set for release, and without any cuts.

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) dismantled an international smuggling ring in Islamabad that illegally processed human placentas bought from hospitals. Five suspects, including three Chinese nationals, were arrested.

Tatkal or on-the-spot registration facility is also available but it has limited slots and cannot accommodate large numbers of unregistered pilgrims.

Russia has introduced a faster generation of jet powered attack drones, forcing Ukraine to rethink its air defence strategy. After fresh missile and drone strikes, Kyiv has appealed to nearly 40 partner nations for urgent Patriot interceptor missiles. How do these new drones work? Why are they harder to intercept? And could they change the balance of the air war? This report explains the latest escalation in Russia's aerial campaign.

In a key development, UK's National Crime Agency uncovered international networks of drug-facilitated sexual assault. While 14 separate investigations are underway, eight persons have been arrested. Simultaneously, 9 countries have launched a global operation in this regard.

A high-profile scandal has erupted in Pakistan, shaking the halls of power in Islamabad. Muhammad Raza Dar, a relative of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, has been arrested by Lahore Police on charges of abducting and gang-raping two foreign nationals.

A day after appearing before the full bench of the Election Commission in New Delhi and claiming to be the legitimate Trinamool Congress, the rebels claimed they had completed the necessary formalities with the owners of the premises and would henceforth operate from Trinamool Bhavan.

Tirana descends into chaos as the "Flamingo Revolution" takes a violent turn. Albanian police deployed tear gas, pepper spray, and water cannons on July 2, 2026, to disperse anti-government protesters outside the parliament building.

India is witnessing a rather unusual weather pattern across states due to El Nino. For instance, Meghalaya- one of the world's wettest places saw a 74% rainfall deficit in the month of June. Amid this, rainfall lashed several other parts of the country.

As France prepare for a crucial last-16 clash against Paraguay, the spotlight is firmly on the partnership between Kylian Mbappe and Didier Deschamps. Mbappe has emerged as the team's driving force, while Deschamps continues to guide Les Bleus through one of the most emotional tournaments of his career after the loss of his mother during the World Cup.

Tehran has become the epicenter of global diplomacy and mourning as a high-level Indian delegation joins millions in paying final respects to the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

A Pune court rejected a three-day police custody extension for murder accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, remanding them to judicial custody until July 16 despite alleged coded phone chats.

#Gravitas Amid his ongoing corruption purge against the PLA, Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted two military officers to the rank of general at a ceremony in Beijing.