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Astronomers are preparing to explore the universe like never before with the world’s largest digital camera, featuring 3,200 megapixels and 189 advanced sensors. The powerful observatory will scan the night sky to map the Milky Way, track millions of asteroids, and search for the mysterious “Planet Nine” believed to exist beyond Pluto.

Kylian Mbappe has broken the record for most goals in FIFA World Cup knockout games. Mbappe has now scored 10 goals in Knockout contests across three editions.

At least three deaths have taken place in Mexico City during celebrations of the 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the last-32.

England captain Harry Kane found the back of the net twice against a spirited DR Congo during their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday (July 1)

Relentless monsoon rains have intensified the flood crisis across Northeast India, with Assam and Arunachal Pradesh among the worst affected. The Brahmaputra River continues to flow above the danger mark, inundating villages, farmland and key infrastructure. In Arunachal Pradesh, at least four people have lost their lives and more than 9,000 residents have been impacted.

Former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai, the Moon Man behind Chandrayaan missions, now leads Tamil Nadu’s syllabus redesign. He will be the new Chairman of the Curriculum Design Committee. The Vijay government's order stated that the tenure of the new committee would be for three years.

A massive 927-page financial disclosure has dropped, revealing that President Donald Trump’s personal income exploded last year—and the driving force is his family's deep dive into cryptocurrency. New federal filings show Trump raked in nearly $1.2 billion from crypto-related ventures in 2025 alone, effectively turning the presidency into a massive personal financial engine.

Global sea surface temperatures have completely shattered records for June. Scientists warn that this unprecedented underwater heatwave, combined with a powerful developing El Nino, is set to trigger extreme weather worldwide and severely disrupt the Indian monsoon.

A busy week of earthquakes has stoked concern worldwide. This special report explains what causes quakes, why nearly 100 tremors were recorded in seven days, and why most events are not linked. We examine the most recent Gulf of California quake, rising stress on the San Andreas, the double earthquakes in Venezuela and how scientists use seismic networks, GPS and models to assess risk. Scientists explain how these series of quakes aren't linked to each other

As the global energy market holds its breath, a new round of technical talks between the United States and Iran has commenced in Doha. Aimed at securing a lasting ceasefire and ensuring the free flow of maritime traffic, these discussions represent a critical juncture following months of conflict that crippled one of the world's most vital shipping choke points.

Naomi Osaka advanced to the Wimbledon third round after defeating Anastasia Gasanova 6-3, 6-2. Read about her dominant performance, eye-catching fashion, upcoming clash with Daria Kasatkina, and heartfelt comments about celebrating her daughter's birthday

Jaiswal highlighted that such incidents have frequently come to light in Pakistan and called it a systemic targeting of religious minorities and their places of worship in Pakistan.

In a pivotal moment for Indo-Pacific diplomacy, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has arrived in New Delhi for her first official state visit to India. From July 1–3, 2026, PM Takaichi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, signaling a deeper integration of the two nations' strategic, economic, and defense priorities.

Amid escalating tensions with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a clarion call for the complete reunification of China. Addressing a gathering to mark the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, he stressed that resolving the Taiwan question is a historic mission for the party.

The crisis in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has reached a boiling point. As civilian unrest enters its fourth consecutive week, prominent opposition voices are now openly condemning the Pakistani state, comparing the recent security crackdown to a "massacre."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly getting married in the first week of July. As the countdown to the hypothetical wedding begins, here are all the details we know about the event.

Russia has intensified aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities using glide bombs and drones, causing casualties and damage in regions including Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. At the same time, Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure have created fuel shortages, long queues and rising pressure inside Russia. The conflict is expanding beyond the battlefield, affecting infrastructure and everyday life.

Afghanistan claimed to have launched retaliatory strikes in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Crucially, it asserted that ISIS centres were targeted in the strikes. This has brought the spotlight back on Pakistan harbouring terror groups on its soil.

A spectacular sunset transformed the skies over Caracas into shades of deep red, creating a breathtaking scene that was captured by eyewitnesses across the Venezuelan capital. Videos and images shared on social media showed the city bathed in a crimson glow as the sun dipped below the horizon.