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Small relief for Indians: Commercial LPG rate slashed by ₹183, but prices remain over 70% above January levels

India has cut the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹183.50, marking the first major reduction after months of steep increases driven by the West Asia crisis. The move brings the Delhi price down to ₹2,930 from ₹3,113.50. But, how significant is the reduction compared to the hike?

FIFA 2026 | Economist, who correctly predicted last three winners, apologises for giving 'false hope' to Netherlands

Joachim Klement, who had rightfully predicted 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA winners to be Germany, France, and Argentina, had betted on Netherlands to go all the way through in FIFA 2026 but they lost to Morocco in R32 on penalties.

Sky turns eerie red in Venezuela, triggering shock and awe amid quake tragedy - Video

The sky turned red and orange in Caracas, Venezuela, on Tuesday evening (June 30), leaving onlookers stunned. Visuals from the city are circulating on social media, showing low-hanging red clouds adding to the mystery. Here is what is happening.

US-Iran War: Iran issues stark warning, says 'ready for war if...'

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday said that Iran was prioritising diplomacy with the United States, but remained ready for war. “We are pursuing dialogue, but if the dialogue is not implemented, we are also prepared for war and will respond accordingly,” he said in an interview on state television, as Iranian and US delegations were due to hold separate discussions in Doha.

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'In Messi we trust', Argentina have super-fan in Czech countryside

A Czech Super-fan has transformed his home into an Argentina-themed shrine, complete with a giant Lionel Messi mural, a life-size Diego Maradona statue and ​the central motif of the Argentine flag, high on the ⁠wall. Miloslav "Curby" Urbanec says his love for Argentina began during the 1978 FIFA World Cup and has only grown stronger over the decades. As Argentina prepare for their Round of 32 clash against Cape Verde, he believes La Albiceleste are on course to lift the World Cup once again.

Why Trump congratulated China's Xi Jinping after birthright citizenship ruling by SCOTUS? WION Decodes

Trump sparked controversy after sarcastically congratulating Xi Jinping following the US Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling. His remarks referenced the landmark Wong Kim Ark case and came after the court rejected his effort to restrict automatic citizenship

US lifts export curbs on Anthropic's most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5

The US government suspended access to the two AI models on June 12 after identifying safeguard vulnerabilities and raising concerns that they could be misused by foreign military or intelligence agencies.

Pregnant Samantha Ruth Prabhu flaunts baby bump in adorable new photo: 'My six-pack'

After confirming her pregnancy, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has shared an adorable photo with her fans on social media. The actress was last seen in Maa Inti Bangaaram, directed by Nandini Reddy.

7 dead, 22 injured after bus crashes into truck and catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai expressway in Rajasthan

The collision occurred in the early hours of Wednesday near Dhanawda in the Kolwa police station area when the bus crashed into a truck moving in front of it. The impact triggered a massive fire that quickly spread to both vehicles, causing chaos among those on board.

World Social Media Day: How much of your life is spent on social media?

On World Social Media Day, take a closer look at how much time the world spends scrolling. According to the latest DataReportal Digital 2026 Global Overview Report, the average social media user spends 2 hours and 39 minutes every day on social platforms, adding up to more than 40 full days every year.

Female-led films set to dominate theatres this July

July 2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster month for female-led entertainment. From Zendaya to Millie Bobby Brown and the Legally Blonde prequel Elle, some of Hollywood's biggest women are headlining the month's most anticipated films and streaming releases. Here's a look at the stars and stories dominating screens this July.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe fires France into World Cup last 16

Kylian Mbappe scripted history with two goals as France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. They will face Paraguay next. Mbappe's two goals meant that he now holds the record of scoring the most goals in World Cup knockout matches. He also tied Lionel Messi for most goals in FIFA World Cup 2026 till now. Bradley Barcola scored the other goal for France.

Humans to live on the Moon by 2029? NASA awards $600mn in contracts, unveils next phase of lunar base plans

NASA has awarded nearly $600 million in new lunar contracts as it pushes forward with plans to establish a permanent base near the Moon's south pole. The agency says the missions will deliver cargo, scientific instruments and technology needed to identify future construction sites.

FIFA 2026 | Mbappe brace puts France in last 16 against Paraguay

Mbappe's brace took him level with Lionel Messi on six goals in this tournament's Golden Boot race, and his 18th World Cup goal overall leaves him just one short of Messi's all-time record of 19.

Trump minted over $1 billion from crypto dealings in first year back in office

Trump's cryptocurrency ventures have now surpassed the revenue generated by his property business, which he built over decades. According to Forbes, his personal fortune nearly tripled from $2.3 billion in 2024 to $6.5 billion in 2026, largely driven by his crypto businesses.

JD Vance says coming weeks could be decisive for US-Iran ties, warns 'a lot more game to play'

US Vice President JD Vance has said the coming weeks could prove to be a defining moment in US-Iran relations, but cautioned that the outcome depends heavily on how Tehran responds to American pressure.

Afghanistan launches airstrikes inside Pakistan, targets ISIS centres: Taliban

The drone strikes came about two days after Pakistan carried out a series of deadly airstrikes along its border with Afghanistan on Sunday.

'Rs 10 lakh penalty': 7 foreign income disclosure mistakes to avoid in your ITR 2026

India imposes a flat Rs 10 lakh penalty for undisclosed foreign assets. Here are seven costly Schedule FA and FSI mistakes Indian taxpayers make — and how to avoid them before July 31.

6 Income Tax deadlines every Indian taxpayer must track In 2026

India's 2026 ITR calendar runs from July 31 to March 2027. Six key dates cover salaried, business, audit, transfer pricing, belated, and revised return filers. Full tracker here.