Delhi likely to witness light to moderate rain today; IMD issues 'Yellow Alert'

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:01 AM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The weather in the national Capital is expected to remain pleasant on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the city. The showers are expected to provide relief from the prevailing humid and hot weather.

Over 85,000 performed Amarnath Yatra in 4 days

IANS | July 7, 2026 8:55 AM

Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) Over 85,000 Yatris performed the Amarnath Yatra during the last four days as more than 28,000 people had ‘darshan’ on Monday. Officials said on Tuesday that since the Yatra started on July 3, in the last four days, 85,779 pilgrims performed the Yatra while 28,818 Yatris had ‘darshan’ in one day yesterday.

US heat wave kills dozens during 250th anniversary weekend

IANS | July 7, 2026 8:35 AM

New York, July 7 (IANS) The heat wave that gripped much of the United States over the weekend of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations killed more than two dozen people across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest.

FIFA WC: Belgium shatter co-hosts USA's dream in the last 16

IANS | July 7, 2026 8:23 AM

Seattle, July 7 (IANS) Charles De Ketelaere's first-half brace, Hans Vanaken's first World Cup goal and a late strike from substitute Romelu Lukaku send Belgium through to the quarter-finals with a 4-1 victory over co-hosts USA at Seattle Stadium.

Trump leaves for NATO summit in Ankara

IANS | July 7, 2026 7:47 AM

Washington, July 7 (IANS) President Donald Trump departed the White House on Monday evening (US time) for Ankara, where he will seek to press NATO allies to accelerate defence spending, strengthen burden sharing and expand defence industrial cooperation during this week's alliance summit.