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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that Kyiv has sent Moscow an offer to hold another round of talks next week.
In his evening address to the nation, Zelenskyy said the pace of negotiations should be increased and “everything should be done to achieve a ceasefire”.

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More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire July 12, 2026
London Fire Brigade says a fire in Walthamstow has affected a house, gardens and a railway embankment.
Somerset, Essex and Yorks join Surrey in T20 quarter-finals; Middlesex beat Kent July 12, 2026
Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight.
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Surrey and The Blaze warm up for Friday's T20 Blast finals day with wins in their final group stage games.
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The arrest comes as a 24-year-old woman and a man aged in his 20s were stabbed in west London.
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Dhar's Saraswati is Gayatri: Science ends 900-year mix-up July 12, 2026
A 12th-century sculpture previously identified as Saraswati has been correctly identified as Gayatri. Digital documentation and 3D mapping revealed iconographic clues missed for centuries. The absence of a veena, a common Saraswati attribute, proved crucial in this re-identification. This rare image of Gayatri, embodying Vedic wisdom, was unearthed in Dhar. The rediscovered icon now represents […]
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Delivery agent barges into woman's Bengaluru flat, flashes her July 12, 2026
A Bengaluru food vlogger reported a frightening incident involving a delivery agent. The agent allegedly forced his way into her washroom and exposed himself. Police arrested the 22-year-old delivery agent, Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat, following the complaint. Kamat claimed he only needed to use the washroom and denied exposing himself. Flipkart confirmed the termination of the […]
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Liquor gangs go to war in 'dry' Bihar, 3 dead in 4 days July 12, 2026
Three alleged liquor smugglers died in Samastipur district over four days. One incident involved the murder of Prabhat Choudhary and his associate Sunny Kumar. Another victim, Ishant Kumar, was kidnapped and murdered, his body later found buried. Police suspect financial disputes and prior working relationships led to these killings. Authorities are intensifying their crackdown on […]
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'To hold Iranian forces accountable': US launches fresh strikes on Iran as tensions flare July 12, 2026
United States forces conducted new strikes against Iran early Monday morning. These operations aimed to degrade Iran's capability to attack commercial shipping vessels. Iran reported explosions in southern provinces and condemned the United States' actions. The Strait of Hormuz remains a central point of ongoing conflict and tension. Diplomatic efforts between the two nations have […]
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MEA condemns attack on tanker off Oman coast; 10 Indians rescued, 1 missing July 12, 2026
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WDMMA 2026 Global Rankings: IAF ranked 3rd air power for 5th year; stays ahead of China July 12, 2026
The Indian Air Force is ranked third globally for the fifth consecutive time. Its fleet quality and balance surpass China's larger air force. Future acquisitions will significantly boost the Indian Air Force's fighter strength. New aircraft like Rafale and Tejas will enhance combat capabilities. India is also developing its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
SURENDRA SINGH
Ayodhya Ram temple donation row: SIT flags near-total breakdown of safeguards July 12, 2026
A SIT probe found nine critical lapses in donation handling procedures. These security and procedural failures allowed for alleged large-scale embezzlement of funds. Counting personnel were not frisked and pocketless uniforms were not enforced. Cash from various boxes was mixed, and no denomination inventory was prepared. Biometric attendance was also not effectively implemented, undermining accountability.
PATHIKRIT CHAKRABORTY
Vietnam boat tragedy eyewitnesses claim crew negligence, treatment delays July 12, 2026
Eyewitnesses blamed crew negligence and delayed medical care for the Vietnam boat disaster. Rough seas and gusty winds caused the speedboat to overturn within seconds. Many tourists drowned while trapped beneath the capsized vessel despite wearing life jackets. Rescue boats arrived nearly three hours later, and emergency treatment was delayed. Authorities have not yet responded […]
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Food security calls at risk? Stats ministry flags serious gaps in agri data collection July 12, 2026
Official crop enumeration inspections were completed on time in less than half of the country's villages. Many village maps used for land tracing are over twenty years old and outdated. Crop-cutting experiments are being conducted by untrained personnel in several key states. These data collection issues affect national food security interventions and advance estimates. Policymakers […]
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Hormuz crisis: Iran hit triggers fears of fuel supply disruption July 12, 2026
An Iranian attack on a ship with Indian crew has heightened concerns. This incident raises worries about fuel and fertilizer supply disruptions. Indian authorities are closely monitoring the situation and seafarer advisories. The flare-up delays any plans for new ship movements from India. India has sufficient crude oil stocks and is monitoring global prices.
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