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Two women died and another was found unresponsive after an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto, hours after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Japan. Authorities suspect a gas leak caused the blast, while rescue teams continue searching the collapsed building amid widespread damage across the affected region

The closing credits of Jana Nayagan gets you to revisit the journey of the honourable chief minister thus far!

In remarks given in an interview with State TV and carried by Al Jazeera, Gharibabadi emphasised that the US cannot pick and choose when to engage in conflict or diplomacy

After due process, the girls were sent back to their home towns and eventually their families

In a statement on X, CENTCOM said that US and Saudi fighter jets targeted multiple terrorist logistics and weapons sites in response to over 30 IRGC-directed aerial drone attacks launched within a 72-hour window

Rather than relying solely on awareness campaigns to encourage the use of public transport, government agencies must work as one to influence commuters through repeated, positive experiences

US and Saudi fighter aircraft struck multiple terrorist logistics and weapons sites across eastern Iraq in a strong response to over 30 IRGC-directed aerial drone attacks in the last 72 hours, US Central Command said in a statement, using an acronym for Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard

Thousands of devotees gathered at Ayodhya's Saryu Ghat on Guru Purnima to take a holy dip, offer prayers and perform rituals. Religious leaders highlighted the significance of the guru-disciple tradition, while pilgrims from across the country marked the auspicious occasion with devotion and spiritual observances

Apart from this, the government will also bring the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, for consideration and passing

The companys flagship creation, a 40-gram autonomous quadcopter, actively patrols the sky

That could cause a complete blackout in multiple areas and collapse the electricity network

As the Moshi garbage depot tragedy renewed focus on waste management, nearly 70 women from the Shri Krishna Mahila Bachat Gat have transformed Gavali Matha Vasti in Pune's Bhosari MIDC into a zero-waste community. Around 600 households now segregate waste, preventing mixed garbage from reaching the Moshi landfill.

Engineers have used the famed radio telescope at Jodrell Bank in the UK as part of an international plan to watch high-altitude space debris

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to expedite the High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) and Electric Rapid Transit System (E-RTS) projects to address traffic congestion and support the growing population in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The PCMC has been asked to begin technical and administrative procedures immediately.

Under the Omani proposal, Iran would not exercise sole control and fees would be voluntary, a source told Reuters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre is working closely with the Assam government to provide relief to flood-affected people after reviewing the situation with Union ministers and BJP MPs from the state. At least 68 people have lost their lives in floods in Assam so far this year.

A rain-triggered landslide blocked the Cart Road near the Lift in Shimla on Tuesday, disrupting traffic for nearly an hour before authorities cleared the debris. Across Himachal Pradesh, more than 230 roads remain closed, while power distribution transformers and water supply schemes have also been affected by heavy rainfall.

At least 20 people were reportedly killed after Pakistani security forces launched a crackdown on groups calling for a boycott of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The action primarily targeted the Awami Action Committee, with violence reported in Rawalakot's Dreik Eighth area during the ongoing polls.

The charge sheet was submitted before the Rouse Avenue Court by the CBI's Economic Offences unit and is expected to come up before a special fast-track court on Wednesday

The special courts will exclusively hear cases registered under the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, with the aim of ensuring their swift disposal

wo men have been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. Police identified the accused through technical evidence and human intelligence after the survivor reported that they sexually assaulted her and recorded a video of the incident

The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, as the government looks to improve accountability in competitive examinations and protect students from unfair practices

India on Tuesday criticised Pakistan's assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), calling them a cosmetic electoral exercise aimed at masking its illegal occupation. The MEA also cited ongoing protests and alleged human rights violations in the region

According to the officials, Nagpur city had already recorded around 108 mm rainfall by 2.30 pm on July 28, leading to waterlogging in some areas. They warned that further heavy rain could increase the risk of local flooding

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule urged the Centre to constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee to draft a stronger anti-paper leak law and sought an enquiry into alleged police brutality against youth protesters during the recent nationwide agitation over the NEET paper leak

Rahul Gandhi further said that honouring Pradhan in Parliament was not a tribute but a celebration of the damaged future of lakhs of students, adding that the country's youth would remember those who participated in the felicitation

Air India Express has waived cargo charges for transporting humanitarian relief material to flood-hit Assam. Registered NGOs and recognised relief organisations can send essential supplies, including food, medicines and hygiene kits, free of cost on flights to Guwahati from Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata

Instead, polymer notes will circulate alongside existing paper banknotes during the trial period. There is currently no proposal to replace paper currency completely with polymer notes

Persistent rainfall through the morning led to waterlogging in several parts of the city, including Connaught Place, Janpath, parts of Lutyens' Delhi, Bharat Mandapam Road, Barakhamba Road, Mathura Road near ITO, Kalindi Kunj, and other low-lying areas

It directed that while assigning election-related work to teachers, the ECI and its officers shall take all appropriate steps so that the election-related work does not cause so much stress on teachers which may lead to unbearable burden

However, how relieved he must be when he got to know what kind of a problem he diverted. They removed a Pradhan to save Pradhan Mantri, he quipped

According to official figures, most of the flagged content originated from within India, while almost one-quarter came from accounts based overseas. Officials said many of these accounts used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create or manipulate content designed to mislead the public

The Bombay High Court will hear Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's defamation suit on August 5 against Meta, X Corp, Google LLC and unidentified persons over alleged AI-generated deepfakes and defamatory posts linked to the Centre's ethanol-blending policy

Earlier on July 25, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Union Council of Ministers amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy

US President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time since the Iran conflict. The leaders are expected to discuss Tehran, the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, expansion of the Abraham Accords and broader regional security amid growing political pressure at home

The NDA has announced a 13-member list of speakers, including Tejasvi Surya and Shrikant Shinde, for the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak Bill. The proposed legislation seeks stricter penalties, fast-track courts and stronger safeguards to curb examination fraud across the country

According to the JMA, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the sea surface. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the 4:29 pm quake

He said the meeting demonstrated that there is strength in unity and reinforced the need for leaders across party lines to work together for Karnataka's development

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, once an Aam Aadmi Party leader, led the protest, echoing slogans, Punjab Paper leak par jawab do (Give answers on Punjab Paper leak)

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, made the observations while hearing a batch of petitions alleging police brutality against students during the demonstrations

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to respond directly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criticism, saying his focus is on protecting all New Yorkers. The exchange follows Netanyahu's remarks accusing Mamdani of fuelling anti-Israel sentiment ahead of his planned UN visit.

The order covers CCTV footage, drone recordings, body-camera footage, wireless communication records, Police Control Room (PCR) logs and other digital material linked to the protests

Maharashtra Congress MPs also protested against the alleged Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) paper leak at the Parliament complex today

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has demanded the withdrawal of cases against students arrested during protests over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak in Bihar. Accusing the NDA government of suppressing dissent, he warned of a statewide agitation if the students are not released and action is not taken over the police firing incident.

Meta has restored Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video after admitting it was removed in error. The clarification came after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology summoned Meta's global leadership over the temporary blocking of the Prime Minister's address on paper leaks

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP says stricter penalties alone will not curb examination malpractices as Parliament prepares to debate the proposed legislation

Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei says Tehran will continue its resistance policy and warns Ukraine against any mischief in the Caspian Sea

The move comes as a bill introduced by the Centre in the Lok Sabha to strengthen the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishments is likely to be taken up for discussion on Tuesday

A woman has alleged that she was sexually harassed while waiting for a cab in Bengaluru's Ramamurthy Nagar after a scooter rider allegedly made obscene remarks and intimidated her. She shared a video of the incident on social media, prompting Bengaluru Police to begin an investigation and verify the vehicle details.

His remarks came after the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on July 24. The proposed legislation seeks to grant the national song 'Vande Mataram' the same legal and statutory protection currently enjoyed by the national anthem