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Thousands of residents returned home after Spain lifted evacuation orders in wildfire-hit areas around Madrid and Avila. While improved weather helped stabilise major blazes, more than 2.07 lakh hectares have burned across the country in 2026, making it one of Spain's worst wildfire seasons

Rahul Gandhi said there were only two possible explanations for the alleged action on student protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20

A record 42,282 acres of illegal opium cultivation was destroyed in the same year, a massive jump compared to only 10,000 acres in 2020

Rahul Gandhi said a discussion with a group of students, particularly a young woman, had shaped his understanding of how young people view education and knowledge

Rijiju said Opposition leaders were more interested in politics than discussing the proposed legislation and expressed hope that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi would speak on the Bill in the House on Wednesday

Remarks made by Priyanka Gandhi about the newly appointed Education Minister were later expunged from the official parliamentary proceedings, triggering protests from the Treasury benches and sharp exchanges between the ruling BJP and the Congress

Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and issued an international arrest warrant, according to state media. The FSB alleged Telegram failed to remove channels and bots allegedly used by Ukrainian intelligence to coordinate attacks

Australia has confirmed local transmission of the highly contagious H5 bird flu virus among wild birds, ending its status as the only continental landmass free of the strain. Authorities say the poultry industry remains unaffected but warn the virus could spread further among wildlife

Samajwadi Party MPs staged a protest within the Parliament premises over the embezzlement of donations linked to the Ram Temple

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended Islamabad's crackdown on protesters in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, calling them enemies like India. The remarks came as reports claimed over 40 people were killed during the JAAC-led long march and videos purportedly showed security forces firing on civilians

Delhi has recorded the highest number of e-Zero FIRs among 18 states and Union Territories that have implemented the system for cyber financial fraud cases, the Centre informed Parliament. The e-Zero FIR mechanism enables the automatic registration of complaints reported through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or helpline 1930.

He said this when John Britas raised the issue of Delhi Police personnel barging into the CPI(M) office in Delhi

A 55-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman with mental health issues while she was sleeping outside a temple in Gorakhpur's Pipraich area. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to the accused's arrest. Police have recorded the survivor's statement and launched a detailed investigation

The warning comes after the Supreme Court, while hearing petitions related to the alleged use of excessive force against students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and other locations, directed that no coercive action be taken against peaceful protesters

The sailors' union warned that the crew is caught in what it described as a terrible and life-threatening situation, saying those onboard are living in constant fear of a direct hit at any moment as hostilities between Russia and Ukraine continue near the port

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Guru Purnima greetings, paying tribute to India's Guru-disciple tradition and the role of teachers in shaping lives with knowledge and values. Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, also conveyed their wishes

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