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Videos broadcast by local news outlet iNews showed frightened passengers wearing life jackets and gathering aboard rescue vessels. Other footage captured thick plumes of smoke rising from the ferry as some passengers climbed down the vessel while others jumped into the sea.

Court finds government canteen inspection reports contradicted by independent advocates' survey; it appreciates the FDA's overall work but adds that the authority's actions should reflect transparency and accountability

According to FSSAI, the inspection revealed multiple non-conformities that posed a significant risk to food safety. Food products were found to be manufactured, packed and stored under unhygienic conditions, increasing the possibility of contamination.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of the first-ever Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026. The pilot project will begin in the two worst-affected districts of Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on treatment, counselling, skill development, employment, and long-term reintegration of drug abuse victims.

This proposed public issue will mark the market debut of one of Bengaluru based residential developers, which includes Singapore-based investment fund AGP Partners as a key shareholder.

The ground rescue team has reached Nirmal Purja 'Nims Dai' at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak, where three additional bodies have also been sighted, though their identities remain unconfirmed, said Alpine Club of Pakistan

SEBI's revised trading framework will come into effect from August 3, introducing a Closing Auction Session (CAS) for F&O-eligible stocks in the equity cash segment to improve price discovery and market efficiency.

A total of 2,73,183 candidates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, an increase of over 12.5 per cent compared to the previous year. The examination will be conducted in a single shift across around 340 cities and more than 1,300 examination centres.

In a historic medical first for Indian Railways, a live donor heart was rushed 250 km from Surat to Ahmedabad on Friday via a high-speed green corridor created aboard the Vande Bharat Express and across city streets to save the life of a critically ill cardiac patient.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it will generate up to 212 MW of electricity, irrigate nearly 90,000 hectares across J&K and Punjab, supply drinking water to Kathua, and strengthen water security, agriculture and border management.

On Friendship Day 2026, Kangana Ranaut said personal freedom must come with accountability while sharing her conversation with two Gen-Z girls. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's Instagram post featuring the Korean finger heart gesture went viral, drawing praise and humorous reactions online.

The country added 37 GW of solar capacity in 2025, surpassing the United States in annual additions to emerge as the world's second-largest solar growth market, it said.

A first-year medical student has been detained for questioning after a handwritten paper allegedly referring to bomb-making was found at a medical college in Ayodhya. Police are investigating its origin and the student's possible involvement.

Salman Khan made a surprise entry into the Alliance house to support his brother Sohail Khan after the latter suffered an emotional meltdown and kicked the storeroom door in anger. Salman also took a playful dig at Lock Upp 2 host Riteish Deshmukh

The complaints, lodged by seers and lawyers in Varanasi, accuse the leaders of insulting Lord Ram, the saint community and Sanatan Dharma. Pappu Yadav had dressed as a monk during the act, which sparked protests by seers, lawyers and Hindu organisations, including the VHP.

US embassies across nearly 10 Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, have issued security alerts urging American citizens to exercise caution and be prepared to leave if tensions escalate

The advisory comes as Iran reportedly prepared a broad response plan against possible US-Israeli strikes, while renewed military exchanges involving the US, Iran, Israel, and Yemen's Houthis have heightened fears of wider regional conflict.

Stressing that drinking water remains the top priority, Shivakumar appealed for political unity and urged protesters to withdraw their agitation, saying water must be released once the Kabini reservoir reaches full capacity.

Spain has begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier off the coast of its North African enclave of Ceuta after a mass influx of migrants left at least 67 people dead and triggered a political debate across the European Union over border security and migration policy.

Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan has once again returned to the spotlight. A day after Hrithik responded to a viral social media post claiming that 'the world owes him an apology', Kangana shared a lengthy note on Instagram, asking the actor not to encourage online trolling directed at her.

The market snapped its recent losing streak as easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical sentiment, strong corporate earnings for the April-June quarter and renewed buying by foreign institutional investors lifted investor confidence.

According to Trump, the proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear programme, though neither Iran nor Israel has officially confirmed the claims. Earlier, Trump had said the US would continue military pressure on Iran until it could no longer threaten American forces or develop a nuclear weapon

Elvish Yadav is set to make his Bollywood debut in Vicky Jain's first production under VJ Frames. Directed by Remo D'Souza, the action film also stars Tiger Shroff and Abhishek Banerjee. Pre-production is currently underway.

The Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing has chargesheeted a former ICICI Prudential Life Insurance employee for allegedly siphoning off over 10.75 lakh by fraudulently surrendering an insurance policy using forged documents and a fake SBI account. The investigation found evidence of forgery, cheating and attempted fraud involving multiple insurance policies, with the case now before a Jammu court.

Nia Sharma's Maldives holiday photos have sparked fresh dating rumours after fans spotted Sikandar Singh in the pictures. Neither of them has confirmed the speculation.

The ban covers drones, UAVs, quadcopters, paragliders, paramotors, hang gliders, hot air balloons, microlight aircraft, and similar aerial platforms. Violators will face action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

SEBI has barred Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, Punit Goenka and Subhash Chandra from the securities market after finding that the company's Hyderabad property was mortgaged to secure Essel Group loans without required approvals.

August 2026 features several key financial deadlines and policy events, including the August 31 ITR filing deadline for self-employed professionals, freelancers, and businesses not requiring a tax audit. The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet from August 35, with interest rates expected to remain unchanged.

During a call with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, Araghchi also criticised Britain's stance toward Iran and accused Washington of failing to honour a June memorandum aimed at easing tensions.

The FIR was registered on the basis of a written complaint received from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Despite strict provisions under the 2024 Act, major breaches such as the NEET-UG 2024 and 2026 paper leaks still occurred, highlighting weaknesses in detection, investigation, and institutional safeguards.

Preeti Pawar sealed her first ever Commonwealth Games gold in the women's 54kg final in Glasgow on Saturday. The 22-year-old, who hails from Bhiwani, defeated Canada's Scarlett Delgado 5-0 to seal a dominant win. Pawar is a Nayab Subedar in the Indian Army and adds a CWG medal to her 2022 Asian Games bronze.

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The warning comes amid heightened Middle East tensions following attacks blamed on Iran and ongoing concerns over its nuclear programme. While Washington has kept diplomatic options open, Trump stressed that the US is prepared to respond decisively to any further aggression.

Prices have been cut by Rs 202 in Delhi and Rs 209 in Kolkata, while domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged. The move follows a similar price reduction in July after months of hikes driven by global supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.

A purported video showing a 15-year-old girl apologising for allegedly using abusive slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the July 23 Jantar Mantar protest has surfaced online. She claimed she was influenced by others, while the video's authenticity remains unverified. An FIR against her is under investigation.

The injury is expected to affect the shooting schedules of her upcoming films Ranabaali and Mysaa, as well as her endorsement commitments. Recently, choreographer Brinda praised Rashmika's dedication, discipline, and hard work on the sets of Mysaa, highlighting her ability to perform despite being in pain.

Chadha said students' concerns were justified and that the Modi government had responded with systemic changes, including stricter penalties, fast-track courts and special task forces to curb paper leaks. He also urged that student protests should not be politicised and described paper leaks as a nationwide organised crime requiring institutional solutions

Ram Kapoor's wife Gautami recently visited him in Lock Upp 2 where they shared an emotional moment and kissed each other on meeting. Social media users have been trending the video, making fun of Ram Kapoor given the kiss controversy that Shreya Kalra had accused him of.

A Delhi Court on Friday (July 31, 2026) sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Councillor Tahir Hussain, and four others to life improvement in the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during 2020 riots.

As protests intensified following the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) direction to release water to Tamil Nadu, theatres cancelled shows as a precautionary measure, while pro-Kannada groups caused ruckus in some theatres in Mandya.

The US passport has slipped to its weakest ranking in 10 years, occupying 10th place in the latest Henley Passport Index of the world's most powerful travel documents. Singapore holds the world's most powerful passport on the index.

Kiara Advani has opened up about her decision to take on her bold role in Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups amid criticism over the film's teaser. The actress revealed what convinced her to say yes to the Yash-starrer and why the character stood out in her career.

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, giving final Parliamentary approval to stricter anti-paper leak legislation. The Bill enhances penalties, including fines of up to Rs 10 crore, imprisonment, designated courts, and fast-track trials to curb exam malpractices.

A Kashmiri youth was allegedly lured to Cambodia with a promise of a lucrative computer operator job but was instead forced into online scamming activities. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against the accused in the overseas job fraud case registered in April.

The NIA Special Court in Jammu rejected the 20-day interim bail plea of former DySP Davinder Singh, accused in a high-profile terror-linked case, but granted him five days of custody parole on humanitarian grounds to attend his late father's religious rituals in Srinagar. The court held that with his regular bail already rejected and an appeal pending in the High Court, there was no ground for interim bail.

Nature's fury continued across the Jammu division as three more people died in rain-related incidents, pushing the death toll beyond 23 in three days. Poonch witnessed the worst devastation, with three families nearly wiped out in separate cloudburst and landslide tragedies, while Rajouri issued a flood advisory amid forecasts of more heavy rainfall and ongoing rescue operations.