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Six pilgrims, including two children, died and five others went missing when an overloaded mini-truck plunged into the Sirhind canal near Ludhiana on Sunday night. The victims were returning from Naina Devi temple. Rescue operations are underway to trace the missing persons.

Amitabh Bachchan shared a nostalgic post featuring an old Rs 20 ticket from his iconic 1975 film Sholay, which turns 50 on August 15. He reflected on the stark price difference, comparing it to today’s cost of an aerated drink in theatres

NDIA bloc MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi, staged protests in Parliament for the fifth day against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of Bihar voter rolls, alleging disenfranchisement and demanding its rollback ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

On the third Sawan Somwar, thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India, performing Jalabhishek and attending special rituals at Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar, and other shrines. Authorities ensured security and arrangements as spiritual fervour peaked with chants, offerings, and holy dips at sacred sites

ISRO will launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite aboard GSLV-F16 on July 30 from Sriharikota. The dual-frequency radar satellite will enable 24x7 Earth observation, aiding disaster management, climate monitoring, and natural resource tracking. Gaganyaan’s humanoid test mission is set for December

A Canadian national from Hyderabad, Syed Qazi Mohiuddin alias Aamir, was found dead in Jaipur. He had gone missing while traveling to Ajmer. His identity was established with the help of media, and his family awaits a detailed investigation

India head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed transition talk after the Old Trafford Test draw, praising the team’s resilience and Rishabh Pant’s courage to bat with a broken foot. He also backed allowing substitutes for serious injuries and gave an update on Bumrah’s availability.

Two devotees died and 29 were injured in a stampede at Awsaneshwar Mahadev temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, early Monday. Panic erupted when a live wire fell on the temple shed during ‘Jalabhishek’, causing fear of an electric shock.

TCS will lay off around 12,261 employees, mostly mid and senior staff, as part of a restructuring plan. The company cites workforce realignment and slower tech demand amid global uncertainty.

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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued strict guidelines restricting live broadcasts of surgeries, emphasising patient safety and ethical medical education. The new rules advocate safer alternatives like recorded videos, wet labs, and simulation-based methods for medical training.

Indo Tibetan Border Police FT defeated ten-men Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC 2-1 in their Durand Cup debut, with goals from Pulung Daimary and Hemraj Bhujel sealing the comeback win

Embedding circular principles into development agenda is essential for a future where human well-being is intrinsically linked with planet’s health

A 62-year-old man from Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, was finally exonerated after a 17-year legal nightmare stemming from a clerical error that wrongly implicated him in a Gangsters Act case meant for his brother, Ram Vir. The Special Judge who acquitted him cited gross police negligence.

A global study shows that using stricter obesity criteria requiring an existing health issue could drastically reduce obesity rates. Experts warn this could delay diagnosis and give a false sense of health, risking missed opportunities for early intervention and care

A 52-year-old man died after being knocked down by an autorickshaw while crossing the road at Bahadurpura on Saturday evening. The victim suffered a severe head injury and was declared dead at the hospital. Police arrested the driver and registered a case

The Maldivian leadership appears to have realised that a good relationship with New Delhi is an absolute necessity for their country

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls. Petitioners allege mass voter exclusion, while the ECI defends the exercise as legal and inclusive, ahead of Bihar Assembly polls

NHRC Chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian revealed that 51 FIRs related to violence against women are filed every hour in India. At a national symposium, experts called for stronger enforcement, gender sensitisation, and societal change to ensure women's safety

Pune Police busted a drug-fueled rave party in Kharadi, arresting seven individuals, including Pranjal Khewalkar, son-in-law of former minister Eknath Khadse. The raid triggered political controversy, with Khadse demanding a probe into possible motives behind the police action

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s decisive response to any threat to its sovereignty, boosting national confidence. At a Tamil Nadu event honoring Rajendra Chola-I, he announced grand statues and highlighted India’s ancient democratic Kudavolai system

CM Mamata Banerjee will lead a rally from Bolpur and address workers, invoking the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin extended birthday wishes to Uddhav Thackeray, praising his efforts in opposing Hindi imposition and defending Maharashtra's linguistic and cultural identity. The message also emphasized unity among regional leaders advocating for federalism and state rights

As part of its eighth edition, the Green India Challenge planted 2,000 mangrove saplings in the Sundarbans to strengthen coastal resilience and biodiversity. The initiative, supported by Purbasha Eco Helpline Society and Igniting Minds, also pledged 1 lakh trees across India.