India

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has grossed over Rs 215 crore in India within three days of release. The Marvel film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, opened strongly across multiple languages ahead of its global release

The Tamil Nadu government will withdraw all cases registered against students who protested against the NEET examination, School Education Minister A Rajmohan said. The decision follows Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's directive, with further details expected to be announced soon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a 100-week nationwide campaign to combat substance abuse among youth. He urged young people to stay mentally and physically fit to help achieve the goal of a developed India

The combined market valuation of nine of India's top-10 most-valued companies rose by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week, led by Bajaj Finance. Strong equity markets, easing crude prices, improved investor sentiment and renewed FII buying supported the gains

Kerala Police will constitute a Special Investigation Team to conduct a further probe into the alleged attack on former Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists. The decision follows petitions questioning the removal of attempt-to-murder charges from the charge sheet

The Godavari river's flood level receded at Bhadrachalam, prompting authorities to withdraw the second warning level. However, heavy discharge continues at the Dowleswaram Barrage, with APSDMA urging people to avoid river activities and cooperate with relief operations

Hockey legend PR Sreejesh urged the Indian men's team to move past the jersey controversy and focus on ending India's 50-year World Cup medal drought. He backed the saffron kit change if approved by players and stressed keeping politics away from sports

A 67-year-old advocate was arrested after allegedly opening fire at his landlord's wife during a court-ordered eviction in Chandigarh's Sector 42. The woman sustained facial splinter injuries, while police overpowered the accused as he attempted to reload his licensed weapon

PMK president Dr Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to cancel the Mamallan Reservoir project, citing environmental risks and threats to 5,000 fishing families. He said the estuary ecosystem protects coastal areas, supports marine life and acts as a natural buffer against storms

Seventeen-year-old Tanvi Sharma captured her maiden BWF World Tour title by defeating Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in straight games to win the Taipei Open Super 300. The victory made her the first Indian women's singles champion at the event since 2008

CPI(M) leaders criticised Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan for attending a private event in Malappuram during the state's rain-related disaster, calling it inappropriate. A state minister defended the chief minister, urging political parties to prioritise relief and rehabilitation efforts

The Tamil Nadu government plans to establish 12 mini taluk offices with e-seva centres across Chennai to speed up revenue certificate services. The initiative aims to reduce congestion at existing taluk offices, improve accessibility and ensure faster processing of public applications

A probe has started into Birbhum stone quarry owner Tulu Mondal's company receiving 84 government construction contracts during the previous West Bengal government. The Enforcement Directorate is examining his assets, while police investigate alleged links to seized cash, gold and corruption

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has completed shooting for Yeh Prem Mol Liya, directed by Sooraj Barjatya and co-starring Sharvari. The family drama, produced by Rajshri Productions, is slated for a theatrical release on November 27, marking Barjatya's return after four years

A rehabilitated Indian vulture named J132 has flown over 1,600 km across Maharashtra and Gujarat in 56 days after release, demonstrating strong survival and adaptation skills. BNHS researchers said the bird successfully integrated with wild vultures, marking a conservation milestone

Heavy rainfall in Karnataka killed three people in a landslide in Shivamogga, disrupted rail services in the Malnad region and boosted inflows into Cauvery basin reservoirs. Authorities issued weather warnings as rising river levels and flooding prompted evacuation advisories

Foreign institutional investor outflows declined sharply to Rs 5,780 crore in July, the lowest in 2026, signalling improving investor sentiment. Domestic institutional investors remained consistent buyers, while analysts expect positive market momentum despite monitoring crude oil prices and geopolitical developments

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said Pakistan undermined the Indus Water Treaty through decades of hostility and terrorism. He defended India's decision to keep the treaty in abeyance, urging Pakistan to dismantle terror infrastructure and address its own water mismanagement

A 36-year-old Gurugram man employed with a multinational company was found hanging at his home. His family alleged marital disputes and his wife's divorce petition led to the death. Police have detained the wife and are investigating while awaiting the post-mortem report

An Indian restaurant in Glasgow drew criticism after serving athletes with napkins displaying an incorrect map of India that omitted the North East and incompletely depicted Jammu & Kashmir. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain and BFI President Ajay Singh demanded the design be corrected

AIIO Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi condemned abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during recent student protests, urging peaceful and dignified dissent. He said violence, damage to public property and offensive language undermine democratic values and harm India's image

A first-year paramedical student was detained in Ayodhya after a handwritten note allegedly containing bomb-making information was found in a medical college's X-ray department. The student claimed he copied the content from a movie, while police and intelligence agencies continue investigating

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the “Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” to mobilise youth against drug abuse. The nationwide campaign aims to engage over one crore participants through weekly awareness activities supporting a drug-free India and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

Tamil Nadu is expected to receive water from Karnataka's Kabini reservoir by Monday after heavy rainfall boosted inflows, prompting a 12,000-cusec release. The water is likely to reach Mettur by Tuesday or Wednesday, offering relief to Cauvery delta farmers before the cropping season