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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay visited Karur for the first time after the 2025 stampede that killed 41 people. He accused the DMK of seeking political gains, questioned police handling, and announced a memorial for the victims

Actress Gautami Kapoor defended husband Ram Kapoor amid criticism over his appearance on Lock Upp Season 2. She supported his outspoken nature through social media posts, as the actor faces controversy over heated exchanges and comments during the reality show

The Centre has tightened rules for medicinal formulations containing over 12 per cent ethyl alcohol, requiring licences and prescription-only sales. The move aims to curb misuse, strengthen regulatory oversight, and ensure these medicines remain available solely for legitimate therapeutic purposes

Three former crew members of Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree sued its operator over alleged labour rights violations and unfair dismissal after a March Strait of Hormuz attack. They claim inadequate compensation and seek damages over trauma and inability to work

The Madhya Pradesh High Court sought a status report on all nine tiger reserves after recent tiger deaths and suspected Canine Distemper Virus infections at Kanha. It directed stronger disease prevention, dog vaccination, veterinary staffing and compliance with Supreme Court conservation guidelines

Aditya Roy Kapur will reunite with producer Bhushan Kumar for an untitled musical romantic action drama directed by Milap Milan Zaveri. The film, described as intense and emotional, marks their latest collaboration after several successful projects and will begin filming later this year

A second Great Indian Bustard chick born through the 'jumpstart' conservation technique in Gujarat's Kutch has survived beyond the critical 40-day stage. The success strengthens efforts to revive the critically endangered species ahead of its planned rewilding phase

A fresh batch of 8,796 pilgrims, including 33 foreigners, departed Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Amarnath Yatra under tight security. Over 1.73 lakh devotees have visited the holy cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 2

Typhoon Bavi is approaching China’s east coast after passing north of Taiwan, prompting mass evacuations and emergency preparations. The storm follows deadly flooding and severe weather that killed 50 people this week across Guangxi and Hubei provinces, raising fresh safety concerns

Kannada actress Sharmiela Mandre and producer Sudhan Sundaram will marry at Jaipur’s Samode Palace on July 12. The two-day celebration will feature traditional ceremonies, a grand reception, and is expected to host several prominent South Indian film personalities, including filmmaker Atlee

  Aamir Khan announced Silkyara 41, directed by Kabir Khan, based on the 2023 Silkyara tunnel rescue in Uttarakhand. The film will depict the 17-day mission to save 41 trapped workers, highlighting courage, teamwork and Australian expert Arnold Dix’s contribution 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground with Australian leaders, celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. The nations unveiled a Sports Collaboration Roadmap, aiming to strengthen cooperation in sports, youth engagement, infrastructure and talent development ahead of major global sporting events

The European Parliament condemned the abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of minority girls in Pakistan, citing Maria Shahbaz’s case. Lawmakers urged stronger legal protections, independent investigations, prosecution of offenders, and nationwide measures to end child marriage and safeguard religious minorities

The Petroleum Ministry said India’s ethanol blending programme began in 2001 and evolved through years of policy, testing and consultations. It rejected claims of a rushed E20 rollout, highlighting expanded production, industry support, quality standards and strict monitoring against fuel adulteration

The Wayanad tunnel road mudslide death toll rose to seven after another body was recovered, while one person remains missing. Rescue operations continue despite difficult conditions as an expert probe, political blame game, and Kerala High Court scrutiny gather momentum.

The Telangana High Court granted conditional bail to Bandi Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a POCSO case. The Court imposed strict conditions, including surrendering his passport, executing a bond and refraining from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao appointed Rajya Sabha MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra as the party’s Parliamentary Party leader and floor leader in the Upper House, replacing KR Suresh Reddy. Ravichandra pledged to highlight Telangana issues in Parliament and strengthen the party

China’s leading technology firms have reportedly cut around 1.3 lakh jobs amid AI adoption and restructuring. Companies including Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance are reducing staff while shifting toward automation. A report criticised the Chinese government for not addressing workforce disruption or retraining needs

A doctor allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Ramesh Mhatre at a Thane municipal hospital resigned, citing safety concerns. The incident followed a dispute over shifting a newborn due to NICU capacity. Police arrested Mhatre and five associates

Tamil Nadu Police issued a lookout circular against Singapore-based businessman Lakshmana Perumal over an alleged bid to bribe a TVK MLA. Investigators accused him of destroying digital evidence while expanding the probe into the alleged cash-for-vote conspiracy and related threats

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has joined the cast of Dhanush and Mammootty-starrer Om, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy. The big-budget action film, featuring Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela, follows red sanders woodcutters and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026

The Supreme Court deferred hearing on Meghalaya's plea against Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case to July 14, seeking arrest documents while allowing her interim bail to continue. The state cited a typographical error, while Sonam maintained her innocence

Zendaya said portraying Athena in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was emotionally rewarding, describing the goddess as a reflection of Odysseus' moral struggle. She recalled filming Troy scenes in Morocco and praised the film's immersive sets ahead of its July 17 release

The makers of Mysaa completed filming a crucial underwater sequence featuring Rashmika Mandanna. The action thriller, directed by Rawindra Pulle, showcases the actress as a tribal Gond girl and includes intense action, songs and stunt sequences ahead of its 2026 release