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Skeletal remains of a girl aged 4–5 were found in Sri Lanka's Chemmani mass grave, linked to the LTTE conflict. The discovery, alongside toys and school bags, revives concerns of wartime atrocities and possible war crimes against Tamil civilians
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Ariana Grande reassured fans she’s not leaving music despite focusing on films like Wicked and Oh, the Places You’ll Go. Calling music her “lifeline,” she promised to return next year, balancing her singing career with other creative projects
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has transferred the probe into Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath’s assault case to the CBI, citing Chandigarh Police's failure to ensure a fair investigation. The colonel accused 12 Punjab Police personnel of unprovoked assault
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The Banni Grasslands in Gujarat are now fully ready for cheetah rehabilitation, featuring enclosures, enhanced prey base, and monitoring systems. Officials await final clearance to relocate cheetahs here, following introductions at other identified sites under Project Cheetah
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The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL against Prada for allegedly copying Kolhapuri chappals, citing lack of locus by the petitioners. The court said only the GI tag holder can take legal action, not unrelated individuals claiming public interest
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In Cambodia, African giant pouched rats are being used to detect land mines, thanks to their strong sense of smell. Trained by APOPO, these rats are proving vital in clearing war-era explosives, saving lives across heavily mined regions
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Over the past three days, around 10 schools and a college in Delhi have received bomb threats via email from aliases like ‘Roadkill’ and ‘Benji’. Though no explosives were found, police have launched a probe to trace the culprits
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The execution of Nimisha Priya, convicted of murdering her Yemeni business partner in 2017, has been deferred amid negotiations. The victim’s family demands justice, while Indian officials and religious leaders push for a pardon through a ‘blood money’ settlement
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Six peacocks died after allegedly coming into contact with high-tension power lines near a temple in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. Villagers blamed official negligence. Authorities promised action after videos of the dead national birds surfaced on social media
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Benjamin Hanil Song, a former US Marine reservist, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a July 4 attack at a Texas immigration detention centre. The assault involved multiple armed suspects, fireworks, and left one officer wounded
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Former Jal Shakti adviser Sriram Vedire criticized Andhra Pradesh’s proposed Godavari-Banakacherla Link project, calling it legally and scientifically baseless. He argued that planning irrigation projects on “flood waters” violates water-sharing norms and threatens the rights of upstream states like Telangana
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BRS MLA Jagadish Reddy slammed Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for misleading the public on Kaleshwaram, ration cards, and poll promises. He challenged the government to a debate, accused it of drying up Godavari, and criticized Congress for past governance failures
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Mumbai's iconic BSE building received a bomb threat via email, prompting a police search that found nothing suspicious. The threat, referencing RDX IEDs, was later declared a hoax. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to trace the sender
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New day gecko species discovered near Brahmaputra in Assam. It is the second species of such kind recorded in the Northeast
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh mocked Donald Trump for repeating his claim 22 times in 65 days that he stopped a potential India-Pakistan nuclear war through trade. India maintains the ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks, not foreign mediation
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Two teenage male friends, including a minor, were forced to indulge in unnatural sex by some persons over non-payment of money in Mumbai, police said. The accused persons, who are in angadia (courier) business, also filmed the act and threatened the victims that they would circulate it on social media
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Security forces faced mob resistance during a failed militant arrest attempt in Manipur’s Molhoi village
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Richa Chadha shared a rare glimpse of her one-year-old daughter Zuneyra on Instagram. The couple, who welcomed their baby girl in July 2024, had earlier announced the pregnancy in February. Richa was last seen in Fukrey 3 and produced Girls Will Be Girls
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A new study reveals that bird endemism in Antarctica and the southern hemisphere is underestimated, highlighting their unique biodiversity. These regions host irreplaceable species with restricted ranges, making them especially vulnerable to climate change and deserving of greater conservation focus
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In a major enforcement drive across the Itanagar Capital Region, Arunachal Pradesh police detained 39 individuals for residing or working without valid Inner Line Permits (ILPs). Authorities emphasized compliance to protect indigenous culture and ensure lawful entry regulation
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A tiger that killed a calf in Mancherial district is believed to have returned to Kumram Bheem Asifabad forests, easing villagers' fears. Forest officials continue monitoring, urging locals to remain cautious and report any sightings as awareness efforts continue
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and his cabinet face criticism for using helicopters for short trips despite citing financial constraints. Their travel to nearby events, including a film launch, has raised questions about unnecessary expenditure amid the state's fiscal concerns
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Telangana Taekwondo Association held a Black Belt exam in Hyderabad, showcasing skill, fitness, and dedication among young martial artists
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The IMD has issued flash flood and heavy rain alerts across Jharkhand, affecting 13 districts. Torrential rainfall is expected due to cyclonic circulation, with several areas under ‘orange’ and ‘yellow’ warnings
