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Heavy rain and thunderstorms postponed the DC Open men's and women's singles finals to Monday. Jessica Pegula leads Alexandra Eala in the interrupted women's final, while Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jodar are yet to begin their men's title clash
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The West Bengal STF investigation found Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network allegedly used arrested social influencer Arpita Sarkar to honey-trap relatives of six state ministers and other influential people for intelligence gathering. Police are probing encrypted communications and Pakistani-linked social media handlers
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The RBI's three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting began on Monday, with markets expecting the repo rate to remain unchanged at 5.25 per cent. Investors are closely watching the central bank's inflation, growth and liquidity outlook ahead of the August 5 policy announcement
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Counting is underway for Assembly by-elections in Madhya Pradesh's Datia, Bihar's Bankipur and Gujarat's Manjalpur constituencies. The July 30 bypolls are politically significant, with major parties closely tracking trends ahead of results expected later on Monday
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US President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran after appeals from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, opting to give diplomacy more time. Mediation efforts continue, though no agreement has been reached and tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz
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Heavy rainfall lashed Kerala, with three IMD stations recording over 100 mm, prompting flood warnings in Pathanamthitta and holidays for educational institutions in several districts. Authorities intensified relief efforts as rising water levels threatened low-lying areas amid an active southwest monsoon
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Banjara Hills police registered a POCSO case against a youth for allegedly harassing a minor girl, posting her photos and videos on social media, demanding Rs 1 lakh to remove the content, and threatening her family. Police are searching for the suspect
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A large pothole has appeared on Hyderabad's Falaknuma Road Over Bridge less than a year after its inauguration, raising concerns over construction quality and commuter safety. Residents have urged GHMC to repair the damage immediately and inspect the bridge to prevent accidents
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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
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A tourist plane carrying visitors to view Peru's Nazca Lines crashed near Nazca, killing 13 people, including European tourists and two crew members. The Cessna Grand Caravan operated by Aerodiana had departed from Ica. Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash
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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
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A 30-year-old woman from Maharashtra died after suffering an electric shock while washing clothes at her sister's house in Hyderabad's Bhawani Nagar. Despite receiving treatment at a private hospital and later Osmania General Hospital, she succumbed. Police registered a case
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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
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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
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Three people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police found the suspected gunman dead nearby and said the community threat was over. Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances
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Iran's leadership remains united in resisting US pressure but is divided over the war's endgame. Hardliners seek total victory and oppose negotiations, while pragmatists favour diplomacy to secure concessions and ease economic strain. The internal power struggle may shape Iran's postwar future
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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
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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
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India's passenger vehicle market recorded robust July sales of nearly 4.7 lakh units, driven by tax relief, GST 2.0 benefits, strong SUV and EV demand, and exports. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Tata Motors and Nissan posted record monthly performances
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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
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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
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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
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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
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US President Donald Trump said Washington suspended a planned military strike on Iran after requests to allow diplomacy, claiming a framework for a deal had emerged. He said the proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear programme
