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Two rusted mortar shells were recovered from forward villages in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district and safely destroyed by the Army's Bomb Disposal Squad. Officials said the unexploded ordnance likely belonged to past cross-border shelling along the Line of Control

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, has reportedly crossed US$900 million at the global box office. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the Marvel film features returning characters and follows Spider-Man facing new threats and challenges

The government said FSSAI action against certain alcohol manufacturers was due to alleged use of external flavours to mimic rum and whisky characteristics and misleading age claims. Several brands faced prohibition orders after laboratory tests found regulatory violations in sampled alcoholic beverages

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt early Monday, with tremors felt in Cairo. Authorities activated emergency measures, but no casualties or property damage were reported. Health and rescue agencies remained on high alert following the quake 

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra cancelled his scheduled Whitefield shows in Bengaluru following opposition from Hindutva activists and concerns over law and order. Kamra said the shows from Monday to Thursday were shifted to Koramangala, with refunds to be processed for affected ticket holders

Music composer Devi Sri Prasad will make his acting debut with Telugu film Yellamma, directed by Venu Yeldandi. The rural Telangana-based drama stars Bhagyashri Borse and explores the struggles of a singing group devoted to Goddess Yellamma

South Korea's Navy conducted its first AI-based mine-sweeping trial using unmanned vessels and drones in Busan, testing future maritime capabilities. The exercise demonstrated AI-assisted coordination between manned and unmanned systems, as Seoul advances plans for next-generation naval technologies and destroyers

A fire broke out on the Samastipur-Saharsa Passenger train at Simri Bakhtiyarpur railway station in Bihar, damaging three coaches. All passengers were safely evacuated, while railway officials suspect a short circuit. Train services were disrupted and an inquiry has been ordered

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire near Java, killing at least five and leaving dozens missing. Rescue teams and nearby vessels evacuated hundreds of passengers and crew as authorities investigated the cause of the blaze, reportedly spreading from the vehicle deck

Indian equity markets gained nearly 1 per cent on Monday, driven by buying in banking, FMCG and metal stocks, easing crude oil prices, monsoon progress and foreign inflows. Sensex and Nifty rose as investors remained optimistic about economic growth and earnings

Hungary faces a critical energy crisis as low Danube River levels threaten a complete shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant during an extreme heatwave. Authorities have introduced emergency power-saving measures to maintain grid stability and avoid household electricity restrictions

Ahead of Batwara 1947's release, Sunny Deol and son Karan Deol visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib in Bihar, offered prayers and sought blessings. The film, based on Partition, also marks Preity Zinta's return to the big screen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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