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The UK has offered £5 million and emergency response support to Nepal after devastating flash floods killed hundreds and left more than a thousand missing, including around 33 British nationals. King Charles III and other British leaders expressed solidarity with affected communities

Defending champions Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the La Liga 2026/27 season with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored for Hansi Flick’s side, while new goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic completed his move from Fenerbahce.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour title after staging a remarkable comeback to beat Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in St. Louis, rallying from six points behind to clinch the USD 200,000 winner's purse

The Netherlands and Argentina will meet in the FIH Hockey World Cup final after both secured 1-0 semifinal victories. The Dutch defeated Belgium, while Argentina edged Australia, setting up a rematch of the 2022 World Cup final in Amsterdam.

Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr celebrated 21 years with wife Susan Downey through a heartfelt social media post, calling her his “lioness” and “SuperBuddy”. The actor also expressed gratitude for their journey together as the couple marked the special milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP National President Nitin Nabin extended Raksha Bandhan greetings, highlighting the festival's message of love, mutual trust and sibling bonds while stressing cultural values, family ties and respect and empowerment for women

The IMD has forecast rainfall in several parts of India on Raksha Bandhan, including Delhi, where moderate showers are likely. Rainfall and thunderstorm alerts have also been issued for several Uttarakhand districts as the southwest monsoon remains active

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Nitin Gadkari extended Raksha Bandhan greetings, highlighting the festival's message of love, trust and sibling bonds while stressing the importance of preserving cultural heritage and family values

Catastrophic flash floods along the China-Nepal border have killed at least 359 people and left more than 1,400 missing, with hundreds of foreign nationals among those unaccounted for as rescue agencies continue operations and governments seek information about their citizens

The ACB registered a disproportionate assets case against Bhupalpally Mines and Geology Assistant Director Bojja Jaya Raju and conducted raids at eight locations, identifying assets worth Rs 3.06 crore and examining suspicious transactions involving his driver and daughter

A new study has found that El Ninos are becoming stronger as human-caused climate change warms the planet. Researchers said El Nino events are now more than 36% stronger than before the industrial era, with the increase accelerating in recent decades.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari awarded Jeevan Raksha Padaks to 10 Kolkata Police personnel for their role in rescuing people during the Taratala godown collapse. He also announced plans to strengthen police infrastructure, recruitment, cybercrime response and the Anti-Corruption Bureau

A fire at Russia’s Amur Gas Chemical Complex in the Far East killed 15 workers, plant management said. The facility, under construction near the Chinese border, has begun emergency recovery work as investigators examine the cause and possible safety breaches.

Three more persons, including alleged methanol suppliers, were arrested in connection with Gujarat’s Bhavnagar hooch tragedy, taking total arrests to 31. Police said methanol was supplied from Delhi and transported to Ahmedabad before being used to manufacture toxic liquor

Motorists are gradually adapting to the one-way loop around KBR Park, saying the longer route is offset by smoother traffic and fewer snarls. However, commuters have flagged lane-change confusion and traffic slowdowns during peak hours near key junctions

A 65-year-old plantation worker from Tamil Nadu was killed after being attacked by a herd of wild elephants in Idukki’s Thalakkulam near Poopara. Relatives later blocked NH-85 demanding action, but ended the protest after officials assured compensation from the Forest Department

The Premier League’s second round begins on Friday with Manchester City visiting Crystal Palace, while Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal face challenging fixtures. Several sides will look to build on opening-day results as the new season gathers pace.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned of arrests over separatist slogans such as “Kashmir maange Azaadi” and said Palestinian flags would not be permitted during processions. He maintained that peaceful protests and criticism of the government would remain permissible

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Raksha Bandhan greetings to the people of Telangana, describing the bond between brothers and sisters as timeless. He called for people to shun hatred and selfishness and embrace fraternity.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced plans to establish a women-only university where faculty, students and non-teaching staff will all be women. He also highlighted government initiatives for women’s employment, education, entrepreneurship, healthcare and economic empowerment across the state

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, top seed Jessica Pegula and Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova headline the top half of the 2026 US Open women’s singles draw, while Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and other Grand Slam champions feature in the bottom half

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev headline the 2026 US Open men’s singles draw, with Jannik Sinner absent through injury. Defending champion Alcaraz occupies the second half alongside Novak Djokovic, while Zverev tops the draw and American contenders seek a breakthrough

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore T-series tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur, stressing that tanks remain vital in modern warfare. The facility will overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually and strengthen domestic defence manufacturing