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Filmmaker Anees Bazmee celebrated the 34th anniversary of Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj by sharing the film's poster and a heartfelt note of gratitude on social media. The director also reflected on his enduring emotional bond with his films, including Ready.
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The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam. Built with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship will enhance India's maritime capabilities and strengthen the Navy's presence in the Indo-Pacific.
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Novak Djokovic says he has no intention of retiring from Wimbledon despite a straight-sets semifinal defeat to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The Serbian remains motivated to return next year and pursue a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open.
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Substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner as Spain edged Belgium 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2010. Spain will face France next after extending its unbeaten run in regular time to 36 matches.
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Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging it orchestrated a campaign to obtain confidential information about unreleased products through former employees. The lawsuit seeks the destruction of allegedly misappropriated materials and accuses OpenAI of encouraging employees to retain sensitive company information.
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A fresh batch of 9,182 pilgrims departed from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Amarnath cave shrine under tight security. With this, more than two lakh devotees have undertaken the annual pilgrimage, which concludes on August 28.
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Shubman Gill joined Sachin Tendulkar in Wimbledon's prestigious Royal Box to watch the men's singles semifinals in London. Their appearance, along with a viral photograph and meetings with international celebrities, attracted widespread attention among cricket and tennis fans worldwide.
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Resale prices for FIFA World Cup quarterfinal tickets have fallen following the elimination of the United States and Mexico. Meanwhile, FIFA has released nearly 1,200 additional tickets for the World Cup final, with prices starting at USD 7,380.
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US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks came after US demands for assurances on maritime safety and followed renewed military exchanges between Washington and Tehran.
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Future City Commissioner Tarun Joshi said the six murders in Shabad mandal were committed at two locations. Police have formed seven special teams to trace the absconding suspect, Raj Kumar, while investigating whether the killings were linked to a POCSO case.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will strengthen bilateral economic ties by boosting trade, investment and talent mobility. Addressing business leaders in Auckland, he invited New Zealand companies to invest in India's rapidly growing economy and infrastructure sectors.
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Martha Lillard, believed to be the last polio survivor in the United States to depend on an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma. Her remarkable life reflected resilience, overcoming decades of paralysis while living independently despite severe physical limitations.
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India has urged the United Nations to end unilateral economic embargoes and sanctions, saying they violate national sovereignty and hinder development. Addressing the General Assembly, India's representative reiterated the country's support for multilateralism and criticised the long-standing US embargo on Cuba.
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A man wanted in a POCSO case allegedly murdered six people, including a 17-year-old girl, her mother, grandmother, his wife and two toddlers in Shabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district early Saturday. Police have launched a manhunt after the suspect fled.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during talks in Auckland. The leaders reviewed cooperation across key sectors, exchanged multiple MoUs and discussed the proposed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
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Women's participation in cricket has doubled across India since 2020, according to a BBC-commissioned study. The survey also found significant growth in badminton, while experts at a Hyderabad panel discussed improved infrastructure, opportunities and the challenges women still face in sports.
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US President Donald Trump announced that Washington will continue talks with Iran even as he declared the ceasefire between the two nations “over.” The statement comes amid escalating military strikes, including US attacks on Iranian targets and retaliatory strikes on American bases in the Gulf.
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The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has approved the establishment of a special NIA court in Visakhapatnam with state-wide jurisdiction to expedite pending cases under the National Investigation Agency Act.
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India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by $7.26 billion to $674.19 billion in the week ended July 3, reversing the previous week’s decline. Gold reserves rose sharply, SDR holdings increased, and banks are seeing stronger inflows under the revised FCNR-B deposit scheme.
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India posted 285 in the historic Lord’s women’s Test after fifties from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma. England fought back through Sophie Ecclestone and Mady Villiers before reaching 21/1 at stumps, trailing by 264 runs
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Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach his second successive Wimbledon final. The defending champion displayed exceptional serving and control, while Djokovic missed another chance at a record-extending Grand Slam title. Sinner will face Alexander Zverev
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Encounter policing is increasingly being normalised as governance and risks replacing judicial accountability with executive power
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, countering Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena’s criticism over alleged Ram Temple donation theft, questioned why the previous government did not probe alleged irregularities at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple.
