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The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to withdraw the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in its present form. Led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, the state government argued that the proposed legislation's strict provisions regarding asset forfeiture, renewal cessations, and oversight could undermine the autonomy of charitable, educational, and medical institutions—particularly those run by minorities.

Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight pilot reportedly slept for 30–35 minutes mid-flight and told investigators he had long suffered from sleep problems. The AAIB is investigating the 300-foot altitude drop.

Scientists have unlocked the evolutionary mysteries behind one of the animal kingdom's most infamous behaviors: the extreme sexual cannibalism of the Australian redback spider. New research reveals why male redbacks actively somersault themselves directly into the jaws of females during mating, trading their lives to fertilize more eggs and ensure their genetic legacy.

Gen Alpha is emerging as a new force in India's protest landscape, with schoolchildren demanding better roads, schools and basic amenities. From Jharkhand's JPSC-JSSC protests to UP's Hamirpur students demanding a paved road, the wave follows the CJP-led student movement.

Accused allegedly threatened to have the victim jailed over a GST matter and demanded Rs 29 lakh. The victim's brother brought the cash, after which the accused fled, abandoning the victim and his car.

The total solar eclipse of 2026 was the last one in the UK for the next 64 years. Meanwhile, the next such event for the world is coming in 2027, when the Eclipse of the Century happens. It will be followed by another one in 2028.

The agency now forecasts Brent crude oil to average around $85 per barrel during the third quarter of 2026, $11 per barrel higher than it projected just one month ago. The EIA expects prices to ease to around $78 per barrel in the fourth quarter as shipping increases.

Kangana Ranaut defended her controversial ‘lomdi' remark against veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah in a new interview. Ranaut claimed Shah's ‘love story’ with Pakistan needs to end. The comments came amid the ongoing student protest in Jharkhand.

US President Donald Trump signed a memo allowing vetted private firms to join government-directed cyber operations, including surveillance and disruption, targeting foreign criminal networks.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) has launched a massive crackdown, conducting coordinated raids across multiple locations in connection with the tragic 1990 double murder of prominent Kashmiri Pandit writer Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son, Virender Koul. The father-son duo were abducted from their home in Kokernag, Anantnag, during the peak of early militancy in the Valley.

Japan’s ongoing currency shift is reshaping the country's technology and industrial sectors, with a persistently weak yen acting as a powerful financial tailwind for major corporate exporters. As global demand for artificial intelligence hardware, advanced semiconductors, and data center infrastructure surges, Japanese manufacturers are reaping record-high overseas revenues translated back into local currency.

Grieving the loss of his father Jorge, Lionel Messi has hinted at retirement. Following a tough 2026 World Cup campaign, the 39-year-old admitted on Instagram he doubts he can keep playing.

Bengaluru Police have urged residents to remain calm and continue their daily activities during Thursday's Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water dispute. Schools, offices, shops, and public transport are expected to function, while police have warned against forced shutdowns.

Videos of the total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland are mesmerising people across the world. Some of the videos show the eclipse at sunset. Videos from Iceland show the eclipse with cloudy skies. One video in particular shows day turning into darkness, with Jupiter also visible.

Viral AI video reimagines heaven with a Chinese touch. Created by a Chinese man who learned AI on his own, the clip shows white jade bridges, floating temples, and grand palaces with curved roofs. The video has gained widespread attention for blending traditional Chinese culture with AI-generated visuals.

Iranian operatives reportedly knew Trump's location in Ankara during the NATO summit. Here's how the US Secret Service secretly moved him to safety.

The skyrocketing trend of "grey divorce"—separation among couples aged 50 and older—is fundamentally rewriting the rules of late-life wealth. Unlike divorces early in life, splitting up after decades of marriage brings unique high-stakes battles over defined-benefit pensions, multi-million-dollar retirement accounts, real estate portfolios, and long-term financial security.

A massive swarm of jellyfish clogged the cooling system at a nuclear plant in northern France, forcing 5 of 6 reactors to shut down. The 5.4 GW facility provides a huge chunk of France’s nuclear power, which makes 70% of the country’s electricity. This is the second jellyfish shutdown in a year. EDF says there’s no danger, and reactors will restart soon. The incident shows how rising sea temps and marine changes are creating new threats to nuclear plants.

Haridwar is struggling to clear over 7,000 tonnes of garbage left after a record 48 million pilgrims attended the 2026 Kanwar Yatra. Authorities have launched a mega cleanliness drive, deploying over 1,000 sanitation workers and vehicles as experts warn of rising pollution and disease risks.