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Jharkhand’s student protest intensified as five more students joined Devendra Nath Mahto’s hunger strike over alleged JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities. Students are demanding a CBI probe, while Kalpana Soren said CM Hemant Soren is sensitive to the issue.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, achieved a historic opening weekend in India, grossing Rs 309 Cr—the biggest ever for a Hollywood film in the region. The post-credit scene has led to several fan theories, including one about Andrew Garfield making a comeback.

Suraj Chand, who is in quarterfinal of singles event at FISU and has qualified for the India squad that will go to Asian Games in September-October in Japan later this year.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his office have firmly denied rumours of his resignation, calling claims made by cleric Mohammad-Bagher Kharrazi "baseless lies" meant to undermine national unity.

Days after the NEET protest wrapped up, Bhumi Pednekar spoke out against the vulgar slogans used by protestors seen in viral videos. But her comments have sparked another controversy, with her ex-teacher now calling out her behaviour.

The DMK youth wing condemned Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest, calling it politically motivated and alleging the TVK government was avoiding questions over the Cauvery water dispute. It also defended his remarks and accused the ruling party of selective action.

The monster El Niño is still to unfold more misery in the coming months. The UN World Meteorological Organization has warned that things will get worse between August and October, as heat domes, wildfires and hot seas grip Earth.

Pakistan's restrictions on Al Jazeera over PoJK election coverage expose a pattern of media censorship, internet control and narrative management. This has nothing to do with its 'kafir' rhetoric against critics, as the broadcaster is from Qatar, a fellow Muslim nation.

After the successful protests over NEET paper leaks, the Cockroach Janta Party meets on August 5 to plan its future, potentially expanding into broader recruitment reforms, unemployment, and youth activism nationwide.

Grammy night used to be BTS’ dream stage. Now they’re stepping away from it. Why? There’s no official word yet, but many think it has to do with the new Asian Pop category announcement.

Tensions remain high between the US and Iran as Tehran says talks are taking place with Oman while denying direct negotiations with Washington. The developments come amid ongoing disputes, regional tensions, and diplomatic efforts to address key issues between the two countries.

Iran was prepared to launch strikes on three locations in Ukraine after an alleged attack on an Iranian vessel in the Volga River, according to Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader. Rezaei claimed Tehran reconsidered its response after Ukraine reportedly described the incident as a mistake. The revelation sheds light on a previously undisclosed escalation that could have widened regional tensions.

Tamil Nadu topped India in deceased organ donations in 2025 with 266 donors, followed by Telangana and Karnataka. India recorded a record 20,138 organ transplants, with kidney procedures accounting for 62.03%, according to NOTTO's 2025-26 annual report.

On August 12, three amazing cosmic events will unfold one after the other. It will start with a total solar eclipse, then the Perseid meteor shower and end with the six-planet parade. Netizens are calling it a ‘triple feature’ by the universe.

Amid the Assam floods, Devoleena Bhattacharjee stepped forward, explaining the devastating situation of her family and revealing that her mother is stuck in a flood-hit area.

The Russia-Ukraine war has witnessed another deadly escalation. Authorities report that at least five people were killed in a drone attack in Moscow, while Russian forces launched fresh strikes on Ukraine's Sumy region. The latest attacks come amid continuing cross-border drone warfare and intensified military operations on both sides. As Moscow and Kyiv exchange strikes, concerns are growing over the widening scope of the conflict and its impact on civilians. Here's the latest on the Moscow drone attack, the strike on Sumy, and what these developments mean for the broader Russia-Ukraine war.

Mrunal Thakur has become the latest victim of the growing issue of AI-generated deepfakes. Calling out the misuse of her identity as "illegal and unacceptable," the actress warned the responsible individuals that strict legal action will be taken.

Mary Rivera, best known for playing Ned's grandmother in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has died at 82. The Filipino-American actress reportedly suffered a stroke in Hawaii.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran seeks to defend its borders rather than expand war with the US, calling conflict a "disease," while dismissing rumours that he plans to resign.