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US President Donald Trump offered to temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis opposed him over concerns regarding a DOJ-IRS settlement.

US Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic resolution to limit US military action in Iran. Despite growing concerns, President Trump retains strong party support, though Senator Cassidy insists ground troops require a congressional declaration.

India has extended an invite to PM Tariq Rahman to visit the country to attend the BRICS summit in September. The invitation is extended, as Bangladesh is the chair of the BIMSTEC grouping.

Police seized a staggering 28.5 crore rupees in cash and gold bars worth 15 kg from Minar Mondal's house during a raid after a group of suspected robbers, who were arrested earlier, revealed during investigation that a vast amount of cash and gold was stockpiled at Mondal's house.

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PM Narendra Modi welcomed Parliament's passage of the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, pledging stricter action against paper leak mafias and technology-driven exam reforms.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a highly unusual closed-door meeting at the White House, sparking intense speculation over the future of the Iran conflict. Unlike previous meetings, there were no public remarks or joint press interactions before the talks. The White House released photographs only after the 90-minute meeting, raising questions about what was discussed behind closed doors.

Assam continues to battle one of its worst flood disasters as the death toll rises to 78. More than 3 lakh people have been affected, with hundreds of villages still submerged under floodwaters. Authorities have set up relief camps and dispatched emergency aid, but thousands remain displaced while farmland and livelihoods have suffered extensive damage. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of more heavy rainfall in the coming days, raising fears of fresh flooding in vulnerable districts. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured the Assam government of full support for relief and restoration efforts.

In a striking move symbolising Ukraine's ongoing cultural transformation and de-communisation efforts, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to replace a historic Lenin statue with a monument dedicated to Hetman Ivan Mazepa.

UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with a proposal to sell a minority stake in the FIFA World Cup to private investors. During an emergency meeting, UEFA's 55 member associations unanimously rejected the plan, warning that no UEFA national team would participate in FIFA competitions unless the proposal is completely withdrawn. FIFA argues the move would unlock billions of dollars in commercial value, while UEFA says it risks the integrity and governance of world football.

The alleged Ram Temple donation theft has emerged as a major political flashpoint ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has intensified his attack on the BJP, accusing the ruling party of failing to protect devotees' donations while also linking the controversy to broader concerns over governance and exam paper leaks. Meanwhile, the investigation into the alleged theft continues. The Supreme Court has directed the inclusion of a forensic auditor in the Special Investigation Team (SIT), while a special court has extended the judicial custody of the accused. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has also appointed a new administrator to oversee the temple's daily operations.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission says China's space capabilities have improved its ability to coordinate military operations while maintaining persistent surveillance of US forces. A CSIS-led report ranked Chinese commercial remote-sensing systems among the top ones.

Amnesty International alleges India's continued arms exports to Israel risk complicity in violations of international law, citing over 2,500 shipments since October 2023.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed another heated confrontation as the government and the opposition clashed over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill. The proposed legislation aims to strengthen India's anti-paper leak law through stricter punishments, faster investigations, and expedited trials. However, the opposition argued that tougher laws alone cannot restore confidence in the examination system without fixing administrative failures.

India's teacher shortage has come under sharp focus after fresh data presented in Parliament revealed that more than 1.08 lakh schools across the country are functioning with just one teacher. According to the Union Minister of State for Education, Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of single-teacher schools, followed by Jharkhand and Maharashtra. While the national pupil-teacher ratio appears favorable on paper, the latest figures expose significant regional disparities in teacher availability.

In an innovative and eco-friendly grassroots initiative, environmentalists and volunteers are utilizing recycled human hair to combat severe pollution in Rio de Janeiro's iconic Guanabara Bay. Because natural hair is remarkably efficient at absorbing oils, greases, and organic contaminants, local cleanup campaigns are packing hair donations into nylon stockings to create low-cost, highly effective booms.

Dementia remains a major health issue, with an estimated 57 million people impacted by it worldwide. A new research has now thrown light on how limited sugar intake in children up to age of two can cut dementia risk by 23%.

Former government bus driver Minar Mondal was arrested after the seizure of ₹28.5 crore from his residence. He is a relative of Tulu Mondal, who is an alleged close associate of TMC leader Anubrata Mondal.  On the other hand, ED conducted raids on premises linked to an illegal coal mining network

A new poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu tied with Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Israel's October 27 election, as security, the Gaza war and the economy dominate voter concerns.