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India's monsoon emergency continues to intensify as devastating floods wreak havoc across multiple states, with Assam remaining the worst affected. The flood death toll in Assam has climbed to 78, while more than 3 lakh people across seven districts continue to battle rising waters, damaged homes, and widespread destruction. Over 550 villages remain submerged, and more than 21,500 hectares of farmland have been destroyed, severely impacting livelihoods. Relief and rescue operations are underway as authorities distribute food, clothing, and essential supplies to affected communities. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the flood situation with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and assured all possible assistance from the central government. An inter-ministerial team has also completed its assessment of flood damage in Upper Assam.

India’s men’s table tennis team swept England 3-0 in the Commonwealth TT Championship 2026 semifinals. Read match highlights for Manush Shah, Manav Thakkar, and Harmeet Desai.

Kashmir's rapid and largely unregulated tourism-driven construction boom, including a high number of illegal hotels and homestays, is putting forests, water resources and fragile ecosystems at growing risk of irreversible environmental damage.

US-Saudi nuclear cooperation and Turkey’s possible F-35 return could reshape Middle East power dynamics, impacting Israel’s security concerns, Iran’s influence and Washington’s regional strategy.

In today's top world news: Ukraine says a Russian missile strike killed at least six people in Kryvyi Rih, firefighters battle a massive wildfire on England's Suffolk coast, Iran releases footage alleging a US strike on a family home, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attacks the government's anti-paper leak bill, Japan's earthquake death toll rises to 34, Indian markets extend gains despite global uncertainty, and Stephen Fleming is appointed England's Test head coach as Joe Root returns as captain.

Functional drinks are officially taking over the beverage market, moving far beyond basic hydration into wellness, energy, focus, and gut health. From adaptogenic blends and nootropic mocktails to vitamin-infused waters and probiotic tonics, consumers are swapping sugary sodas for functional beverages that deliver targeted health benefits.

Parliament passed the Vande Mataram Bill, making deliberate insult to the National Song a criminal offence and extending it legal protection similar to the National Anthem.

A suspected Russian Kh-101 missile crashed in eastern Poland, leaving a crater. PM Donald Tusk says all indications point to Russia as F-16s were scrambled.

A devastating checkpoint attack in northwestern Pakistan leaves 24 people dead, including security personnel and civilians, following a massive escalation in militant violence. Security forces face a dramatic surge in coordinated assaults as counter-terrorism operations intensify across the region.

A major police search operation in Birbhum district, West Bengal, has led to the recovery of a massive cache of cash and gold from the residence of a government bus driver. Officials deployed cash-counting machines as the counting operation continued under heavy police security.

Gunther von Hagens was a German anatomist who replaced body fluids in a dead body with plastic and exhibited it. He was widely criticised for his work. However, he has now died, and his last wish was to put his own body through the plastination process.

Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing, refusing to answer even basic questions, including what day it was and the colour of his tie.

A man returning from a party in Indonesia was struck by a massive python, which killed and swallowed him. When the family noticed that he was missing, they started searching for him and came across a python with a distended belly.

Mitch Winehouse, the father of the late singer Amy Winehouse, has to reportedly pay nearly $2.7 million after a court ruled against him in a lawsuit involving the late singer's former friends. Read to know more.

South Korea is rolling out one of the world's most aggressive crackdowns on AI-generated deepfakes, introducing sweeping regulations, advanced detection technology, and stricter criminal penalties. Under the country's new AI Basic Act, AI-generated content must be clearly labeled, while developers are required to embed invisible digital watermarks into AI-created media. Violations can result in significant financial penalties. The government has also strengthened laws targeting sexually explicit deepfakes, criminalizing the possession, viewing, and distribution of such content. Authorities say the measures are designed to curb online abuse, misinformation, and the misuse of artificial intelligence.

Wangchuk stated that he was happy after the Lok Sabha had passed the anti-paper leak bill and hoped that it would pave the way for reform in the education system in a broader way.

Ramayana's trailer is finally out. Besides its breathtaking visuals and star-studded ensemble, the trailer created buzz for the unusual time of its launch.

PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting in Parliament with Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman and other senior ministers to review the West Asia situation and its impact on India’s energy security and fuel supplies, amid Rahul Gandhi’s force-use allegations.

The Ramayana trailer has finally been released after days of postponement. Showcasing Rama’s journey, Sita’s strength, and Ravana’s vengeance, the 4-minute-and-15-second clip explains everything that will unfold on the big screen in a couple of months.