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CWG 2026 Day 7: India shines as Dilip wins gold, Sreeshankar takes silver

Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil scripted a historic Indian one-two in the men's 100m T47, while Murali Sreeshankar clinched silver in the long jump at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over a law banning AI nude images of children, claims it violates free speech

Elon Musk's xAI has sued Minnesota over a first-in-the-nation law targeting AI nudification tools, arguing the legislation is overly broad, threatens constitutionally protected content and unfairly holds AI developers liable. All you need to know.

Jared Leto refutes allegations of sexual misconduct, says claims are untrue

Jared Leto has reacted to the allegations of sexual misconduct involving teenagers after a recent BBC documentary. Read to know more.

Who is Jagdish Aphale? IIT Bombay alum appointed Ram Temple Trust secretary amid donation theft row

The Ayodhya Ram temple trust has appointed IIT Bombay alumnus Jagdish Aphale as its first secretary and joint signatory for bank accounts amid allegations of donation theft. The move aims to strengthen financial oversight and accountability following resignations of senior trust members.

Ramayana trailer X review: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash shine in a visual spectacle fans call 'cinema at its finest'

Makers unveiled the trailer of Ramayana, with fans applauding its grand visuals, performance and much more. Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, among others.

Assam flood toll reaches 78 after fresh deaths in Sivasagar, Golaghat; over 3 lakh people affected across seven districts

The death toll in Assam's floods has climbed to 78 after three more fatalities were reported, while more than 3 lakh people remain affected across seven districts. Urban flooding continues to disrupt Guwahati as the state govt dispatched relief materials and assistance to flood-hit families.

Ramayana Part 1 trailer out! Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash lead Nitesh Tiwari’s epic saga

After days of delays and speculations, the trailer of Ramayana Part 1 was finally unveiled in the early hours of July 30. The film which is set for a Diwali release later this year, has Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana.

'Powerful response': US launches fresh revenge strikes on Iran after Trump vow to 'hit back hard'

'Powerful response': US launches revenge strikes on Iran after Trump vow

Pentagon prepares 2-week Iran air plan as Trump weighs next move: Report

US President Donald Trump is considering a CENTCOM-developed two-week air strike campaign targeting Iran's missile infrastructure, though he is also weighing more limited military options to preserve potential diplomacy.

DSP among 7 policemen killed as militants storm Pakistan checkpost; 8 attackers dead

Seven police personnel, including a DSP, and eight militants were killed during a militant attack on a checkpost in Pakistan's Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A clearance operation remains ongoing.

Saudi Arabia seeks global coalition to shield Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia is working to form an international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping as Iran-aligned Houthis escalate attacks, declare a maritime embargo, and consider charging transit fees.

Argentina firefighting helicopter crashes, killing 7 on rescue mission

A firefighting Bell 412 helicopter crashed in Argentina’s San Juan province on Wednesday (July 29), killing seven emergency personnel travelling to assist with a forest fire in neighbouring La Rioja.

Iran crackdown, Saudi deal and Syria strategy: Inside Netanyahu's White House wish list

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump to discuss regional security priorities, focusing on countering Iran, Syrian strategy, US-Saudi nuclear talks, and future military assistance to Israel.

Author Salman Rushdie's attacker found guilty in federal terrorism trial

A US federal jury convicted Hadi Matar on terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie, which left him blinded in one eye. Matar faces potential life imprisonment.

US Fed keeps rates unchanged, but Iran war price pressures trigger unusual split

The US Federal Reserve maintained benchmark interest rates at 3.50 per cent–3.75 per cent, but a three-vote dissent favored a quarter-point hike due to rising inflation driven by energy costs from the Iran war.

Claude AI down? Anthropic confirms outage as users face errors across chatbot and API

Anthropic has confirmed a Claude outage affecting users across its AI services. The company says it is investigating the disruption, which has caused failed requests and interrupted access to the chatbot and developer tools, with updates expected on its status page.

‘We're going to be hitting them very hard’: Trump vows heavy strike after US intercepts Iranian missile attack

US President Donald Trump vowed severe military retaliation against Iran following the successful interception of Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American positions in West Asia, declaring "it's our turn" to strike.

Are you an Indian on an H-1B visa? New US bill could make getting Green Card easier

US Senator Alex Padilla introduced a bill allowing long-term US immigrants, including Indian H-1B holders living in the country for seven years, to apply for Green Cards despite steep political hurdles.

Ashes 2027: Australia coach Andrew McDonald sees 'fairytale' Ben Stokes comeback

Australia coach Andrew McDonald believes a 'fairytale' Ben Stokes comeback for Ashes 2027 would be the ultimate storyline following his shock Test retirement.