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Lightning should not occur under the ocean, but this is exactly what happens in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Ancient people used them to navigate in the dark. Scientists have tried to explain them for decades, but have yet to solve the mystery.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has announced a unique welfare initiative for his fans by launching an insurance coverage program for members of his fan association during the Alpha Annual Summit 2026. The event brought together over 1,000 fan club members and leaders from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. During the summit, Allu Arjun spent nearly five hours interacting with fans, taking photographs, and personally meeting attendees. Every participant also received a special portrait, while lunch arrangements were made for all. The insurance initiative is being seen as a significant step in strengthening the bond between the actor and his fans by offering long-term support and security.

Vijay's political thriller Jananayagan continues its impressive overseas run, securing a place among the top five films at the UK and Ireland box office. Despite witnessing a slower pace at the Indian box office on Monday, the film has maintained strong international momentum. The movie collected over $793,111 in the UK and Ireland, climbing to the fifth position in the regional box office rankings. With its worldwide earnings now exceeding $31 million, Jananayagan has emerged as one of the strongest-performing Indian releases overseas.

The imagery offers a rare glimpse of Chinas fifth-generation air power operating from bases facing India. These latest satellite images also highlight how the air balance along the Line of Actual Control is evolving.

South India witnessed major developments today as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay reviewed the progress of the Chennai Metro Rail expansion project, aimed at improving connectivity and easing traffic congestion across Chennai. In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to prepare for a potentially severe drought due to the anticipated impact of El Niño, stressing the need to protect farmers, secure drinking water supplies, and ensure crop insurance coverage. Meanwhile, lakhs of devotees gathered for the Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina pilgrimage in Andhra Pradesh, while thousands participated in the annual Kallazhagar Temple Chariot Festival in Madurai, one of Tamil Nadu's most significant religious celebrations.

Trump urged the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million defamation judgment awarded to E. Jean Carroll, arguing that presidential immunity shields him from liability for statements he made while in office.

Ukraine's Acting Defence Minister has outlined Kyiv's evolving military strategy against Russia, stressing that Ukraine cannot match Russia "punch for punch" and must instead rely on asymmetric warfare. In an interview, he said Ukraine's deep strikes are designed to impose greater costs on Russia than they cost Ukraine to execute. He also emphasized the importance of logistics, battlefield resource management, and expanding domestic defence production, including Patriot interceptor missiles. The acting minister further expressed confidence that relations between Kyiv and Washington will develop into a long-term strategic partnership, with Ukraine contributing valuable experience from modern warfare. His remarks come amid leadership changes within Ukraine's defence establishment following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's cabinet reshuffle.

Commonwealth TT Championship 2026: Indian men’s team dominates New Zealand 3-0 on Day 3 with standout wins from Harmeet Desai, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, and Payas Jain. Read full results.

Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, placed him on an international wanted list and accused the app of aiding Ukrainian operatives.

PhD scholar Jyoti had taken an unpaved path to avoid waterlogging while walking from Girls’ Hostel No. 10 to the Department of Microbiology on the Panjab University campus in Chandigarh. She was rushed to the Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, but was declared brought dead.

Kangana Ranaut dominated the headlines for her “Generation Gutter” remark, which led to criticism from the youth. On July 29, the actress and BJP MP shared a video on Instagram, clarifying her stance amid the controversy.

As Assam grapples with devastating floods, Bollywood celebrities are stepping up to support affected families. From urging donations to providing essential supplies, stars are doing their bit to help those impacted by the crisis.

India's Lok Sabha has passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill following nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. The bill was cleared amid heated exchanges and loud protests from the opposition. BJP leaders also launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after he alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorized police firing on student protesters. Meanwhile, the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate as the United States and Saudi Arabia say they carried out strikes on an Iraqi militant alliance in response to recent attacks. In Japan, a powerful earthquake has claimed at least 13 lives, with rescue teams racing to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is determined to return to Bangladesh by December despite security concerns. Europe is also battling devastating wildfires, with thousands evacuated in Spain while French firefighters struggle to contain rapidly spreading blazes. Indian stock markets ended sharply higher, with the Sensex surging nearly 900 points and the Nifty closing at 24,250, adding nearly ₹4 lakh crore to investor wealth despite rising oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict. Stay tuned for the latest national and international news updates.

Born as Vincent Belorgey, the electropop legend had a huge fan following. However, he became famous internationally after the release of Nightcall in the movie Drive.

With the ITR filing deadline nearing, many salaried taxpayers may still be waiting for Form 16. Here are key things to know before submitting your income tax return on time.

Yemen's Houthi rebels are considering imposing fees on ships transiting the Red Sea after declaring a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions with the United States and its regional allies.

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck southwestern Japan, killing at least 13 people and leaving widespread destruction across Kumamoto Prefecture. The quake toppled buildings, damaged roads and bridges, derailed a cargo train, and sparked multiple fires. Authorities say a gas leak likely triggered a deadly explosion at a shopping mall, where several people remain missing. Around 300,000 residents have been urged to evacuate as strong aftershocks continue to shake the region. Rescue teams, supported by Japan's military, are carrying out search and relief operations while officials assess the damage. The historic Kumamoto Castle has also suffered fresh damage, years after the devastating 2016 earthquakes.

Before Spider-Man: Brand New Day, let's revisit the most memorable moments from Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Tom Holland's Peter Parker makes the biggest sacrifice.

Discover the latest ICC Rankings update: Shubman Gill reclaims the No. 1 ODI batting spot, while Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain in the top 5. Plus, big movers in Test cricket.