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North Korea killed a military officer in front of others at a shooting range for stealing grain. Workers at the warehouse saw him moving sacks and reported him. He was arrested and sentenced as his officers watched and left sweating with fear.

As the nation celebrates Guru Purnima on July 29, revisit some of Bollywood's most inspiring on-screen teachers. From guiding students through life's challenges to imparting valuable lessons, these mentors left a lasting impact on audiences across generations.

Rahul Gandhi triggered a Lok Sabha uproar after using the word “idiot” during a speech on NEET protests. The remark drew protests from the treasury benches and objections from Kiren Rijiju.

Gen Z slang took centre stage in Parliament as MPs across parties invoked viral phrases such as “Kuchu Puchu”, “delulu”, “MIA” and “FOMO” during the Anti-Paper Leak Bill debate. The exchanges reflected how student protests and internet culture have entered mainstream political discourse.

Actor-filmmaker Suneil Anand passed away at 70 on July 26 (Tuesday). Son of veteran actors Dev Anand and Kalpana Kartik, Suneil lived a private life in his later years. Here's more about the Anand family.

Avengers: Doomsday is one of the most anticipated films of the year. While fans eagerly wait for December 2026 for its release, actor Robert Downey Jr and the Russo Brothers have reacted to the film's trailer.

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the FSSAI food business licences of five prominent Mumbai clubs, including the Cricket Club of India and Willingdon Sports Club, after surprise inspections uncovered serious hygiene violations.

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker admitted she had "mixed feelings" after securing bronze in the 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, saying she believed she could have delivered a better performance.

BTS has decided not to submit their entries to the Grammy Awards this time. The group took to social media to share the announcement, sparking a conversation among the fans.

With the July 31 income tax return deadline approaching, taxpayers need to decide whether to file under the old or new tax regime. Here's a last-minute comparison before you submit your 2026 ITR.

US-Saudi strikes on Iraq killed at least 20 PMF members after Riyadh blamed Iran-backed groups for drone attacks on oil facilities. The deadly assault comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Jammu and Kashmir faces five days of heavy to torrential rain from July 29 to August 2, with authorities warning of flash floods, landslides and mudslides. Jammu division is expected to see intense showers, while a cloudburst in Kulgam’s Devsar area triggered an SDRF rescue.

A 29-year-old man, Praveen Ashok Jigalur, was arrested in Karnataka’s Bagalkot district for allegedly murdering his 23-year-old wife, Bhagyashree. Police said he assaulted and hanged her before allegedly filming her final moments and sharing the video with her family.

Airbus and Qantas have marked a monumental milestone for international aviation as the newly developed A350-1000ULR completed a historic, record-breaking endurance test flight. Flying non-stop from Melbourne all the way back to Toulouse, France, the ultra-long-range widebody covered an astonishing 12,460 nautical miles (23,075 kilometers) in 24 hours and 24 minutes—shattering commercial flight distance records and proving its capability for Qantas' ambitious Project Sunrise.

Qantas Airways return test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse flew for more than 24 hours non-stop, setting a new record. The Airbus has been specifically designed for Qantas. More than 3.6 million people tracked the flight. Services will start in October 2027.

Despite the victory, the West Indies stayed eighth in the standings with two wins from 11 Tests.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said US President Donald Trump has agreed to grant Ukraine licences to manufacture Patriot air defence missile systems, a move aimed at strengthening Kyiv's domestic defence production as Russia intensifies missile and drone attacks.

Delhi Police has asked X to remove alleged derogatory content targeting constitutional heads and share the account holder’s details, login records and other data. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of social media posts linked to the July 20 Chalo Sansad march and student protests.

Rishab Shetty will be honoured at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for his contribution to Indian cinema. The actor and filmmaker will attend IFFM as one of the festival's marquee guests.