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Firefighters in France and Spain are racing to bring huge wildfires under control before another heatwave later this week that will complicate efforts to tame the flames.

At present, the Indian Navy operates over 140 vessels, including destroyers, frigates, and submarines, while another 50 warships are under construction. Throughout this year, a new Indian warship on average is reportedly entering service roughly every six weeks.

Trump said that he allowed temporary halt in strikes against Iran because mediating countries in the region asked him to give negotiations another chance.

Corporate America is ramping up hiring again as major firms rethink workforce strategies, with executives saying AI cannot fully replace human talent. Companies including Alphabet and CSX are expanding headcount to support growth and emerging technologies.

Russian forces launched saturated ballistic missile and glide bomb attacks against Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv pushing monthly civilian casualties to their highest level since 2022. Watch horrifying CCTV footage from the Kharkiv strike, and see how Ukraine retaliated with long-range drone strikes inside Russia hitting Belgorod and Rostov-on-Don.

Israeli forces have intensified operations across the occupied West Bank following a deadly shooting near Nablus and carrying out raids in multiple towns and villages. Palestinian communities have also reported a surge in attacks by Israeli settlers, with homes vandalized, mosques set ablaze and residents assaulted, as violence in the occupied territory continues to escalate.

Iran's Kheibar Shekan ballistic missile is emerging as one of the country's most dangerous long-range weapons. Designed to be low-cost yet highly accurate, it uses a mix of unpredictable flight paths, terminal maneuvers, and high speeds to complicate interception by advanced air defense systems. In this video, we examine how the Kheibar Shekan works, why it is becoming a growing concern for military planners, and what it could mean for the future of missile warfare in the Middle East. Latest Update: The U.S. and Iran have paused strikes for a third consecutive night to create space for diplomatic talks, raising hopes for de-escalation even as regional tensions remain high.

Amid the risk of getting embroiled in the West Asia war, Pakistani army chief Asim Munir deployed thousands of troops, fighter jets, and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia. While Pakistan has already signed a defence deal with Kuwait, it is exploring defence pacts with Qatar and Turkiye.

Europe is battling one of its worst wildfire emergencies in years as massive blazes continue to spread across Spain and France. More than 300,000 people have been evacuated, with Spain declaring a nationwide emergency and France carrying out one of its largest evacuation operations since World War II.

Iran's Kheibar Shekan ballistic missile is drawing renewed attention after a report highlighted its ability to challenge advanced U.S. and allied air defence systems. The report describes the solid-fuel missile as a cost-effective yet highly capable weapon, placing missiles, drones and regional deterrence back at the centre of West Asia's evolving security landscape.

Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh, blaming Iran-backed militias operating from Iraq for the attacks. Ministry of Defense spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said on Monday the attempted attacks took place over the past several hours and described them as terrorist acts launched from Iraqi territory.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has proposed a major electoral reform by seeking to lower the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections from 25 years to 21 years. The Chief Minister has also proposed reducing the eligibility age for contesting Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections from 30 years to 25 years.

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking accountability for the “barbaric assault on students who were peacefully protesting in Delhi” on July 20, 2026. Mr. Gandhi asked Mr. Shah whether the latter had authorised the use of “lethal force”.

Elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have faced a major boycott and large protest marches. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and parties like Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rejected the vote, demanding the removal of special refugee seats and better local rights.

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Manila to voice escalating anger against the Philippine government as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his annual State of the Nation Address (SONA).Public anger has intensified due to widespread political friction, foreign policy choices, and severe corruption allegations.

Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has announced his bid for the presidency, with reported backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentine President Javier Milei. The move signals a new chapter for Brazil's conservative political movement as the country prepares for its next presidential election.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington, D.C. amid a public dispute with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously said Netanyahu should be arrested under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. Netanyahu has brushed aside the remarks, reaffirmed plans to visit New York for the UN General Assembly in September, and accused Mamdani of deepening political divisions.

Dharmendra Pradhan recently served as the BJP's in-charge for the Bihar Assembly elections before playing an important role in its West Bengal campaign, where the party formed its first government in the state in May. He was also election in-charge for the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.

The CBFC has certified Spider-Man: Brand New Day with a UA 13+ rating for its India release. The CBFC has also deleted 8 seconds of the kissing scenes. Read to know more.