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France and Spain are continuing to battle some of Europe's worst wildfires. Hundreds of thousands of hectares have burned, and an estimated 300,000 people have been evacuated. Several records are being broken amid disruption across both countries.

South Korea will reportedly host a major global music festival in Seoul in 2027 that organisers will rival the US-based Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with. Read to know more.

ITR have been filed by over 3 crore people till now, and more people are rushing to complete it. Experts warn late filers face fees, mounting interest, delayed refunds, and loss of the ability to carry forward business or capital losses for future tax benefits.

Commonwealth Games 2026 athletics begins in Glasgow with Neeraj Chopra, Tajinderpal Singh Toor and India's 32-member squad aiming for medals. Check the full schedule and IST timings

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticised PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti over her “Kashmir Ka Toh Banta Hai” remark, demanding an unconditional apology. He accused her of adopting different narratives in Kashmir and Delhi and questioned her absence from the Jantar Mantar statehood protest.

A Bihar Police constable, identified as Abhishek Patel, was suspended after a viral video showed him using an AK-47 while dispersing students during a protest over alleged exam irregularities. The incident occurred amid a Bihar Bandh, with police also using tear gas, batons and warning shots.

Vladimir Putin cancelled the Navy Day parade for fear of a Ukrainian attack. More than 200 warships were set to sail, but it all had to be scrapped. Then Putin held a televised meeting where he tried to push the agenda that Ukraine's end is inevitable, and only Russia can save it.

Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has garnered a lot of attention online not just due to its action sequences and narrative, but also because of multiple scenes referencing actor and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MGR.

Meta is facing fresh scrutiny after a report alleged that thousands of advertisements promoting AI-powered "nudify" apps were allowed to run across Facebook and Instagram. The apps reportedly use artificial intelligence to generate fake nude images, raising concerns over privacy, consent, online safety, and platform moderation. The revelations have sparked criticism from lawmakers, digital rights advocates, and child safety groups, who are questioning how such ads were approved and distributed on Meta's platforms. Watch the full report for the latest details and reactions.

The CPU manages general tasks, while the GPU handles graphics and AI training. The NPU specialises in on-device AI inference, delivering over 40 TOPS to power Windows Copilot+ features while extending battery life.

The Supreme Court has made a significant observation amid growing controversy over the handling of protests in Delhi. The court's remarks come as questions mount over restrictions, police action, and the right to peaceful protest. The case has reignited a wider debate on civil liberties, public order, and democratic rights, with protesters, political leaders, and legal experts closely watching the developments. What did the top court say, and what could it mean for future demonstrations across India?

Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as India's education minister after Gen Z-led protests over NEET paper leaks is leading to a debate on BJP's youth connect. Can it bring in education reforms, arrest youth unemployment, and address evolving political priorities ahead of elections?

Several screenings of Vijay starrer Jana Nayagan were reportedly interrupted in Chennai after officials reportedly discovered minors inside theatres showing the A-certified film. Read to know more.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships at Thyagaraj Sports Complex. India fields a strong squad led by Olympians while Manika Batra misses out

Japan has unveiled one of its biggest economic transformation plans in decades, announcing a massive 370 trillion yen ($2.5 trillion) investment strategy through 2040. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government aims to strengthen Japan's leadership in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, defense, clean energy, and shipbuilding while boosting long-term economic growth. The ambitious blueprint is designed to improve productivity, reduce dependence on China, and keep Japan competitive in the global AI race. However, economists and investors are raising concerns over how the government plans to finance the enormous spending package, especially with Japan already carrying one of the world's highest public debt burdens.

China's appetite for gold is showing no signs of slowing down. The world's largest bullion market imported around 173 tonnes of gold in June, marking the highest monthly import level since March 2024 and extending gains for the third consecutive month. The surge comes after international gold prices corrected sharply from their early-2026 highs, encouraging investors to buy the dip. A stronger Chinese yuan also made overseas gold purchases more affordable, while commercial banks accelerated imports before a new licensing regime took effect.

A shooting near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle left two people dead and several others injured, prompting an emergency response from local authorities. Police are investigating the incident as officials work to determine the circumstances behind the deadly attack.

The weakening of the El Nino weather pattern continues to cast a long shadow over agricultural belts across Asia, disrupting traditional monsoon rainfall cycles and raising serious concerns for regional food security.

Donald Trump falsely claimed that regions in the US powered by wind energy could not turn on their televisions to watch his debate with Joe Biden. He also said that California witnessed “brownouts and blackouts” every weekend.