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Security forces launched an intense overnight crackdown in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, demolishing two houses linked to active Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. The action came just a day after Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was shot dead by a lone terrorist while on Amarnath Yatra security duty. One of the demolished homes belonged to Adil Ahmad Thokar, whose family house was destroyed for the second time, the first being after the Pahalgam attack last year. A

Assam is facing what Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called an "unprecedented" flood disaster, with Sivasagar, Jorhat and Charaideo districts among the worst hit. Over 5.6 lakh people are affected, dozens remain missing, and the CM has announced ₹4 lakh ex gratia for families of the deceased while rescue teams battle inaccessible, flooded terrain.

Rahul Gandhi led opposition MPs to Gandhi Smriti in solidarity with students affected by the NEET paper leak, as the opposition continued its protests over the issue and police action against demonstrators.

Lovlina Borgohain secures a guaranteed medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after advancing directly to the women's 75kg boxing semifinals in Glasgow

For 80 years, the United Nations has never had a woman lead it — but 2026 could change that. As Secretary-General António Guterres's term ends, the race to succeed him is heating up, with strong contenders including Michelle Bachelet and Rebeca Grynspan. The UN Security Council is now deep in closed-door discussions, weighing candidates before making its recommendation to the General Assembly, which holds the final vote.

K-pop girl group NewJeans surprised fans by releasing new photos and videos featuring four members, marking one of the group's most significant public updates in recent months.

Actors including Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan, R. Madhavan and Kamal Haasan have voiced support for students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak, calling for accountability and reforms in India's education system following police action against demonstrators.

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address student concerns through dialogue instead of police action. Hazare also backed demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, saying accountability at the highest levels is essential following repeated allegations of irregularities in the NEET examination.

Iran is intensifying pressure in West Asia through its Houthi allies, who have launched fresh attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising fears of a major global energy crisis. With the Strait of Hormuz already under pressure, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has emerged as a second strategic choke point, threatening global oil and gas supplies. The Houthis claim responsibility for missile and drone strikes on Saudi-linked vessels, while Saudi Arabia has confirmed damage to one of its oil tankers. Analysts warn that if both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb are disrupted simultaneously, nearly one-quarter of the world's oil and gas supply could be affected.

Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel and join the Abraham Accords, a US-brokered agreement aimed at establishing diplomatic ties between Israel and Arab countries, to secure a landmark civilian nuclear deal with the United States.

Yemen’s Houthis said on Wednesday that they had targeted two Saudi oil tankers, named Encelia and Layla, with drones and missiles for allegedly violating their maritime blockade. The attack was the first since the militant group announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.

Kerala's political corridors are heating up over a fresh controversy — the inclusion of non-Muslim members in the state's Waqf Board. The ruling UDF government and opposition LDF are now trading accusations, each blaming the other for how this contentious issue was handled. With the Kerala High Court already restraining the Board from major decisions and the matter now before the Supreme Court, this dispute is far from over.

Kerala is ramping up its fight against drug abuse with a heartfelt new initiative called 'Talk Room.' The idea is simple but powerful — give children and young people a safe, judgment-free space to open up about peer pressure, addiction, or anything troubling them, before it's too late. As part of the state's broader anti-drug drive, this move focuses on early intervention through conversation rather than punishment.

John Cusack became the first actor from Hollywood to react to the ongoing student movement in India. The actor shared an essay of author Arundhati Roy and expressed his solidarity to the ongoing protest.

Orcas were seen doing something unthinkable in the Gulf of California. A pair got hold of a sunfish, with one of them holding it and the other ramming into it at full speed, breaking it into several pieces. The mid-sea action left scientists stunned.

The Cauvery water-sharing dispute is back in focus as the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee prepares to meet on July 28. The meeting comes at a crucial time, with water allocations, reservoir levels and monsoon conditions expected to dominate discussions. Decisions taken by the committee could have significant implications for farmers, water management authorities and states dependent on the Cauvery basin.

The Cauvery water-sharing dispute is back in focus as the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee prepares to meet on July 28. The meeting comes at a crucial time, with water allocations, reservoir levels and monsoon conditions expected to dominate discussions. Decisions taken by the committee could have significant implications for farmers, water management authorities and states dependent on the Cauvery basin.

The upcoming season of Law & Order is going through a change, as Reid Scott will be exiting and James Badge Dale will be replacing him. Read to know more.

Tamil Nadu is emerging as India's manufacturing powerhouse, with women driving its industrial growth. The state now has the highest share of women employed in organised manufacturing, particularly in electronics, while cities like Coimbatore and Madurai are outperforming the national average, setting a new benchmark for workforce participation.