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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.

Thalapathy Vijay's much-awaited swansong 'Jana Nayagan' has hit theatres worldwide, and fans are celebrating like never before with fireworks, dance, and packed houses right from the first show. Adding to the emotional wave, the film's title card now proudly reads "CM," a nod to Vijay's real-life transition into politics as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister.

Delhi will host the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 at Thyagraj Stadium from July 27 to August 2, welcoming players from over 35 countries in a major international table tennis event

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said the outcome of the students’ movement would have consequences beyond entrance exams and its success would send a strong message against alleged irregularities in competitive exams and reinforce the principle that public institutions must be held accountable.

The Indian Navy hosted 276 personnel from 27 countries in Kochi for Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day maritime security exercise focused on strengthening naval cooperation, training and interoperability against shared threats at sea.

Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma made his India T20I debut against Zimbabwe in Harare after an impressive IPL 2026 season. Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first in the series opener

The UK government has committed to a massive £15 billion boost for defence over the next four years, part of a wider Defence Investment Plan meant to prepare Britain for "the wars of the future." But here's the catch — around £4.7 billion of that funding still doesn't have a clear source and won't be confirmed until Budget 2026.

China's Ludi Tance 4-01 radar satellite is unique since it can operate at a height of 36,000 kilometres, while other radar satellites only work at 600 kilometres. The secret is a material extracted during aluminium production, and China has 95 per cent of it.

More than 70 attacks on mosques were recorded across the UK over the past year, with the British Muslim Trust warning that rising anti-Muslim hate and delays in security funding are leaving mosques increasingly vulnerable.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is reportedly being linked to discussions around the political future of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with speculation growing over a possible leadership role. The development comes amid shifting political equations in Pakistan and renewed focus on PoK’s governance. Watch the latest updates, political reactions, and analysis on the evolving situation.

Japan's push for cooler workplaces has sparked debate after Tokyo encouraged male office workers to wear shorts during summer under its expanded "Tokyo Cool Biz" campaign. While many welcome the comfort, critics argue the policy exposes a gender double standard, with some women raising concerns over workplace expectations and even coining the term "sunehara" or "leg hair harassment."