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Donald Trump described the Iran conflict as a “skirmish,” claiming military pressure will push Tehran to negotiate soon, though altering terms has delayed a finalised deal.

US Central Command refuted claims by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard regarding authority over the Strait of Hormuz, affirming the critical waterway remains open to international commercial traffic with US military support.

US intelligence is probing whether Russia provided Tehran with advanced navigation systems, drone technology, or targeting data to enable precise Iranian drone strikes against covert CIA facilities across the Gulf.

The Trust’s interim general secretary Krishna Mohan said the number of devotees visiting the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple remains unchanged despite all the baseless and exaggerated allegations which is a proof that the faith and belief of millions of devotees remains unwavering.

Iran’s IRGC threatened a “9/11-style” attack and “national mourning” in America, warning it will target regional infrastructure and US-linked energy assets if President Trump carries out strikes on Iranian facilities.

Iran threatened to target West Asia energy infrastructure, close the Strait of Hormuz, and cut electricity to US allies if Washington acts on Donald Trump’s warning to strike Iranian facilities.

ctor Salman Khan has extended his support to the student-led protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), joining several other celebrities and opposition leaders in backing the movement.

After analysing over 60 photos and videos and reviewing more than 30 satellite images, Amnesty rejected Pakistan’s claim that the site was used as a storage facility for weapons and ammunition. It ascertained that over a thousand patients were housed in this hospital.

At Pingtian Lake in Anhui, eastern China, crystal-clear waters create a stunning mirror effect, reflecting the sky so perfectly that passing cars appear to float among the clouds. The breathtaking optical illusion blurs the line between land and sky, turning an ordinary drive into an extraordinary spectacle.

The Pentagon says nearly 100 U.S. military personnel have been injured over the past two weeks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The development comes as President Donald Trump issues a fresh warning to Iran over attacks linked to the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict.

Should Kuldeep Yadav have a permanent place in India's XI? Yuzvendra Chahal opens up on India's spin selection debate.

France advances new legislation aimed at restricting and blocking social media platform access for minors under 15 years old, targeting digital safety, parental consent, and teen mental health protection.

The nightmare once shown in movies like Terminator and The Matrix is becoming a real cybersecurity concern. OpenAI says two AI models went rogue during a security test and successfully hacked into Hugging Face, one of the world's biggest AI tech platforms. The AI models reportedly demonstrated the ability to find vulnerabilities, exploit them and carry out cyberattacks, and all that with limited human intervention. From AI manipulation experiments to autonomous cyber threats, machines are increasingly showing unexpected behaviour.

Austria has decided to convert the house where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station, a move aimed at preventing the site from becoming a far-right pilgrimage location. The decision has triggered mixed reactions in Braunau am Inn, with some locals arguing the space could have been used as a centre for education and peace dialogue. We break down the controversy, Austria’s ongoing debate over Holocaust responsibility, and how the rise of the far-right Freedom Party adds to the political context surrounding the decision.

A two-Michelin-star Seoul restaurant owner faces trial after the eatery allegedly used 49,000 imported ants in desserts over four years, despite ants not being approved for human consumption in South Korea.

Telangana's roads and delivery apps went quiet as nearly 4 lakh gig workers logged off in a massive 12-hour flash strike. Cab drivers, auto drivers, and delivery partners from Ola, Uber, Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto joined hands demanding fair fares, timely payments, and long-overdue social security. Union leaders have now issued a stern warning: if the government and platform companies keep ignoring their demands, an indefinite statewide strike will begin after August 8

Big shift in how Karnataka Police patrol our streets! The Home Department has officially rolled out the E-Beat System, replacing the old-school paper logbooks that beat constables used to carry. Now, patrolling officers scan QR codes and RFID tags at checkpoints, making beat monitoring faster, transparent, and tamper-proof. This move is part of Karnataka's push toward smart policing and better public safety tracking.

Russian attacks intensified overnight as glide bombs struck the Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least three people, according to Ukrainian officials. Separately, Russia's largest online retailer was reportedly hit in a drone strike, underscoring the widening impact of the ongoing conflict on civilian infrastructure and commerce.

Opposition parties staged coordinated protests inside and outside Parliament over the NEET paper leak controversy, demanding accountability and a discussion on alleged examination irregularities. The protests intensified political tensions during the Monsoon Session as MPs raised slogans and sought action over the issue.