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The excitement around 'Jana Nayagan' has reached fever pitch as the film crosses $4.6 million in global pre-sales ahead of its release. Fans in Chennai have already begun first-day-first-show celebrations with massive film banners being erected.

Astronomers have uncovered evidence suggesting the Milky Way was flipped by more than 90 degrees after a violent collision with a dwarf galaxy known as the Gaia Sausage around 10 billion years ago. Researchers say the massive impact reshaped the galaxy long before the Solar System formed, offering fresh insights into the Milky Way's turbulent past.

Panama is positioning itself as India’s gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, leveraging the Panama Canal’s strategic importance. The minister invited Indian businesses to establish operations in Panama, citing its logistics hub status, efficient ports, and stable, rules-based economy.

IPL founder Lalit Modi says he will return to India later this year after a tribunal ruled in his favour in the 2009 IPL South Africa FEMA case.

A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's migrant work permit ban, siding with immigrants in a key legal battle. The ruling allows eligible migrants to continue seeking work authorization while the case moves through the courts, dealing a setback to the administration's immigration agenda.

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has called for peace, safety and equal opportunities for children and citizens amid the NEET protests, urging all sides to resolve the issue through dialogue.

An Australian mother, Jenitar Sau Na'amoana, gave birth to naturally conceived identical quadruplets at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in Queensland on July 14, 2026. The girls—Emily, Harriet, Alexa, and Catherine—were delivered via C-section at 28 weeks and four days gestation.

Astronomers have uncovered evidence suggesting the Milky Way was flipped by more than 90 degrees after a violent collision with a dwarf galaxy known as the Gaia Sausage around 10 billion years ago. Researchers say the massive impact reshaped the galaxy long before the Solar System formed, offering fresh insights into the Milky Way's turbulent past.

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the leading challenger to unseat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Recent major polls show Eisenkot, leading the centrist Yashar party, outperforming Netanyahu by significant margins ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Pooja Hegde was aware that she had limited screen time in Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan. However, the actress still agreed to be a part of the film becuase of her bond with the actor-politician.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a fresh attack on the Centre over India's education system, alleging that 152 exam paper leaks have taken place over the past decade without a single conviction. Gandhi called the system "rigged," claimed crores of students and their families have suffered, and demanded the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while urging accountability and reforms.

Union Minister JP Nadda, a former BJP president, referred to paper leaks in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka and said there were more such instances.

PV Sindhu advanced to the next round of the China Open after overcoming a tough challenge from Unnati Hooda, while Ayush Shetty pulled off a major upset by defeating world No. 11 Alwi Farhan.

Tensions escalated across several Indian cities as BJP and Congress workers clashed over the NEET paper leak controversy. Demonstrations, counter-protests and heavy police deployment were reported as the political battle over alleged examination irregularities intensified, with both parties trading sharp accusations.

Visuals surfaced on social media from the lunch showing Charnvirakul holding a microphone at a long table. During this, Li and other official members also watched and lauded his performance.

The United States and Saudi Arabia are reportedly moving closer to a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement. If finalised, the proposed deal would pave the way for civilian nuclear collaboration between the two countries, marking a major step in their strategic partnership.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a fresh attack on the Centre over India's education system, alleging that 152 exam paper leaks have taken place over the past decade without a single conviction. Gandhi called the system "rigged," claimed crores of students and their families have suffered, and demanded the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while urging accountability and reforms.

As tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate, questions are mounting over whether Pakistan could be drawn into the conflict. While Islamabad has tried to position itself as a regional mediator, its longstanding strategic ties with Saudi Arabia could complicate that balancing act and test its policy of neutrality.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin on July 23 in Glasgow, but India may not be able to match half of its tally from the previous games due to the absence of sports like Hockey, Badminton and shooting.