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China and the Philippines on Monday traded accusations after an encounter between vessels in contested South China Sea ‌waters, with Manila saying one of its navy personnel was struck on the head and Beijing saying Manila provoked the incident. The Philippines said Chinese Coast Guard personnel aggressively struck one of its navy staff on the head with a wooden baton during an encounter in the Second Thomas Shoal on Monday in which a navy rubber boat was damaged.

The makers of Jana Nayagan have unveiled a brand-new promo that puts Vijay's larger-than-life screen presence front and centre. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on July 23.

Andhra Pradesh has confirmed the Omicron RF.5 sub-variant behind a small cluster of COVID-19 cases, after genome sequencing on samples from Kadapa district. The state has recorded 12-16 cases and 4 deaths since June 26, though officials note all four patients had serious underlying conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or kidney disease.

The World's Most Livable Cities 2026 ranking has been revealed, with Copenhagen, Denmark securing the top spot, followed by Vienna and Melbourne. The list highlights cities offering the best quality of life, while Damascus, Syria ranks as the least livable city, followed by Tripoli and Dhaka. Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru also feature in the global rankings.

New violence shook the Middle East early Monday as the United States announced another wave of attacks on Iran, Kuwait said it was intercepting drones and Tehran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have hit an "enemy command centre" in Syria. Bahrain's interior ministry also said that its air raid sirens had sounded and urged citizens and residents to head to "the nearest safe place".

The deceased, identified as Anand Kumar, had secured the first rank in the BTech (Electrical Engineering) programme at a private engineering college, the Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT), in Kanpur in 2024, securing the third rank in Uttar Pradesh.

The DMK has softened its staunch opposition to the proposed Delimitation Bill, indicating it will evaluate the upcoming legislation on merit to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. While the party previously condemned the exercise, it now signals willingness to support a seat increase if applied proportionally across all states without penalizing southern regions.

A New York Times assessment based on satellite imagery, verified videos and official statements suggests Iranian missile strikes caused more damage to U.S. military facilities in Jordan than previously acknowledged. The report says multiple UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were damaged at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, while Iran claims it also targeted fighter jet hangars and key military infrastructure under Operation Nasr-2. The Pentagon has not publicly confirmed the reported losses, but the latest attacks underscore the widening scope of the U.S.-Iran conflict across Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and the Strait of Hormuz.

World Cup winners Spain return home to Madrid following their 1-0 win over Argentina. Read details on the team's victory parade route, royal receptions, and street celebrations.

Parliament proceedings were disrupted on Monday as Opposition members protested over the alleged NEET paper leak, forcing both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to adjourn for the day. Despite appeals from presiding officers including Om Birla and C. P. Radhakrishnan, slogan shouting continued. Scheduled legislative business could not proceed due to repeated disruptions in both Houses.

Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance during the pre- match ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where he spoke about football's unique power to bring people together. His remarks came ahead of the highly anticipated showdown between Spain and Argentina

Scientists continue to unravel the mystery of supermassive black holes, the universe's most powerful gravitational traps found at the centre of galaxies. New research is helping astronomers better understand how these cosmic giants form, grow and influence the evolution of galaxies, offering fresh insights into some of the most extreme environments in the universe.

Violence broke out in central Delhi as the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march intensified on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. Police used tear gas and lathis to disperse protesters near Jantar Mantar after demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders. Security was tightened across the national capital amid fears of further unrest.

Marvel has unveiled the first trailer of Avengers: Doomsday, giving a glimpse of one of the biggest showdowns in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to release in cinemas in December.

The Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline has received a major boost after 13 West African nations approved participation in the cross-border energy corridor. The ambitious project aims to strengthen regional energy security, expand natural gas access across West Africa and create a direct export route to Europe through Morocco.

The DMK has softened its staunch opposition to the proposed Delimitation Bill, indicating it will evaluate the upcoming legislation on merit to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. While the party previously condemned the exercise, it now signals willingness to support a seat increase if applied proportionally across all states without penalizing southern regions.

Torrential monsoon rains have triggered widespread disruption across Jammu & Kashmir and Nagaland, with flash floods, landslides and overflowing rivers affecting normal life. Authorities have issued rain alerts, launched rescue operations and urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious as heavy rainfall continues across both states.

Heavy sanctions loom over Argentine players as FIFA opens an investigation into the ugly post-match brawl following Spain's 2026 World Cup final victory.

With the latest incident in Poonch, the death toll from rain-related disasters has risen to over 20, while damage to homes, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure is estimated to be worth several crores of rupees.