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Comedian Samay Raina and four others have been called out and ordered to pay a Rs 3 lakh fine each for making insensitive remarks about specially abled individuals on his show India's Got Latent.

Nand Kishore Goenka, a revered social worker and the father of Essel Group Chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra, passed away on July 13, at the age of 96. Known for his profound commitment to samaj seva (service to society), gau seva (service to cows), and his lifelong association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), he leaves behind a legacy of humility and compassion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent leaders have paid heartfelt tributes to his life of service and principled living.

A year after President’s Rule ended and a popular government returned on February 4, people in Kuki-Zo areas of Kangpokpi say nothing has improved. On Monday, the Kuki-Zo Council met IB Chief Mahesh Dixit and senior Home Ministry officials in Delhi. Their ask: urgent steps to break the Naga blockade that’s cut off essential goods and help end what they call a “worsening humanitarian crisis.” With roads still blocked and supplies running low, the Council is pushing the Centre to intervene fast and speed up a political solution for Manipur.

Lebanon and Israel have resumed talks in Rome to discuss the implementation of a US-brokered peace framework, including Israeli troop withdrawal and security arrangements in southern Lebanon.

From MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in India vs England ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina.

President Donald Trump says the United States will become the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls, while signalling a renewed naval blockade of Iran. Tehran has rejected any U.S. role in controlling the strategic waterway as both sides continue exchanging strikes, raising fresh concerns over regional stability and efforts to end the war.

A 36-year-old American national, identified as Jordan Brown from California, was apprehended by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on July 11, 2026, near the Sonauli border in Uttar Pradesh while attempting to enter Nepal without a passport, visa, or valid travel documents. Brown, who claimed to be a former U.S. Navy and Special Forces member, was intercepted while trying to cross via an unauthorized foot trail.

Russia launched one of its latest large-scale attacks on Ukraine, firing 135 drones and 10 missiles as the war entered a new phase of escalation. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Kyiv that Moscow would respond "in kind" to Ukrainian actions. Meanwhile, Ukraine's allies pledged additional air-defence support, while Kyiv agreed a roadmap to acquire 16 Rafale fighter jets and advanced SAMP/T NG air-defence systems. The first Rafales are expected to enter service by 2028-2029.

Tom Cruise’s Digger is one of the biggest releases of the year, and it was a chance for Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil to share screen space with the legendary star. But he refused.

Thousands of jubilant fans welcomed Erling Haaland and Norway's national football team home to Oslo after their historic FIFA World Cup run. Norway reached the men's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time ever, with Haaland scoring seven goals during the country's first World Cup appearance in 28 years before their campaign ended against England.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the Muslim side's appeal against the Bhojshala ruling while refusing to restore Friday namaz inside the complex and permitting prayers at a nearby open space.

Sugar is a crucial building block of life, and Earth received nearly 50 million tonnes of it over four billion years ago. Interstellar dust is full of it, a study has found, and could have possibly sprinkled it on other parts of the universe as well.

Two major multi-starrer comedy films were released recently, giving the audience a double opportunity to laugh: Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 and Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle. Let's take a look at their first weekend collection.

Kylian Mbappe did not join France's full training session before their FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal against Spain. However, it was only a precaution and he is still expected to be available for the match.

Iran's latest LEGO 'slopaganda' video targets Laura Loomer, references Lindsey Graham's death, and fuels fresh assassination conspiracy claims.

As technology companies accelerate the construction of new data centres, lawmakers and regulators across dozens of US states are considering measures to curb their impact on power grids, electricity costs and local communities.

India expressed deep concern over the targeted strikes on the commercial vessels MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed one Indian sailor and injured several others.

ChatGPT and other AI tools have been flagged as major risks to brain health. Over-reliance on them for everything means people stop exercising their brains. Experts say this could lead to a higher risk of dementia.

After minting billions at the global box office, Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar witnessed a shockingly poor response on the opening day of its release in Japan. The film was released in the country on July 10.