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Tamil Nadu politics heats up: AIADMK says TVK Govt won't last long

Tamil Nadu politics just got intense. After Vijay’s TVK called AIADMK a “spent force” at a rally in Karur, AIADMK fired back hard. Party leaders said TVK itself “can collapse anytime” and warned that allies could withdraw support from Vijay’s government. The war of words has turned Karur into the center of a fresh political showdown.

Russia-Ukraine war: Nine dead as Russia, Ukraine trade strikes

At least nine people were killed as Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight drone and missile attacks. Russian strikes killed four people in Ukraine, including three in the Dnipropetrovsk region, while Ukrainian attacks reportedly left five dead in Russia and Russian-occupied territories. The latest wave of attacks highlights the continuing escalation in the conflict.

Karnataka transport minister carries out surprise checks across 10 BMTC buses

In a dramatic surprise inspection, Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh went incognito on Bengaluru’s BMTC buses on Saturday night, July 11, 2026. Wearing a face mask to remain unrecognized, the minister traveled on over 10 different bus routes across the city to experience public transport from the perspective of an ordinary commuter.

Ban order on slaughter of cows on Bakrid in Tamil Nadu stayed, says Supreme Court

The blanket ban on slaughter of cows and calves during Bakrid or on any other day in Tamil Nadu was imposed by the Madras high court in May this year.

UK proscribes Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards as terror organisation

The ministers also announced plans to proscribe the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right (IMCR), which has been linked to attacks on Jews in the UK, and the Russian Federation Volunteer Corps (GRU), the international branch of Russian military intelligence.

Putin's mysterious Tu-214PU 'Doomsday plane' lands in Iran as US-Iran conflict spirals

Russia's Tu-214PU, a secure command aircraft dubbed the 'Flying Kremlin,' landed in Tehran as US-Iran strikes intensified. Here's what it is and why it matters.

IND W vs ENG W – India crush England by 270 runs to win inaugural Lord's women’s Test

Kranti Gaud’s 7-wicket haul and Yastika Bhatia’s maiden ton power India Women to a historic 270-run demolition of England in the inaugural Test at Lord’s.

Telangana political row: CM Revanth's 'blood on crops' jibe at KCR triggers war of words

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s sharp comment on the state’s irrigation crisis has set off a massive political fight. His “blood on crops” jibe aimed at former CM KCR did not go down well with BRS, which called the language “unbecoming of a constitutional office.” Congress hit back, turning the irrigation issue into a full-blown war of words between the two parties.

Taliban crackdown hits Afghanistan's economy

Businesses in Afghanistan's western city of Herat are reporting a sharp drop in customers after a recent Taliban crackdown on women's dress code. Shopkeepers say women, who make up the majority of shoppers, are staying home following detentions by morality police, dealing a major blow to local markets and livelihoods.

Forever OT13! SEVENTEEN renews contracts with PLEDIS for the second time

K-pop group SEVENTEEN have decided to renew their contracts for the second time. The announcement comes more than a decade after the group's debut.

Why Gen Z protestors, who helped make Balen Shah Nepal PM, now want him to resign | WION Decodes

Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, faces intense backlash, protests, and calls for resignation from student groups after stating in parliament that Nepal has also encroached on Indian territory.

Sam Neill dies at 78: Karl Urban, New Zealand PM, Toni Collette and more remember the Jurassic Park actor

Following the news of Sam Neill's demise, social media was flooded with tributes for the Jurassic Park actor. From friends and colleagues to political leaders, several celebrities remembered the actor for his contribution to the cinema.

Ayodhya Ram mandir donation 'theft': Supreme Court issues notice to UP govt on pleas seeking CBI probe

One of the petitions seeks a forensic audit of the entire finances of the temple trust and a CBI probe under the monitoring of the Supreme Court.

Bite-Sized vs. Deep-Dive — The Modern Sports Media Playbook

Discover how bite-sized clips and deep-dive analytics are rewriting the rules of modern sports media to capture both Gen Z scrollers and loyal fanbases.

Israel Knesset election 2026: Biggest challenges threatening Netanyahu’s political future

Netanyahu’s political future faces a tough test ahead of the 2026 election, with public sentiment, internal pressures and shifting alliances set to play a crucial role in determining the outcome.

'Commitment in exchange for commitment'-Iran refuses to honour Pakistan-brokered MoU

Iran says it will not fulfil its obligations under the Pakistan-mediated MoU unless the US honours its commitments, as military strikes continue for a fourth day.

US-Iran war: Iran retaliates against US allies in Gulf after US strikes

The volatile standoff between the United States and Iran has reached a dangerous new peak, with both nations exchanging heavy fire across the Persian Gulf. Following a massive new wave of US precision strikes which targeted Iranian radar systems, missile silos, drone launch facilities, and ammunition depots, Tehran has retaliated by launching a coordinated series of drone and missile attacks against US-allied interests in the region.

Demographic Reversal: Why Japan's registered pets now outnumber children under 15

Driven by record-low birthrates, Japan’s multi-billion-dollar infant care manufacturers are rapidly pivoting to the pet economy, re-engineering strollers, diapers, and baby carriers for "fur babies" as registered pets comfortably outnumber children under 15.

Integrated Theatre Commands: India's bold military overhaul to fight tomorrow's wars

India’s biggest military reform since Independence aims to create integrated theatre commands, unify operations across all three services and prepare for future conflicts with China and Pakistan.