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The political battle over the Karur stampede tragedy has intensified in Tamil Nadu. DMK Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has strongly responded to Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay's remarks during his visit to Karur. Vijay defended his actions following the 2025 Karur stampede, saying he was grieving and trusted the police's judgment, while also announcing government jobs for the families of victims. Kanimozhi hit back, alleging that people know who stood with them during the tragedy and who abandoned them.

In a rare gesture, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon personally received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport on his arrival and later saw him off at the end of his visit.

Trump warned Iran of massive retaliation if he is assassinated, claiming US strike orders are already in place. But can a US president legally leave military orders that survive their death?

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni firmly backed Lionel Messi for penalty duties ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland despite recent misses.

Actor Tom Holland along with actor Matt Damon and director Christopher Nolan made a surprise visit to Mumbai theatre on Friday soon after the special screening of The Odyssey. The highly anticipated film is set to release on July 17.

Long after humans and larger animals have vanished due to the intense heat, the final flora standing will be incredibly resilient, drought-adapted species like cacti.

The B-52 bomber features unusually thin, 35-degree swept wings that delay drag, allowing Mach 0.84 speeds. Despite their slender profile, these flexible wings hold 48,000 gallons of fuel and support a massive 70,000-pound weapons payload.

The B-52 bomber leverages its massive 185-foot wingspan and 488,000-pound frame to carry 48,000 gallons of fuel and a 70,000-pound payload. This immense size allows it to launch heavy hypersonic weapons and accommodate USD 48.6 billion in upgrades.

The B-52 avoids standard crosswind landings because its massive 185-foot wings would strike the runway. Instead, it uses a swivelling landing gear system that pivots up to 20 degrees, allowing the heavy aircraft to touch down completely sideways.

The B-52 bomber relies on eight engines, offering unmatched redundancy if one fails. Upgrading to four engines would cause fatal asymmetric thrust due to its small rudder. Instead, the B-52J will receive eight new Rolls-Royce F130 engines.

The B-52 bomber retains its eight-engine layout because upgrading to four larger engines causes fatal asymmetric thrust. The aircraft's narrow rudder cannot counter the extreme drag. Instead, the B-52J receives eight new Rolls-Royce F130 engines.

Control rooms have been set up in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected families and provide information about the incident.

The B-52 bomber will outlive the newer B-1B and B-2 bombers because of its simple, over-engineered frame and low maintenance costs. With a USD 48.6 billion upgrade adding new Rolls-Royce engines and AESA radar, it will serve into the 2060s.

From Marvel’s renewed focus on multi-season storytelling with Daredevil: Born Again to DC’s genre-driven approach with Peacemaker and Creature Commandos, here's how TV is becoming the game-changer in showcasing superhero projects on small screens.

The Turkish government launched a campaign last year to address the country's declining birth rate under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's "Decade of the Family" initiative.

New York is set to become the first U.S. state to ban smart glasses across its entire court system. Beginning July 20, all camera- and microphone-equipped smart eyewear, including Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses and prescription smart glasses, will be prohibited inside state, county, city, town, and village courts. Court officials say the move is aimed at preventing covert recordings of legal proceedings. Visitors, lawyers, and court staff will be required to surrender smart glasses before entering court buildings. The decision follows growing concerns over AI-powered wearable devices and comes after Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses drew attention during a recent U.S. court appearance.

Wimbledon 2026 is set to witness a historic all-Czech women's singles final as Karolina Muchova takes on Linda Noskova for the prestigious title. Muchova booked her place in the championship match after defeating Coco Gauff, while Noskova stormed into her maiden Grand Slam final with a straight-sets victory in the semifinals. The showdown highlights the remarkable rise of Czech women's tennis and marks another milestone in Wimbledon history.

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 via Merino's 88th-min goal to reach WC semis after 16 years. Rodri handball denied penalty per IFAB rules. Belgium exit; Spain face France on July 14 in Arlington.

TV actor Rohit Chandel has been arrested by Mumbai Police after being accused of allegedly stalking and harassing a 16-year-old girl. The case is under investigation.