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India’s monsoon has turned deadly. Floods and landslides have hit multiple states in 48 hours. Gujarat reports 16 dead with rescue operations still on. Maharashtra recorded 22 rain-related deaths, including a family of four electrocuted in Satara. Meanwhile IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR with more rain and thunderstorms forecast this week. Rivers are swelling, roads are cut off, and millions are bracing for more severe weather.

The IMF lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0 per cent in its latest World Economic Outlook update, after reducing it from 3.3 per cent to 3.1 per cent in April due to the US-Iran war.

Facundo Tello will referee Morocco's second consecutive World Cup quarter-final after also officiating their win over Portugal in Qatar.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India is deeply concerned over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region.

Marine Le Pen just announced she’s running for French president. The announcement came hours after a court upheld her embezzlement conviction but shockingly lifted a 5-year ban that would’ve blocked her from office. For over a year her campaign looked dead. Now the far-right leader is back in the race for 2027, setting up a major showdown in French politics.

Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee led a protest rally over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur. She accused police of ignoring a Calcutta High Court order and letting BJP workers disrupt the Trinamool march. Mamata also claimed TMC workers were assaulted during the protest. The case has sparked statewide outrage, with political parties trading blame over law and order and the safety of children in Bengal.

Donald Trump said he wants to remove Syria from the US terrorism list, praising Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and citing the country's growing stability.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out after a woman accused him of sexual assault from 2021. Top Democrats are now joining the pressure as the party faces a major headache ahead of the midterms. The allegation threatens a key Senate race in Maine and has sparked debate inside the Democratic Party about accountability vs. electability.

Shiv Sena Eknath Shinde faction corporator Ramesh Mhatre has been arrested after allegedly assaulting doctors and medical staff at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Dombivli, Thane. The attack on July 6 reportedly included beating a female doctor on duty. The incident at the KDMC-run civic hospital has sparked outrage among medical staff and citizens, raising questions about political violence and safety of healthcare workers in Maharashtra.

The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards is out, and the winners will be announced on September 14 this year. Take a look at the full list of nominees.

The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire is facing its biggest test yet. After attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States launched strikes on more than 80 targets linked to Iran's military infrastructure. President Donald Trump amplified support for the operation on social media, while Tehran warned of consequences and accused Washington of violating the post-war understanding. With shipping risks now rated severe, oil markets, global trade routes and regional security are once again under intense pressure as fears of a broader escalation grow.

NATO has quietly approved Palantir’s AI system to identify targets in the field. The move signals a major shift in how the alliance fights modern wars — using artificial intelligence to process data, spot threats, and speed up decisions against Russia. Called a “secret AI weapon” by insiders, the system could change battlefield strategy in the Ukraine war and beyond. What does this mean for warfare, accountability, and the future of AI in the military? We break it down.

Celeste Amarilla could face charges after the French Football Federation lodged a complaint over her social media posts following a FIFA World Cup match.

Actor Rajesh Sharma is in the hospital in Kolkata after his health deteriorated after a suspected Spider or bug bite. The actor is not out of danger, and his infection has spread from his toes up to his knee.

PM Narendra Modi has landed in Australia for high-level talks with PM Anthony Albanese. Defence, critical minerals, and uranium are set to dominate the agenda as both nations work to strengthen their strategic partnership. With the Indo-Pacific at the center of global geopolitics, India and Australia are looking to deepen cooperation on security, trade, and energy.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday’s strikes included attacks on Kharg Island but not its oil facilities. He added that the US may take over Kharg Island and that there’s not a thing Iran could do about it. He also said that the US may impose the naval blockade again on Iran.

Social media is flooded with speculations that the trailer of Ramayana will release next week. While there has been no official confirmation yet, fans are excited to get a closer look at the characters.

Marking the special occasion of Sourav Ganguly's birthday, the makers have released the first poster featuring Rajkummar Rao in the role of the former cricketer.

Donald Trump said the US will grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, as he met Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit.