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According to the complaint filed by the child’s mother, Shilpa Kasbe, the trench was dug near their house eight to 10 days ago to contain monsoon rain and wastewater.

Mahrez, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, ended his international career with 113 caps and 40 goals.

Before becoming Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei was repeatedly arrested between 1963 and 1976 for preaching against Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, opposing Western influence, and promoting Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolutionary teachings.

The prosecution said that investigators had recovered digital evidence, including mobile phone data, chats and other electronic material, which still needed to be analysed, and the accused had to be confronted with the newly recovered evidence.

On July 3, 2026, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off over 4,800 devotees, signaling the start of a 57-day pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine in the Kashmir Himalayas. Under the chants of "Bam Bam Bhole," the yatra is set to continue until Raksha Bandhan on August 28, with authorities implementing the most robust security grid in the pilgrimage’s history.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is facing tough questions after former AIADMK MLAs C. Vijayabaskar and M.R. Vijayabhaskar joined the party despite facing serious corruption allegations. Critics argue that the move appears to contradict TVK's strong anti-corruption messaging, while supporters say the party remains committed to due process and political reform.

Speaking at DMK event on June 20th, Radhakrishnan is said to have made objectionable statements against Chief Minister Vijay, commenting about his cinema career that preceded his political foray.

Hundreds of Malawians remain stranded in South Africa, gathering outside their country's consulate as they seek assistance to return home. With freezing winter nights adding to their hardship, many are facing uncertainty while waiting for travel arrangements and support. Although thousands have already been repatriated in recent months, a significant number are still hoping for help. The situation has drawn attention to the challenges faced by migrant communities and the growing humanitarian concerns surrounding cross-border movement in southern Africa.

Chennai auto driver Murugan rescued a minor girl from an alleged kidnapping attempt at Central Railway Station. Tamil Nadu Police honoured him for his courage.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday called for $18 million in urgent funding to support trials of experimental Ebola treatments in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that delays could jeopardize efforts to contain the outbreak.

The Ketan Agarwal murder case has shocked the country and raised more questions than answers. Ketan Agarwal, a Pune-based businessman, died after falling into a gorge at Lohagad Fort in what was initially believed to be an accident. But the investigation soon took a dramatic turn, with his fiancée Siya Goyal and alleged partner Chetan Chaudhary being arrested in connection with the case. Did Ketan sense something was wrong before his death? Why did Siya agree to the marriage? And why are Siya and Chetan reportedly giving conflicting versions of events? In this Decodes, we break down the timeline, the allegations, the unanswered questions, and everything we know so far.

Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitao Brito said that his team will face Argentina with belief and courage as they aim to reach the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Two tombs built thousands of years before the pyramids have been discovered in Egypt. They remained untouched and hidden for over 5,000 years and reveal how Egyptian architecture evolved over centuries.

When asked where Pakistan could be in the next five years, former envoy Bilahari Kausikan described it as “a state teetering on the brink of failure” and said that the recent diplomatic gains would not change the country’s structural problems or significantly improve its ties with the US.

Iran’s army chief, Amir Hatami, vowed to avenge the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel, as weeklong state funeral ceremonies commenced in Tehran.

The investigation into the alleged theft case linked to Ayodhya has taken a new turn after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) received a 15-day extension to continue its probe. Meanwhile, Congress has demanded a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation, raising the political temperature around the case. As investigators dig deeper into how the alleged operation unfolded, attention has shifted to the administration and security mechanisms surrounding one of India's most significant religious sites.

A woman from Jaipur has been arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) as part of an investigation into alleged links with the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Investigators are examining her online activities, including social media interactions that reportedly drew the attention of security agencies. The case has once again highlighted concerns over digital radicalisation and the role online platforms can play in connecting individuals to extremist networks.

RGC commander Ahmad Vahidi made his first public appearance since February as Iran prepared for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's state funeral, expected to draw millions.

A viral TikTok video has reignited debate over the enforcement of Islamic law in Indonesia's Aceh province after a couple was sentenced to public caning following a court ruling. Aceh is the only region in Indonesia that formally enforces Sharia law, where punishments can include public lashings for offences such as gambling, adultery and certain moral violations.