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Karnataka has begun its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with over 59,000 Booth Level Officers deployed across the state. Election officials say 46.5 lakh voters are yet to be verified or mapped, though they will remain on the electoral rolls and receive enumeration forms. The final revised voter list is scheduled to be published on October 7.

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India at the Asian Games 2026 after BCCI backs her following the T20 World Cup disappointment, with Smriti Mandhana and other key players set to defend the team's gold medal.

Mahesh Bhatt praised Imtiaz Ali and his recently released film, Main Vaapis Aaunga. He penned a heartfelt note, applauding the filmmaker’s vision as the film continues to roar at the box office.

The West Bengal Assembly has passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, giving authorities broader powers to detain individuals deemed a threat to public safety and seize assets linked to damage caused during unrest. All details here.

Catherine, Princess of Wales has completed an inspiring challenge, scaling the three highest peaks in Britain within 24 hours to raise funds for a cancer charity. The effort, described as deeply personal, comes after her own recovery journey following cancer treatment. The Princess of Wales, who is now in remission, said the experience held special meaning as she continues easing back into royal duties.

The celebrations aren't over yet. CM Vijay will soon be felicitated by his peers from the Tamil film industry in a grand event. The event will likely be attended by stalwarts from Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Malyalam cinema.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives in New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. Discover the key defence, tech, and economic security agendas on the table.

Years after the rumours, Cara Delevingne has opened up about the discussions surrounding her relationship with Amber Heard during the latter's divorce from Johnny Depp. Read on to know more.

At the January summit, negotiators "froze the text" of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), agreeing on its content. Teams are now conducting legal vetting in Brussels to ensure consistency.

Venezuela's strongest earthquake in more than a century has struck at a time when the country was only beginning to stabilise after years of economic turmoil. The economy has contracted by nearly 80% since 2013, weighed down by sanctions, hyperinflation, corruption and chronic underinvestment.

A 45-year-old man in an apparent child custody dispute was the suspected shooter at a shelter for mothers and children in northern Germany that left six dead on Monday, officials said. The man ​had an appointment at the shelter in Stade, close to the port ​city of Hamburg, earlier on Monday before opening fire midday, they said.

Despite the ongoing threat of Russian attacks, crowds flocked to Odesa's Black Sea beaches to escape a record-breaking European heatwave pushing temperatures past 30°C. Seeking relief from both the intense summer heat and the pressures of the invasion, beachgoers swam and sunbathed under the shadow of war.

Ardi is a female skeleton that lived over 4 million years ago and could be the key to understanding how and when early humans started walking on two legs. Scientists are studying a bone in her foot, which can unravel the mystery of human walking.

A Texas longhorn named Cowboy Houdini has become the latest World Cup animal oracle! At the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, the steer chose Norway over Ivory Coast by walking to a feed bucket marked with the Norwegian flag. Will Cowboy Houdini's prediction come true? Only the World Cup will tell!

In the Ketan Agarwal murder case, Pune Police plan to conduct a gait analysis of accused Chetan Chaudhary by comparing CCTV footage from Lohagad Fort with a recreated video. The court has extended the custody of Chaudhary and co-accused Siya Goyal till July 3 as the investigation continues.

Leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party and opposition parties have met the Akal Takht amid growing scrutiny of Punjab's amended sacrilege law. The development has sparked debate over religious sensitivities, legal provisions and political accountability in the state.

Japan's Osaka Prefecture has introduced AIko, a virtual AI police chief, to combat a surge in imposter scams. Designed to reach younger audiences, AIko warns about fraudsters posing as police officers, celebrities promoting fake investments, and even romantic partners. Authorities hope the AI-powered campaign will help curb the growing wave of online scams.

The US Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump sweeping new authority to fire members of certain independent federal agencies, overturning key parts of a 90-year-old precedent that limited presidential control.

Hollywood filmmaker Carl Rinsch, best known for 47 Ronin, has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison after defrauding Netflix of $11 million meant for an unfinished sci-fi series. Prosecutors said he spent the money on luxury cars, watches, designer goods, and even $638,000 on two mattresses. Rinsch cited mental health struggles and apologized in court, but was ordered to serve prison time and repay nearly $11 million.