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India: Wildfires rips Through Himachal, Uttarakhand and J&K Forest Belts

Severe forest fires are raging across Northern India, exacerbated by prolonged dry weather, extreme heatwaves, and human negligence. Extensive blazes have swept through fragile belts in Jammu & Kashmir (Udhampur, Rajouri), Himachal Pradesh (Shimla, Solan, Kasauli), and Uttarakhand, triggering emergency containment operations across the Himalayan region.

SRH vs RR, Eliminator: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in an IPL season

IPL 2026 Eliminator: RR's 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes a historic 16-ball fifty vs SRH to shatter Chris Gayle's single-season sixes record!

India unveils AMCA project, opens fighter jet manufacturing to 3 private players: What's more on list

The government's decision marks a significant milestone by opening fighter jet production to India’s private sector, aiming to speed up development while boosting the country’s self-reliance in advanced aerospace technology.

Premier League win will fuel Arsenal's hunger for Champions League glory: Mikel Arteta

After winning the Premier League, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is "fully convinced" the Gunners will beat PSG in Budapest to claim their maiden UCL crown.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay holds 25-minute talks with PM Modi during first official Delhi visit. Know the issues he raised

After meeting the Prime Minister, Vijay also held talks with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and is expected to meet Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.

Treaty poopers: Think Tank warns US needs actual 'Guardians of the Galaxy' before China claims the Moon

Space would need to be defended as China and the US pursue their ambitions in orbit and on the Moon. The report states that the US should urgently work to prepare a force that can be stationed on the Moon and stop China from asserting authority over the lunar body.

Who was Anik Dutta? National Award-winning Bengali director dies after falling from terrace

Anik Dutta, a well-known Bengali filmmaker died by falling from the terrace of a multi-storey building in south Kolkata. He was 66-years-old and was reportedly struggling with depression. Read on to know more.

US to pull back forces from Iran’s vicinity, lift naval blockade, claims Iran’s state media; White House denies

Iran’s state TV said that the memorandum is not yet finalised, and no step would be taken without a tangible verification by Iran. It added that if a final deal is reached within 60 days after the MoU, the agreement will be approved in the form of a binding UN Security Council resolution.

What is Canada’s online safety bill? Why tech giants like Apple & Google oppose it, what it means for user privacy | WION Decodes

The legislation aims to modernise how law enforcement agencies investigate cybercrime, terrorism and national security threats by expanding access to digital communications and user data.

IPL 2026 Eliminator Toss Update: Cummins opts to bowl; Hinge in for SRH, Riyan Parag back for RR

IPL 2026 Eliminator: SRH captain Pat Cummins wins the toss and opts to bowl vs RR. Praful Hinge returns for Hyderabad; a fit Riyan Parag leads the Royals.

How satellite launches are accidentally 'geoengineering' our atmosphere

Satellite megaconstellations are creating a problem for the environment, creating a high-altitude pollution problem that mimics an unregulated geoengineering experiment. Researchers used real-world atmospheric data from NOAA’s SABRE aircraft campaign to validate their models.

Faith vs public order: What Indian Constitution actually says about religious practice in public spaces

Ahead of Bakrid 2026, the Uttar Pradesh government tightened security measures, restricting animal sacrifice and prayers to designated places to maintain public order. In response, section 163 BNSS was imposed in Noida and Greater Noida.

ED team attacked, vehicles smashed in Kerala after multi-city raids on Pinarayi Vijayan

Enforcement Directorate (ED) convoy attacked and vehicles damaged by CPI(M) workers in Kerala following extensive multi-city raids at the residence of former CM Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with the CMRL-Exalogic money laundering case.

Congress Pushes Karnataka Leadership Transition | DK Shivakumar Emerges Strong CM Contender

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to step down soon following intense political deliberations within the Congress leadership. The move comes after high-level meetings in Delhi involving Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and other senior leaders, where a leadership transition for the state was reportedly finalised.

‘No indication of any deliberate act’: UK rules out ‘suspicion’ after fire at Jewish supermarket in London’s Golders Green

UK authorities said the massive fire at a Jewish supermarket in London’s Golders Green was likely caused by an electrical fault, ruling out arson. No injuries were reported in the blaze.

Erdogan calls Benjamin Netanyahu a ‘tyrant’ says Gaza conflict has cast shadow over Eid celebrations

Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Benjamin Netanyahu during Eid al-Adha prayers, accusing Israel of Gaza and expressing solidarity with Palestinians.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai makers react to 'baseless allegations' made by Vashu Bhagnani: 'We are the owners of the songs'

The team of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has addressed the ongoing controversy about the allegations made by producer Vashu Bhagnani over the recreated versions of Chunnari Chunnari and Ishq Sona Hai from the 1999 film Biwi No. 1.

‘Enemy is now pursuing other means’: Iran says US, Israel still seek to overthrow Islamic Republic

Iran alleged regime change efforts would involve increasing economic pressure, smuggling weapons and ammunition on a large scale, and bringing in illegal communication equipment, particularly Starlink satellite internet devices.

Why are thousands of young Chinese applying for shepherd jobs? Viral ad exposes labour market strains

The applicants ranged from factory workers and office employees to recent university graduates from major cities including Shanghai and Chongqing.