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BJP reshuffles its national team as Deepak Mhaskey replaces Amit Malviya as IT Cell chief, while Smriti Irani and Biplab Deb join key roles

An Indian model allegedly attacked railways personnel with a razor blade during a seat dispute on the Aravali Express. She was deboarded and booked. Here is what happened

KATSEYE took the stage during the Disney Legends celebration for Susan Egan, honouring the veteran star, who brought Belle to Broadway and voiced Megara in Hercules.

The "cutting late caffeine" trend is gaining traction, and there's real science behind it. Caffeine's effects can last 8-10 hours in your system, meaning even a 3 PM coffee could still be active come bedtime. Research shows late-day caffeine can reduce deep, restorative sleep by 20-30%, even in people who feel they slept fine. The commonly cited 2 PM cutoff works well for an 11 PM bedtime, but experts say your ideal cutoff depends on your own bedtime, genetics, and how fast your body metabolizes caffeine.

A Montblanc fountain pen once owned by Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew has sold for S$461,500 (US$360,000) at an auction in Singapore. The sterling silver Meisterstück No. 146 attracted 111 bids, fetching nearly 10 times its highest estimate.

Heart Aerospace just made aviation history. Its X1 demonstrator, the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown, completed a 27-minute test flight over Plattsburgh, New York, reaching 1,100 feet, all powered by less than $5 worth of electricity. With a 106-foot wingspan and a takeoff weight over 25,000 pounds, the X1 is a full-scale precursor to Heart's production model, the 30-seat hybrid-electric ES-30, backed by $9.4 billion in orders from United Airlines, Air Canada, and JSX. The company is targeting commercial service by 2031, promising operating costs up to 40% lower than conventional regional aircraft.

BJP announces major organisational reshuffle under Nitin Nabin. Smriti Irani returns as National General Secretary, while Ram Madhav is named National Vice President.

Sunil Gavaskar raised questions over India’s training methods after recurring injuries to Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana sparked concerns about player fitness.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei states the 60-day negotiation window with the US has lost relevance due to American MOU violations.

A massive public backlash has erupted in Pakistan after Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman (and Chief Commissioner) retired Lt Sohail Ashraf arrived at an Independence Day parade in a royal horse-drawn buggy.

A serious foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has killed over 200 mithuns in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley in just the past month. Acheso village has been hit hardest, with more than 90 deaths, followed by Angrim with over 50. The disease has since spread to East Kameng, Pakke-Kessang, Papum Pare, and several more villages, prompting the state to deploy expert teams and issue a statewide advisory.

The City Parade was organised by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration at the Old Parade Ground for Independence Day festivities.

Ravi Kishan's viral dance moves are now being replicated everywhere, including by his Mirzapur co-stars Divyendu and Ali Fazal. The two actors were recently seen recreating Kishan's iconic moves.

Heart Aerospace just made aviation history. Its X1 demonstrator, the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown, completed a 27-minute test flight over Plattsburgh, New York, reaching 1,100 feet, all powered by less than $5 worth of electricity. With a 106-foot wingspan and a takeoff weight over 25,000 pounds, the X1 is a full-scale precursor to Heart's production model, the 30-seat hybrid-electric ES-30, backed by $9.4 billion in orders from United Airlines, Air Canada, and JSX. The company is targeting commercial service by 2031, promising operating costs up to 40% lower than conventional regional aircraft.

Two Iranian drones targeted the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister's office and the home of the autonomous region's intelligence chief overnight, authorities said Monday. "Following an investigation by the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Unit, my personal office and the home of the head of the Security and Intelligence Agency were targeted by Iranian drone attacks earlier today," Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said, in a post on X. "This is a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the security and stability of the Kurdistan region."

Shahzad Bhatti Network busted ahead of Independence Day as 253 people are detained across 14 states in a major multi-state terror crackdown

India’s 63,810-tonne LPG production target aims to strengthen domestic supplies, reduce import vulnerability and cushion households against Middle East and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. But is import dependence over?

Israel’s ruling Likud party has launched a billboard featuring New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani alongside Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, accusing the four of wanting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lose the upcoming October election.

Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI to make IPL trade fees and player salaries public to ensure salary cap transparency amid Hardik Pandya trade rumours.