Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the government over the July 20 student protests, alleging excessive use of force against demonstrators. Addressing a press conference, Gandhi claimed students were beaten, targeted with pellet guns, and intimidated through surveillance measures.

Rahul Gandhi questioned the role of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging that forces involved in the action report to the Home Ministry. He demanded that Shah take responsibility and called for his resignation along with an independent probe monitored by a Supreme Court-appointed committee.

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Amit Shah Over Student Protest Crackdown | Demands Resignation And Probe

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has announced a unique welfare initiative for his fans by launching an insurance coverage program for members of his fan association during the Alpha Annual Summit 2026.

The event brought together over 1,000 fan club members and leaders from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. During the summit, Allu Arjun spent nearly five hours interacting with fans, taking photographs, and personally meeting attendees. Every participant also received a special portrait, while lunch arrangements were made for all. The insurance initiative is being seen as a significant step in strengthening the bond between the actor and his fans by offering long-term support and security.

Allu Arjun Launches Insurance Scheme for Fans | Pushpa Star Announces Welfare Initiative at Alpha Summit 2026

Vijay's political thriller Jananayagan continues its impressive overseas run, securing a place among the top five films at the UK and Ireland box office. Despite witnessing a slower pace at the Indian box office on Monday, the film has maintained strong international momentum. The movie collected over $793,111 in the UK and Ireland, climbing to the fifth position in the regional box office rankings. With its worldwide earnings now exceeding $31 million, Jananayagan has emerged as one of the strongest-performing Indian releases overseas.

Vijay's Jana Nayagan Enters UK-Ireland Box Office Top 5 | Crosses $31 Million Worldwide

South India witnessed major developments today as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay reviewed the progress of the Chennai Metro Rail expansion project, aimed at improving connectivity and easing traffic congestion across Chennai.

In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to prepare for a potentially severe drought due to the anticipated impact of El Niño, stressing the need to protect farmers, secure drinking water supplies, and ensure crop insurance coverage.

Meanwhile, lakhs of devotees gathered for the Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina pilgrimage in Andhra Pradesh, while thousands participated in the annual Kallazhagar Temple Chariot Festival in Madurai, one of Tamil Nadu's most significant religious celebrations.

CM Vijay Reviews Chennai Metro | Andhra Braces for El Niño Impact | Temple Festivals Draw Lakhs

India's Lok Sabha has passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill following nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. The bill was cleared amid heated exchanges and loud protests from the opposition. BJP leaders also launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after he alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorized police firing on student protesters.

Meanwhile, the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate as the United States and Saudi Arabia say they carried out strikes on an Iraqi militant alliance in response to recent attacks. In Japan, a powerful earthquake has claimed at least 13 lives, with rescue teams racing to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is determined to return to Bangladesh by December despite security concerns. Europe is also battling devastating wildfires, with thousands evacuated in Spain while French firefighters struggle to contain rapidly spreading blazes.

Indian stock markets ended sharply higher, with the Sensex surging nearly 900 points and the Nifty closing at 24,250, adding nearly ₹4 lakh crore to investor wealth despite rising oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict.

Stay tuned for the latest national and international news updates.

India Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill | Rahul Gandhi vs BJP | US-Saudi Strikes Iraq | Japan Earthquake 

Massive wildfires in southwest France have forced around 250,000 people to leave their homes as firefighters battle to contain the rapidly spreading flames. The blaze has moved closer to the Bordeaux region, raising concerns for communities, vineyards, and surrounding areas as emergency crews continue rescue and containment efforts.

Europe wildfires: Flames rage near Bordeaux and Madrid

India continues to battle relentless monsoon rains as severe flooding disrupts normal life across several states. In Assam, the flood death toll has risen to 66, with more than 6.5 lakh people affected across 10 districts. Hundreds of villages remain submerged, thousands of hectares of farmland have been damaged, and rescue operations are continuing with the Indian Air Force airlifting and airdropping relief supplies.

Gujarat has also witnessed widespread flooding after receiving significantly higher rainfall than last year. More than 42,000 people have been shifted to safer locations as authorities remain on high alert. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed officials to begin sanitation drives and damage assessments as floodwaters recede.

Monsoon wreaks havoc in India: Assam devastated by worst floods in six decades

Airbus and Qantas have marked a monumental milestone for international aviation as the newly developed A350-1000ULR completed a historic, record-breaking endurance test flight. Flying non-stop from Melbourne all the way back to Toulouse, France, the ultra-long-range widebody covered an astonishing 12,460 nautical miles (23,075 kilometers) in 24 hours and 24 minutes—shattering commercial flight distance records and proving its capability for Qantas' ambitious Project Sunrise.


Airbus A350-1000ULR set for Qantas fleet after landmark aviation test

President Donald Trump recalled the rocky beginning of his relationship with the late Senator Lindsey Graham during a funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral, joking about the time he publicly shared Graham's private phone number, which triggered a decade-long stream of phone calls and sparked an enduring friendship.


US president recalls rocky start of friendship with Graham

Thirteen Indian seafarers are among a 15-member crew trapped aboard the cargo vessel MV Amir 1 at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port, facing a dire and life-threatening situation amid intense regional conflict. The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) issued an urgent distress appeal, reporting that repeated drone and ballistic missile strikes in the immediate vicinity of the port have left the crew living under constant fear of a direct hit.


13 Indian crew members trapped at Chornomorsk port in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order directing defense contractors to completely phase out China-linked critical minerals by January 1, 2027. The aggressive directive targets vital supply chains—including rare earth permanent magnets, tungsten, tantalum, and molybdenum—in an escalating push to end American reliance on Beijing for advanced military hardware.


Trump targets China minerals ban by January 2027

Saudi Arabia's air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple explosive drones targeting critical oil infrastructure in the Eastern Province and the capital, Riyadh. The Saudi Ministry of Defense blamed Iran-backed militias operating from Iraqi territory for the aggressive action, marking the second time Riyadh has faced such a drone assault from the north.


Riyadh intercepts drones launched from Iraq for the second time

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, heavily impacting Kumamoto prefecture and triggering emergency evacuations, structural collapses, and temporary tsunami warnings.


Japan earthquake: Magnitude 7.1 quake rattles southern Kyushu island

India's Ministry of External Affairs has said fugitive businessman Nirav Modi will be extradited once legal proceedings in the United Kingdom are completed. The MEA reaffirmed its commitment to bringing fugitive economic offenders back to India to face justice.

Ministry of External Affairs says Nirav Modi will return after UK legal process ends

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Ukraine will "sooner or later" lose its western territories to neighboring countries like Poland, Hungary, and Romania. Speaking to military personnel in Saint Petersburg, he framed these regions as historical lands and asserted that Russia was once the sole guarantor of Ukraine's integrity.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's big warning amid Ukraine war escalation

Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation, following Kyiv's targeting of an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday.

The incident marked the first direct link between the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

"Iran's threats are unjustified and groundless," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha posted on X this afternoon.

Iran claims Ukraine led Caspian Sea attack on Israel's behest

A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, toppling buildings, igniting fires and leaving dozens feared trapped in a shopping mall, with at least one person reported dead and more than 100 injured. Emergency crews raced to rescue survivors as aftershocks rattled the region.

Japan Quake: More than 60 aftershocks recorded, several reported missing

China has reached a major milestone in global mathematics. For the first time, two Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious fields medal, one of the world's highest honours in mathematics

Two Chinese scholars win the 'Nobel Prize of Mathematics' 

A South African couple found themselves in a rare situation when they witnessed a humpback whale “Supergroup” consisting of nearly 300 of the giant marine mammals gathering together.

World's Whales make a stunning comeback

South Korea is turning to artificial intelligence to help prevent suicides on Seoul's Han River bridges. AI-powered surveillance cameras can detect unusual behavior, such as someone lingering in high-risk areas, entering restricted zones, or approaching emergency suicide-prevention phones. The system instantly alerts first responders, enabling faster intervention in a country that continues to grapple with one of the world's highest suicide rates.

South Korea & Japan turns to AI to prevent suicides

A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, toppling buildings, igniting fires and leaving dozens feared trapped in a shopping mall, with at least one person reported dead and more than 100 injured. Emergency crews raced to rescue survivors as aftershocks rattled the region.


Japan Earthquake: Epicenter recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers near Uki & Uto 

The global luxury industry is entering a new phase. After two straight years of declining sales, the $400-billion sector was expected to return to growth in 2026.

Jewellery emerges as luxury's fastest-growing segment 

French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France national team, fulfilling a long-anticipated ambition. The former France captain and World Cup winner succeeds Didier Deschamps on a four-year contract following France's fourth-place finish at the FIFA World Cup.

Zinedine Zidane announced as France's new head coach

Firefighters racing against time to battle the raging wildfire in France and Spain

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Rahul Gandhi Accuses Amit Shah Over Student Protest Crackdown | Demands Resignation And Probe

Allu Arjun Launches Insurance Scheme for Fans | Pushpa Star Announces Welfare Initiative at Alpha Summit 2026

Vijay's Jana Nayagan Enters UK-Ireland Box Office Top 5 | Crosses $31 Million Worldwide

CM Vijay Reviews Chennai Metro | Andhra Braces for El Niño Impact | Temple Festivals Draw Lakhs

India Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill | Rahul Gandhi vs BJP | US-Saudi Strikes Iraq | Japan Earthquake

Europe wildfires: Flames rage near Bordeaux and Madrid

Monsoon wreaks havoc in India: Assam devastated by worst floods in six decades

Airbus A350-1000ULR set for Qantas fleet after landmark aviation test

US president recalls rocky start of friendship with Graham

13 Indian crew members trapped at Chornomorsk port in Ukraine

Trump targets China minerals ban by January 2027

Riyadh intercepts drones launched from Iraq for the second time

Japan earthquake: Magnitude 7.1 quake rattles southern Kyushu island

Ministry of External Affairs says Nirav Modi will return after UK legal process ends

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's big warning amid Ukraine war escalation

Iran claims Ukraine led Caspian Sea attack on Israel's behest

Japan Quake: More than 60 aftershocks recorded, several reported missing

Two Chinese scholars win the 'Nobel Prize of Mathematics'

World's Whales make a stunning comeback

South Korea & Japan turns to AI to prevent suicides

Japan Earthquake: Epicenter recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers near Uki & Uto

Jewellery emerges as luxury's fastest-growing segment

Zinedine Zidane announced as France's new head coach

Firefighters racing against time to battle the raging wildfire in France and Spain