'Nidal Hasan's firing-squad execution to be livestreamed', says Pentagon; first US military execution since 1961

'Baseless and misconceived': India issues statement after Elon Musk's 'oligarchs' claim over Starlink delay

‘You earned that love’: Messi’s wife shares heartfelt message as football icon bids farewell to international stage

Trump's naked 23-karat gold statue unveiled near European Parliament

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Thai Actors Fourth Nattawat, Gemini Norawit face racism accusations from Indian fans over viral Bollywood act

Captain Smit Machchhar on feet again, walks 10 steps as recovery continues after Flydubai flight attack

‘Battlespace has expanded’: Wg Cdr Priti Ojha (Retd) reflects on changing face of air power on IAF Day

At least one plane ‘catastrophically damaged’ at Riyadh airport after Houthi strikes: Report

‘IPL franchises provided a big base’: SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith on league’s success

24-year-old Sri Lankan man sentenced to death for blasphemy in Saudi Arabia

A Love Other Than Yours: The temptation to cheat and what pushes people over the edge

Russia president Putin promises to 'do everything' to help settle Middle East conflict as US-Iran negotiations stall

Trend to replace mindless snacking with dark chocolate chunks 

Exclusive: India's first man in space in nearly 4 decades

BTS agency HYBE announces first-ever Weverse Con Festival in India

Trump has a new 'enemy': Anyone who calls it 'artificial intelligence'. Here's what we wants instead

Paxton in leaked audio says Trump hurting his election chances 

Who is DogeDesigner? All we know about the X account that sparked India-Musk-Starlink ‘oligarchs’ controversy

India at UN: Pak allows terror groups to operate from its soil

Nana Patekar’s modest life: Despite Rs 80 crore net worth, he lived in a 1BHK flat in Mumbai’s Andheri

Nana Patekar’s upcoming big-screen films: From Shakti Shalini to Eetha

Could Betelgeuse kill Earth? Scientists unveil hidden star and true supernova danger

Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Trump to Carney, who are the top contenders? Why the ISS is a surprise contender

Nana Patekar death: Doctor reveals cause of death, shares details of actor’s final moments

Flydubai flight attack: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's highest civilian bravery award for saving 174 lives

US midterms 2026: 10 leaders and candidates to watch in the battle for Congress

42 ex-judges write open letter, express concern over allegations against Election Commission

From Kramatorsk buses to Yandex fire: Russia-Ukraine war in the last 48 hours

Nana Patekar's #MeToo controversy: From Tanushree Dutta’s allegations to court ruling

Atlantic hurricane Isaias could make landfall as a strong Category 2 storm, tornado warnings issued

Pakistan denies reports of PAF jets being used in attacks against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

‘Stealth will come to Pakistan before us’: Ex-IAF Chief warns, backs fighter-mounted laser weapons

Who is Nana Patekar's wife Neelakanti? The bank officer who earned Rs 2,500 when he earned Rs 50

New Cold War: Why is China buying more gold? Explained

Zendaya gives The Odyssey white lace jacket a stylish twist at Paris Fashion Week 2026

US suspends Microsoft, Infosys, Tata, Wipro from green card programme over alleged H-1B abuse

Sri Lankan Tamil worker gets death sentence in Saudi Arabia over blasphemy, calls for pardon intensify

More than 4,500 Google employees just sent a strong message to CEO Sundar Pichai — enough with the layoff anxiety. Organized by the Alphabet Workers Union, workers rallied at Google's Mountain View campus demanding guaranteed severance, voluntary buyouts before forced layoffs, and an end to what they call quota-driven performance reviews.


Google employees seek stronger protection against job cuts 

South Africa's anti-immigration unrest has taken a serious international turn. Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court, urging a preliminary investigation into attacks on African migrants that they believe could amount to crimes against humanity. This comes after months of violent protests, mass deportations, and tens of thousands of migrants fleeing the country amid rising anti-foreigner sentiment. With homes burned, shops looted, and lives lost, the crisis has drawn global attention.


South Africa anti-immigration violence: 2 Ghana nationals ask ICC to probe violence against migrants

US President Donald Trump has praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his efforts to tackle violence affecting Christian communities, marking a shift from his earlier criticism over Nigeria's treatment of Christians. The remarks were made in a letter released by Nigeria's presidency.


Trump praises Nigeria's Tinubu's efforts against violence towards Christians 

Security forces launched an intense overnight crackdown in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, demolishing two houses linked to active Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. The action came just a day after Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was shot dead by a lone terrorist while on Amarnath Yatra security duty. One of the demolished homes belonged to Adil Ahmad Thokar, whose family house was destroyed for the second time, the first being after the Pahalgam attack last year. A


 J&K police, security forces crack down on 2 active LeT terrorists

Africa has become the continent with the highest number of people suffering from hunger, according to the UN's latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report. Nearly 309 million Africans, or 20% of the continent's population, are facing undernourishment despite a slight improvement in hunger rates.

The report highlights that 66.6% of Africans cannot afford a healthy diet, more than double the level recorded in Asia. Climate change, armed conflicts, economic hardship, rising food prices, and the impact of the Iran conflict on energy and fertilizer costs have worsened food insecurity across the continent.

Africa becomes world's hunger epicentre | 309 million face food crisis

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Boeing showcased Australia's MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones as the US Air Force continues testing the advanced uncrewed combat aircraft. The AI-powered loyal wingman platform is designed to operate alongside fighter jets, boosting surveillance, electronic warfare, and combat capabilities.

Farnborough Int'l Airshow | Day 3 | Boeing showcases MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones

Director H. Vinoth has hinted that Jana Nayagan may not be Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's final film after all, raising hopes among fans ahead of its theatrical release on July 23.

'Jana Nayagan': H. Vinoth hints 'Jana Nayagan' may not be Vijay's final film 

Opposition Members of Parliament arrived in black attire to protest inside the Parliament premises over the NEET controversy, the alleged crackdown on student protesters in Delhi, and the government's handling of the education crisis. Congress leader Pawan Khera said the black clothing symbolizes the Opposition's protest against the treatment of students, the continued tenure of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and the government's response to nationwide student unrest.


Opposition parties stage parliament protest, Rahul Gandhi backs protesters

Heavy rains continue to batter Assam and Jammu & Kashmir, triggering severe floods, landslides and widespread disruption. Rescue teams remain on alert as authorities work to evacuate affected residents and restore essential services.


Assam, Jammu & Kashmir face wrath of floods

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday directed the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) officials to ensure that the city’s entire daily municipal solid waste is scientifically processed through source segregation, conversion of biodegradable waste into bio-CNG and organic manure. He also directed utilisation of non-biodegradable waste for road construction and as refuse-derived fuel in cement industries.


CM Vijay reviews bio-CNG facility in Chennai's Chetpet area

The Guinea-Bissau-flagged bulk carrier MV Golden Leo was carrying 17 crew members when it came under a devastating missile attack while departing Ukraine's Odesa port. The strike resulted in multiple casualties, including the tragic deaths of four Indian sailors, leaving international authorities and New Delhi to strongly condemn the targeting of commercial shipping in the Black Sea.

Odesa Port Ship attack: Four Indians killed in Odesa Port Ship attack

Political tensions intensified in Delhi after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra marched towards Lok Kalyan Marg and staged a protest over alleged police action against students during the CJP demonstration. Amid the standoff, Union Minister Jitendra Singh met Rahul Gandhi and urged him to end the protest. The developments have added a fresh political dimension to the growing debate over student protests and government accountability.

Rahul Gandhi leads protest outside PM's residence

Parliament proceedings were disrupted on Monday as Opposition members protested over the alleged NEET paper leak, forcing both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to adjourn for the day. Despite appeals from presiding officers including Om Birla and C. P. Radhakrishnan, slogan shouting continued. Scheduled legislative business could not proceed due to repeated disruptions in both Houses.


Parliament proceedings hit by opposition protest

Violence broke out in central Delhi as the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march intensified on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. Police used tear gas and lathis to disperse protesters near Jantar Mantar after demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders. Security was tightened across the national capital amid fears of further unrest.


Chaos at CJP protests in New Delhi

The Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline has received a major boost after 13 West African nations approved participation in the cross-border energy corridor. The ambitious project aims to strengthen regional energy security, expand natural gas access across West Africa and create a direct export route to Europe through Morocco.

 Nigeria: 13 West African nations join Nigeria-Morocco gas corridor

The DMK has softened its staunch opposition to the proposed Delimitation Bill, indicating it will evaluate the upcoming legislation on merit to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. While the party previously condemned the exercise, it now signals willingness to support a seat increase if applied proportionally across all states without penalizing southern regions.

DMK softens stance on Delimitation bill

Torrential monsoon rains have triggered widespread disruption across Jammu & Kashmir and Nagaland, with flash floods, landslides and overflowing rivers affecting normal life. Authorities have issued rain alerts, launched rescue operations and urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious as heavy rainfall continues across both states.

India faces widespread monsoon disruption: Rain alert across multiple states 

The US House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would freeze all US financial assistance to Nigeria over concerns about the alleged persecution of Christians. The measure would withhold 100% of US aid until the Secretary of State certifies that Nigeria has taken effective steps to prevent religiously motivated violence, protect Christian communities, and hold perpetrators accountable. The amendment, sponsored by Republican Congressman Greg Steube, is now part of the State Department's spending bill but still requires approval from the US Senate before becoming law. Nigerian authorities have rejected the allegations, insisting that religious freedoms are being protected.

US Congress takes action over alleged Christian persecution

More than 500 Rohingya refugees are feared to have died after two overcrowded boats carrying Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority members reportedly capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said on Thursday (Jul 17). The incident is being seen as one of the deadliest maritime disasters involving the persecuted minority in recent years.

Rohingya boat tragedy: Over 500 Rohingya feared dead as boat capsizes

The release of 'Sigma' has been reportedly pushed from its original date to late August to avoid a box-office clash with 'Jana Nayagan'. An official confirmation from the makers is still awaited.The highly anticipated action-comedy and heist film marks the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay (son of actor-politician Vijay).

Vijay's son to make directorial debut

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero recently spearheaded a controversial demolition drive targeting illegal structures and non-compliant buildings in the Johannesburg CBD, most notably at the iconic Marble Towers.

Mayor Morero carries out demolition drive in Johannesburg despite court order

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has confirmed that the National Conference (NC) will proceed with a planned protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20 to demand full statehood, despite not yet receiving official police permission.


J&K CM: Protest in New Delhi on despite police denial

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sought an interim interdict to halt a probe linked to the controversial 'Farmgate' scandal. The legal move comes as political pressure mounts over allegations surrounding the case, which has sparked renewed debate in South African politics.

 S African President Ramaphosa seeks interim interdict to avoid probe

UK communications regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into TikTok's child safety measures, focusing on the platform's age verification checks and systems designed to protect young users. The probe comes amid growing scrutiny over online safety and compliance with the UK's digital regulations.

UK regulator to examine age checks & safety systems

Nigerian students abducted by Islamist militants in May have finally reunited with their families after months in captivity. Their release marks the end of a prolonged ordeal and highlights the continuing security challenges posed by extremist groups in parts of Nigeria.

Nigerian students abducted in May by Islamist terrorists reunite with kin

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South Africa anti-immigration violence: 2 Ghana nationals ask ICC to probe violence against migrants

Trump praises Nigeria's Tinubu's efforts against violence towards Christians

J&K police, security forces crack down on 2 active LeT terrorists

Africa becomes world's hunger epicentre | 309 million face food crisis

Farnborough Int'l Airshow | Day 3 | Boeing showcases MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones

'Jana Nayagan': H. Vinoth hints 'Jana Nayagan' may not be Vijay's final film

Opposition parties stage parliament protest, Rahul Gandhi backs protesters

Assam, Jammu & Kashmir face wrath of floods

CM Vijay reviews bio-CNG facility in Chennai's Chetpet area

Odesa Port Ship attack: Four Indians killed in Odesa Port Ship attack

Rahul Gandhi leads protest outside PM's residence

Parliament proceedings hit by opposition protest

Chaos at CJP protests in New Delhi

Nigeria: 13 West African nations join Nigeria-Morocco gas corridor

DMK softens stance on Delimitation bill

India faces widespread monsoon disruption: Rain alert across multiple states

US Congress takes action over alleged Christian persecution

Rohingya boat tragedy: Over 500 Rohingya feared dead as boat capsizes

Vijay's son to make directorial debut

Mayor Morero carries out demolition drive in Johannesburg despite court order

J&K CM: Protest in New Delhi on despite police denial

S African President Ramaphosa seeks interim interdict to avoid probe

UK regulator to examine age checks & safety systems

Nigerian students abducted in May by Islamist terrorists reunite with kin