Top 10 world news: F-16 fighter jets reach Ukraine; UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's candidature, and more

The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported.

In other news, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (Jul 31) cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar,and permanently barred her from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission.

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First batch of F-16 fighter jets reaches Ukraine after several delays: Report

The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported.

UPSC cancels IAS Puja Khedkar's provisional candidature, imposes lifelong ban

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (Jul 31) cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar,and permanently barred her from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission.

Israeli defence families freeze sperm of soldiers killed in Gaza war

Amid raging war in Gaza between Israel and armed Palestinian groups including Hamas, an increasing number of Israeli parents are requesting sperm extraction from their deceased sons who were casualties of the ongoing war, according to a BBC report.

Shah says Kerala given prior warning about Wayanad landslides that killed 158

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday (July 31) that the Kerala government was warned about the landslides that have caused devastation in the Wayanad district, a week before they happened.

Israel says ‘no comments’, US claims no role in Hamas chief Haniyeh’s killing

Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed on July 31 in Tehran; in a raid that Iran has accused Israel of carrying out, pushing West Asia further on edge amid the raging war in Gaza.

India's ED raids 19 locations in opposition-ruled states for alleged fraud by hospitals

Indian law enforcement agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (Jul 31) raided 19 locations in states like Punjab and Himachal in connection with alleged fraud by hospitals regarding a union government public health insurance scheme. Both states are ruled by India's opposition parties: Himachal Pradesh by Congress and Punjab by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Global community reacts to Ismail Haniyeh's assassination, Hamas vows it 'will not go unanswered'

Ismail Haniyeh, a senior leader of the Hamas, was killed in what the group called "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence," in Iran early on Wednesday (July 31). The Palestinian militant group has vowed that the killing of the Palestinian movement's chief "will not go unanswered".

US sees rise in 'DIY abortions' as women turn to desperate measures post-Roe: Study

Women in the United States are increasingly being driven to "DIY abortion," such as alcohol consumption, the use of herbs and even physical harm in an attempt to terminate their pregnancies themselves.

Paris Olympics: 7-month pregnant fencer on participating with little Olympian

Nada Hafez, the Egyptian fencer, played seven months pregnant at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The athlete revealed the news herself through an Instagram post on Tuesday (Jul 30).

Ben Affleck purchases home in LA on same day as wife JLo sells NYC penthouse

Ben Affleck purchased a $20.5 million house in Los Angeles on the same day as his wife Jennifer Lope finalized the sale of her New York City condo. Both transactions occurred on July 24, which happens to be JLo's birthday.