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As the group was posing on the rock, a huge wave crashed against it, sweeping a 19-year-old woman into the sea; in an attempt to save the woman, her friend, a 25-year-old man immediately jumped into the water

The entire administrative machinery has been asked to stay alert; a 24-hour control room has been opened at the MLA office, said Kothamangalam MLA Shibu Thekkumpuram

A library received a book returned after 150 years overdue. The calculated late fee reached approximately twenty-eight thousand Australian dollars. This rare book was discovered during home renovations and was damaged. It was borrowed by a local resident's great-great-grandfather in the 1870s. The book will now join the library's local history collection.

Tiny fossils reveal ocean acidification caused a major planktic foraminifera extinction. Massive volcanic eruptions released carbon dioxide, making ocean waters more acidic. This chemical shift hindered shell formation for these vital marine organisms. Researchers used calcium isotopes in shells to find this missing evidence. The findings offer insights into modern ocean acidification's potential impacts.

Mr.Thackeray’s allegation of ₹18 crore amounts to about 10% of the temple’s FY2026 revenue

Sujatha Vijayakumar urged Ravi Mohan to be a better father to his sons. She rejected his allegations and presented documents supporting her family's claims. The producer stated that Ravi had not cooperated with passport signings for the children. She also announced a memorial event for filmmakers Bharathiraja and K. Bhagyaraj. The ongoing court case between Ravi Mohan and Aarti remains pending.

Government has re-established Sant Ravidas Nagar district, which was created by the BSP government by giving headquarters status to Bhadohi and which was changed by the Samajwadi Party government due to its narrow casteist mindset, for which the party is grateful to the State government, says Mayawati

The Tamil Nadu government will move the Supreme Court on Monday (August 3, 2026) on the Cauvery issue

M.V.S. Nagi Reddy criticised the government for advising farmers in the Krishna delta against cultivating paddy during the kharif season

Tirthahalli MLA Araga Jnanendra, who visited the spot, said those affected were workers who had come from different parts of the State in search of employment

Of late, we have been dealing with many such cases of illegal entry of individuals into the forests and eventually carrying out the subsequent rescue activities when they get trapped, said Kozhikode DFO

The Indian men's and women's teams will wear saffron jerseys as their primary kit at the World Cup, which begins on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium. The move has drawn criticism from several former India captains. While Sreejesh said he has no problem with the jersey colour changing, he questioned the explanation that blue jerseys are difficult to see on blue hockey turfs.

In Gujarat, registered construction workers have the opportunity to benefit from financial support aimed at housing through the Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana. To qualify, applicants must have been registered with the welfare board for a minimum of two years. Following the acquisition of an e-Nirman Card and house allotment, they can submit their applications. Those approved will receive ₹1.6 lakh to assist in home ownership.

Congress said this is a "blatant misuse" of preventive detention laws and "overreach" by the State

Doley has been supporting and leading protests for weeks in Assam over a luxury hotel project near the Kaziranga National Park

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan continues its strong box office performance nearing Rs 200 crore. The film has shown encouraging trends on its second Sunday, maintaining steady collections. Jana Nayagan's second weekend provided fresh momentum, boosting its overall earnings significantly. Positive family footfalls and sustained fan interest keep the film in a strong position. The action drama is expected to cross the Rs 200 crore India gross mark very soon.