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Modern device use impacts posture and vision significantly. Repeated neck strain can lead to discomfort and altered body appearance. Smartwatch wear may cause skin irritation and sensitivities for some users. Grip strength declines, indicating reduced physical activity and different body usage. These physical changes are reversible with healthier habits and more real-world engagement.

Joint task force’s efforts to trace Bikram Singh Rana, a project manager from Himachal Pradesh, yields no results as of late July 11 evening

Home Minister launches year-long anti-drug campaign and student-led awareness initiative at Chalakudy school

Veteran playback singer S Janaki, known as Nightingale of South India, passed away at 88. She died at Apollo Hospital in Mysuru after battling age-related health issues. Janaki Amma had declined the Padma Bhushan award in 2013, feeling it came too late. She received four National Film Awards and thirty-three State Film Awards during her career. The legendary singer had lent her voice to over twenty Indian languages.

Ahead of the fifth T20I in Southampton, England players played a game of rondo football after India's arrival was delayed due to traffic. The delay pushed the toss to 7:15 PM IST and the start to 7:30 PM IST. Once India reached the venue, Shreyas Iyer and Suryansh Shedge began warm-ups as England chased a 4-0 series win.

Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party for what he called attempts to destabilize his administration. He revealed that BJP legislators were allegedly offered lucrative financial rewards and government positions to switch loyalties. Abdullah claimed the BJP's promises of statehood to National Conference MLAs were a tactic to sway them.

Fifteen Indian nationals perished in a tragic boat accident off Vietnam's coast on Saturday. The speedboat carrying thirty-six people capsized near May Rut Ngoai Islet, prompting a swift rescue effort. Tourist boats arrived quickly, but some passengers remained trapped inside the overturned vessel. The Indian embassy released the names of the deceased, with most hailing from Tamil Nadu.

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at 25, just weeks after featuring at the FIFA World Cup 2026. His cause of death has not been disclosed. The Mamelodi Sundowns star earned widespread tributes from football officials, teammates, and fans, who remembered his talent, commitment, and bright future after representing Bafana Bafana on the world stage.

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja criticised the PCB for removing Shan Masood as Test captain and reinstating Babar Azam. Defending Shan, Raja said the skipper was unfairly blamed despite having an "ordinary" squad, adding, “If the standard of the Test squad is not good, how is the captain only responsible for this.” Pakistan next tour the West Indies and England.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan had successful shoulder surgery in Mumbai. Doctors performed a three-and-a-half-hour procedure on his right shoulder. This surgery addressed severe rotator cuff injuries and an avulsion fracture. His injuries originally sustained in 2016 worsened over years of public interactions. Surgery for his left shoulder is planned in approximately two months.

Asim Munir, the chief of the Pakistani army, has taken a notable role in a prominent committee tasked with tackling the pressing issue of population growth in the country. The committee aims to devise strategies to manage the rapidly increasing numbers. Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal emphasized the critical nature of this initiative, in addition to talks on revising the National Finance Commission Award system.

Google's CEO acknowledges falling behind rivals in agentic coding technology. This crucial AI capability has become the industry's most lucrative battleground. Google's new tools, Antigravity 2.0 and Gemini 3.5 Flash, aim to close this gap. Internal adoption shows promise, but external usage lags behind competitors. Google is also adjusting pricing to attract heavy coding workloads.

The toss for the fifth T20I between India and England at Southampton was delayed after the Indian team got stuck in traffic while travelling to the Rose Bowl. Live visuals later showed the team arriving at the venue. The toss was rescheduled for 7:15 PM IST, with the match set to begin at 7:30 PM IST, barring further delays.