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Ahead of the release of G.D.N., R Madhavan talks about playing inventor GD Naidu and why he is drawn to unsung Indian heroes like Nambi Narayanan. He also revisits Run and gets candid about Chennai that he still calls home

The airline said the aircraft landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew disembarked without incident

“The founders left their shares in the companies to the Trusts with one message: do good for India. They never said to become the biggest company. The companies exist to serve India and improve the quality of life,” says Mr. Tata

Ratheesh resigns as secretary, Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board; managing director, RUTRONIX (Kerala State Rural Women’s Electronics Industrial Cooperative Federation Ltd); and CEO of Kerala Khadi Workers’ Welfare Fund Board

Former England captain Ben Stokes desires to coach the national team in the future. He is currently pursuing his Level Three coaching qualification while still playing. Stokes confirmed his international playing career has concluded, dismissing Ashes return speculation. He expressed surprise at Joe Root's appointment as Test captain over Harry Brook. Stokes praised Stephen Fleming as the new Test coach and wished Root success.

CBI has added additional charges of criminal misconduct by a public servant and intentionally enriching oneself illicitly under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 to the existing charges

France witnessed its first pyrocumulonimbus fire cloud event in July 2026. This phenomenon occurs when intense wildfires create their own thunderstorms. India's rising temperatures and dry spells increase forest fire frequency. While India has not reported fire clouds, its forests are becoming more flammable. The Himalayan pine belt presents the highest potential for such an event in India.

Patrolling and surveillance strengthened in low-lying areas, riverbanks, waterlogged roads, bridges, beaches, tourist spots, and areas prone to landslide; public urged to adhere strictly to safety guidelines

Sridhar Babu directs officials to accelerate implementation of Telangana government’s flagship ‘Internet to every home’ initiative

India has witnessed an expansion in undergraduate medical education over the past decade, with MBBS seats increasing from 51,348 in 2014-15 to 1,36,939 in 2026-27

India currently defends nine trade disputes at the World Trade Organization. The government has spent approximately Rs 2.43 crore on legal services for these cases. Japan, China, the EU, Brazil, and Australia are among the challenging countries. Disputes involve steel imports, sugar support, and ICT tariffs. China also challenges India's production-linked incentive schemes and technology measures.

Kerala receives around 3,000 mm of annual rainfall, often in uneven, high-intensity spells that are becoming more frequent and extreme, exacerbated by global warming and climate change

The complaints against him include allegations that he made indecent, double-entendre remarks that seemed to be directed at an actor during his speech

Amazon briefly surpassed three trillion dollars in market value. Founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell fifteen million shares valued at over four billion dollars. This sale follows a strong second-quarter earnings report for the e-commerce giant. Bezos has previously sold significant amounts of Amazon stock since 2002. His remaining stake in the company remains substantial despite these transactions.

Congress MP Deepender Hooda proposed Haryana as host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. He highlighted Haryana's significant contribution to India's medal tally in sports. Hooda stated that Haryana has secured over fifty percent of India's medals. He urged the government to invest sports infrastructure in Haryana. The MP also criticized the concentration of projects in Gujarat.

For the first time, Brazil faces a significant challenge as bacteria previously exclusive to Asia and the USA have been identified within its borders. These bacteria, known to cause columnaris disease, pose an acute risk to the thriving aquaculture sector. Researchers have isolated four species from the Flavobacterium genus, which can infect both Nile tilapia and indigenous fish species.

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan accepts a request made by senior counsel Hasan Mohamed Jinnah for hearing the case on the same day

India's World Test Championship final hopes depend on the Sri Lanka series. A 2-0 loss would significantly hinder qualification prospects for the Indian team. Winning the series 2-0 improves India's standing but not dramatically. Upcoming away series in New Zealand and Australia present further challenges. India faces a tough schedule with little room for error ahead.

CPI(M) leader alleges that the ‘rescue operation’ for the BJP councillor to secure leave and avoid disqualification was Congress’s repayment of its debt for vote trading in the recent elections

West Godavari Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi said the girl was traced through CCTV footage along the routes she had taken, after her parents lodged a complaint with the Tanuku police