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Smallwood Lake in Michigan has started refilling after work on Smallwood Dam reached substantial completion in July. The refill began on August 4 and is expected to take eight to 10 weeks. Meanwhile, work continues at Secord and Edenville dams, with Secord facing a delay after crews found a problem with a spillway gate.

Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden opposes move, calls it “strange and unacceptable”

Joe Root achieved a significant milestone by equaling Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test half-centuries. He scored his 68th fifty during England's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root and Cox built a crucial partnership to give England a first-innings lead. England's pace bowlers, Robinson and Tongue, took five wickets each to dismiss Pakistan. The team secured a first-innings lead after bowling Pakistan out for 171.

Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa Bryant opens up about how difficult grief has been for her as their lives changed overnight in 2020.

Government departments requested removal of nearly 2.98 lakh URLs from social media platforms. States accounted for the majority of these takedown requests, sending 2.44 lakh URLs. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre flagged over 51,000 URLs related to various scams. This action follows widespread student protests and content blocking reports on social media. Government rules were amended to expedite the removal of unlawful online content.

Sajjan Kumar was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Delhi High Court on December 17, 2018, in a case related to the murder of five Sikhs during the 1984 anti-Sikh killings

Virgin Australia has issued an apology to Shane Hryhorec after he was removed from a flight due to a misunderstanding regarding the safety of his wheelchair's power add-on motor. Despite Hryhorec's explanation that the device easily detaches, airline staff insisted on his removal. This incident unveils the need for improved accessibility training in airlines. In response, Virgin Australia is reassessing staff procedures and offering Hryhorec a full refund.

Sajjan Kumar had been in custody since December 2018, when he surrendered following the Delhi High Court’s decision to overturn his acquittal in a case relating to the killing of five members of a Sikh family and the burning of a gurdwara.

The 2026/27 Premier League season begins with Arsenal defending their title and three promoted clubs returning to the top flight. With nine English clubs competing in Europe, another fiercely contested title race and battles for European qualification and survival expected, the new campaign promises plenty of drama. Here’s everything you need to know, including key statistics, players, managers and opening fixtures.

Ashton Hall teamed up with Conor McGregor for a high-energy Mac Energy shoot just eight days after McGregor’s knee surgery. Hall called the experience a “war with my brother,” while McGregor said he ignored his doctor’s advice to rest. McGregor is recovering from an ACL and meniscus injury suffered during his UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway earlier this summer.

The court said the inquiry should not be a “one-time exercise” and suggested the panel take up allegations of targeted violence, harassment, and molestation of female protesters on a priority basis

NCSC flags high rejection rate in self-employment scheme; of almost 1 lakh sewer and septic tank workers identified under the scheme, only 810 approved for capital subsidies, of which 147 recieved money

Notices will be served to 23.45 lakh people who could not find their own or their parents’ details in the 2002 electoral roll

Officials said there is uncertainty over Mr. Gor meeting the Dalai Lama, who is currently staying in Leh

Economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said the change means eligible rupee payments for exports to countries other than Nepal and Bhutan will now qualify for FTP benefits and can also be counted towards meeting export obligations.

India is set to boost its solar cell production capability in the near future. This project is designed to comply with local-content regulations and to close the existing supply deficiencies. By December 2027, a noticeable increase in cell output is anticipated, driven by new investments aimed at ensuring long-term energy resilience. The market is evolving to meet local demands, effectively alleviating supply issues.