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The mother of a Noida teenager thanked Prime Minister Modi for forgiving her daughter's protest remarks. She stated the Prime Minister's forgiveness was a birthday gift and a new lease of life. The mother appealed for the withdrawal of the FIR, claiming her daughter's age was incorrectly stated. She requested stricter social media controls for minors and their exclusion from protests.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts; it has warned of heavy rains and the possibility of flash floods, mudslides, and road and neighbourhood inundation in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasargod districts. 

The highly anticipated Ramayana film has disclosed its star cast remuneration details. Ranbir Kapoor is set to earn an impressive Rs 150 crore for his dual role, while Yash will take home Rs 100 crore for both his performance and co-production role. Other notable stars like Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol are also receiving significant compensation, and Vivek Oberoi has generously waived his fee for this epic project.

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala’s office said the decision was predicated on a petition filed by KSU activists arrested on allegedly trumped-up charges of attempted murder and armed assault

Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma secured her first BWF World Tour title. She defeated Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in the Taipei Open final. The 17-year-old achieved this victory in just 36 minutes. Tanvi became the youngest finalist in Taipei Open history. This win marks a significant milestone for the young Indian athlete.

Homeowners in New York City received alerts about the implementation of a new pied-à-terre tax. This tax requires individuals to demonstrate that their properties serve as primary residences to sidestep the added charge. It specifically affects high-value homes not utilized as the owner's primary dwelling. In response, many homeowners are gathering necessary documentation and engaging experts to help with the exemption application process.

With land increasingly scarce and storage becoming crucial, here’s why India is looking to its vast reservoirs for the next phase of solar expansion

A relief material train reached the affected spot to assist in the restoration operations.

India's warm-up match against a Sri Lanka XI has been shortened. The practice game will now be played from August 7 to August 9. This fixture will take place at the NCC Ground in Colombo. The two-Test series against Sri Lanka begins on August 15. This series is part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.

Joe Root expressed enthusiasm for leading England's Test team again. He cited incoming coach Stephen Fleming as a key reason for his excitement. Fleming's vision has Root looking forward to the team's future prospects. Root also acknowledged the positive impact of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. England's next assignment is a home series against Pakistan in August.

Police say Hamim Mondal was tasked with studying CM Suvendu Adhikari’s movements to find vulnerabilities in his security

Thousands of firefighters battled multiple wildfires across Washington state on Saturday. Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and imposed a burn ban. The fast-moving Old Trails Fire in Spokane threatened thousands of structures and forced evacuations. Power utility Avista implemented safety shutoffs, leaving many customers without electricity. Officials confirmed some structures were destroyed as the extent of damage was assessed.

For generations, caste hierarchy in rural Punjab was written into society’s architecture, much like in other parts of India. Guru Ghar in Chak Hakim village of Phagwara is seen as a symbol of rising social, economic, religious, and political assertiveness of the Dalits, finds Vikas Vasudeva. With Punjab’s Assembly election early next year, all the political parties in the fray are wooing this group that is approximately one-third of the population

A Gurugram man was found hanging after his wife sought a divorce. His seven-year-old son reportedly recorded a video of the incident. The deceased's sister alleges foul play and disputes the suicide claim. Police have detained the wife and are investigating the circumstances thoroughly. The post-mortem report is awaited to determine the exact cause of death.

Bitquery's former CEO, Dean Karakitsos, faces accusations of stealing over five million dollars. He allegedly transferred company funds to personal accounts and associates over several years. Karakitsos also misled investors about the company's financial standing and its cash reserves. Days before his October 2025 resignation, he deleted nearly two hundred financial records. The company is now seeking the return of misappropriated funds and additional damages.

Aaron Rodgers has emerged as the leading name in CBS’s search for a possible Tony Romo successor amid growing uncertainty around the network’s top NFL booth. This report explains how the Steelers quarterback entered the broadcasting conversation, what Awful Announcing reported, and why his television future remains far from certain despite public speculation linking him to a major analyst role.

The HMT Employees Union (CITU), in its memorandum, said salaries had been delayed continuously and urged the Centre to implement the long-pending HMT revival package announced earlier.

Wearing a sling, Mr. Pawan Kalyan attended the first public meeting and shared the dais with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu