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Chief Minister’s remarks criticised as sexist and propagating gender stereotypes

Astronomers have confirmed four hidden white dwarfs orbiting nearby red dwarf stars. Ultraviolet observations from the Hubble Space Telescope enabled this significant detection. These stellar remnants were previously concealed by their brighter companion stars. The findings refine estimates of the local white dwarf population. This discovery offers new insights into binary star system evolution.

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early March left tankers carrying crude from Gulf producers stranded in the Persian Gulf, forcing refiners to urgently secure alternative supplies.

Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam's legacy in defense and space is remembered. He led India's missile program and satellite launch capabilities. Kalam's work at DRDO and ISRO expanded national strategic autonomy. His vision also guided technology development for a developed India. The nation honors his role in building scientific and defense strength.

Earlier, the top court permitted the all-India release of the animated film on or after July 28 post Lord Jagannath Yatra festivities

Two young Indian pacers, Bihar's Vasudev Prasad Singh and Rajasthan's Abhishek Moond, spent two weeks training alongside Australia's Test squad in Brisbane under the MRF Pace Foundation-Cricket Australia exchange program. The experience offered priceless lessons in fast bowling, professionalism and preparation from Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

Except for Nagarjunasagar, none of the major reservoirs in Krishna and Godavari Basins in Telangana receive at least 5 tmc ft flood so far

Screenings of the film Jana Nayagan faced interruption in Chennai as children were discovered watching the A-rated movie. The police stepped in, instructing parents to take their children out of the theater. Following this, refunds were issued, and the screenings resumed later. Other Chennai theatres reported similar disturbances and cancellations, raising concerns about age restrictions in cinema.

The devastating wildfires sweeping through France and Spain have compelled approximately 300,000 people to evacuate their residences. In France, firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the fire's advance toward Bordeaux. Meanwhile, Spain faces its largest wildfire with destruction exceeding 50,000 hectares since January, prompting the European Union to provide aid. Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez plans to announce a civil protection emergency for the central provinces impacted.

Lionel Messi gave every Argentina teammate a personalized mate set after the 2026 World Cup. Marcos Senesi’s partner, Kelci-Rose Bowers, showed the custom bag, gold-colored Stanley thermos, mate cup, straw and yerba online. The gesture followed Argentina’s extra-time loss to Spain and continued Messi’s history of giving players personalized gifts after major tournaments, including gold iPhones after the 2022 title.

India secured a clean sweep against Zimbabwe in their recent T20I series. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a historic Player of the Series award. His opening partner Abhishek Sharma experienced a difficult run of low scores. Sharma expressed his disappointment on social media after the series concluded. He now faces pressure to regain his previous batting form.

Maala Parvathi, Ansiba Hassan, Usha Haseena, and Ponnamma Babu have urged Registrar of Co-operative Societies to seize books of accounts and financial documents that continue to be under the possession of the panel led by Shwetha Menon that had announced its resignation at general body meeting on June 21

Litigant claims the department had lifted the ban on registration of those properties much to the disadvantage of four temples in Karur district

Following a suspected Pakistani drone activity army troops in Nandpur, near the IB in Samba, and in Tarkundi-Saaj, near the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri placed under heightened surveillance

In a teleconference on the eve of the campaign, the Chief Minister asked Ministers, MPs, MLAs and MLCs to take part, and said the alliance had won a 94% strike rate and 57% of the vote in 2024

The Kanwar Yatra, during which lakhs of devotees fetch holy water from the Ganga in Haridwar to offer at Shiva temples in their hometowns, will be held from July 30 to August 11

Rahul Gandhi alleged the entire system is deadly against students. He cited reports of AK-47 bullets fired at students in Bihar. Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Modi's promises regarding student FIRs. He stated that pellet guns were fired at students in Delhi. The Congress leader demanded an apology and action against attackers.