A proposal to resume dredging at Korapuzha has prompted an environmental organisation to demand a scientific assessment first. It has called for an expert committee including a marine ecologist and a representative of local residents to evaluate the plan to deepen the estuary before any further decision is taken.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP government in West Bengal is delivering on its promise of 'Sonar Bangla' as he virtually laid the foundation stone for a Rs 700-crore Amul dairy project at Sankrail in Howrah.
Alongside the trophy, the 2026 World Cup carries the largest prize fund in the tournament's history. The winners will receive $51 million, the biggest champion's payout ever, while the runners-up take $34 million, according to an AP report. FIFA is distributing a record $871 million among the 48 participating nations, nearly double the previous edition.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike if the issue of education accountability is raised during Parliament's Monsoon Session, his wife Gitanjali conveyed at the Jantar Mantar protest. She relayed his appeal that Monday's march be conducted peacefully and that the protest not be misused.
The INL has alleged that the Kerala Chief Minister conspired with the Waqf Minister and the IUML to reconstitute the state Waqf Board after the existing board refused to compromise on the Munambam land issue, framing the move as politically motivated.
Apple has increased Apple Music subscription prices in India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, citing higher music licensing costs. In India the individual plan now starts at Rs 139 a month. The rise brings the streaming service in line with broader industry pricing as licensing expenses climb across markets.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed he asked Donald Trump's envoy whether he had ever negotiated under a bomb threat, describing the atmosphere during US-Iran talks. The remark underlines Tehran's position that discussions proceeded under military coercion, and offers a rare glimpse into the tone of the exchanges.
At least 11 people have died and several remain missing after flash floods triggered by heavy rain struck Jammu and Kashmir, with rescue operations continuing. Home Minister Amit Shah assured the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of all possible central assistance for the safety of those affected.
At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed when rebels and jihadist fighters struck an army convoy leaving Anefis on July 18. The assault followed weeks of fighting as both sides sought control of the area, marking one of the deadlier single losses for Mali's armed forces in the ongoing conflict.
Ahead of the Monsoon Session, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh urged the DMK and TDP to defend their record on delimitation and keep the 1971 Census as the basis for Lok Sabha seats, favouring a freeze until 2051. He dismissed talk of a uniform 50% seat rise as meaningless under Article 81(2)(a), noting the 131st Amendment Bill fell in April.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli became the pair with the second-most century stands in ODI history during India's chase at Lord's, putting on 113 for the second wicket off just 86 balls. It took their tally of 100-plus partnerships to 21, moving them past Kumar Sangakkara and Tillakaratne Dilshan, behind only Tendulkar and Ganguly's 26.
Taxpayers who receive a notice from the Income Tax department should follow a defined process rather than panic, experts advise. The guidance covers identifying the type and section of the notice, verifying it on the tax portal, gathering supporting documents and responding within the stipulated deadline to avoid penalties or escalation.
Argentina entered the World Cup final pursuing more than a title. Victory over Spain would give Lionel Scaloni's side the longest winning streak ever recorded by a South American national team. Already world champions and Copa America holders, Argentina have spent recent years establishing themselves as the benchmark in international football.
FIFA appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic to take charge of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium, making him the first Slovenian to officiate a men's World Cup final. He is joined by fellow Slovenian officials, with a designated VAR team supporting him for the tournament's biggest match.
Rohit Sharma became the batter with the most ODI hundreds in a visiting country, scoring a commanding century at Lord's that kept India alive in the series-deciding third ODI against England. It was his eighth ODI century in England, taking him past Sachin Tendulkar to stand alone atop the all-time list.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final pits defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, against a Spain team carrying a 37-match unbeaten streak. The tie frames Argentina's attacking directness against Spain's possession game, with both sides chasing world football's biggest prize in a contest drawing a vast global audience.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma wrote a public note congratulating Yami Gautam after she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. He praised her perseverance and unwavering commitment to her craft, framing the honour as recognition of sustained effort across a career built on steady, understated performances.
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara has arrived in the United States in exile. Designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, he was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 on charges of insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing public order following his protest artwork.
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The Central Information Commission has directed the IITs to constitute high-level committees recommending measures to prevent student suicides, and to publish details of those panels on their official websites. The order came while disposing of RTI appeals by Dheeraj Kumar Singh, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus running a student mental health NGO, who sought figures for such deaths at four IITs since 2005.