KVN Productions released an 18-second teaser on Monday for H Vinoth's Jana Nayagan, the final film of actor-turned-Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay, ahead of its July 23 release. A partial remake of the Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari, it co-stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol and Prakash Raj. Slated first for Pongal in January, it was delayed by a censor certification dispute.
Andy Burnham took office on Monday as Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, speaking outside Downing Street of a new political and social model that shifts power from London to the regions. He called the change a circuit breaker. Keir Starmer, who led Labour to a landslide two years ago, leaves as the party's shortest-serving modern prime minister.
Thousands who gathered at the Obelisk to watch Argentina defend their title clashed with police late on Sunday after the 1-0 loss to Spain. Local reports say supporters tried to breach fencing and threw rocks and bottles; riot officers used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon. At least 15 were arrested and dozens reportedly injured.
Amazon Web Services users worldwide were alarmed this week when estimated charges appeared in the billions, with one engineer posting a screenshot showing $1.5 trillion. A Delhi customer who usually pays $1.28 a month saw $10.9 billion; a UK charity worker saw $7.8 billion. Amazon blamed unit pricing in its estimation subsystem, disabled it, and said actual bills were unaffected.
The National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognisance on Monday of reports that two teachers at a government school in Liwali village, Sawai Madhopur, searched Class 9 and 11 girls after one said Rs 1,000 had gone missing. The students were allegedly beaten and made to remove clothing; no money was found. The panel has sought a state report.
Minister of State for Petroleum Suresh Gopi told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Monday that no decision has been taken to raise ethanol blending in petrol above the current 20%. Any increase would follow detailed scientific and technical study and consultation with carmakers, oil marketing companies and research institutions. He said no substantiated complaints about engine damage had been received.
Speaking after the Monsoon Session's opening day, BJP MP Hema Malini said protesting in this fashion would achieve nothing and the grievances should be settled through discussion, arguing the Modi government has worked for students. She declined to comment on demands that Dharmendra Pradhan resign. Marchers heading for Parliament met a baton charge, while CJP delegates met Health Minister JP Nadda.
Pakistan's largest copper and gold mine, the Chinese-operated Saindak project, told the energy ministry on 29 June that militant attacks on transport routes could force it to stop within a month, the Financial Times reported. Saindak supplies most of Pakistan's roughly $750 million in copper exports. Barrick has separately delayed the $9 billion Reko Diq mine over security concerns.
Google has confirmed it will unveil the Pixel 11 line at its Made by Google event in New York on August 12, spanning the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold. It has also teased a 'Pixel Glow' light strip. Separately, early Amazon listings spotted by 9to5Google leaked possible colours such as Midnight, Fuchsia and Moss, though these remain unconfirmed.
Droupadi Murmu arrived in Chisinau on Monday, the first visit to Moldova by an Indian head of state, opening a three-nation European tour focused on trade, technology and tourism. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi received her at the airport. She is due to hold delegation-level talks with President Maia Sandu, address a business forum and meet the Indian community.
The Gujarat cotton yarn maker told exchanges its directors will meet on 23 July to consider issuing one bonus share for every share held, funded by capitalising free reserves rather than new money, plus a final FY26 dividend of up to Rs 10 per share. Listed on 6 July at Rs 136, the stock currently trades below its issue price.
Speaking to Fortune, FedEx chief executive Raj Subramaniam recalled overhearing his roommate turn down a FedEx interview in 1991, then phoning the recruiter himself to ask if he could send a resume. The IIT Bombay graduate, then finishing an MBA in Austin during a recession, joined in Memphis, led Asia-Pacific marketing from Hong Kong, and became CEO in 2022.
Salman Khan used an Instagram post on Sunday to wave away fan concern about his health, sharing monochrome photos with the caption 'how is everyone's health?'. The worry had followed his appearance at a Slum Rehabilitation Authority event. In a separate interview, brother-in-law Aayush Sharma described Salman spending much of his time at his Panvel farmhouse. His next film is Maatrubhumi.
Rohit Sharma said speculation about his international future will not stop while he keeps playing, and that he would rather concentrate on scoring than argue with it. His 138 at Lord's on Sunday could not prevent a 27-run defeat that handed England the ODI series, a reverse he called disappointing after India had won the opener at Birmingham.
Sonam Wangchuk called off his 23-day hunger strike on Monday after Union Minister JP Nadda met protesters at Jantar Mantar. He had been moved to Safdarjung Hospital on July 18 with dehydration, low potassium and rising ketone levels. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also broke his fast, urged on by Wangchuk and a bereaved father, saying the education reform campaign continues.
The Drug Controller General of India has granted market authorisation to Takeda's QDENGA, or TAK-003, the country's first approved dengue vaccine. Cleared for people aged 4 to 60, it is a live-attenuated tetravalent shot covering all four dengue serotypes, given in two doses three months apart and without requiring prior screening for past infection.
Russia's five-hour overnight assault on Sunday sent roughly 41 ballistic missiles, including Iskander-M and Zircon types, alongside more than 125 drones at Kyiv and other cities, killing at least six. Ukraine downed 108 drones and 18 missiles. Analysts read the mixed salvo as an attempt to swamp radars while Kyiv rations scarce Patriot interceptors. Moscow said it hit drone plants and fuel depots.
In an interview, Vikrant Massey said he treats friendship with a former partner as a red flag, noting that neither he nor wife Sheetal Thakur stays in touch with exes. He also argued that concealing a long relationship is questionable. The pair met in 2015, grew close filming Broken But Beautiful, married in February 2022 and had son Vardaan in 2024.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered yearly testosterone-deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and above, arguing it supports military readiness. Doctors have questioned what scientific evidence underpins the requirement. It joins a series of health policy changes from Hegseth and other Trump administration officials that specialists say lack a clear clinical basis.
Telangana launched its Indiramma Indlu housing scheme for Hyderabad's Core Urban Region on Monday, with ministers unveiling the online application form at the state secretariat. Unlike the rural version, these will be 582 sq ft flats in high-rise towers. The government will contribute a Rs 5 lakh subsidy, with beneficiaries expected to put in around Rs 6 lakh.