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PFL will return to New York on July 31 with a major card at UBS Arena. Usman Nurmagomedov defends his lightweight title against Archie Colgan in the main event, while Dakota Ditcheva faces Denise Kielholtz in the co-main event. PFL CEO John Martin called it one of the promotion’s strongest lineups as the company continues its busy summer championship schedule.

Shubman Gill expressed visible frustration as Rajat Patidar received two crucial lifelines in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. Dropped by Jos Buttler and Jason Holder, then Kagiso Rabada, Patidar capitalized on the errors, going on to score a blistering half-century off just 21 balls.

As officials struggle to pin down the schedules of Mr. Trump, Mr. Modi, Ms. Takaichi, and Mr. Albanese, there is speculation that the Quad will be downgraded to an FM-level meet or occur on the sidelines of other gatherings

Tummala Nageswara Rao faults Centre on urea supply, procurement of maize, jowar, sunflower crops

From the QUAD meeting in New Delhi and India-U.S. critical minerals deal to fresh AIADMK defections to the TVK and rising CNG prices - here are the top stories of the day.

The highest of 46.5℃ was recorded in Vemulapalle of Nalgonda

Farmers are advised to supply fresh water and feed to chicks, sprinkle water to decrease heat and follow scientific methods to dispose the dead birds to prevent diseases, says Animal Husbandry officials

Chief Minister, who had earlier offered to resolve the issue in 10 minutes, should explore the possibilities for solving it rather than complicating it. The government should attempt to find a lasting solution to the issue through legal means, says CPI(M) Ernakulam district secretariat

Syria's new leadership has unearthed remnants of Bashar al-Assad's secret chemical weapons program, including materials and munitions linked to past deadly attacks. Authorities have detained 18 suspects, reportedly senior officials involved in the network. This discovery highlights ongoing international concerns about hidden stockpiles following the regime's collapse and the country's transition.

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh over his exit from Don 3. Legal experts question the directive's binding nature, stating it's an internal measure, not legally enforceable. Ranveer's team argues FWICE lacks jurisdiction over this civil dispute, and he can challenge the ban in court.

Navigating the flurry of Eid-ul-Adha greetings can be overwhelming. This guide offers 50 ready-to-use messages, from heartfelt family wishes and foodie friend prompts to professional greetings and quick replies.

Every Re 1 hike in petrol, diesel, CNG, and LPG costs feeds into inflationary pressures in the economy, and also indirectly impacts discretionary spending, hence hitting growth channels.

Virat Kohli's explosive 43 off 25 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 was cut short by Jason Holder. Despite the dismissal, Kohli achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first player to score 600+ runs in four consecutive IPL seasons. His knock, though ending prematurely, showcased his formidable form.

​In his first encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas, or Magnificent Humanity, the Pope warns of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence, comparing it to the Tower of Babel and stating: “Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together.”