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The petitioner, being a person of considerable standing in society, ought to have exercised greater restraint while making public statements, says Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan

Maharashtra has seen a rise in Covid-19 cases, mostly mild, over recent days. Experts note the virus now follows influenza-like patterns with periodic spikes. Most positive cases were detected during physician-advised investigations or pre-operative assessments. This recent uptick is the first noticeable increase in Covid cases since around 2023. Hospitals are also observing increased cases of influenza and other infections.

Justice Girish Kathpalia made the observation on July 16, while granting bail to two persons allegedly involved in assaulting two reporters freelancing for a YouTube channel

Coastal observation research laboratory inaugurated at Andhra University’s Centre for Studies on Bay of Bengal

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, is scheduled for launch. This launch occurs 46 years after ISRO's SLV-3 mission from Sriharikota. The Vikram-1 rocket is 22 meters tall and built with advanced composite structures. This maiden orbital test flight aims to gather crucial flight data for future development. The mission marks a significant milestone for India's burgeoning private space sector.

Spain have eased concerns over Lamine Yamal's fitness after the teenager trained separately ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. The RFEF and coach Luis de la Fuente insist the session was precautionary, with Pedro Porro also on an individual programme. Both players are expected to be fit as Spain chase a fourth World Cup title on Sunday.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed speculation about Rohit Sharma's ODI retirement. He confirmed that Rohit remains a regular member of India's ODI team. Rohit will continue to represent the country as long as he is in the scheme of things. The selectors are assessing all players for the 2027 World Cup preparations. Therefore, the Lord's ODI will not be Rohit's final match.

GPS collars track pronghorn movement near a New Mexico solar project. Fences around the solar farm present a significant barrier to these animals. Pronghorn typically crawl under fences rather than jumping over them. Researchers suggest simple fence modifications could aid wildlife movement. These changes would help animals use their traditional migration paths.

The plea had cited “severe logistical challenges” due to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Karnataka

Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot has said that the Indian Railways had not only strengthened the Indian economy but also had contributed immensely to the overall development of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Koppal station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has publicly praised daughter Sonakshi Sinha for speaking in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak issue. Following the support from Sonakshi Sinha and actor Omi Vaidya, Sonam Wangchuk's team responded on behalf of the activist, expressing gratitude for their solidarity.

Close on the heels of a minor girl delivering a baby, another case of minor girl getting pregnant because of alleged sexual exploitation has come to light in Dharwad district.

The government had already ordered a audit which probed transactions in Siddipet and Medak districts on a pilot basis, and the exercise was extended to the remaining parts of State; Cabinet takes the decision following spate of complaints like inclusion of vast lands in prohibited list

Tension arose in Ponduru village after a woman's family brought her body to her boyfriend's residence. They demanded he marry her corpse before her final rites could be performed. The woman, Keerthi, died by suicide after her boyfriend reportedly refused to marry her. Her family claimed this was her dying wish before her cremation. The family eventually conducted the cremation after Sai's family agreed to the rites.