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A tragic incident near Bengaluru has left a newly-married woman dead after she ingested poison. Authorities believe she may have taken her own life following a conversation with her husband, Ravindra, who had eloped with her after a whirlwind romance. His inability to be with her right away seems to have caused her emotional turmoil. Investigations are underway to uncover the full details surrounding her demise.

A 17-year-old boy died after a speeding car hit his scooter. The car then crashed into a school mini-bus on Warehouse Road. The teenager was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries. Eyewitnesses reported the car driver and occupants fled the scene. Police are searching for the absconding driver and scanning CCTV footage.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed missile and drone strikes on US bases in three countries. These operations targeted air defense systems and fuel depots in retaliation. The IRGC stated the attacks were a response to recent American military strikes. US Central Command confirmed precision strikes against Iranian military installations. Both sides engaged in escalating military actions in the region.

Rajasthan's public healthcare system is under scrutiny after nine women died in government hospitals. Expert teams are investigating these recent maternal fatalities in Bhilwara and Banswara. Previous deaths in other districts have also raised serious concerns about patient safety. Mumbai faces challenges with high-risk referral cases, while Delhi sees rising maternal mortality. Grieving families seek answers, accountability, and reforms to prevent future tragedies.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says enterprises using AI are paying twice—once in cash, once in proprietary knowledge. In a post viewed 5.7 million times, he calls it the "Reverse Information Paradox": every prompt, eval and correction leaks institutional know-how to model providers. He flags the irony of fair use for vendors, restrictive terms for buyers, and offers a five-point fix: Control, Capability, Choice, Cost, Compound.

A petition filed by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh to provide and publish complete financial details of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, including foreign contributions, is listed along with two other petitions

"The BJP Jammu and Kashmir has sent a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah through post/mail, demanding that he either provide concrete evidence to substantiate his allegations of 'poaching' against the BJP or issue a public apology within seven days," says BJP spokesperson

The opposition party is trying to stall development of the capital city project by using a small number of disgruntled farmers as pawns in its political game, alleges Nakka Ananda Babu

The government, through an order, directed that there shall be no official entertainment or celebratory State functions during the period of mourning

Poomani received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his monumental novel Agnaadi, an epic narrative set against the backdrop of the Sivakasi (1899) and Kazhugumalai (1895) communal riots; Chief Minister Vijay announces State honours

Accused Pramod Nautiyal served as the Personal Assistant to the BKTC chairman.

"The previous TMC government observed it as 'Khela Hobey Divas'. Our government has decided that the day will be observed as Ayushman Divas. The details of our programme will soon follow," says West Bengal CM

An insurgent belonging to the banned United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) outfit was apprehended in Porompat area in Imphal East district on July 13

The action comes a day after the Uttarakhand government directed the chief executive officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) to initiate action against officials and employees found responsible for alleged financial irregularities, following an inquiry into payments made for the accommodation, food and other expenses of VIP guests at the Kedarnath establishment.

Australian cricket vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner faces controversy after her estranged wife made infidelity claims. Monica Wright publicly accused Gardner of cheating and named teammate Georgia Voll. The marriage reportedly deteriorated quickly after their wedding in April 2025. Wright removed wedding photos from her social media. Neither Gardner nor Voll has publicly commented on the allegations.

The location of the Kolkata international airport is critical since both China and Bangladesh are close by; it cannot keep its gates open for outsiders, said Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Soon after the BJP government renamed Kolkata’s Suhrawardy Avenue as Gopal Mukherjee Road, there was public outcry — and historical evidence — that the street was originally named not after the man whom the government blames for killings, but rather the first Muslim V-C of Calcutta University. Here’s why the renaming of the street marks a crucial moment in Bengal politics

The Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar on Monday. Soaring crude oil prices and Middle East tensions dampened market sentiment. Brent crude prices surged after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Foreign investors continued to support Indian equities despite market volatility. India's foreign exchange reserves increased by over seven billion dollars.

In a horrific incident, a raging fire swept through a crowded pub in Bangkok, resulting in the deaths of 27 individuals. Panic ensued as smoke enveloped the venue, with numerous victims cornered at the rear due to obstructed emergency exits. Eyewitnesses shared their desperate attempts to escape the chaos as the inferno blazed shortly before midnight.