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Noida Police registered a zero FIR against a 25-year-old woman for alleged objectionable language. The complaint was filed by Supreme Court advocate Smriti Singh after receiving several videos. The accused, Ruchika Singh, was identified and details were gathered by the complainant. Police registered the case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The investigation has been transferred to Delhi Police for further proceedings.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the fixture on Wednesday after reports in Brazilian media over the past few days.

A young teacher died by suicide following alleged dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws. The victim faced months of physical and mental abuse after her marriage last November. Her family filed a police complaint accusing her husband and his relatives of cruelty. Authorities registered a dowry death case against the accused individuals and family members. An investigation is currently underway following the tragic incident in Dehradun.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged fifteen, has been appointed East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Selectors believe this move invests in the future of Indian cricket and accelerates his development. Ishan Kishan will captain the team, easing immediate leadership pressure on the young player. Sooryavanshi's prior leadership roles and strong IPL performance informed this significant selection.

A professional secured a new job after an unexpected layoff and a lengthy search. Artificial intelligence tools significantly aided interview preparation and response crafting. The user pasted job descriptions and interviewer details into AI for tailored practice. This strategic preparation led to a job offer with a substantial salary and benefits. The experience highlights AI's evolving role in modern job seeking strategies.

A teacher was dismissed after punishing a student by writing abuse repeatedly. The incident occurred after two students exchanged abusive language during class. Parents questioned the school's disciplinary methods, which sparked protests from student organizations. The education department ordered an inquiry into the matter and the school apologized. Officials are examining the circumstances and potential further action against the institution.

An Odisha medical postgraduate examination question paper was allegedly shared on social media. This incident occurred on July 27 during the All Odisha Medical PG Examination. Images of the General Surgery second paper were reportedly circulated in WhatsApp groups. An internal investigation is now underway to determine how this happened. Authorities are tightening security for the remaining examinations.

The United States awarded Lockheed Martin a significant contract for Patriot interceptor missiles. This deal ensures long-term production of crucial air defence interceptors for the US Army. Concerns over dwindling missile stockpiles influenced this major procurement decision. The agreement aims to triple production capacity and boost employment at a key facility. This expansion supports broader Pentagon efforts to accelerate weapons manufacturing globally.

Fortnite's new v41.30 update brings the John Wick Sprite exclusively to Reload mode. Players can find this Sprite in normal and special Sprite chests within the game. Eliminating opponents who possess the Sprite also allows for its acquisition by other players. Winning a Victory Royale in Reload mode guarantees the John Wick Sprite for all participants. This Sprite reveals nearby enemies for a short duration after an elimination.

Thirteen-year-old Minnesota student Arika Kundu has designed a method that uses discarded peanut shells to help remove pesticide residues from fresh fruits and vegetables. Her project, called LIGNEX, has made her one of 10 finalists in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge. She will now compete for the $25,000 grand prize with guidance from a 3M scientist.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city's crackdown on Uber Eats and DoorDash tipping practices has delivered $104 million in extra tips to delivery workers since January. A new DCWP report shows tips per delivery doubled from $1.18 to $2.29 after apps were forced to show tip buttons at checkout. Mamdani, who earlier moved to shut down Motoclick, warns more enforcement is coming.

Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar as Kharge alleges RSS people are heading educational institutions, seeks their removal

The alleged assault took place around 1.30 p.m. on July 29 near Kousar Masjid, 18th Cross, Roshan Nagar, DJ Halli, when the official was inspecting the ongoing SIR work

The Supreme Court quashes the Centre’s 2021 Office Memorandum on ex post facto environmental clearance, ruling that any future amnesty under the Environment (Protection) Act must flow from a statutory notification, not an administrative order, and be confined to projects of supervening public interest under the EIA framework