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A police constable in Siwan has been suspended following an incident during student protests. Constable Abhishek Kumar fired an AK-47 rifle into the air without authorization. The administration confirmed the firing was unauthorized and inappropriate during the commotion. Three individuals sustained bullet injuries at separate locations away from the firing site. Further investigations are currently underway regarding the incident and injuries.

It was India's fourth weightlifting medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Earlier, Mirabai Chanu (women's 48kg - gold), Rishikanta Singh (men's 60kg - silver) and Muthupandi Raja (men's 65kg - silver) had also finished on the podium in their respective categories.

Delhi transport groups will march to Parliament on August 4. They demand the withdrawal of ethanol-blended petrol from the market. Concerns about vehicle problems and mileage reduction are being raised. The government defends the E20 fuel program as safe and beneficial. This protest aims to highlight issues with the mandated fuel blend.

The West Asia conflict highlights Iran’s nuclear ambitions and US-Israeli efforts to block them. Pickaxe Mountain, housing hidden nuclear facilities, has become a focal point. Strikes on Natanz in 2025 echoed earlier pre-emptive attacks on nuclear programmes worldwide, from Allied raids on Germany’s heavy-water plant in WWII to Israel’s operations against Iraq’s Osiraq reactor (1981) and Syria’s al-Kibar site (2007). India, however, refrained from striking Pakistan’s Kahuta facility in the 1980s, a decision that enabled Pakistan’s nuclearisation. To avoid escalation, India and Pakistan signed a 1988 accord prohibiting attacks on nuclear sites. India now prioritises survivability through layered missile defence projects.

Researchers clipped a few wing and tail feathers of wild black-legged kittiwakes in Alaska to make flying more energy-intensive and tracked them for several years. The birds struggled to raise chicks during that breeding season, and fewer survived to return the next year. However, those that did return migrated farther and were more likely to breed successfully, showing how energy spent in one season can affect the next.

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes made a lasting impact off the football field with a $1.625 million partnership through the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. Announced in October 2023, the initiative supports Boys & Girls Clubs in East Texas, Greater Kansas City and Lubbock, while also funding scholarships for hundreds of children and upgrading Club facilities. Here's how the Kansas City Chiefs star and his wife turned their hometown ties into a long-term commitment to help young people build brighter futures.

India now has 45 World Heritage Sites according to the UNESCO website. The last addition or ‘inscription’ was in 2024, with the Maratha Military Landscapes located Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

The court had ordered that till the case comes up for hearing again on July 31, that the road should remain closed to tourists.

The deceased, a 48-year-old man from Kozhikode, was undergoing treatment at Government Medical College Hospital. Source of infection yet to be ascertained

Japan is shifting away from its long-standing pacifist security doctrine, with increasing defense budgets and a major enhancement of military skills. The nation has restarted arms exports and is forming a dedicated intelligence agency. China perceives these changes as a profound provocation and an emerging strategy, sparked by modern threats and regional shifts in the geopolitical landscape.

Referring to the government’s announcement that it had shut down 717 such shops, BJP State unit chief Nainar Nagenthran said a reply to a query under the RTI Act had raised doubts about the claim

A regular presence in most press-boxes across India and overseas, Sidhu always kept the travelling press-corps in good humour

According to Karjat police, she left behind a note reflecting that she was distressed and disappointed as she couldn’t qualify cutoff in the NEET-UG examination

Young lives are lost due to Delhi's recurring civic failures and negligence. Open drains and unsafe construction sites pose deadly hazards for commuters. Preventable tragedies highlight a lack of essential safety measures and enforcement. Multiple agencies and contractors share responsibility for these ongoing failures. Consistent implementation of safety standards is urgently needed to prevent further deaths.

Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) is set to be held on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha on August 22. The marquee event also marks the opening leg of Champions Boat League