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Kerala CM says former CPI(M)-led LDF govt had agreed to appoint non-Muslim members on Waqf Board
V.D. Satheesan alleges that Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan is trying to ‘foment communal sentiments' against Congress-led UDF govt

‘152 exam paper leaks, 0 convictions, PM should apologise’: Key takeaways from Rahul Gandhi’s presser
ABVP claims Jantar Mantar protest was ‘hijacked’, presses govt. to form panel on exam reforms
In a statement, the student wing of RSS denounces the clashes during the demonstration, saying the legitimate concerns of students should be addressed through dialogue, transparency and institutional reforms

Mocked for Making Jagannath Raths, This 20-YO Now Helps Pay School Fees of Underprivileged Children

Rescuers resume operation to recover remaining bodies from Sikkim’s NHPC tunnel
According to an NHPC statement, a sudden burst of suspected methane gas trapped/embedded inside the rocks led to the explosion, generating dense fumes and toxic gases
Ancient ferns turned Triassic Europe into a wildfire inferno
Ancient fern savannahs may have transformed parts of Europe into a wildfire-prone inferno during the end-Triassic mass extinction. New fossil evidence suggests the ferns repeatedly regrew after fires, creating fresh fuel

Queues, Confusion As Delhi Metro Shuts 16 Stations Over Security Concerns
Commuters in the capital faced significant disruptions today as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation suspended services at 16 key stations. The sudden closures were implemented across the Blue, Yellow, and Violet lines citing specific security concerns.
Watch: Dehradun: BJP workers march to gherao Congress office over Rahul Gandhi’s protest
Local BJP workers in Dehradun organized a march toward the Congress state headquarters to protest recent remarks and actions by Rahul Gandhi. The demonstration led to a significant police presence and brief clashes as authorities attempted to maintain law and order in the city center.

Kuruvai Special Package review held in Nagapattinam
Three detained for murder of rowdy-sheeter in Meerpet; police probe revenge motive
Telangana gets boost as Centre agrees to procure 8 lakh MTs more rice
WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more
WhatsApp on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will let users hear and reply to messages, make calls, view their call history, and access favorite contacts hands-free and right from their car's screen.
Samsung’s newest foldable finally feels Ultra
While we wait for Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, Samsung is polishing a design it already has on the market. I just spent three hours with my hands on the new Z Fold 8 Ultra, and all I can think about is how Samsung fi
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 bet big on battery
It's a year of refinement for the Galaxy Watch. With the new Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which are being announced today, Samsung is more or less taking what people like about its watches and tweaking those
I almost forgot Samsung’s Z Flip 8 was a foldable
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 8 feels more like a regular phone than ever. It's thinner, lighter, and has a front screen you can do just about anything on. Whether that's a good or bad thing, I'm not quite sure yet. I spen
Passionfroot raises $15M to expand its B2B creator marketplace to the US
Passionfroot, a German startup building a marketplace connecting B2B creators with brands, has raised $15M in a Series A round led by Insight Partners.
Samsung’s wider Z Fold 8 feels just right
A year after overhauling its Z Fold phone with a radically thinner design, Samsung has changed things up again, this time altering the shape entirely. The Z Fold 8 is wider than any of Samsung's previous foldables, and s
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: The 6 biggest announcements
Samsung's annual summer event kicked off on Wednesday morning with the company unveiling a new lineup of watches and foldables. Following weeks of rumors and leaks, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a completely

Ministers meet CJP leaders near Jantar Mantar in fresh round of talks
At 74, Mammootty Is Still Redefining Indian Cinema
From courtrooms to cinema, Mammootty proved that true legends never stop evolving. ❤️🎬 Before becoming one of India's greatest actors, he studied law and briefly practised as an advocate. But it was on screen that he fo

Bulgaria Approves US Use Of Bezmer Air Base For Middle East Support
The Bulgarian government has authorized the temporary deployment of United States military assets to Bezmer Air Base to support operations in the Middle East. This strategic move allows for an increased American presence in the region through the month of October.

Sibin Girish’s spectacular rise from obscurity

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 launched
Samsung said that Indians are using foldables for content consumption, to enhance their productivity with AI and camera
Mittaganahalli landfill, sitting on 287 crore litres of leachate, leaks into Srinivasapura Lake
The landfill is located at a higher elevation than the lake, and the leachate flows through a natural waterway before entering drain lines created for a nearby private layout, which then joins a natural drain, ultimately
