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SIR: Voters above 85 years face double checks, say BLOs

Booth Level Officers say they have been instructed to place them under the “probable absent, shifted, dead/deleted or duplicate (ASDD)” category, Chief Electoral Officer denies claims.

The future of Indian fashion is taking shape in Paris

From Anil Padia to Charlotte Chowdhury, a new generation of Indian-heritage designers is using Paris to rethink craft, migration and what fashion can become

Firefighters Rescue Dog Missing For Weeks, Found Swimming In San Francisco Bay

Firefighters in San Francisco successfully rescued a dog that had been missing for several weeks after it was spotted swimming in the bay. Personnel from multiple agencies coordinated the water rescue to bring the animal safely back to shore.

Pakistan's Viral 'Cycle Ambulance' Has Sparked Online Mockery. Here's The Context

A new 'cycle ambulance' initiative in Karachi has faced widespread social media ridicule following its recent launch. Despite the online backlash, officials state the program is a strategic solution for navigating the city's most congested urban areas.

Australian Woman Gives Birth to Quadruplet Girls, Now Seeking Help To Buy 10-Seater Car

An Australian family is adjusting to life with eight children after the rare birth of quadruplet girls. The parents are now seeking community support to acquire a 10-seater vehicle to accommodate their large household.

India summons Russian envoy over death of 4 Indian sailors in attack off Ukraine coast

US court approves Anthropic's record $1.5 billion AI copyright settlement

In a landmark ruling, Anthropic has settled a class action lawsuit for $1.5 billion, after being accused of using authors' books without consent for AI training.

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2 LIVE: Amit Shah likely to table Bill to 'protect' Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha today

Lok Sabha to take up SC judges Bill for passing; Congress MPs submit Parliament notices over NEET row, alleged paper leaks and police action during CJP protests

How Spain smothered Argentina to conquer the World Cup

Spain passed, pressed and controlled the final. These eight graphics trace how their dominance in possession, territory and chance creation prevented Argentina from mounting a meaningful attack until the closing stages o

Scientists found mystery bacteria inside one of the ocean’s most elusive whales

Scientists studying decades of pygmy sperm whale strandings have uncovered three previously unknown types of Helicobacter bacteria hiding in the animals’ stomachs. All four infected whales showed serious digestive damage

Kerala HC directs State Police Chief to form special squads for hit-and-run cases

Police directed to work together and alert special squads in tracing such vehicles and drivers

IED destroyed in controlled blast in J&K's Rajouri

The IED was noticed by an army search party in village Argi Dalhori late Monday (July 20, 2026) evening, the officials said

Woman-founded Amaravati startup Bringgg secures ₹40 lakh NRI investment

Logistics startup Bringgg aims to create a peer-to-peer logistics network that connects travellers, senders and seekers while helping reduce or offset travel costs

When protest meets crackdown: Cockroach Janta Party protest in pictures

AliExpress Fined €550 Million by EU Over Counterfeit and Unsafe Product Sales

The European Commission has fined Alibaba-owned AliExpress €550 million (US$629 million) for failing to adequately prevent the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its marketplace under the Digital Service

AS Watson Reportedly Delays London IPO to 2027

AS Watson, the owner of Superdrug, is reportedly considering delaying its planned dual listing in London and Hong Kong until 2027 due to regulatory complexities in Asia. The post AS Watson Reportedly Delays London IPO to

QVC Group Secures Court Approval for Restructuring Ahead of Bankruptcy Exit

QVC Group has received court approval for its financial restructuring plan, paving the way for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a significantly reduced debt burden. The post QVC Group Secures Court A

Modella Capital Considers Bid for Harvey Nichols

Modella Capital is reportedly considering a bid to acquire luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols, joining a growing list of potential buyers as the retailer's sale process continues. The post Modella Capital Consi

GS Global Enters Beauty Distribution With K-Beauty Expansion Into Japan

GS Global has entered the beauty distribution sector by launching three South Korean cosmetics brands through Japanese premium beauty retailer Cosme Kitchen, marking the commercial debut of its global beauty distribution

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood And Nathan Lyon Return For Bangladesh Tests

Australia have named a full-strength Test side for the first time in a year after captain Pat Cummins, along with Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, were all named in the 13-strong squad for the two-game...

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: PM Modi Along With NDA MPs Meet As Parliament Monsoon Session Continues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various NDA MPs convened today as the Parliament Monsoon Session of 2026 continues its legislative schedule. The session is structured to include nineteen sittings distributed over a period of twenty-five days.

That’s one small step for man…

If you completed that headline by saying “one giant leap for mankind,” you know what’s coming. For the rest, who are more grounded, this is a quick timeline retracing the historic first human moon landing. On this Space

Pune Man Kills Father's Murder Accused 23 Years After He Was Killed

A man in Pune has been arrested for allegedly killing an individual accused of murdering his father over two decades ago. The incident highlights a long-standing grudge that culminated in a planned attack near the city's Katraj tunnel.

Pune Man Kills Father's Murder Accused 23 Years After He Was Killed

A grudge born in infancy turned deadly, as Vaidya and three accomplices allegedly tracked down Kadu-Deshmukh near Pune's Katraj tunnel.