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Inflation was in double digits pre-2014; it's near 2% now: PM Modi

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi said before the beginning of the Parliament's Monsoon session on Monday that "Before 2014 the inflation rate was in double digits," and it has dropped "to around two percent" now. PM Modi stated that the reduced inflation "has become a relief and a convenience in the lives of the common people in the country."
    • -ANI

World witnessed India's military capability during Operation Sindoor: PM Modi

  • Addressing the media ahead of the Parliament's Monsoon session, PM Narendra Modi said, "The world has seen the power and strength of our armed forces during Operation Sindoor." "Houses of terrorists' masters were razed to the ground within 22 minutes...These days, whenever I meet people of the world, their attraction towards Made in India weapons is increasing," he added.
    • -ANI

India achieved 100% objectives under Operation Sindoor: PM Modi

  • PM Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation ahead of the Parliament's monsoon session, said that India achieved 100% of its set objectives under Operation Sindoor. He added that the world witnessed the power and capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces when the terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) were destroyed within 22 minutes of Operation Sindoor.
    • -X

Delhi-bound Air India Express flight faces snag before take-off, flyers deboarded 2hrs later

  • A Delhi-bound Air India Express flight was cancelled after a technical snag was detected on the plane during pre-flight inspection, sparking confusion and unrest among passengers in Jharkhand's Ranchi. Some passengers were deboarded at 7:00pm, about 2 hours after they'd boarded the flight at around 5:20pm. A 39-year-old passenger told PTI that the airline refused to reschedule his flight.
    • -Mid-Day

4 injured as landslide hits Vaishno Devi track in J&K’s Reasi

  • At least four people were injured after a landslide struck the Vaishno Devi shrine track in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Monday morning. A rescue operation was launched immediately, and four trapped pilgrims were rescued and evacuated to hospital, the officials said. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra town, the officials added.
    • -News18

Man rips fiancée's ₹32,000 lehenga, threatens to cut up shopkeeper over refund denial

  • Angry that a refund wasn't given after his fiancée said she didn’t like the ₹32,000 lehenga, a man created chaos at a store in Maharashtra's Kalyan. He ripped the lehenga with a knife. He also slashed the blouse and told the shopkeeper, "I'll cut you up like this...too. Give me back the money." The incident was caught on CCTV camera.
    • -NDTV

Congress student leader arrested for drugging, raping engineering student in Odisha

  • Udit Pradhan, the President of Congress' student wing NSUI in Odisha, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old engineering student in Bhubaneswar. The survivor has alleged that Pradhan spiked her drink and sexually assaulted her in a hotel room in March. She said Pradhan and her two friends took her to the hotel.
    • -NDTV

Scaler School of Business invites applicants for PGP in Mgmt & Tech

  • Scaler School of Business announced that admissions for Cohort 2 of its MBA-equivalent, full-time PGP in Management & Tech are open. Built by leaders from McKinsey, Uber and backed by Deepinder Goyal & Kunal Shah, the program draws from Scaler’s online legacy with a ₹25L median CTC. Students get access to 1,200+ hiring partners like Google, Zomato & MPL.
    • -Scaler

Kristin Cabot, caught cheating at concert, is from a 'Boston Brahmin' family: Report

  • Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot, caught cheating with CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert, belongs to one of the original 'Boston Brahmin' families, New York Post reported. 'Boston Brahmins' are members of old, wealthy and socially-elite families. Her family has been in New England for 10 generations and had made money in soot, a key ingredient in car tyres.
    • -Hindustan Times

Bombay HC acquits all 12 accused in 2006 Mumbai train blasts that killed 189 people

  • Bombay High Court has acquitted all 12 people accused in 2006 Mumbai train blasts case that claimed 189 lives, setting aside a lower court's order that convicted them. The High Court observed that the prosecution has "utterly failed in establishing the case beyond a reasonable doubt". In 2015, the trial court had sentenced five of them to death.
    • -News18

Not hunger, but hate: ISKCON Kolkata on man eating chicken in organisation's UK restaurant

  • ISKCON Kolkata has condemned the incident where a man deliberately ate chicken inside its pure-vegetarian restaurant in London. ISKCON Kolkata's Vice President Radharamn Das said, "[The man] pulled out meat he had brought from outside and ate it in front of devotees, filming himself. This wasn't hunger. This was hate- calculated, deliberate and shameless."
    • -News18

Using AI, WhatsApp will summarise unread chats

  • WhatsApp is developing an AI-powered Quick Recap feature to summarize unread messages across multiple chats. Powered by Meta AI and secured through private processing, it will allow users to quickly understand conversations without reading entire threads. Initially spotted in the Android beta version, this feature is expected to roll out gradually but will exclude highly private chats.
    • -Trak.in

Agra will get two new, EV ready expressways for Gwalior, Aligarh

  • NHAI has announced two new six-lane expressways from Agra to Gwalior and Aligarh. With rising electric vehicle adoption, both roads will feature EV charging stations, food plazas, and fuel pumps. These expressways aim to improve travel speed and infrastructure. The Gwalior expressway will cut travel time significantly, while the Aligarh expressway will boost regional connectivity.
    • -Trak.in

HDFC vs SBI: A detailed comparison of India's banking giants

  • A comparison of HDFC Bank and State Bank of India reveals, HDFC's edge in profitability, customer-centric digital platforms, and lower Gross Non-Performing Assets. SBI, India's largest public bank, boasts a wide market presence with over 22,500 branches, particularly strong in rural areas, serving over 50 crore customers. Both are vital to India's economy, adapting to evolving financial landscape.
    • -Finology

Tamil Nadu police release pic of man who allegedly raped 10-yr-old

  • Nearly a week after a 10-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted, Tiruvallur Police in Tamil Nadu released images of the unidentified suspect on their official social media handles and appealed for public assistance. CCTV footage which has since circulated, shows the man stalking the minor girl before forcibly lifting her. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act.
    • -NDTV

Indian jujube offers wide health benefits, from gut to brain

  • Ziziphus mauritiana (Indian jujube) offers health benefits across many systems in the body. It may help lower blood sugar, fight harmful molecules called free radicals, support the immune system, and protect the liver and gut. Its natural plant compounds also show promise in fighting cancer and supporting brain health, making it useful in natural medicine.
    • -The Healthy Indian Project

Terror accused arrested in J&K using facial recognition system, shifted to Pahalgam

  • Anantnag Police arrested a suspect involved in Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case through recently-installed facial recognition system. The man, named Muneeb Mushtaq Sheikh, was identified by the system installed at X-Ray point in Ganishbal. Sheikh was shifted to Pahalgam for further verification, where his involvement in Explosive Substances Act case was also uncovered.
    • -PTI

She knocked on door crying, 'save me': Man who rescued Odisha girl set on fire

  • A man who rescued the 15-year-old girl set on fire in Odisha's Puri said she knocked on his door while crying "save me, save me". He stated, "The girl was on fire and screaming in pain...with the help of my wife, I doused the fire and gave her water, as she was very thirsty...women of my family changed her clothes."
    • -News18

Woman allegedly forced to speak in Marathi in Mumbai

  • A fresh controversy over language erupted in Mumbai's Ghatkopar when a woman was allegedly harassed by a group of individuals for not speaking Marathi. A viral video of the incident shows the woman being surrounded and confronted by several people who demanded that she speak in Marathi. The woman strongly responded, saying, "You speak in Hindi, aren't you Indian?"
    • -Free Press Journal

Sreesanth's daughter said 'I don't want to talk, you hit my dad', I was shattered: Harbhajan

  • Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said the one thing he wishes he could change in his life is the IPL 2008 incident where he slapped Sreesanth. He added, "What hurt me even after many years was when I met his daughter...and she said, 'I don’t want to talk to you. You hit my father'." Harbhajan said, "My heart was shattered."
    • -Hindustan Times

Enquiry team didn't validate Odisha student's complaint: Police

  • Odisha Crime Branch said a 20-year-old student who died by self-immolation in Balasore did so after her sexual harassment complaint was "not validated" by the college's internal enquiry. DG Vinaytosh Mishra said, "The college...had taken action...and an internal inquiry was conducted. But the internal team didn't validate her complaint," Mishra said, calling this the trigger for her extreme step.
    • -PTI

RIL, ICICI Bank, Dr Reddy's among stocks to watch

  • Markets may be subdued on Monday amid mixed global cues and key earnings. RIL, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Dr Reddy's are in focus after Q1 results. IDFC First Bank is also on watch after RBI cleared Warburg's 9.99% stake. UltraTech, Havells, and others will report results today. Nifty logged a third straight weekly loss. India-US tariff talks ahead of Aug 1 deadline add to uncertainty.
    • -Stocktwits

Musk promises ‘Step Change’ in Tesla FSD ahead of Q2 results

  • Elon Musk said Tesla's Full Self-Driving tech will get a "step change" boost as Robotaxi upgrades from Austin go mainstream. The update comes days before Q2 earnings, with Wall Street expecting lower profit and revenue. Tesla's Robotaxi app now covers UT Austin and may expand to the Bay Area. A teased "epic demo" has also revived hopes for the long-delayed Roadster.
    • -Stocktwits

Chinese EVs under fire for faking sales with pre-insured cars

  • Chinese EV makers Zeekr and Neta are accused of inflating sales by pre-insuring unsold vehicles, a tactic dubbed "zero-mileage used cars". Neta used it to boost over 64,000 deliveries, while Zeekr deployed it in Xiamen in late 2024. Regulators are planning a crackdown, and Neta's parent firm is already in bankruptcy. Zeekr claims showroom insurance doesn't impact new car status.
    • -Stocktwits

Japan PM loses grip as tariff deadline with US approaches

  • Japan's ruling LDP lost its upper house majority just ahead of a critical Aug 1 tariff deadline with the US. PM Ishiba remains firm on not conceding to U.S. pressure, as talks with Trump near a climax. While the LDP remains the largest party, it must now rely on smaller allies. The defeat weakens Japan's stance in auto and agriculture negotiations.
    • -Stocktwits

Karan Johar moved to tears by Saiyaara, hails lead performances

  • As Saiyaara continues to charm audiences and break records, Karan Johar has joined the long list of Bollywood celebrities praising the film but his reaction is the most emotional yet. The filmmaker revealed that the film moved him to tears, while praising Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda for their stirring performances.
    • -News18.com

Were told 90-min after Sharda University student's suicide: Police

  • The Police said they were informed about the suicide by a Sharda University student 90 minutes after the incident. "The 90-minute gap raised suspicion and misunderstanding, which ignited protests and allegations....the college should have alerted 112 while rushing the girl to the hospital," a police official stated. Protests had erupted at the campus after the student's suicide.
    • -Hindustan Times

Japan PM Ishiba's ruling coalition loses majority in upper house election

  • Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition failed to secure a majority in 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamentary election, state media reported. Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), coalition partner Komeito won 47 seats, short of 50 needed to retain control of house. Ishiba conceded defeat but said he'll continue to serve as PM, citing Japan's tariff deadline with US.
    • -News18

IndiGo flight to Hyderabad circles in air for 40 minutes after glitch

  • A Hyderabad-bound IndiGo flight allegedly suffered a technical glitch and circled in the air for about 40 minutes before returning to Tirupati airport. According to air traffic tracking website Flightradar24, the plane reached Venkatagiri town before taking a U-turn. The airline has not released an official statement on the incident yet.
    • -NDTV

Pilot forced to perform 'aggressive' manoeuvre to avoid collision with B-52 bomber in US

  • A Delta Air Lines flight's pilot was forced to perform a manoeuvre he termed "aggressive" to avoid a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber in US. "There's no radar here, so ATC does everything visually," the pilot said, adding, "Sorry about the aggressive manoeuvre, it caught me by surprise." A video showed passengers applauding after pilot finished explaining the incident.
    • -Times Now

AI robot paints portrait of King Charles

  • AI robot artist named Ai-Da painted a picture of King Charles III that was exhibited as part of an AI for Good summit hosted by the United Nations in Geneva. The painting has been called 'Algorithm King'. At the summit, Ai-Da was programmed to say the portrait reflects the evolving role of artificial intelligence within the cultural landscape.
    • -YouTube

Orange alert for rains in U'khand; Dehradun schools to remain shut

  • An 'orange' alert has been issued for heavy to very heavy rain across six Uttarakhand districts on Monday, the Met Department said. It warned of lightning accompanied by strong winds in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar. In response, Dehradun DM Savin Bansal ordered all schools and Anganwadi centres to remain shut for Classes 1 to 12.
    • -PTI

Trump shares AI video of Obama getting arrested

  • US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video of the FBI arresting former US President Barack Obama in the Oval Office. The video starts with an old clip of Obama saying, "No one, especially the President, is above the law." Earlier, Trump backed Tulsi Gabbard's call to prosecute Obama for allegedly manufacturing the Trump-Russia collusion theory after the 2016 election.
    • -Truth Social

How much could Astronomer CEO's wife get if they get divorced after he was caught cheating?

  • Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his wife Megan Kerrigan may be heading for divorce after he was caught cheating with his company's HR head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert, multiple reports stated. Kerrigan could get up to 50% of Byron's reported $20-70 million wealth. The financial implications of the divorce may change based on prenuptial or postnuptial agreements.
    • -NDTV

Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of Test series vs England due to serious knee injury: Reports

  • Team India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remaining Test matches against England due to a serious knee injury, as per reports. Nitish suffered the injury while training in the gym on Sunday. Fast bowlers Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh will also likely miss the fourth Test in Manchester due to injuries.
    • -Indian Express

Congress moves Adjournment motion in Parliament to discuss Op Sindoor

  • Congress has moved an Adjournment motion in both houses of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor on the first day of Parliament's Monsoon session on Monday. The motion seeks to suspend the Zero hour, Question hour and other business of the day for the discussions. The government had called an all-party meeting on Sunday.
    • -ANI

Why is Spa-Francorchamps considered the most beautiful F1 circuit?

  • The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium is considered F1's most beautiful track for its winding curves and electric race-day atmosphere. Located near the Fagnes mountains, the 7.004 km circuit is surrounded by nature. The size of the track and the character of Belgian weather mean it can sometimes be raining on one part of the track while dry on another.
    • -Formula 1

Video shows apartments rattling as 7 powerful earthquakes hit Russia

  • Cameras captured apartments rattling as seven strong earthquakes hit the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky region in Russia, all near a major fault where the Pacific and North American tectonic plates collide. After several powerful aftershocks, the tsunami threat was lifted by authorities. The earthquakes were of magnitudes 7.4, 6.7, 6.7, 6.6, 5.7, 5.2 and 5.0, as per USGS.
    • -YouTube

England work with police over Jess Carter’s racial abuse

  • England have joined hands with police to find perpetrators of racial abuse experienced by defender Jess Carter during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. In their official statement, the England women’s football team, who are called the Lionesses, stated that they are not going to make an anti-racism gesture of taking a knee in the remainder of the tournament.
    • -Sports Tiger