A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami alert for waves of up to one metre. The quake registered the maximum intensity of seven on Japan's Shindo scale. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii or American Samoa.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence of Poornima Restaurant, an iconic Fort Udupi restaurant, with immediate effect following a surprise inspection that uncovered severe health and sanitation lapses.
Meta has clarified that the sudden removal of a video message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Facebook on Tuesday was the result of a technical error, confirming that the content has since been fully restored.
A viral video shows Uzma Raza, daughter-in-law of former MP Chief Secretary AV Singh, arguing with Bhopal residents over a Shiv temple in a local park. She sparked outrage by calling the temple a 'bloody thing'. Residents filed a police complaint for hurting religious sentiments, while netizens flooded her resort’s Google page with 1-star reviews.
Johnson & Johnson has reached a landmark USD 5.5 billion agreement to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and other talc-based products caused ovarian cancer. The deal marks a major step toward resolving a long-standing legal battle that has weighed on the pharmaceutical giant for over a decade.
According to the state government's announcement, all FIRs and legal proceedings registered against NEET protesters in Assam will be withdrawn. Authorities also said that no new cases will be filed against those who took part in demonstrations linked to the CJP-led agitation.
US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Washington is actively engaged in negotiations with Tehran while issuing a stark warning that military action will resume if diplomatic efforts fail.
Former JPMorgan vice president Chirayu Rana has filed a federal lawsuit alleging racism, s*xual harassment, s*xual assault, retaliation and family leave violations against the bank and senior executives. The complaint includes 21 claims under federal and New York laws. JPMorgan denies the allegations, saying its investigation found no merit to the claims.
An 11-month-old girl sustained a skull fracture after her father allegedly threw her during an argument at her naming ceremony in south Bengaluru. The incident occurred on July 17 at a venue in Padmanabhanagar, following a dispute over the family's late arrival.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a sharp attack against the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday after BJP parliamentarians garlanded and welcomed former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament.
The Indian National Congress on Monday announced a dedicated legal helpline for students facing administrative or police action following protests over the NEET-UG paper leaks and related examination irregularities.
Transport associations in Delhi will march to Parliament on August 4, demanding the rollback of E20 ethanol-blended petrol. Led by the Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association, protesters claim the fuel reduces mileage and may damage vehicle engines, urging lawmakers to address growing concerns of vehicle owners.
Iran's foreign ministry on Monday firmly denied being in direct negotiations with the United States, even as a three-day lull in military strikes across West Asia fueled diplomatic expectations and U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington.
The newly designated special fast-track court set up to prosecute examination fraud encountered an immediate procedural delay on Monday when its first scheduled hearing in the NEET-UG paper leak case was adjourned due to the absence of legal counsel for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Senior advocate and independent Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has pledged ₹1 crore of his personal funds to launch a nationwide legal defense initiative aimed at protecting peaceful protesters from arbitrary arrests and false criminal cases.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday warned the central government that it would be forced to resume its nationwide demonstrations if ongoing detentions and police action against student protesters in Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam are not halted immediately and all registered cases withdrawn.
E20 petrol provides superior acceleration, smoother ride quality, and roughly 30 percent lower carbon emissions compared to E10 fuel, with extensive testing showing no evidence of ethanol-induced engine damage or corrosion, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
A New York Times report, based on newly released Justice Department files, alleges Jeffrey Epstein arranged a same-s*x marriage for girlfriend Dr Karyna Shuliak to help her obtain a US green card. The documents also detail his financial support, role in her education, and indicate she remains a beneficiary of his estate.
A special anti-corruption court in Ayodhya on Monday extended the judicial custody of eight individuals accused in the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple donation embezzlement case by 14 days, remanding them to jail until August 10.
The adjournment came as the Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening the legal framework to curb paper leaks and examination malpractice.
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