A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a young boy from rough surf at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz after the child was overwhelmed by powerful waves. The dramatic rescue was captured on video by a witness, who said changing sea conditions caught beachgoers by surprise. The boy was treated by paramedics before being released to his parents.
A viral video showing a woman hanging from the balcony of an 18th-floor apartment in Greater Noida has prompted a police inquiry. According to police, the incident followed an argument between the couple over a scene in the reality show Lock Upp. Officials questioned both individuals and said no untoward incident occurred, with the situation now under control.
Three sisters from Uttar Pradesh's Amroha have admitted before the Child Welfare Committee that their viral marriage to the same cameraman was a prank to gain followers. After four hours of questioning, the CWC accepted their statements and sent them home. The case gained attention after the staged wedding video sparked controversy and concerns over one sister's age.
BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga has claimed Facebook blocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post carrying a video promising stricter action against examination paper leaks. The allegation comes as the Centre pushes tougher laws and reforms following the NEET-UG controversy and the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Residents of Santa Cruz, California, witnessed a rare display of asperitas clouds, as the distinctive wave-like formations spread across the sky. Video captured by Kirsten Liske shows the unusual cloud pattern overhead, while the International Cloud Atlas describes asperitas as clouds with 'well-defined, wave-like structures.'
NBCUniversal and YouTube have finalized a major distribution agreement that will integrate Peacock Premium directly into YouTube Premium at no extra charge for U.S. subscribers starting in early 2027.
A man died after allegedly jumping in front of a moving train at Bengaluru’s Huskur Road metro station on Monday evening, briefly disrupting operations along the Yellow Line. The incident occurred at approximately 5:50 PM.
JNU research scholar and student activist Neha Bora has joined the Patna protests over the NEET paper leak controversy, saying she came to oppose the police crackdown on protesters and seek justice for students. In an Instagram post, she wrote, 'The struggle will continue until all my fellow protesters are released.'
In a major administrative development, Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Anjaneya Kumar Singh has stayed the proposed demolition of 38 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur. The stay order effectively puts on hold the directive issued by Rampur District Magistrate and Rampur Development Authority (RDA) Vice-Chairman Ajay Kumar Dwivedi.
Starting August 1, Delhi makes free bus travel for women fully digital via the mandatory 'Pink Saheli Smart Card' under the NCMC framework. Available in Zero-KYC and Full-KYC variants, it doubles as a transit and debit card. Eligible residents can acquire the card through a digital process via designated banking portals or authorised transport channels.
Two children have died of cerebral malaria in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, while five others are undergoing treatment as malaria cases rise during the monsoon. The health department has intensified screening in villages and tribal schools, with officials saying adequate testing kits and medicines are available to contain the outbreak.
Traffic restrictions for Kanwar Yatra 2026 will begin on the Delhi-Haridwar National Highway and Ganga Canal Road from July 30, with a complete ban on all vehicles from August 4 to 12. Police have also announced security measures, including exclusive routes for kanwariyas, deployment of police divers and a temporary police station.
The Anti Paper Leak Bill 2026 will be introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session amid the NEET paper leak controversy. MP Saayoni Ghosh welcomed the government's move, saying students' concerns have been heard. She called for a constructive debate in Parliament and urged the opposition to cooperate on the proposed legislation.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a detailed guidance note outlining how crypto-asset transactions should be reported under the Income-tax Rules, 2026. The move does not introduce any new tax on cryptocurrencies but clarifies reporting obligations for crypto exchanges and other service providers, while aligning India's framework with global tax reporting standards
Two people have now been taken into custody after a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival left three people dead and several others injured at Seattle Center. Police say the investigation is ongoing and previously indicated the suspects may have exchanged gunfire. Authorities continue to investigate the motive while maintaining there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Friendship Day 2026 will be celebrated internationally on July 30, while India and several other nations observe it on Sunday, August 2. The day emphasises peace and cross-cultural solidarity through the theme of sharing the human spirit. Popular celebrations involve exchanging personalized keepsakes, friendship bands and digital gifts.
Dubai gold prices remained largely steady on July 27, 2026, with 24K gold priced at INR 1,28,600 per 10 grams. Investors monitored global interest rate expectations, inflation trends and geopolitical developments as bullion markets traded cautiously.
Video footage captured in British Columbia shows daytime skies transforming into a vivid orange tint as heavy smoke from out-of-control wildfires moved across the region. Strong winds carried thick atmospheric plumes from nearby blaze complexes into local villages and towns, reducing visibility and turning late afternoon light dark enough to trigger automatic streetlights.
Kerala lottery players taking part in today’s lottery can watch the live streaming of the Samrudhi SM-65 weekly lottery below to learn the winners’ names. Participants can head to statelottery.kerala.gov.in to check Samrudhi SM-65 lottery results and winning numbers. The live draw of Kerala’s Samrudhi SM-65 weekly lottery will begin at 3 PM.
India is observing Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, 2026, marking the 27th anniversary of the country's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. The day commemorates the successful conclusion of Operation Vijay, through which the Indian Armed Forces reclaimed strategic mountain positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been occupied by Pakistani soldiers and infiltrators.
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