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.
The Universal Account Number is a unique identifier that allows EPF members to manage their provident fund accounts online, and it is required to check PF balance, download passbooks, transfer accounts, and submit withdrawal claims.
A viral video claims Sophie Rain said Drake underwent 'pe*is filler' surgery after and paid her USD 2 million to take her virginity. However, there is no evidence she made the remarks. Grok says the clip is fake or heavily AI-edited and that no credible sources support the viral claim.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Instagram Reel on the Centre's proposed measures to tackle exam paper leaks has become the highest-viewed Instagram Reel within 24 hours, crossing more than 303 million views and surpassing the previous benchmark of around 300 million views held by American streamer IShowSpeed.
A dramatic ground collapse in Rajasthan's Makrana after heavy rainfall swallowed around a dozen marble mines and a large stretch of road, leaving the area completely cut off. The incident, captured on video, has gone viral on social media, showing the scale of destruction caused by the sudden land subsidence.
In a shocking case of law enforcers turning predators, two married police constables have been booked and arrested on charges of abduction and rape of a 17-year-old girl, the daughter of a policeman, in Bhopal. The accused allegedly lured the Class 10 student under the pretext of taking her to a birthday party before driving her to an isolated room, where one of them allegedly raped her.
Dubai gold prices edged higher on July 24, 2026, with 24K gold priced at INR 1,28,400 per 10 grams. Safe-haven demand and expectations around global interest rates kept bullion prices in focus as investors monitored geopolitical and economic developments.
A high-level meeting between Union ministers and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) delegation is scheduled for Friday after 12 pm, sources said. The talks will focus on the ongoing NEET protest, student demands and possible solutions to the impasse. The Centre is expected to seek an end to street protests while working towards an early resolution and smooth functioning of Parliament.
Mobile internet has been suspended within a 1.5-km radius of Delhi's Jantar Mantar until midnight as the CJP protest entered its 34th day. Section 163 has been imposed outside Amit Shah's residence, while Connaught Place businesses shut early. Delhi Police denied reports of a planned crackdown, and talks between the Centre and CJP remain at an impasse.
DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of India's indigenous Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) Kusha from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the system can neutralise fighter jets, cruise missiles, UAVs and other aerial threats. The missile programme is designed to create a long-range air defence shield with variants expected to cover up to 350-400 km.
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Gujarat's Valsad district, with Umbergaon receiving over 1,100 mm rainfall in 16 hours. More than 1,200 people have been rescued, while thousands have been relocated from affected areas. A viral video from Vapi shows cars submerged in floodwater. Red alerts remain active as rescue teams continue operations across south Gujarat.
In the Ketan Agarwal case, Pune police allege that Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary abandoned an initial plan to delay her wedding and later pushed Ketan into a gorge at Lohagad Fort. Police said Siya did not want to elope with Chetan as she did not want to dishonour families. Both accused are in judicial custody as the investigation continues.
EPFO has advised salaried employees not to withdraw their EPF savings to invest in mutual funds, saying the two serve different financial objectives. While EPF provides retirement security, employer contributions, pension and insurance benefits, mutual funds are voluntary, market-linked investments meant for wealth creation and carry investment risk.
A student body at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has alleged that institute officials denied permission for a peaceful protest in support of students demonstrating against NEET-UG, UGC-NET and other examination irregularities. The group also claimed it was asked to delete an Instagram video expressing solidarity with the ongoing protests.
Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a sharp attack on the Union government and section of the media outside Parliament, confronting journalists over their coverage of ongoing parliamentary disruptions and student-led demonstrations.
Delhi Police has clarified that the Lieutenant Governor's order extending the Police Commissioner's preventive detention powers under the NSA is a routine quarterly renewal. Authorities rejected social media claims linking it to ongoing protests, saying the notification predates the demonstrations and remains valid from July 19 to October 18.
President Donald Trump is renewing his administration's push for "TrumpRx," a government-hosted prescription drug portal designed to connect American consumers directly with discounted medications from pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Rahul Gandhi launched a direct attack on PM Narendra Modi, rejecting the government's newly announced proposal to set up fast-track courts for exam paper leak cases. Rebutting the PM's assertion that judicial measure will safeguard student interests, Gandhi alleged that central govt itself remains responsible for the systematic erosion of the country's educational framework.
A 20-year-old youth lost his life and three others sustained injuries after a large tree collapsed onto moving motorcycles along the Sandila Road in the Auras police station area of Unnao district on Wednesday amid heavy rain. The incident briefly disrupted vehicular movement along the busy route before authorities cleared the debris.
Alambadi Azmi, the Samajwadi Party's oldest MLA and a five-time legislator from Uttar Pradesh's Nizamabad, died at 90. Political leaders paid tributes to the veteran leader.
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