Kolkata Police rescued a 16-year-old girl from Sonagachi within an hour of receiving a distress call alleging she had been 'sold' after leaving home with her 'lover'. Police arrested Shafiqul Molla, 20, and Saharul Laskar, 39. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, POCSO Act and Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
Students at a school in Maharashtra’s Amravati district took dramatic steps to stop their favorite teacher’s departure, going so far as to lock the school gates from the inside and hold a sit-in protest.
EPFO may launch E-PRAAPTI by August-end to help subscribers trace and claim money in old or inactive PF accounts. The Aadhaar-based platform is undergoing back-end testing and will initially target members with old Member IDs, enabling account linking, UAN generation, withdrawal and verification through a digital process.
Sonu Nigam has once again proved that music can find its way into even the most unexpected moments. The celebrated singer recently underwent surgery, but instead of letting the difficult situation dampen his spirits, he treated his doctor and medical team to an impromptu performance.
Milk prices in Maharashtra are set to increase from August 11, with both cow and buffalo milk becoming costlier by INR 2 per litre. The decision was taken after representatives of major cooperative and private dairies approved the price hike citing rising production and operational costs.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district for allegedly s*xually abusing minors and young men and blackmailing them with obscene videos. Police said the accused had been exploiting survivors since 2022. More than 600 obscene videos were recovered from his mobile phone, while police are identifying survivors and examining digital evidence.
A minor girl who arrived at Gonda divisional jail to meet an inmate was allegedly caught carrying 10 live bullet cartridges during a mandatory security check. Jail staff also seized a fake Aadhaar card and cash from her. She reportedly told officials the cartridges came from her father’s licensed pistol and that she carried them fearing he might take a drastic step.
Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones and is causing him pain, his son Hunter Biden said in a BBC interview. Hunter described the illness as “very painful and very debilitating” and said it was difficult for the family to watch. Biden, 83, revealed his cancer diagnosis in May 2025 and remains active in public life.
The Kherwadi Police have registered an abetment of suicide case against two women following the death of a 24-year-old law graduate in Mumbai’s Bandra East. The victim allegedly jumped from his 13th-floor apartment after facing persistent threats over a sour relationship. His mother filed a complaint after receiving threatening messages threatening a police case against him.
A pack of stray dogs was seen chasing a girl in Vasai West’s Krishna Township area, with CCTV footage of the incident surfacing online. The girl managed to escape unharmed, but the incident has renewed concerns over the stray dog menace in Mumbai’s suburbs. Locals have urged authorities to take steps to control the dogs and prevent possible attacks on residents.
The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has issued a comprehensive directive banning devotees from carrying mobile phones into all major temples across the state, effective September 1, 2026.
Scientists at Stanford and the Arc Institute used AI models Evo 1 and Evo 2 to design complete genomes for bacteriophages that can infect and kill E. coli. Of nearly 300 designs tested in the lab, 16 proved viable. The breakthrough could support new treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections, but experts warn it raises urgent biosafety and biosecurity concerns.
Diageo has received a warning from FSSAI over Royal Challenge Whisky’s claim that it is “matured in American oak casks”. A confidential July 20 notice said a major portion of the product was non-matured spirit and called the label misleading. The regulator also said age claims must refer to the youngest spirit used in a blend, adding to scrutiny of liquor labels in India.
Patients at Bihar’s Sasaram Sadar Hospital were reportedly treated under mobile phone flashlight after a sudden power outage hit the emergency ward. Viral videos prompted questions over backup power systems at the hospital. Rohtas District Magistrate Deepak Kumar Mishra said a preliminary inquiry found an MCB malfunction caused the outage for around two minutes and ordered a detailed probe.
A viral video from Botswana shows a massive male hippo chasing a tourist boat through shallow water after the group encountered the animal during a wildlife tour. The captain initially slowed to avoid disturbing it, but accelerated after warning passengers. The hippo pursued the boat before eventually abandoning the chase, leaving tourists shaken but unharmed.
Two passengers who reportedly missed their Aeroflot flight at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport ran onto the tarmac on July 25 in an attempt to reach the aircraft. The plane was being towed when they approached, prompting ground personnel to stop the operation. Police intervened and escorted the women away from the restricted area, preventing them from boarding.
Expired milk, meat, and vegetables were among the food items seized and destroyed during a special inspection drive at several premium hotels in Bengaluru, including Taj, Radisson Blu, and The Lalit Ashok, with officials finding rotten stock, fungal growth on vegetables, and violations of hygiene and labelling norms across multiple properties.
The Lion's Gate Portal 2026 runs from July 28 to August 12, with its peak on August 8 (8/8). Associated with Leo season, Sirius and the numerological significance of the number 8, the annual event is viewed by many as a symbolic time for intention-setting and personal growth. While rooted in spiritual belief rather than science, it remains widely observed around the world.
Masked Corsican separatist group FLNC-UC has warned tourists and second-home buyers to 'stay at home,' saying migration threatens the island's identity. The warning comes as France advances a Corsica autonomy bill that the group rejects, reaffirming its demand for independence and raising fresh concerns over regional security and political tensions.
A 56-year-old woman, identified as Jayshri Bhanaji Parmar, died after she was allegedly run over by a BEST bus while crossing the road at Mulund Check Naka in Mumbai. The accident occurred on Friday afternoon after the bus moved from a traffic signal. Police have taken the driver and conductor for questioning and launched an investigation.
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