Rajamouli receives rare global honour at Lumière Museum SS Rajamouli has achieved another proud international moment as his name has been added to the prestigious Mur des Cinéastes at the Lumière Museum in Lyon, France. The rare recognition places the celebrated Indian filmmaker among some of the greatest names in world cinema. The honour came during his visit to the historic Institut Lumière, where his popular films E

Kavitha arrest in Boduppal protest sparks political row Kalvakuntla Kavitha’s arrest during a protest at Boduppal on Thursday has turned into a major talking point in Telangana politics. The protest was held in support of Telangana Udyamakarulu and their demand for long-pending grants and recognition from the state government. What began as a political demonstration soon became a tense confrontation after police intervened t

Vijay’s Tender Formula Creates Buzz Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s new approach to public tenders has become one of the most talked-about moves in state politics. Within weeks of introducing a more transparent tender system, the government is claiming major savings in civic works, while old contractors are reportedly struggling to adjust to the new rules of the game. For years, public works contracts were surr

Pawan Kalyan Sends Strong Warning Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has issued a firm warning against the misuse of social media for personal attacks, vulgar abuse and organized defamation campaigns. His remarks came after Andhra Pradesh police made two arrests in the last 24 hours over alleged abusive and derogatory comments targeting Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. While opposi

Balogun red card overshadows USA’s knockout win over Bosnia The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between United States men's national soccer team and Bosnia and Herzegovina ended 2-0 in favor of the USA, but the result was heavily overshadowed by a VAR-driven red card

India and Japan have moved to broaden their strategic cooperation with a new framework focused on technology, energy security and resilient supply chains. The latest engagement signals a shift from traditional diplomatic alignment toward deeper economic and innovation-driven collaboration aimed at long-term stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Focus shifts toward AI and digit

India and Japan are using a joint framework to connect climate action with investment flows. Instead of treating emission cuts as isolated national efforts, both countries are aligning projects where funding, technology, and verified reductions move together. This approach is built to support long-term decarbonisation while still allowing industrial growth in emerging markets like India.

WhatsApp usernames and how the system changes WhatsApp is introducing usernames that allow users to connect without sharing their phone number directly. This is a major shift for India, where mobile numbers are deeply tied to UPI payments, Aadhaar-linked verification, banking access, and other digital identity systems. The feature does not remove phone numbers from acc

Trump revisits Panama Canal transfer decision President Donald Trump has stated that the United States should never have transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama, arguing that the decision has led to rising transit fees and potential geopolitical risks. Speaking at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, he criticised the 1977 agreement that eventually led to the full handover of the canal in 1999.

A dramatic turnaround in Seattle Belgium produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the World Cup 2026 as they defeated Senegal in a tense Round of 32 clash that swung wildly until the final moments. Trailing 2-0 deep into the second half, Belgium looked on the verge of elimination before a stunning late revival changed the course of the match entirely.

Cosmic Origins Written in Ice Scientists have identified direct physical traces of stardust preserved in Antarctic ice, offering rare confirmation that material forged in supernova explosions has reached Earth in measurable quantities. The discovery provides new insight into how elements created in distant stellar deaths are distributed across interstellar space and eventually incorporated into planetary environments. Supernova Dust and th

National mourning declared amid rising devastation Venezuela has declared seven days of national mourning following last week’s powerful twin earthquakes that left the country facing one of its worst humanitarian disasters in recent history. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez announced the decision as the confirmed death toll climbed to at least 2,295, with thousands more injured and many still unaccounted for. Authorities say nearly 13,000 people have

A Planet That Should Not Exist in This Orbit Astronomers have long believed that planets orbiting close to a star cannot survive its transformation into a red giant and eventual collapse into a white dwarf. However, the discovery of WD 1856b has challenged that assumption. The Jupiter-sized planet orbits its dead star at an extremely close distance, completing a full orbit in just over a day, defying traditional models of stellar evolution and planetary survival.

A Garner father faces an attempted murder charge and multiple felony child abuse counts after authorities said his 2-year-old son suffered life-threatening brain, eye and spinal injuries. The charges against 44-year-old Kiran Netha Pasunuri were announced in Garner, North Carolina, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, according to the Garner Police Department and court documents. Attempted murder charge follows severe toddler injuries Pasunuri is charge

ALEXANDRIA, La. — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Oakdale Subway owner Chandrakant Patel pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit visa fraud and money laundering in a Louisiana U-Visa fraud scheme involving fabricated police reports, federal prosecutors said. Patel, 40, entered his plea on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Prosecutors said the scheme operated from December 2015 through July 2025. Lo

Texas is considering a Texas REAL ID rule change that could make it harder for some lawful temporary visa holders to obtain a driver’s license or state identification card. The proposal from the Texas Department of Public Safety would require a foreign passport submitted with a REAL ID application to contain a valid U.S. visa. Public comments are open through Sunday, July 26, 2026. How the Texas REAL ID Rule Change Would Work Current Texas ru

Sharran Srivatsaa’s janitor-to-CEO story highlights how he used free Tony Robbins audio tapes to improve his communication while working nights in the United States. The Indian entrepreneur, now described as the U.S.-based CEO of Acquisition, said criticism of his accent became an early obstacle as he tried to build a career. Sharran Srivatsaa’s Janitor-to-CEO Journey Srivatsaa shared the account in a post on X after entrepreneur and author

Illinois drivers will not face the scheduled 1.3-cent motor fuel tax increase in 2026. The Illinois gas tax will remain at 48.3 cents per gallon through Thursday, December 31, 2026, before rising to 49.6 cents on Friday, January 1, 2027. Illinois Gas Tax Increase Delayed for Six Months The scheduled increase was suspended beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The temporary pause does not reduce the existing gasoline tax. It postpones only the inflation-link