Abhijit Deepak, founder of the satirical Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), was allegedly attacked during a protest in Jaipur demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over NEET paper leak allegations. The incident occurred amid demonstrations across cities, with videos of the assault going viral on social media. Police have begun investigating the case.

Indian LNG tanker Disha has crossed the Strait of Hormuz becoming the first vessel to pass through the strategic waterway after a recent truce. The passage signals easing tensions and improved maritime stability in the region for energy trade routes.

Madras High Court has rejected appeals filed by creditors of Gautam Vasudev Menon, upholding a single judge order that enables the release of Dhruva Natchathiram. The bench dismissed petitions filed by K Prem Kumar and K Punniyamoorthy, removing a major legal hurdle.

Television actress Sanchita Ugale, known for her role in Kumkum Bhagya, has reportedly died by suicide near Mumbai. The 30-year-old actor’s sudden death has shocked the television industry and fans. Police are investigating the circumstances, while colleagues express deep grief over the heartbreaking and unexpected loss.

Several Stanford students walked out during Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s commencement address, protesting the company’s cloud contract with the Israeli government. The demonstration, part of planned student activism, highlighted concerns over Project Nimbus. Despite the disruption, Pichai continued his speech, addressing graduates without responding to the protest inside the stadium.

Peddi is showing no signs of slowing down at the box office. The film has reportedly crossed a massive Rs 393 crore gross worldwide within just 11 days. Even in its second week, the movie continues to attract strong crowds across regions. With solid word of mouth and repeat audiences, Peddi is emerging as one of the biggest commercial hits of the year.

Tamilnadu CM Vijay and Sangeetha’s divorce case hearing was adjourned to August 7 by the court. The proceedings, which have drawn public attention, saw no major developments today. Both sides are expected to present further arguments at the next scheduled hearing on August 7 date soon.

Mrunal Thakur once again proves that effortless fashion never goes out of style. Strolling through the vibrant streets of Chicago, the actress blended elegance with modern chic in the most natural way. From classy poses to confident expressions, every frame looked straight out of a fashion magazine. Fans are loving her stylish travel diary and graceful screen presence beyond cinema.

Sujeeth is expected to return to India within the next 10 days, after which story discussions for OG are likely to begin. With Pawan Kalyan’s production house indicating that shooting may commence after November, all eyes are now on whether Sujeeth can lock the final draft in time and keep the project on schedule.

Actor Prakash Raj extended support to the CJP protests demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET controversy. Joining demonstrators in Bengaluru, Raj called for accountability and transparency in the examination system as protests spread across cities including Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

India Women started their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64 run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston. Smriti Mandhana played a superb knock of 68 while Richa Ghosh added quick runs late in the innings as India posted 170/6. Deepti Sharma then delivered a sensational spell of 5/10 as Pakistan collapsed for 106 in 17 overs.

Vijayawada archer Dhiraj Bommadevara delivered a career defining performance at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, clinching his maiden individual World Cup gold by defeating South Korea's Lee Woo Seok 7 to 3 in the recurve men's final. Earlier, Dhiraj also won mixed team gold alongside Kumkum Mohod, completing a remarkable golden double for India.

After severe disruption caused by recent heavy rains in Hyderabad, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed officials to remain on the ground during rainfall and ensure public inconvenience is minimized. He blamed poor coordination among departments for the June 9 chaos and warned that negligence would not be tolerated. Revanth also said he would personally step onto the roads if required during emergencies.

Yogi Adityanath has condemned the online trolling of Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter and directed police to register an FIR, calling the act unacceptable in a civil society. The move comes amid rising political tensions and demands for stricter action against online abuse targeting families of leaders.

Prabhas’ much-awaited period action drama Fauzi is steadily picking up pace. While the Rebel star is currently busy shooting for Spirit, sources indicate that he is expected to join the Fauzi sets soon. The makers are reportedly targeting a December 3 release, making the coming months crucial for the film’s production schedule. With growing buzz around both projects, fans are eagerly awaiting further updates.

“Let’s wait for the right time,” said director Buchi Babu on his rumored collaboration with Mahesh Babu. Strong reports had surfaced before Peddi release about the project. Even after release, the director neither confirmed nor denied it, keeping speculation alive and leaving fans curious.

Delhi auto drivers tore down posters of Donald Trump and the United States in protest after reports of attacks on Indian sailors triggered outrage, officials said The incident reflects growing anger among transport workers who demanded stronger action and protection for Indians abroad sources said

A high-speed Mercedes-Benz lost control and crashed into a road divider in Bengaluru, killing two people. Preliminary police findings suggest overspeeding as a key factor behind the fatal accident. Authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage to determine the exact sequence of events and possible violations leading to the crash.

The Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel Virat 1, carrying 14 Indian crew members, suffered an engine failure off the coast of Oman, the Indian Mission said. All crew safely moved to a liferaft. Search and rescue operations are underway with Omani authorities coordinating assistance and nearby vessels participating in the ongoing mission.

Around 200 people resorted to stone-pelting and vandalisation at Patna's Pataliputra railway station over alleged shortage of trains for students appearing for a government exam, prompting police to use mild force to contain chaos. Officials said arrangements were ensured and alleged anti-social elements behind ruckus at station.