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WMO Confirms Record-Breaking 829 km Lightning Megaflash, Longest Ever Across Five U.S. States

A 2017 lightning megaflash traveling 829 km across five US states is now the world’s longest recorded.

‘Stay Home to Avoid Rape’ Posters Spark Outrage in Gujarat; Police Denounce Victim-Blaming

Sexist posters warning women to “stay home” for safety appeared without police consent, prompting official condemnation and removal.

IIT Bombay Student Rohit Sinha Dies After Fall from Hostel Terrace; Police Suspect Suicide, Probe Ongoing

A 26-year-old IIT Bombay student died by suicide after falling from his hostel terrace, prompting investigation and renewed calls for better mental health support on campuses.

Indian Embassy in Dublin Issues Security Advisory After Surge in Brutal Racist Attacks on Nationals

Indian nationals in Ireland face rising racist violence, prompting embassy advisories urging caution and collaboration with Irish authorities.

China’s First Robot Enrolls in Drama and Film PhD, Merging AI Innovation with Traditional Opera Art

China’s lifelike humanoid robot Xueba 01 has been admitted to a doctoral drama programme, pioneering AI integration with traditional Chinese opera education.

Uttarakhand: 8 Workers Injured in Chamoli Landslide at Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydropower Site Amid Heavy Rain

A sudden landslide at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Chamoli caused injuries to eight workers, with swift rescue and ongoing treatment.

Maharashtra Woman Arrested for Allegedly Marrying 8 Men, Extorting Lakhs via Social Media and Matrimonial Sites

Samira Fatima, a school teacher from Nagpur, exploited social media and matrimonial websites to marry and extort lakhs from eight men over 15 years, operating as part of a criminal gang.

From ₹15,000 Salary to ₹30 Cr Assets: Lokayukta Raids Ex-Karnataka Clerk, 24 Houses Exposed in ₹72 Cr Fake Bill Scam

Lokayukta raids exposed massive undisclosed wealth of Rs 30 crore, including 24 houses and farmland, linked to a former KRIDL clerk earning just Rs 15,000 monthly, amid allegations of a Rs 72 crore embezzlement scam.

Operation Akhal in J&K: 1 Terrorist Killed, 2 Trapped as Forces Continue Joint Crackdown in Kulgam Forest

In Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, security forces continue Operation Akhal, neutralising one terrorist while hunting two others amid intense armed engagement.

Nationwide Protests Erupt Over SSC Exam Mismanagement; 55,000+ Grievances Filed

Widespread exam mismanagement, cancellations, and technical failures in SSC’s Phase 13 recruitment have triggered nationwide protests and mounting demands for urgent systemic reform.

23-Year-Old Kerala Woman Ends Life After Alleged Abuse; Husband, Mother-in-Law Arrested

A 23-year-old pregnant woman from Kerala's Thrissur district died by suicide after alleging physical and mental abuse by her husband and mother-in-law.

Bengaluru Horror: 13-Year-Old Boy Kidnapped and Killed; Police Arrest Two, Including Former Family Driver

Two men, including a former driver known to the family, were arrested following a police encounter for kidnapping and murdering 13-year-old Nishchith A., whose burnt body was found near Bannerghatta.

Supreme Court Warns: Himachal Pradesh may Disappear From India’s Map due to Severe Ecological Collapse Crisis

The Supreme Court urges urgent action against unchecked construction, hydropower, and deforestation driving ecological disaster and fatalities in Himachal Pradesh.

Karnataka’s Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna Convicted in Landmark Rape Case After 14-Month Trial; Sentencing on Aug 2

A special court convicted Prajwal Revanna for raping a domestic worker after a rapid 14-month trial amid multiple allegations and political turmoil.

Indian Store Owner in Singapore Given 14‑Year Jail Term for Raping 11‑Year‑Old Girl in Jurong West

Ramalingam Selvasekaran was convicted of rape and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Singapore and sentenced to over 14 years in jail without caning due to his age.

British Sikh Man Gurmuk Singh, 30, Fatally Stabbed in Ilford; Suspect Charged, Trial Scheduled

Gurmuk Singh, also known as Gary, was fatally stabbed in a targeted attack in Ilford, with police charging a suspect as the community mourns.

Emergency Declared in New York City as Record Flash Floods Paralyze Manhattan, Queens, and Bronx

Severe flash floods in New York City, caused by unprecedented rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour, have overwhelmed infrastructure, forced evacuations, and disrupted transportation.

Russia Launches 300 Drones, 8 Missiles in Kyiv Night Strike; Chasiv Yar Claim Disputed, August 1 Declared Day of Mourning

Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv killed 26 civilians and injured over 150, according to Ukrainian officials.

Bengaluru Auto Fare Hiked from August 1: ₹36 for First 2 km, ₹18 per km Thereafter; Drivers Demand ₹40 and ₹20/km

Bengaluru’s Regional Transport Authority increases auto fares from August 1 amid driver opposition and union demands for higher rates to offset inflation and costs.

Maharashtra Consumer Commission Orders Wockhardt Hospital to Pay ₹34 Lakh for ICU Delay Leading to Patient’s Death

A hospital was fined ₹34 lakh for delaying critical ICU care without consent, highlighting urgency over procedural consent in emergency medical ethics.

Mumbai Tuition Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Burning 8-Year-Old’s Hand with Candle as Punishment for Poor Handwriting

An 8-year-old boy was allegedly burnt by his tuition teacher in Malad, Mumbai, leading to police action.

Tamil Nadu SSLC, HSE +1 Supplementary Results 2025 Declared: Here’s How to Check Your Scores

The Directorate of Government Examination, Tamil Nadu, has announced the 2025 Class 10 and 11 supplementary exam results with high pass percentages and opened applications for answer sheet copies.

Delta Flight DL56 from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam Diverts to Minneapolis After Turbulence Injures 25 on Airbus A330-900neo

A Delta Air Lines flight en route from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam made an emergency landing in Minneapolis after violent turbulence injured 25 passengers, highlighting growing turbulence risks linked to climate change

Hyderabad School Charges ₹2.5 Lakh for Nursery Admission in 2025-26, Triggers Public Anger; Telangana Govt Plans Action

Private school nursery fees at Nasr School in Hyderabad skyrocket to Rs 2.51 lakh annually, igniting controversy over educational affordability and calls for regulatory reforms.