The Shri Ramlila Mahasangh requested a special preview screening of the upcoming Ramayana film. This demand aims to prevent any scenes that might offend Hindu sentiments. The organization warned of protests if their preview request is not accepted. The film's trailer features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana. Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release.

Exiled author Taslima Nasreen believes Bangladesh's student movement misled people. She drew parallels between past protests and recent demonstrations in Delhi. Nasreen stated that Islamic fundamentalists were behind the Bangladesh movement. This experience reinforced her concerns about the consequences of such actions. The developments in Bangladesh should serve as a cautionary lesson for others.

The Supreme Court criticized Punjab for its resistance to implementing an old decree. Attorney General Venkataramani proposed a cashless settlement for power dues. Himachal and Haryana agreed to the proposal, while Punjab raised objections. The court warned Punjab of consequences if it fails to comply. A final decision is expected on August 12.

Russian forces continued striking Ukrainian transport infrastructure, the Russian defense ministry said

Pelican radar system was hit with the use of a Geran drone, the Russian defense ministry said

The station was used in the interests of the Ukrainian army, the Russian defense ministry said

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted progress in the negotiations

Тhe cargoes have been handed over to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, a Dagestan government representative to the Russian trade mission in Iran Andrey Tanayev said

TEHRAN – World Breastfeeding Day 2026 is commemorated from August 1 to 7 under the theme ‘Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works,’ focusing on tracking progress, evaluating impact, and scaling proven approaches that improve breastfeeding outcomes.

TEHRAN – According to the Statistical Center of Iran, the current population of the country has surpassed 87 million, and the number is expected to rise to 87.134 million by the end of the current Iranian year, March 2027.

Large swathes of the country have turned from a tapestry of shades of green to a monotone brown after weeks with no rain and record-breaking temperatures.

Aujourd'hui, les projecteurs sont tournés vers une femme de talent, de passion et d'engagement. L'une des plus belles plumes du pôle numérique de MALEBE FM, Darcia Boungouendji, célèbre son anniversaire. À travers ses écrits, Darcia ne se contente pas d'informer : elle raconte, valorise et fait rayonner les réalités de notre territoire avec une sensibilité et un professionnalisme remarquables. Son sens du détail, sa rigueur journalistique et son amour du travail bien fait font d'elle, (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Iran has accused the US and Israel of engineering Spain’s deadly migrant crisis in Ceuta to punish Madrid over Gaza and Iran war stance Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel is to blame for the US’ long-running tensions with Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro, FM Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

Water levels in the Danube River have reached record lows, revealing relics of the past ranging from shipwrecks to mammoth bones Read Full Article at RT.com

UEFA forced FIFA to abandon its World Cup investment plan, but the boycott was really about money, Russia, Israel and control Read Full Article at RT.com

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has confirmed a nationwide system shutdown that struck at 7:11am today, plunging homes, businesses and institutions across the country into darkness with no immediate explanation for the sudden power loss. In an urgent notice issued this morning, the power utility revealed that technical teams have been rapidly deployed […] The post  Escom hit by mystery system SHUTDOWN —  scrambles to find cause appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has confirmed that power has been restored to most parts of the country following the mysterious nationwide system shutdown that plunged Malawi into darkness at 7:11am on Sunday. The utility revealed that restoration efforts kicked into gear almost immediately after the outage struck, with supply gradually returning region […] The post Power restored across Malawi after mystery nationwide blackout — as Escom continues probe into cause appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mighty Wanderers Football Club edged their way into the 2026 Airtel Top 8 final after surviving a nail-biting 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Blue Eagles, following a pulsating 1-1 draw in normal time at Silver Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Nomads made the dream start, racing into an early lead just four minutes into the […] The post Wanderers, Ekhaya set for Airtel Top 8 final after penalty thriller appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The three terrorists attempted to advance terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops, the Israel Defense Forces said

We have fought dumping and fly-tipping for years. We have put up gates, cameras, warning signs. None of it worked.

Brian Devine - now known as 'Clicky Ponting' - seems to have hoodwinked umpires to get three opponent batsmen out in a key match (pictured).

A fresh controversy has engulfed the amateur cricket club at the centre of the 'Clicky Ponting' cheating scandal after footage appeared to show another player deploying the same trick.

CEO of Russia’s Rosatom civil nuclear power corporation Alexey Likhachev said earlier that overnight a Ukrainian combat drone hit the gallery connecting all the six power units

The Committee also analyzed the current market situation and "emphasized the essential role of the Declaration of Cooperation in supporting the stability of global energy markets

Five apartments were destroyed by fire, CEO of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev said

Ukrainian troops tried to attack a power substation in Donetsk with the use of a FP-2 fixed-wing drone equipped, the Federal Security Service’s department for the Donetsk People’s Republic said