While intense protests were seen in Mandya and preventive detentions carried out at several places, life remained unaffected in major urban centres like Bengaluru and Mysuru.
Bodoland FC secured a decisive 3-0 victory against FC1 in a Durand Cup Group F fixture, with goals from Robinson Rendon, Rituraj Mohan, and Aron Thapa.
The water rose from knee level to chest height within minutes before climbing even higher. Homes crumbled, cattle sheds collapsed and everything that could be carried away by the current vanished.
Kuldeep Yadav will look towards the Sri Lanka series as his big opportunity to finally seal his place as India's No 1 spinner in Tests.
China has cancelled drone shows and suspended drone flights across several provinces following a small plane crash in Beijing that raised significant security concerns, especially near top leadership compounds. This move signals a tightening of low-altitude aviation regulations, impacting the burgeoning "low-altitude economy" and civilian drone use, with new laws classifying illegal drone use as a public security threat.
Manas Dhamne has received his first call-up to India's main Davis Cup squad for the Qualifiers Round 2 tie against South Korea in Seoul on September 18-19, joining a core team that recently secured a historic win over the Netherlands.
The Lok Sabha introduced four significant bills on Monday, including amendments to mines and minerals regulations, the establishment of a National Tribunals Commission, and the renaming of Kerala to Keralam, all while facing continuous protests from opposition members demanding a discussion on the July 20 police crackdown on students.
Home Minister Amit Shah has offered to hold a comprehensive debate in Parliament on student protests and other pressing issues, but Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has swiftly rejected the proposal, demanding accountability for actions against students.
Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned following an uproar over an alleged derogatory 'lungiwala' remark made by BJP MP Sushmita Dev against CPI(M)'s John Brittas, who had moved a privilege motion. Dev denied the accusation, stating she had not cast aspersions on any state's attire.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed confidence in his team's readiness for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15. Gambhir also welcomed new squad members Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi, emphasising the team's preparation for their first ICC World Test Championship assignment since a previous home defeat.
China's national observatory issued a red alert -- the highest level in the country's typhoon warning system -- as Typhoon Dolphin hit Zhejiang province on the eastern coast on Sunday afternoon.
My family produced a Malayalam movie in 1986. It had big actors in it. The songs were sung by K J Yesudas himself. The film starred two newcomers as the lead pair. It bombed.
Prince Ali bin Hussein, President of the Jordan Football Association, revealed that FIFA paid outstanding prize money to Jordan's national team after he accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of blackmail. Prince Ali had alleged FIFA withheld funds for reaching the 2025 Arab Cup final, linking payment to his endorsement of Infantino. Despite receiving the funds, Prince Ali reiterated his refusal to endorse or vote for Infantino, highlighting ongoing concerns about FIFA's leadership and its presidential elections.
While the latest trigger for him stepping down could be the uncertainty around his renewal as a director at the AGM, which is otherwise a routine matter, Chandra may have been contemplating quitting for some time now because of the overall turbulence with the principal shareholder on the leadership issue.
Bodoland FC secured a convincing 3-0 victory over FC1 in the Durand Cup, bouncing back from an earlier defeat. Goals from Robinson Rendon, Rituraj Mohan, and Aron Thapa sealed the win, significantly boosting their position in Group F. Separately, Langsning FC staged a comeback to draw 2-2 with Nongkseh SS&CC in the Shillong Derby.
A CRPF Assistant Sub-Inspector in Assam's Nagaon district shot dead two colleagues and injured another before taking his own life at their camp. An inquiry has been ordered into the tragic incident.
'I love you Adi and Bhai... I am here with my strengths and flaws....my ups and downs ... my wins and my losses ... only and only because of the both of you.' 'You both are the only reason I can tell stories today.'
A man in his late 50s was killed in a hit-and-run accident on MG Road in Bengaluru early Friday morning. Police are investigating the incident and analysing CCTV footage to identify the vehicle and driver involved.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir launched extensive search operations in Kathua and Poonch districts following the sighting of a Pakistani drone near the International Border and inputs about suspected terrorist movement. An old mortar shell was also recovered in Kathua.
The Jharkhand government is holding fresh discussions with student aspirants protesting alleged recruitment exam irregularities, even as the health of key protest leader Devendra Nath Mahto has significantly deteriorated after being on an indefinite hunger strike for about a week.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will operate as a 'pressure group' to address issues like public trust, unemployment, and institutional accountability, with founder Abhijeet Dipke declaring support for protesting students in Jharkhand and advocating for those involved in NEET paper leak agitations.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe mid-air turbulence, causing the aircraft to lose 300 feet in altitude. The incident resulted in injuries to 15 people, including 11 passengers and 4 cabin crew members, with one crew member sustaining severe injuries. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating the event.
Indian boxers have delivered their best-ever performance at a single edition of the Commonwealth Games, securing a record seven gold medals in Glasgow, surpassing their previous best of three golds.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly sought support from the Trump administration following the collapse of his plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, facing mounting criticism and feeling 'isolated' by negative media coverage.
Meet the man who is on mission mode to enforce hygiene standards in eateries and restaurants.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has publicly challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to disclose his educational degree. Dipke stated he is ready to make his US scholarship and loan documents public if PM Modi reveals his degree, amidst ongoing demands for verification of the Prime Minister's academic qualifications. Dipke also criticised the current political climate, citing concerns about party defections and the use of central agencies.
Rediff Movies columnist Dinesh Raheja's second book of poems ... Unfulfilled Desires will release on August 14.
Pastels are the heroes in every diva's wardrobe. Softer than bold brights but far from boring, these shades bring an effortless elegance to everything they touch.
Four picnickers were rescued from a river island in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district after being stranded for 11 hours due to a sudden rise in water levels. The State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF) conducted a challenging operation, using drones to deliver supplies and eventually towing a motorboat to safety.
A female teacher in Faridabad was brutally stabbed to death by a masked man inside a private school. Police arrested the accused, Amit, within hours, who confessed to the crime, which preliminary investigation suggests was an act of revenge after the teacher had previously complained of molestation and harassment.
The heavy rains that have battered Kerala since August 1 have claimed 25 lives, left four people missing, injured 10 and damaged hundreds of properties, forcing thousands to seek shelter in relief camps, the state government said on Tuesday.
Ten people were killed in rain-triggered floods in China as Typhoon Noul made landfall early Sunday in the southern province of Guangdong.
Kala Chana Guguni is a Bihar staple. It surfaces at family gatherings or festive celebrations. And is usually whipped up when guests come visiting and homes are filled with laughter and stories.
Every day, the older men running our politics keep pushing Gen Z voters further away, observes Binu Alex.
A man in Maharashtra allegedly strangled his partner to death in Kolhapur over suspicion of an affair, then transported her body over 350 km to Thane in a car before being apprehended by police.
Former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested for an alleged 'double-meaning' remark alluding to actor Trisha, leading to widespread protests by DMK cadres and condemnation from various political leaders.
Tamil Nadu Minister C T R Nirmal Kumar has rejected calls for an all-party meeting to discuss the ongoing Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka, citing a previously passed unanimous resolution in the Assembly. He accused DMK and Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar of working against Tamil Nadu's interests and criticised the DMK's "hasty" Supreme Court petition.
What remained at Shivaji Park was not Gen Z anger but of momentum -- a generation that had, in its own telling, made an emperor bow, and intends to keep singing and meme-ing about it.
A parliamentary standing committee on Information Technology has demanded a personal apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video from Facebook. The committee also discussed potential legal action and the withdrawal of safe harbour protection, while questioning Meta officials on algorithmic bias and accountability.
