The Times of India

In India, over 570,000 individuals were fined for smoking in public spaces, accumulating penalties exceeding Rs 51 million under the COTPA legislation. Karnataka led the charge, issuing the most fines. Interestingly, several states recorded no violations or fines throughout the year. Enforcement primarily lies with state governments, highlighting the varying levels of adherence to the public smoking ban.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance described elements within Iran's leadership as crazy radicals, saying Tehran's deeply divided power structure is complicating renewed nuclear negotiations with Washington. In an interview with Fox News, Vance said some Iranian leaders want to end the conflict while others remain committed to confrontation, calling diplomacy with Iran a complex and messy process. His remarks came a day after President Donald Trump claimed a lot of progress had been made in talks with

Assam's flood death toll has climbed to ninety-five, with over 1.6 lakh people affected. Six more deaths were reported on Wednesday, primarily in Sivasagar district. Authorities have established over one hundred relief camps for displaced residents seeking shelter. Floodwaters have submerged thousands of hectares of cropland and damaged public infrastructure.

The Assam government has started distributing the first tranche of interim flood relief, providing benefits worth nearly 75,000 to families whose homes were severely damaged. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the relief package from Dibrugarh while touring flood-hit districts. Meanwhile, the flood death toll has risen to 85 after three more fatalities, although the number of affected people has declined to around 1.36 lakh. Thousands remain in relief camps, farmland continues to remain

BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has shared a video describing her ideological journey, saying she has changed from being a moderate Hindu to an awakened Hindu. In the video, Ranaut also claimed that people become Leftist after coming into contact with Islamists and said she wanted to become a Sanghi like the BJP and RSS. She argued that Hindu women should have the freedom to adopt a defined ideological identity and questioned why she could not convert in that sense. The remarks come days after R

Google Earth removed its new AI image generation tool within twenty-four hours. Researchers and experts raised concerns about potential disinformation risks. The feature allowed users to create AI visualizations on satellite imagery. Google stated it is implementing stronger safeguards for the tool. This rollback occurred after initial concerns were voiced by users.

A 16-year-old lifeguard named Ryder Williams performed a dramatic ocean rescue in Santa Cruz. He bravely pulled a 10-year-old boy from powerful surf at Seabright Beach. After his shift, Williams also helped save two more individuals in a separate incident. This heroic teenager received nationwide praise for his actions and bravery. His dedication highlights the importance of lifeguard training and quick response.

SLUG-Operation Cy-Vazra

Delhi Police has reportedly identified around 400 people with criminal records near the CJP protest site using its Facial Recognition System between July 20 and July 24. Investigators are analysing CCTV footage, digital evidence and social media videos to determine whether these individuals were involved in the violence and vandalism reported in New Delhi district. Police are also verifying whether some suspects acted as part of organised groups. The Facial Recognition System has become a key to

A column on an American bat-and-ball game, called pickleball, has stirred up a controversy regarding its origins. According to AI, the game was devised in US in 1965 as a sport in which all members...