Passenger's Pistol Fires at Varanasi Airport After He Claims It Was Unloaded

Bankim descendant seeks Sonia apology over ‘Vande Mataram’ row

Sri Lanka bowlers strike back on rain-curtailed Day 2 of Galle Test

Day 2 of the India vs Sri Lanka Test in Galle was heavily disrupted by rain, leaving only around 90 minutes of play possible. Sri Lanka's bowlers used the limited time effectively, dismissing India's overnight batters in quick succession to bring the hosts back into the match. Despite the late collapse, India had built a strong position largely thanks to Devdutt Padikkal's impressive knock of 167, supported by a valuable lower-order partnership. The Galle pitch is now showing increasing turn and bounce, conditions that are expected to favour Sri Lanka's spinners as the match progresses.

Actor Ananya Raj, Known for '7 Hours to Go' and 'Ghost', Dies at 27

Actor Ananya Raj passed away on July 15 at the age of 27 after struggling with physical and mental health challenges for more than a year. Her family announced her death on Instagram, describing her as a strong-spirited individual and stating she died peacefully in her sleep. Raj was recognized for her roles in Hindi films such as '7 Hours to Go', 'The Final Exit', and 'Ghost'. She had also appeared in regional productions, including the Telugu film 'Thaggede Le'. Fans and followers took to social media to mourn her passing and pay tribute to her work.

Mumbai Man Who Sought 'Pure Veg' Tenants Apologises After MNS Summons

Bhavesh Kaware, a Mumbai flat owner who went viral for seeking only 'pure vegetarian' tenants for his upscale apartment, issued a public apology after being summoned by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). He met MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday at Shivteerth, the party's headquarters in Mumbai. The meeting followed widespread criticism of Kaware's discriminatory rental conditions, which had sparked public outrage. Thackeray reportedly reminded Kaware that non-vegetarians, including those who run chicken shops, are also legitimate citizens and contributors to society.