Eleven people were hospitalised in Maharashtra after a dead lizard was discovered in a birthday cake. The incident raised serious concerns about food safety and hygiene standards at the bakery involved. Authorities were alerted following the hospitalisation of those who had consumed the contaminated cake. An investigation has been launched to determine how the lizard ended up inside the baked product.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shared a list labelling certain individuals as 'Dimagi Naxals', sparking a political exchange. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram responded defiantly, saying he was proud to be named on the list. The development comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the nation on successfully uprooting Maoist insurgency. Modi also paid tribute to the thousands of security personnel who sacrificed their lives in the decades-long anti-Naxal operations.
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in a Test match, marking the first time the Tigers have beaten Australia on Australian soil. The result proved deeply embarrassing for Pat Cummins' side and drew sharp criticism from Australian cricket legends. Former captain Ricky Ponting called for significant changes to the struggling Australian lineup. Fellow ex-captain Matthew Hayden echoed those sentiments, specifically recommending Sam Konstas and Matt Renshaw be added to bolster the batting order. The defeat has piled pressure on Australian selectors to rethink their squad composition.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will roll out updated versions of immigration forms I-539 and I-765, set to take effect on September 15, 2026. Any applications submitted on older versions of these forms after that date will be automatically rejected. The change is part of a recently published immigration rule. USCIS has made clear that no grace period will be granted for the transition to the new forms.
A woman identified as Margarita Reut has been accused of carrying out a targeted bomb attack in Russia. The victim, Robert Shageev, was a high-ranking Ukrainian defector who later served as an officer in Russia's Black Sea Fleet. According to reports, the explosive device was concealed inside a trash bin. The attack resulted in Shageev's death, raising suspicions of an orchestrated assassination.
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has delivered a strong box office performance in its opening weekend. The film crossed the Rs 57 crore mark in India and earned Rs 4.71 crore on its third day alone. Its cumulative net collection has surpassed Rs 60 crore domestically. The film is projected to cross the Rs 70 crore mark by the end of Sunday. It continues to hold a dominant position over competing releases at the box office.
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen passed away on Sunday at the age of 70. He was a celebrated figure in Indian cinema, having won three National Film Awards over the course of his career. Sen had been undergoing treatment for health-related issues at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata. He began his professional journey in television before transitioning to feature films, where he made a lasting impact. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Mahala Ashley Dickerson, born in Alabama in 1912, was a pioneering legal figure whose career spanned six decades. She first made history in 1948 by becoming Alabama's first Black female lawyer before relocating to Alaska. After her move in 1958, she became Alaska's first Black homesteader and subsequently its first Black lawyer. Throughout her career, Dickerson took on significant discrimination cases and received notable legal honours. She also documented her remarkable life and achievements in an autobiography.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to several world leaders who sent wishes on India's 78th Independence Day. Modi thanked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, affirming that India deeply values its friendship with Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron was also among the leaders acknowledged by the Indian Prime Minister. Nepal's PM Balendra Shah and Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay were additionally thanked for their Independence Day greetings.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah publicly criticized the Congress party, accusing Sonia Gandhi of having a Vande Mataram rendition stopped at an event. Shah said the party should feel ashamed over the alleged incident. Congress rejected the accusations, asserting that the national song was performed in full. Party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh offered historical context to defend the party's position on the song. The dispute has emerged in the wake of recent legislation addressing disrespect toward the national song.
A passenger at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi accidentally discharged a firearm, injuring two people. The incident occurred at the airport premises involving an Air India Express traveller. The passenger was originally scheduled to fly to Mumbai at the time of the incident. Authorities responded to the scene following the accidental shooting.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), has voiced strong support for a Bengal student named Abdul following the killing of his father. Abdul had earlier drawn attention to poor conditions in government schools before his family was attacked. Dipke has called for the immediate arrest of those responsible for the assault and subsequent death. He alleged that the perpetrators have links to the BJP, though no official confirmation of this claim has been made. CJP has pledged ongoing support to Abdul in his pursuit of justice.
A tourist bus overturned in eastern Hungary in the early hours of Sunday, killing 12 people and leaving 10 others injured. The vehicle veered off the road and fell into a ditch near the town of Mezokeresztes. According to police, the bus was travelling on the motorway toward the city of Nyiregyhaza at the time of the accident. Authorities have confirmed the incident and are investigating the cause of the crash.
Model and actress Antara Banerjee was arrested following an altercation aboard a train she was travelling on to Surat for a professional shoot. She reportedly held a sleeper-class ticket but was found seated in an AC coach, which led to a dispute. Railway staff stepped in to address the situation, during which allegations of assaulting public servants and causing physical harm emerged. Banerjee was subsequently deboarded from the train before being taken into custody. She was later granted bail following her arrest.
Two security screeners were injured at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday morning. The incident occurred when a passenger's licensed pistol discharged accidentally during a routine weapons inspection. The passenger was in the process of boarding a flight bound for Mumbai when the firearm went off. Both injured personnel received prompt medical attention following the incident. Local police have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accidental discharge.
