A Rajasthan police officer has been arrested after allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 2 crore to close a case. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) took action against the officer following the complaint. Charges will be filed under Sections 7 and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Additionally, Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita will also be invoked in the case.
At the Asian Games 2026 men's javelin throw, India's Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav secured silver and bronze medals respectively. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage claimed the gold medal with a throw of 88.55 metres. Defending champion Neeraj Chopra was absent from the competition due to injury. Yashvir achieved a personal best of 85.72 metres, highlighting a strong showing for India in the event. The result continues India's notable presence in javelin throwing on the Asian stage.
A video of Professor HK Patel from Nirma University in Ahmedabad has gone viral on social media. The footage shows the professor grabbing a student by the collar of their t-shirt during a college fest event held on stage. The incident has drawn widespread criticism and put Nirma University under public scrutiny. The video's circulation online has reignited debate over professional conduct and student safety in academic institutions.
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won a silver medal at the Asian Games after recording a distance of 8.07m. An injury forced him to sit out his final two attempts, leaving his performance incomplete. However, no other competitor managed to surpass his mark, securing him the podium finish. Meanwhile, Parul Chaudhary added to India's medal tally by claiming bronze in the women's 5000m final.
India's Defence Secretary has indicated that the government is expediting the approval process for the Zorawar light tank to maintain industry momentum. The tank was jointly developed by DRDO's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) and private defence firm Larsen & Toubro. L&T was responsible for system integration, while multiple MSMEs contributed by supplying key subsystems. The fast-tracking move signals the government's intent to sustain confidence among domestic defence manufacturers involved in the programme.
NFL star Travis Kelce has accumulated a real estate portfolio worth approximately $12.35 million spread across Kansas and Ohio. His holdings include a 17,000-square-foot mansion in Leawood, a 21,000-square-foot lakefront estate in Bratenahl, and a former Kansas City home spanning 10,000 square feet. Combined, the three properties account for nearly 48,000 square feet of living space. The Leawood mansion gained additional attention as the reported location where Kelce proposed to pop star Taylor Swift in 2025.
A sprawling 1,850-acre estate in Virginia wine country, once owned by French billionaire Bernard Arnault, has been listed for sale at $35 million. The property features a winery, an event space, and several historic structures. Its scale and amenities position it as a viable option for both a private luxury residence and a commercial hospitality venture. The estate combines heritage architecture with modern comforts, set against scenic vineyard landscapes.
Dairy farmer Jeff Biddle has permanently protected his 170-acre Bear Meadows Farm in Pennsylvania from future development. After seven decades working the land, Biddle declined two lucrative offers from potential buyers. In July 2026, he finalised a conservation easement securing the farm's agricultural land, forests, wildlife habitat, and water resources. The easement ensures the property cannot be developed, preserving it for future generations.
Recent floods and landslides in Nepal have claimed at least 24 lives, with 14 people still unaccounted for. The disasters have struck multiple districts across the country. A video has emerged capturing the moment part of a mountain collapsed into a river, with screams audible in the footage. The incidents are part of a continuing pattern of flood-related destruction affecting the region.
Mainpal, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence at Hisar Central Jail in Haryana, was granted a six-week parole on July 17, 2018. Instead of returning to custody after his temporary release, he absconded and fled the country. He eventually made his way to Cambodia, where he reportedly rebuilt his life and established a criminal network. The case highlights concerns about the misuse of the parole system by convicted criminals to evade justice.
Indian distance runner Parul Chaudhary claimed a bronze medal in the women's 5000m final at the Asian Games 2026, finishing with a time of 15:14.61. This followed her earlier bronze in the 3000m steeplechase at the same Games. Parul had previously won gold and silver medals at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, cementing her status as one of India's top distance runners. Her back-to-back medals at the current edition have further boosted India's overall athletics tally at the tournament.
Former NFL player Warrick Dunn founded Homes for the Holidays in 1997, his rookie season, to honour his late mother's dream of owning a home. The initiative was designed to assist single-parent families in purchasing their first homes. Over nearly three decades, Warrick Dunn Charities has furnished 252 homes and helped 687 individuals transition into homeownership. The programme offers both furnishings and down-payment assistance to eligible families. Dunn's work has established a lasting humanitarian legacy that extends well beyond his football career.
