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Commercial LPG Prices Slashed by Over ₹200: Relief for Businesses
Oil Marketing Companies have reduced commercial LPG cylinder prices by up to ₹209 effective August 1, 2026, offering relief to the hospitality and small business sectors.

Crisis in Ceuta: Massive Border Breach Leaves at Least 18 Dead
A massive surge of migrants from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave has resulted in at least 18 fatalities, sparking a diplomatic and humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean.

DR Congo Ebola Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Surpasses 1,500
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,500 deaths, becoming the world's second-largest outbreak on record as of August 2026.

US-Iran Conflict: Fresh Strikes Signal Dangerous Escalation
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as a five-month missile war intensifies. Regional tensions deepen following attacks in Jordan and threats of further escalation.

PoK Protests: Why Ram Prasad Bismil’s Verses Are Echoing in Muzaffarabad
Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir escalate as demonstrators invoke Ram Prasad Bismil’s poetry against a heavy security crackdown and alleged human rights violations.

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 78 as IMD Warns of More Heavy Rain
Assam's flood crisis intensifies as the death toll reaches 78 with 3 lakh people affected. IMD warns of heavy rain in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.

Lok Sabha Passes Bill Criminalising Insults to 'Vande Mataram'
India’s lower house has cleared legislation to criminalise insults to the national song, following a Rajya Sabha nod and amid intense parliamentary opposition.

FIFA-UEFA Crisis: World Cup Boycott Threatened Over Reform
UEFA and member nations threaten a World Cup boycott as tensions boil over FIFA’s private equity and commercial investment plans. FIFA denies 'selling football' in a July 31 standoff.

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Shatters Global Box Office Records
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' surpasses $700 million and breaks records held by Barbie and Avengers: Endgame, marking a new commercial peak for the director.

Russian Missile Crashes in Poland: NATO Security Fears Intensify
A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crashed inside Poland during a massive strike on Ukraine, prompting urgent investigations and heightening NATO security concerns.

Sarnath Becomes India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site. But Its Story Began Over 2,500 Years Ago
Sarnath has been inscribed as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover why the ancient Buddhist centre remains one of the world's most significant cultural and spiritual landmarks.

Japan’s Native Population Falls Below 120 Million for First Time in 42 Years
Japan’s population of nationals has dipped below 120 million for the first time since 1984, highlighting a deepening birth crisis and a historic demographic shift.
