Ali Merchant Brings Marfa to the Forefront
Ali Merchant, a familiar face in the entertainment industry, is now making waves with his renditions of Marfa, a traditional Hyderabadi sound, across India. Recently, his Instagram reels showcasing Marfa
WhatsApp Given 3-Day Extension to Respond to Username Feature Notice
Last Wednesday, the Centre issued a notice to Meta, questioning the planned username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could increase online fraud, phishing, and impersonation attacks. The government
Tehran Mourns Khamenei
On Monday, July 6, mourners gathered in Tehran to pay their respects to former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, marking the third day of funeral ceremonies. The 10-kilometre
CJP Protest Enters 16th Day with Wangchuk on Hunger Strike
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi entered its 16th day, with climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on his eighth day of
Islamabad Likely to Host US-Iran Talks
On July 5, Islamabad emerged as the probable venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, according to a media report. The negotiations are part
Bengaluru Bus Collision Injures Several Near KR Circle
On Saturday, July 4, a collision between two BMTC buses near the KR Circle junction in Bengaluru left several passengers injured. The accident occurred during the morning rush hour, with
Instagram Ads Promote Child Abuse Content in India
On July 3, 2026, a BBC investigation revealed that Instagram, a Meta-owned platform, carried paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India. These ads, which cleared Instagram's moderation systems,
MBT Demands Probe into BJP Workers’ College Entry
On July 2, MBT spokesperson Amjed Ullah Khan questioned the failure of Hyderabad's Intelligence Department, Special Branch, and police to prevent BJP leader Andela Sriramulu Yadav and around 50 BJP
Ayatollah Khamenei Funeral Begins in Tehran
On Friday, July 3, the coffin of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah in Tehran, marking the start of mass mourning across the
India-Japan Ties Strengthened
On July 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi convened in New Delhi to unveil a series of transformative initiatives aimed at bolstering India-Japan relations. The