EY forecasts the UK economy to shrink 0.2% in 2027 with 6.4% inflation if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until mid-2027. Reopening the strait by September improves this year's growth forecast to 0.8%. Interest rate cuts by the Bank of England are expected next year.
Vote counting for the high-profile Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar has begun, featuring a three-way contest between BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha, RJD's Rekha Gupta, and Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who is making his electoral debut. Security is tight amid allegations of police action against Kishor's workers.
Two firefighting helicopters collided near Psatha, west of Athens, while battling a major wildfire in Attica. The blaze has destroyed over 100 homes and thousands of hectares, prompting evacuations. One crew was located safe, search for the second is ongoing amid Greece's intensifying wildfire emergency.
Florida is using solar-powered AI robot rabbits to detect and lure invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades, complementing its annual Python Challenge. This tech-driven approach aims to control the growing python population, which has severely impacted native wildlife since their introduction decades ago.
Candace Owens renewed criticism of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, questioning the FBI's swift arrival at Utah Valley University and challenging evidence against suspect Tyler Robinson. She disputes the official narrative, alleged rooftop footage, and DNA evidence, while also asking about Kirk's burial.
India's new space object re-entry guidelines, issued by IN-SPACe, have brought the country's limited commercial space insurance capacity into focus, leading to calls for specialized products and pooled capital.
Ecommerce logistics firm Shiprocket is anticipated to launch its initial public offering within one to two weeks, targeting a valuation of approximately Rs 7,000 crore. This valuation represents a 30% decrease from its last private funding round.
Delhi Police decided not to file a case against a 15-year-old girl accused of using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video. The decision followed her public apology, where she stated she was influenced and expressed remorse for her actions.
The Opposition plans a protest at Parliament's Makar Dwar on Monday, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on police action during a July 20 demonstration and raising the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft row. The Monsoon Session continues amid legislative agenda and expected confrontations.
Driven by social media and dietary trends, consumer demand for whey protein has surged, transforming it from a cheesemaking byproduct into a highly sought-after product. The dairy industry has invested billions to boost production, influencing cheesemakers' decisions and fundamentally altering the American dairy market.
Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has recommended RR Kable and KFin Technologies as top stocks to buy for the week starting August 3, 2026, citing strong Q1FY27 performance and positive management outlook for both companies.
Lake Chad has shrunk by 90% since 1823, threatening 50 million people in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. Climate change, population growth, and insecurity exacerbate the crisis. A $50 billion Transaqua project is proposed to redirect water from the Congo River, alongside other multi-million dollar restoration efforts.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's suggestion for parents to use ChatGPT Work for personalized daily podcasts for children sparked a viral online debate. Alex Hirsch's widely shared reply, "What if you just talked to your children?", highlighted public skepticism regarding AI's role in parenting.
Oil prices, including WTI and Brent crude, fell over 6% following US President Trump's announcement of potential talks with Iran to resolve nuclear issues and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough, market uncertainty persists due to ongoing security risks in shipping routes and skepticism about the negotiations' success.
Vote counting has commenced for bye-elections in the Datia, Bankipur, and Manjalpur Assembly constituencies. Datia recorded a high voter turnout, while Bankipur and Manjalpur saw lower participation. Datia's district administration implemented three-tier security for transparency, with candidates expressing satisfaction with arrangements, despite accusations of partisan tactics in Bankipur.
US President Donald Trump announced he halted a planned "massive attack" on Iran following diplomatic outreach from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran itself. He stated that negotiations with Iran, through intermediaries, would commence on Monday, expressing hope for a deal on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials denied any formal agreement.
Google has reduced its multi-million dollar IT project with HCLTech by approximately $50 million, citing automation and AI disruption as key factors. This cut represents about one-fourth of the $200 million annual application development and engineering work HCLTech managed for Google.
A five-year study in South Africa found that 11 elephants released from captivity exhibited behavior and stress hormone levels very similar to wild elephants, proving their ability to successfully reintegrate into natural environments and regain independence.
बिहार की बांकीपुर, मध्य प्रदेश की दतिया और गुजरात की मांजलपुर विधानसभा सीटों पर 30 जुलाई को हुए उपचुनाव के नतीजे आज घोषित होंगे। बांकीपुर में प्रशांत किशोर के चुनाव लड़ने से मुकाबला हाई-प्रोफाइल हो गया है, जबकि दतिया में नरोत्तम मिश्रा को टिकट न मिलने की चर्चा रही।
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen opposes the ban on Awami League, calling it anti-democratic. She criticizes Bangladesh's political climate, the rise of religious fundamentalism, and alleged minority persecution, also demanding the release of jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.
Indian decathlete Tejaswin Shankar revealed his emotional turmoil after a recurring knee injury forced him to withdraw from high jump at the Commonwealth Games. He overcame despair to win India's first-ever decathlon bronze medal, crediting support for his historic comeback.
After securing her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold, India's most successful weightlifter, Mirabai Chanu, immediately shifted focus to the Asian Games. She aims to win her first Asiad medal, training in India under coach Vijay Sharma, acknowledging tougher competition and her body's limits.
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin Monday through intermediaries, stating that diplomatic efforts by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran led him to call off a planned "massive attack." He expressed hope for a deal on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials rejected his account of an agreement.
Indian decathlete Tejaswin Shankar overcame a recurring knee injury and emotional turmoil at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing India's first-ever decathlon bronze after an initial high jump withdrawal.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo faces legal trouble in Wisconsin, leading CBS to place him on leave. Amid growing criticism of his broadcasting, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones publicly supported Romo, emphasizing his character and ability to handle adversity, potentially influencing his future at CBS.
India's crude oil imports from Russia reached a record 2.8 million barrels per day in July, constituting over half of its purchases. Concurrently, Indian refiners increased sourcing from West Asian suppliers as oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz normalized.
यह लेख पूर्व पाकिस्तानी फ़ास्ट बॉलर शोएब अख़्तर के विवादास्पद लेकिन शानदार करियर, उनके बचपन की कठिनाइयों, क्रिकेट में आने के संघर्षों और मैदान के बाहर के अनुभवों पर प्रकाश डालता है। इसमें उनके व्यक्तित्व के विभिन्न पहलुओं और विवादों को भी शामिल किया गया है।
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck 38 km north of Suez, Egypt, early Monday. Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reported no casualties or property damage. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated emergency plans, urging residents to avoid damaged buildings.
Indian-origin opening batter Neel Patel has been selected for Australia's Under-19 squad for a multi-format tour of India next month. The New South Wales youngster will play three one-day and two four-day games against India U19 in Rajkot and Ahmedabad, marking a significant milestone in his rising career.
Despite over Rs 9,800 crore invested since 2011 in court infrastructure and technology, Indian courts face a massive backlog of cases, with thousands pending for decades. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal attributes delays to judicial vacancies and the judiciary's failure to set disposal timeframes, while the government has enacted new laws to reduce pendency.
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off Egypt early Monday at a shallow depth of 10 km. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated emergency plans in affected governorates but reported no casualties or property damage so far. Residents are advised to avoid damaged buildings and follow official updates.
An Indian parliamentary panel has proposed a new statutory framework for "inward re-domiciliation," allowing overseas companies to migrate to India while retaining their legal identity. This initiative, to be recommended in an upcoming report, aims to simplify the relocation process for Indian-origin firms and update corporate law.
Scottish wheelchair racer Melanie Woods received the David Dixon Award at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, recognized for her resilience and sportsmanship after winning two gold medals, including the T54 1500m final twice following an unprecedented rerun due to a crash.
PM Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign, urging youth to reject drug abuse and families to communicate openly. He called for respecting drug survivors and announced strict action against traffickers, noting the campaign will run for 100 weeks.
Tokyo Games bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, after securing silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, reflects on her 13-year boxing career. She now embraces celebrating every medal and enjoying the journey, having realized she previously overthought and missed moments due to constant pressure and personal sacrifices.
India's National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a Rs 7.5 crore tender for a security firm to protect its premises, confidential records, and examination material after a recent paper leak. The move aims to tighten controls across the examination chain, with technical capability weighted at 70% in bidder selection.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded in Glasgow, with Scotland formally handing over the ceremonial baton to India, marking the start of the countdown to the centenary 2030 Games in Ahmedabad. India finished fourth in the medal standings with 39 medals, despite a smaller contingent and reduced program.
For the first time since the Covid pandemic, fatalities on India's national highways (NHs) declined by 4.1% to 62,122 in 2025 from 64,772 in 2024, despite an overall rise in road deaths. Government data submitted to Lok Sabha shows 20 states recorded a decline, with Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab seeing the steepest falls, while states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra reported increases.
On-demand house-help platforms Snabbit and Urban Company's InstaHelp each completed over 1 lakh jobs on Sunday, driven by intense competition and promotional pricing as low as Rs 29 per hour in some locations, reflecting growing consumer demand.
Indian companies face significant cost volatility due to the prolonged West Asia conflict and emerging El Nino conditions, leading to commodity inflation, rising freight charges, and exchange rate instability. This forces price hikes, squeezing margins, and raising concerns about a potential hit to discretionary consumer demand.
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran fiercely rebutted Rahul Gandhi's "treachery" accusation against parties supporting the Lok Sabha delimitation bill, citing Congress's past betrayal. BJP hopes DMK's lingering anger will secure its backing for key legislative measures.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India two years ago after a security crackdown, is expected to make her first public appearance this week via a virtual address from New Delhi. Dhaka continues to seek her extradition while New Delhi maintains she cannot conduct political activities.
Thalapathy Vijay's action drama 'Jana Nayagan' saw a significant jump in box office collections on its second Sunday, earning ₹10.70 crore India net on Day 11. This strong performance, including ₹3 crore from overseas, pushed its worldwide gross to ₹295.92 crore, nearing the ₹300 crore mark.
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has identified Ashish Nehra, head coach of Gujarat Titans, as the sharpest cricketing mind he has worked with, surpassing figures like MS Dhoni. Ali cited Nehra's deep understanding of the game and his successful coaching tenure with Gujarat Titans, including an IPL title win.
The Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river, proposed by Karnataka, has sparked a political conflict in Tamil Nadu, with governing and opposition parties trading accusations instead of uniting against the project.
