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Prof Deepak Reddy Pullaguram : The post-mortem of Deepak Reddy Pullaguram, the deceased assistant professor at IIT Kharagpur, was concluded under strict videography at the Midnapore Medical College Hospital on Thursday. Following a magisterial inquest and the autopsy, police collected samples for a viscera test to help ascertain the exact circumstances of his sudden death.The tragedy has left the professor’s family in profound shock. His father, Pullaguram Venkat Reddy, and elder brother, Dixith Reddy, reached the IIT campus on Wednesday night. Standing outside the morgue, his father said, “My son had a very cheerful disposition; I could never imagine he…
A British man has been arrested on suspicion of spying on a UK military base in Cyprus on behalf of the Iranian military.Rashad Sultanov, 44, of Islington, north London, is accused of carrying out “hostile surveillance” on RAF Akrotiri and sharing information with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.Sultanov, who also holds Azerbaijani citizenship, was arrested by Cypriot police on 17 July and is in custody pending extradition proceedings.The Crown Prosecution Service has said he will be charged under the National Security Act – the first time an alleged offence under the 2023 law has been investigated in an overseas territory.The…
Image credit: A Current Affair Residents of a Sydney suburb are trying to solve an unusual mystery after an unidentified man allegedly spent the past two years scattering birdseed on local streets in the middle of the night, attracting large flocks of native birds and leaving neighbours to deal with noise, bird droppings and property damage each morning. Dubbed the “Birdman of Burwood” by locals, the hooded figure reportedly arrives around midnight or 4 am, spreads seed outside apartment buildings and disappears before sunrise. Residents say his quiet but calculated routine has transformed their once-peaceful street into a noisy gathering…
FIFA has said the private investment plan could raise up to $4.2 billion based on a valuation of $20 billion for the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). | Photo Credit: Reuters World football’s governing body FIFA vowed on Friday (July 31, 2026) to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to the proposal.That opposition included a pledge by Europe’s governing body UEFA to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead with its private investor plan. FIFA said in a statement all of its member associations should have a chance to…
Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna clinched a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Credit: X/ @Media_SAI Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna, who overcame post-pregnancy arthritis to resume her sporting career just last year, clinched a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow despite marginally falling short of her personal best in the event.Compatriot Nidhi Rani ended fourth in the same competition on Thursday (July 30, 2026).Seema produced the medal-winning throw of 58.65m in her third attempt and went on to foul the remaining three chances. Jamaica’s Samantha Hall won the gold with a throw of 61.66m, while…
The Moon in Aquarius may bring about sudden changes in your routine. Dhanishtha Nakshatra brings speed, teamwork, technical ability and a strong desire to complete pending tasks. What to Do Today Start by ordering work according to urgency. Full concentration may be needed for jobs that involve records, data, accounts, technology or coordination. Make sure the result is verified before you tick it off. Virgo natives can solve a workplace problem by changing the process instead of blaming the person. Determine where instructions, timing or resources are breaking down. One practical adjustment might raise the output of the whole team.…
Etihad, Air Arabia cancel Bahrain and Kuwait flights In a recent update, travellers flying between the UAE and parts of the Gulf are facing major disruptions. As per Gulf New report, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia have announced the cancellation of select flights to Bahrain and Kuwait distrupting plans of passengers. The main reason behind the flight cancellations is current evolving regional security situation. The latest cancellations come amid increased tensions in the Middle East. It has prompted airlines to review operations and adjust schedules accordingly.June 31, 2026 Update As per latest airline updates, Etihad Airways has suspended all flights…
US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, SnapThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Hims & Hers on Wednesday alleging the telehealth platform shared users’ health data with online advertisers, despite promising privacy, and engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices.Users’ sensitive health information was shared with online advertising companies including Meta Platforms and Snap despite the company leading customers to believe their data was private, the FTC alleged in the lawsuit filed along with Los Angeles County and Utah.Hims & Hers stock added to losses after the news and was trading down around 12%.Hims…
Washington DC, July 31 : Hamas has agreed for the first time to a detailed roadmap to surrender its weapons and give up any governing role in Gaza, according to US officials, who described it as the most significant breakthrough since the ceasefire began.A draft plan released on Thursday outlines a phased process that would begin within 14 days of formal approval by all parties. President Donald Trump announced the development on Truth Social, after which senior US and international officials briefed reporters on the details.Officials said the roadmap builds on a previously agreed 20-point Gaza peace plan, converting it…
OnePlus launched a new budget smartphone in India today. The new smartphone is dubbed as the OnePlus N6x and it joins the OnePlus N6 that made a debut in India last month. This new smartphone is also powered by the OxygenOS 16, but it gets a 7,000mAh battery compared the N6 that comes with a bigger 8,000mAh battery. Before the OnePlus N6x goes on sale in India, take a look at its detailed features, specifications and India pricing.The OnePlus N6x runs OxygenOS 16. (OnePlus)Shweta Ganjoo is a Chief Content Producer at HT Tech. She has over 10 years of experience…