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Samantha Ruth Prabhu is embracing one of the happiest phases of her life as she prepares to welcome her first child. The actress recently celebrated a private baby shower with husband Raj Nidimoru, and pictures from the intimate gathering have now taken over social media. It was a warm and personal ceremony, with only close family members and relatives in attendance. Fans were delighted to see the couple smiling together as they celebrate the arrival of their baby.Samantha’s baby shower pictures delight fans onlineThe traditional baby shower photos soon went viral, and the fans showered love and blessings on the…

Vivo today launched a new mid-budget smartphone in India. The newly launched Vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G is a part of the company’s T-series devices, which also includes the Vivo T5x 5G and the Vivo T5 Pro 5G smartphones to name a few. The Vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G comes with top of the line features such as military grade durability, IP65 dust and water resistance, a MediaTek Dimensity processor and a bigger battery with fast charging capability. Here’s everything that you need to know about Vivo’s new mid-budget smartphone.Vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G comes with a 6,500mAh battery. (Vivo)Shweta…

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi tanked 6.37%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index also settled lower, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index ended higher. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed almost unchanged on Thursday (July 16, 2026), as profit-taking in blue-chip stocks such as HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries offset gains in IT shares amid geopolitical tensions.The 30-share BSE Sensex edged up 1.44 points to settle at 77,186.87. During the day, it climbed 394.26 points, or 0.51%, to 77,579.69 but pared gains towards the end of the session. The 50-share NSE Nifty…

The last patient being treated for Ebola in Uganda has been discharged from hospital, leaving the country with no active confirmed cases of the deadly disease.At a ceremony marking the occasion Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi described it as “a moment of joy”.The first case in this outbreak of the Bundibugyo species of the virus in Uganda was confirmed in May. The patient was a man who had travelled from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, the outbreak’s epicentre, for medical treatment.The authorities there are battling to contain the spread and the US has extended travel restrictions on US citizens who…

India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket Vikram-1 at the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1 will be launched on July 18, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.Private space launch company Skyroot Aerospace on Thursday (July 16, 2026) announced that it will attempt to launch Vikram-1 from the space port’s first launch pad at 11.30 a.m.“We have done everything that could be done to test Vikram-1 on the ground. On July 18, we are eager to see how Vikram-1 performs in…

Argentina fans burn England flags (Screengrabs) Argentina’s victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final sparked massive celebrations across Buenos Aires, but some fans drew criticism after burning England flags and displaying coffins decorated with the St George’s Cross. Videos and photos also showed supporters chanting songs linked to the Falklands War, while some carried Falklands-themed flags during the celebrations.The Falkland Islands became a major talking point before, during and after the match. Ahead of the game, Argentina’s Vice President referred to England as “usurping pirates”, while President Javier Milei reiterated his country’s claim over the islands, saying,…

They remain the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina, with the two countries waging a brief but bitter war over the territory in 1982.A British military task force ejected Argentine forces, who had landed on the Falklands to stake a territorial claim.The 74-day conflict led to the deaths of 255 British military personnel, three islanders and 649 Argentine soldiers.The prime minister’s official spokeswoman said: “Our position is unchanged, self-determination rests with the islanders and our commitment to the Falklands will never waver.”She said any potential action against Argentina players who unveiled the banner was “a matter for…

New Delhi: MCD and National Dairy Development Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants in Delhi for the proper utilisation of cow dung.Union home minister Amit Shah said that the agreement signed today will serve as a model for making all major cities of the country clean. He added that this initiative will not only increase the income of livestock farmers but also improve cleanliness, generate CBG, and give a boost to organic farming.“All citizens of the country want the water of Yamuna to be clean, but this dream cannot be realised…

Police found Swapna’s body in the bedroom and Manoj Kumar hanging from a ceiling fan. BENGALURU: A 30-year-old man allegedly strangled his pregnant wife to death with a dog’s leash before dying by suicide at their rented house in Banashankari Park in Channamanakere Achhukattu in south Bengaluru on Thursday.The incident came to light on Thursday afternoon after the house owner, Shekhar, alerted the Channamanakere Achhukattu police. He told police that he had heard his tenants, Manoj Kumar and his wife Swapna, arguing loudly, followed by screams and shouts. When there was no response from the couple and the house remained…

Water Board has decided to tap an additional 25–30 million gallons per day (MGD) from Mallanna Sagar Hyderabad: With key water sources drying up and no fresh inflows into the Singur and Manjeera reservoirs, Hyderabad is preparing to draw drinking water from the state’s rural water grid under Mission Bhagiratha to address the growing supply crunch.The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has decided to tap an additional 25–30 million gallons per day (MGD) of Mission Bhagiratha water from Mallannasagar before the Singur reservoir reaches critical storage levels.The additional allocation is nearly equivalent to the combined supply capacity…