The Long Read
One public toilet for up to 30,000 persons in Bengaluru: Survey report
Bengaluru faces a public toilet crisis, raising urgent sanitation and accessibility concerns.
Final trainset for Yellow Line arrives in Bengaluru; sets to boost service frequency
The final trainset for Bengaluru's Yellow Line has arrived, enhancing service frequency and efficiency for commuters.
Bombay High Court permits Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, Google, X over ethanol-linked deepfake posts
Bombay High Court allows Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, Google, and X over defamatory deepfake posts linking him to ethanol policy.
Gachibowli police detect car with fake number plate during drunk driving case verification
Gachibowli Traffic Police detected a fake number plate during a drunken driving case, leading to a criminal investigation
Delhi transport unions plan ‘E-20’ protest march to Parliament on August 4
Delhi transport unions plan an August 4 protest march to Parliament, opposing mandatory E20 fuel and demanding consumer choice.
WorldAll world
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
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‘Maayan’ comic series blends Kerala folklore with fantasy adventure
Discover "Maayan," a captivating comic series blending Kerala folklore with fantasy, launched by Carmond Infinity at Kochi Comic Con.
Pankaj Tripathi to receive Artist of Distinction award at IFFM 2026
Actor Pankaj Tripathi will be honoured with the Artist of Distinction award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026.
‘The Traitors’: Season 2 of Karan Johar-hosted reality show gets release date
Streaming service Prime Video announced the release date of the season 2 of Karan Johar-hosted reality show, The Traitors on Monday (July 27, 2026).
PoliticsAll politics
Final trainset for Yellow Line arrives in Bengaluru; sets to boost service frequency
The final trainset for Bengaluru's Yellow Line has arrived, enhancing service frequency and efficiency for commuters.
Local · BangaloreMore local
Two traffic police personnel caught on camera taking bribes in Bengaluru
Two Bengaluru Traffic Police personnel were filmed allegedly accepting bribes, raising concerns about corruption in traffic enforcement.
Comet which makes appearance once in 5.5 years now visible in Bengaluru sky
Deepak Choudhary, a Bengaluru-based astronomy enthusiast, had captured the image of the Comet 10P/Tempel 2 in the wee hours of July 26 using a Seestar S50 smart telescope.
‘This is only a beginning…,’ say youths in Bengaluru
Bengaluru youths celebrate a small victory with the resignation of the education minister while demanding ongoing education reforms.
Crime WatchAll cases
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Cook in Malviya Nagar hotel fire case gets bail; court says forensic report yet to establish cause
The court observed that the forensic report determining the cause of the fire has not yet been submitted. | India News
Update27 Jul
‘Please accept mine’: Gopinathan takes a dig at PM Modi over his IAS resignation pending for nod since 2019
41-yr-old Gopinathan from Kerala, who resigned from IAS in 2019 and joined Congress last year, said, “No salary, no suspension, nothing. Just sitting on it.” | India News
Probe27 Jul
'Will be forced to protest again': CJP warns govt, asks it to drop FIRs against protesters
In a fresh statement, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has called on the government to ensure no charges are filed against protestors. | India News
Court27 Jul
576 Indians reported ₹100 crore+ income in AY 2025-26, up from 142 in 2021-22: Govt
In AY 2022-23, this number stood at 301 and in AY 2023-24 it was at 284, and 415 in AY 2024-25 before rising to 576 in AY 2025-26. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourEmmys 2026 Voters’ Guide: Breaking Down the Early Frontrunners
"Hacks," "Widow's Bay" and "The Pitt" lead the Emmy categories, but who will win the main categories?
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HonourAnne Hathaway’s 13 Best Performances: From ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ to ‘The Odyssey’
Variety ranks Anne Hathaway's best performances including "Rachel Getting Married," "Brokeback Mountain," "The Dark Knight Rises" and "The Odyssey."
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HonourMatt Damon’s 13 Best Performances: From Math Genius to Greek King
Ranking Matt Damon's best movies, including "Good Will Hunting," "The Departed," "The Bourne Ultimatum" sand "Saving Private Ryan."
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HonourMyanmar-Set ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins at Karlovy Vary: ‘Harrowing Drama of Obsession and Queer Desire’
‘Fruit Gathering' and 'The Guest' win big at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, while Juliette Binoche and Jeffrey Wright pick up honorary awards.
Health & WellbeingAll health
Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform
In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.
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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 6 updates: No discussion on Bill against paper leak in Lok Sabha today as House adjourns for the day
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Crime
Why wasn’t child sexual abuse content reported to police, NCPCR asks Meta
The child rights body has extended the deadline for Meta to respond to its notice until August 6 after the company sought more time | India News
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World
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
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Cinema
Inside ‘Mother Promise’: The risk, humour and honesty behind the Kannada film
The Kannada movie ‘Mother Promise’, the directorial debut of actor Poornachandra Mysore and produced by actor Dhananjaya, is a refreshing move away from the tried and tested