SC hints at retired judge-led SIT, orders no coercive action against student protesters

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:20 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a former apex court judge to probe allegations of police excesses as well as attacks on police personnel during the recent nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, while directing that no coercive action be taken against protesters having no criminal antecedents.

'418 The Film' makers postpone film's release

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:15 PM

Hyderabad, July 28 (IANS) Just a couple of days after announcing that they were postponing the release of the trailer of director Kirtan Nadagouda's eagerly awaited horror thriller '418 The Film', the film's makers on Tuesday announced that they were now postponing the release of the film itself.

HUL Q1 profit falls 4 pc on higher input costs; shares tumble over 6 pc

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Tuesday posted a 4 per cent year-on-year decline in its standalone net profit to Rs 2,631 crore for the first quarter of FY27, as higher raw material costs and increased expenses weighed on margins despite robust sales growth.

India, Canada discuss boosting maritime cooperation, defence ties

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:12 PM

Ottawa, July 28 (IANS) India and Canada have agreed to enhance defence cooperation, with discussions focusing on maritime collaboration, defence capacity-building and training during a meeting between India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K. Patnaik, and Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty, the Indian High Commission said on Tuesday.

Heavy showers drench Delhi-NCR; IMD forecasts more rainfall

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Delhi-NCR witnessed widespread rainfall on Tuesday as thick clouds covered the skyline and showers swept across the region, providing welcome relief from the persistent heat and humidity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for parts of the national Capital, indicating the possibility of further rainfall along with strong winds in the coming hours.

Nahid, Taskin to undergo specialist checks in Australia amid injury concerns : Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:06 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Bangladesh fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed are set to travel to Australia on Tuesday night along with national team physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam for specialist medical evaluations, as the team continues to deal with a growing injury list ahead of its two-Test tour.

Dulquer Salmaan plays Krishna in director Pavan Sadineni's 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara'

IANS | July 28, 2026 12:56 PM

Hyderabad, July 28 (IANS) The makers of director Pavan Sadineni's upcoming film 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara', featuring actors Dulquer Salmaan and Satvika Veeravalli in the lead, on Tuesday marked the birthday of actor Dulquer Salmaan by releasing a new poster of the actor from the film and announcing that he played a character called Krishna in the film.

'Could see that hunger in all youngsters’: Iyer credits fearless next generation after Zimbabwe sweep

IANS | July 28, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer hailed the hunger and determination of the team's young players after guiding the side to a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe, saying their eagerness to seize every opportunity was the driving force behind the turnaround.

India's warehousing demand stays resilient in Jan-June: Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India’s warehousing and logistics sector recorded its strongest first‑half leasing in a year even as quarterly activity eased 7 per cent in Q2 2026, a report said on Tuesday.

'KJQ - King, Jackie, Queen' trailer: A riveting tale of friendship, power and revenge!

IANS | July 28, 2026 12:29 PM

Hyderabad, July 28 (IANS) Dedicating the film to the memory of its late director KK, the makers of upcoming Telugu period crime drama 'KJQ' (King, Jackie, Queen) have now released a hard hitting trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.