Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a court hearing Wednesday on his potential arrest over charges related to his failed attempt to impose martial law.

The hearing at the Seoul Central District Court came after special counsel Cho Eun-suk requested a warrant to arrest Yoon over five key charges, including alleged illegalities in calling select Cabinet members to a meeting held shortly before he declared martial law on December 3.

Verbal autopsy is a scientific tool that can significantly aid India in the fight against tuberculosis, as it helps identify the deep reasons for mortality caused by the world’s deadliest infection, said Dr Kavita Vasudevan from Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMC&RI) in Puducherry.

Vasudevan, from the Community Medicine Department at the Medical College explained how a verbal autopsy model can help identify TB treatment delay patterns, and reasons for TB deaths and improve the referral process.

“A comprehensive approach is essential to effectively tackle TB, which includes the provision of quality TB care through access to quality diagnostics, effective drugs for therapy, prevention strategies, and identifying the underlying causes of mortality associated with the disease. Identifying the reasons for TB mortality can provide critical insights into the factors leading to these deaths,” the doctor said.

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has confirmed that star batter Kane Williamson remains committed to international cricket, even though the 34-year-old has opted out of the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe and declined a central contract for the 2024–25 season.

Williamson, one of the greatest cricketers to represent New Zealand, has chosen to manage his workload and pursue opportunities in franchise cricket, but his long-term involvement with the Black Caps remains firmly on the table, according to Walter.

Actress Kiara Advani, who will be seen sharing screen space with Hrithik Roshan in "War 2" called working with the Greek God "an unforgettable experience".

The mommy-to-be took to her official X (Earlier known as Twitter) timeline and wrote, "The excitement is mutual, @iHrithik! Sharing the screen with you has been an unforgettable experience."

Spilling her excitement for her next, Kiara added, "Can’t wait for the world to witness what Adi sir, Ayan @tarak9999 and our incredible team have brought to life #War2".

Yesterday, Hrithik announced the shoot wrap-up for the much-anticipated sequel with a heartfelt post.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar took to social media to share his heartfelt reaction after watching Anupam Kher’s directorial “Tanvi The Great.”

Taking to his Instagram Stories, the ‘Airlift’ actor revealed that the film struck a deep emotional chord, leaving him teary-eyed as he was completely moved by the story. Describing the film as a “moving, emotional ride,” Akshay said he found himself wholeheartedly rooting for the lead character, Tanvi. Though he watched the film a little late, the impact it had on him was undeniable. Kumar also extended his best wishes to Anupam Kher and the entire team, appreciating the heartfelt effort behind the project.

Delhi Police have detained 12 Bangladeshi nationals, including transgenders, men, a woman, and even a 40-day-old infant, in two separate operations carried out by the North-West and South-West Districts.

The police have initiated legal proceedings to deport all the apprehended individuals in coordination with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the Foreigner Cell of the North-West District Police launched a special drive on July 7 to track illegal immigrants in the area.

An Indian Air Force fighter jet 'Jaguar' crashed in Bhanuda village under the Rajaldesar police station area of Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday, reportedly claiming two lives.

Churu SP Jai Yadav confirmed the crash and said police teams have been dispatched to the site.

"Severely mutilated body parts have been recovered near the wreckage," he said.

A massive crater has formed at the crash site, and aircraft debris is scattered across the area.

Eyewitnesses from the village said the aircraft was seen falling from the sky in flames and crashed in a field near Charanan Mohalla on Sikrali Road. Burning parts of the jet were found scattered within a 200-foot radius.

ISRO on Wednesday said it has successfully conducted two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS), a key advancement for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.

The hot tests were carried out on July 3 at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli District.

“Two short-duration hot tests were conducted for the 30s and 100s to validate the test article configuration. The overall performance of the propulsion system during these hot tests was normal as per pre-test predictions,” ISRO said.

"During the 100s test, simultaneous operation of all RCS thrusters in different modes (steady state; pulsed) along with all LAM engines was also successfully demonstrated," the agency added.

While market volatility has made some investors cautious, we’re also witnessing a healthy shift towards hybrid and arbitrage funds -- a trend that shows maturing investor behaviour and a preference for balanced risk strategies in uncertain times, Venkat N Chalasani, CEO of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), said on Wednesday.

India’s economic fundamentals remain strong, and we continue to encourage investors to stay committed to their financial goals, he said while presenting the June data for the mutual fund industry.

The mutual fund industry’s assets under management (AUM) crossed Rs 74 lakh crore last month, setting a new milestone. This growth continues to be powered by strong retail participation and the steady rise in SIP inflows, which stood at Rs 27,269 crore for the month.

The number of contributing SIP accounts also touched an all-time high of 8.64 crore, underlining the growing trust in mutual funds as a disciplined investment vehicle.

The death toll in the Vadodara bridge collapse mounted to nine, said officials here on Wednesday. Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex gratia compensation to the families of the victims.

The 43-year-old bridge over the Mahisagar River in Gujarat's Vadodara district collapsed early Wednesday morning, killing at least nine people and injuring several others.

PM Modi, expressing grief over the loss of lives, announced ex-gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).