A Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Hobart experienced a fire caused by a power bank in carry-on luggage, prompting an emergency response. The cabin crew quickly extinguished the flames, and all passengers disembarked safely. Virgin Australia is now reviewing its lithium battery policies in coordination with safety authorities following the incident.
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Bhupesh Baghel accuses the Enforcement Directorate of arresting his son, Chaitanya, to suppress voices against the Adani Group, alleging the conglomerate violates environmental norms in Chhattisgarh. Baghel claims the state assembly's resolution on Adani's tree felling was ignored, and his son's arrest coincided with plans to raise the issue in the assembly. The ED alleges Chaitanya laundered Rs 16.
Bihar is leading the way in electoral reform. The state has reduced the number of voters per polling station to 1,200. This change has increased the number of polling stations by 12,817. The Election Commission will implement this cap across India. The move aims to reduce long queues on polling day.
In Alwar, a five-year-old was killed in a sorcery ritual. The uncle of the child wanted his wife to return home. He contacted a sorcerer who asked for a child sacrifice. The uncle lured his nephew with candy. He killed the child and hid the body. Police arrested the uncle and the sorcerer.
India's Divya Deshmukh made history. She beat former world champion Tan Zhongyi. Divya secured a spot in the FIDE Women’s World Cup final. Koneru Humpy faces a tie-break. She drew with Lei Tingjie. The tournament highlights Asia's strength in women's chess. An Indian will play in the next Women’s Candidates Tournament. Fans hope for an all-Indian final.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned actors Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, and Manchu Lakshmi as part of an investigation into the promotion of illegal online betting platforms.
An Air India Express flight IX110, en route to Phuket, made an unexpected return to Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday morning shortly after takeoff. The Boeing 737 Max 8, operating as flight IX110, departed around 6:40 am, a slight delay from its scheduled 6:20 am departure. The flight was expected to land in Phuket at 11:45 am.
Just days before a high-profile event with the CM and deputy CM in attendance, Bengaluru police were alerted to an abandoned bag containing six gelatine sticks and detonators at a private bus stand in KR Market. The discovery, made by a toilet in-charge, prompted an extensive search by the anti-sabotage squad, though no further explosives were found.
Radhakrishna Panga, known online as Atheist Krishna, tragically passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 29 due to pneumonia. The popular social media content creator, admired for his humorous and thought-provoking memes, was being treated in Vishakhapatnam. His work resonated widely, earning praise from figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actor Akshay Kumar.
Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad summons several Telugu film celebrities. Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, and Prakash Raj are among those called. They are accused of promoting illegal online betting apps. The celebrities allegedly misled youth with deceptive advertisements. The ED has intensified its investigation. This case has created a stir in Tollywood. New guidelines to regulate betting apps are expected.