The Madras High Court ruled that Muslim police officers can maintain beards while on duty, stating that “India is a land of diverse religions.” The court emphasized the importance of respecting religious practices and upholding the constitutional right to freedom of religion for all citizens, including those serving in uniform.

Sri Lanka’s former Under-19 cricket captain, Dhammika Niroshana, was shot dead at his home in Ambalangoda. The 41-year-old was with his family when the incident occurred. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime.

NASA has issued an alert about a 220-foot (67-meter) asteroid named NF 2024 racing towards Earth at a speed of 73,055 km/hr. The space agency says the asteroid will make its closest approach on July 17, but it poses no threat as it will pass by at a safe distance …

The body of former Sikkim minister RC Poudyal was discovered in a canal near Siliguri, West Bengal, nine days after he went missing. Police suspect the body was carried downstream by the Teesta river. Poudyal’s identification was made through his watch and clothing.

Thousands of job seekers flooded Mumbai’s Kalina area for a walk-in interview at Air India Airport Services, leading to a stampede-like situation. Over 25,000 applicants showed up for just 2,216 vacancies, overwhelming the recruitment office. Authorities had to ask candidates to submit resumes and leave to manage the unruly crowd.

A homeless Black man armed with knives was shot and killed by Ohio police officers near the site of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The incident sparked outrage among residents who questioned the presence of out-of-state officers in their community. Authorities claim the shooting was justified to protect another …

Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of his companies SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter) from California to Texas. Musk cited a new California law protecting transgender students’ privacy as the “final straw” that led to his decision to shift the companies’ operations to the Lone Star State.

ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a mosque in Oman, which occurred during a gathering of worshippers. The attack left at least nine people dead. This incident is considered rare for the region, sparking concerns and investigations.