Iran has executed two men, Abulfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amir Hossein Safari Hosseinabadi, for the murder of four police officers and arson at a police station during nationwide protests in January. The incident occurred in Isfahan, located 400 km south of Tehran. The convicts were accused of inciting violence and damaging public property. This follows the execution of two others in July for the same case. Human rights organizations fear more protesters may face the death penalty. https://globalindiatv.in/news.php?id=irans-major-decision-in-police-killing-case-convicts-executed-by-hanging-638738

Evergreen Marathi actress Aishwarya Narkar shared her acting journey and shooting experiences in a recent interview. She recalled how women in rural Maharashtra used to pull her hair to check if it was real because they felt so connected to her characters. She balanced her career alongside marriage at 21 and motherhood at 23. Aishwarya, who is known for her fitness and beauty even in her 50s, is currently starring as a teacher in the new Star Pravah serial 'Amchya Ladkya Naik Bai'. https://news18marathi.com/photogallery/entertainment/aishwarya-narkar-shares-shooting-experience-women-used-to-pull-actress-hair-ws-bl-1741748.html

An engineering graduate turned down a campus placement offer from TCS to start his own rice business. By sourcing directly from farmers, cleaning, and branding the rice himself, he eliminated middlemen. He currently supplies around 20,000 kg of rice monthly to 200 retail shops, earning an annual income of approximately Rs 25 lakh. His success story has gone viral, inspiring many to pursue entrepreneurship with proper planning and hard work. https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/business/how-an-it-professional-built-a-rs-25-lakh-rice-business-2gv6nvu

The death toll in the devastating Assam floods has reached 75, with seven new deaths reported in Sivasagar district. Over 3.32 lakh people are affected across the state, and 45,341 hectares of crops have been destroyed. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced an ex-gratia of 9 lakh rupees for the families of the deceased and 15,000 rupees for affected families. The floods were triggered by cloudbursts in Nagaland and rising water levels in Brahmaputra tributaries. The Army, IAF, and NDRF are conducting rescue operations, including air-dropping food packets in isolated areas. https://www.thejasnews.com/latestnews/assam-floods-death-toll-rises-to-75-269171

Former Uttar Pradesh minister and BJP leader Nanak Ram Bhurji (68) died after falling from the seventh floor of the Darul Shafa MLA residence in Lucknow. Police reported that Bhurji, a former UP State Secretary of the BJP OBC Morcha, had been undergoing treatment for severe depression. Although rushed to the hospital immediately after the incident, he could not be saved. Authorities have shifted the body for post-mortem and are investigating CCTV footage to determine the exact circumstances of the fall. https://www.sirajlive.com/former-up-minister-dies-after-falling-from-mla-quarters-building.html

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather update for Tamil Nadu from July 29 to August 1, 2026. A trough in the lower atmosphere will bring moderate rain with lightning to Western Ghats districts. Heavy rain is expected in Nilgiris on July 30, and in Coimbatore, Nilgiris, and Theni on July 31 and August 1. Meanwhile, temperatures in several parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal may rise 2-4°C above normal. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal due to high-speed winds reaching up to 65 kmph. https://tamil.abplive.com/news/tamil-nadu/tamilnadu-rain-alert-chennai-weather-forecast-tn-today-meteorological-department-warning-july-29th-heat-wave-latest-rain-alert-269368

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, chaired by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, has summoned representatives from Meta, Google, X (formerly Twitter), and Snapchat for a meeting on August 3. The discussion will focus on digital platform regulations, safeguarding user privacy—especially for women, children, and farmers—and maintaining public order. This comes after social media was extensively used during the recent NEET paper leak protests at Jantar Mantar. https://www.dinamani.com/india/2026/Jul/29/social-media-regulation-parliamentary-standing-committee-summons-representatives-of-meta-google-and-x

A Kolkata court has granted bail to 16 individuals arrested in connection with violence during a protest organized by left-wing student organizations against the NEET paper leak. The violence occurred on July 24 during a march from Sealdah to Esplanade, where several journalists were injured. The West Bengal government has clarified that no punitive action will be taken against students participating in protests regarding NEET (UG) irregularities. The government also claimed that 70 identified rioters were neither students nor directly associated with the movement. https://www.prabhasakshi.com/national/kolkata-court-grants-bail-to-sixteen-arrested-in-neet-protest-violence

Following his defeat in the Kolathur constituency during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, DMK leader M.K. Stalin raised suspicions regarding EVM functionality in 14 polling stations. The Election Commission has approved his request for a re-examination, which will take place in Chintadripet. The process will include mock polling to verify the reliability of the machines in the presence of candidates or their agents. https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-nadu/news/evms-used-in-14-polling-booths-in-kolathur-during-the-assembly-election-2026-are-set-to-be-verified-today/articleshow/132696686.cms

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he has no interest in a verbal spat with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing the safety of all citizens, including the Jewish community, as his priority. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of inciting hatred after the mayor called for the ICC arrest warrant to be enforced if Netanyahu visits NYC for the UN General Assembly in September. Meanwhile, a hate crime case has been filed regarding a recent stabbing incident in Manhattan. https://www.sathyamonline.com/pravasi/pravasi-america/security-is-the-priority-mayor-mandani-says-he-has-no-12207019