Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Ahead of Hunger Strike Over E20 Petrol Policy

Political analyst and consultant Tehseen Poonawalla on Saturday claimed that he was placed under house arrest by the Delhi Police ahead of his proposed protest march and hunger strike against the Centre’s E20 petrol policy. According to Poonawalla, police personnel were deployed outside his residence before he could leave for Gandhi Smriti in Delhi, where he had planned to hold a silent demonstration against the ethanol-blended fuel programme.

ITR Filing After July 31: How to File a Belated Income Tax Return, Late Fees, Deadlines and Rules Explained

The July 31 deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for many individual taxpayers has ended without any extension from the government. While over 5.9 crore income-tax returns were filed by the due date for Assessment Year 2026-27 (Financial Year 2025-26), taxpayers who missed the deadline can still file a belated Income Tax Return by December 31, 2026, subject to applicable late fees and interest. The July 31 deadline, however, does not apply to every taxpayer, as businesses and certain professionals have separate due dates.

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam Condemns Israeli Attacks, Calls Them ‘Blatant Violation’ of Ceasefire

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned recent Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, describing them as a “blatant violation of the ceasefire” and accusing Israel of breaching Lebanon’s sovereignty and international law. His statement came on Friday as tensions persist along the border ahead of another round of US-brokered negotiations between the two countries.

Malabar River Festival Kayaking Suspended in Kozhikode After Heavy Rain Triggers Safety Concerns

The white-water kayaking competitions at the Malabar River Festival have been suspended after continuous heavy rainfall caused water levels in the Chalipuzha River to rise sharply, creating unsafe conditions for participants and officials. The decision was announced on Saturday as authorities intensified precautionary measures across parts of Kerala that continue to receive widespread rainfall.

Trent Rockets Beat Manchester Super Giants by Six Wickets to Climb to the Top of The Hundred 2026 Points Table

Trent Rockets continued their impressive run in The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 with a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Manchester Super Giants at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on Friday, July 31. Chasing a target of 138, the Rockets reached 140/4 in just 87 balls, thanks to a match-winning innings from Finn Allen and valuable support from captain Sam Billings. The result marked Trent Rockets’ third consecutive victory, while Manchester Super Giants slipped to a second straight defeat after beginning the tournament with back-to-back wins.