The OnePlus N6x has officially arrived in India, targeting buyers looking for a budget smartphone with strong battery endurance and a gaming-friendly experience. Its biggest attraction is a massive 7,000mAh battery, while the phone also brings a 120Hz display, a large vapor chamber and MIL-STD-810H shock resistance.
ITC Q1 FY27 Results: Net Profit Falls 27% to ₹3,579 Crore as Higher Cigarette Taxes Hit Earnings
ITC Ltd. reported a 27% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit to ₹3,579 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, as higher taxes on cigarettes and rising operating expenses weighed on the company’s earnings. The cigarette business, which contributes a major share of ITC’s profit, was particularly affected by the higher tax burden.
Nirmal Purja Missing on Broad Peak After Avalanche: Who Is the Record-Holding Mountaineer?
Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, widely known as Nims Dai, is among the climbers reported missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan. Purja, one of the most recognised names in modern mountaineering, is best known for climbing all 14 of the world’s eight-thousanders in six months and six days in 2019, a record at the time.
Shehzad Poonawalla Drops BJP Name From X Bio, Sparks Exit Speculation
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has sparked speculation about his political future after removing the BJP reference from his bio on X. However, there has been no official confirmation from Poonawalla that he has left the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Central Employees DA Hike: Did Modi Cabinet Take a Decision on July-December DA?
The Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet approved several major proposals at its meeting on July 31, 2026, including the extension of the PM-KISAN scheme for five years and the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana. However, there was no decision or discussion on the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for central government employees for the July-December half-year, according to the supplied report.
PM Modi Speaks With UK PM Andy Burnham, Pledges Closer Cooperation on India-UK CETA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with newly elected UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Friday and said India and the United Kingdom will work closely to fully harness the trade and investment opportunities created by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which entered into force earlier this month.




