Iran’s military has claimed that it carried out drone strikes against US strategic facilities at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait, describing the action as retaliation for recent US military operations, including an alleged strike on a residential building on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
Cabinet Approves ₹5,070 Crore PM Surya Sarovar Yojana for 5,000 MW Floating Solar Projects
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a ₹5,070 crore scheme aimed at developing 5,000 MW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) projects with co-located Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The initiative is designed to expand renewable energy capacity while strengthening grid reliability.
India’s Q1 FY27 Fiscal Deficit Widens to Rs 3.1 Lakh Crore, Reaches 18.2% of Full-Year Target
India’s fiscal deficit stood at Rs 3.1 lakh crore in the first quarter of FY27, rising from Rs 2.8 lakh crore in the April-June period of the previous financial year. The gap represented 18.2% of the Centre’s full-year budget estimate, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on July 31, 2026.
Hamas Agrees to Gaza Disarmament Plan With Board of Peace, Roadmap Due Within 14 Days
Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a document outlining a phased disarmament process in Gaza, marking a major development in negotiations over the territory’s future governance and the implementation of a broader ceasefire arrangement. Al Jazeera obtained a copy of the agreement, which says a detailed roadmap for disarmament must be prepared within 14 days, with extensions possible if approved by the international verification body and all parties involved.
Houthis seek Iran-style control of Red Sea shipping through Bab al-Mandeb, Yemen warns
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has warned that the Houthi movement is seeking to replicate Iran’s strategy in the Strait of Hormuz by gaining control over shipping flows through the Red Sea’s Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The warning was issued by Yemen’s foreign minister-designate Afrah al-Zouba in Riyadh as tensions between the Houthis, Saudi Arabia and the internationally recognised Yemeni government continue to escalate.
Imesha Dulani’s unbeaten 101 helps Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by six wickets in 1st T20I
Imesha Dulani produced a landmark unbeaten century as Sri Lanka Women chased down Pakistan Women’s 176 for 7 with an over to spare, winning the first T20I by six wickets at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on July 31, 2026. Dulani’s 101 not out from 64 balls powered Sri Lanka to 177 for 4 in 19 overs and gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.




