Indian student accused of strangling US girlfriend arrested at Germany airport

Varun Batchigari has been arrested in Germany after allegedly strangling his 19-year-old girlfriend Julissa Rubi Salazar to death in Arizona. Police say Batchigari fled Tucson and travelled to Germany while attempting to return to India.

"Tiranga First" "Country First" : During the national flag parade event in Puducherry, Union Home Minister Amit Shah got tense when Minister Namassivayam extended the saffron flag... he immediately demanded National Flag 🇮🇳

Look how deprived Bengal’s businessmen felt in the leftist rule of CPIM and TMC.

They want government to give them a fair chance to lead bengal at par with other states in India.

The best part is they know how to do business, they just need to take it to the sky.

SURPRISINGLY BIG MILESTONE FOR INDIA'S RAFALE

For the first time, the Indian Air Force deployed Rafales to Exercise Pitch Black, sending 4 Rafales, 2 C-17s and 120+ personnel to Australia's major multinational air-combat exercise.

The Rafales trained alongside some of the world's most capable fighters, including F-35s, Eurofighter Typhoons and South Korean F-15Ks — while also receiving aerial refuelling from Australia's KC-30A for the first time.

IAF’s 4 Rafales and 2 C-17s arrived in Darwin on July 17, 2026, ahead of the multinational exercise held July 20–August 7.

KERALA TEACHER SUSPENDED OVER SAVARKAR QUIZ QUESTION

A Kerala school teacher, Guru Prasad, has reportedly been suspended pending inquiry after preparing a question for a school-level “Freedom Quiz” asking:

“Who is the freedom fighter that received the most severe punishment from the British?”

The answer given was V.D. Savarkar.

The Kerala Education Department called the question “historically inaccurate” and said the quiz was not officially authorised.

🚨HYPOCRISY JUST HIT A NEW LEVEL.

Remember her? The same person who was seen at Jantar Mantar amid the chanting of “Sirf Naam Rahega Allah Ka.”

Now she’s asking:

“Have you seen Allah’s name in the Ramcharitmanas?”

The double standard is glaring.

When one side invokes its religious identity, it’s defended as “expression.”

But when Hindu religious texts are discussed, suddenly the demand is for explanations and secular credentials.

INDIA’S DELHI METRO JUST SET A GLOBAL BENCHMARK

Delhi Metro has recorded an astonishing 99.95% train punctuality in 2026, according to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

That means more than 99 out of every 100 train services are reaching their destinations on time — with DMRC considering a train delayed only when it arrives more than 59 seconds behind schedule.

DMRC says its performance has placed it ahead of several major global metro systems, including Hong Kong MTR, Paris Metro and New York Subway.

The network now spans 416.5 km and 303 stations, while carrying around 64 lakh passenger journeys every day.

🚨INDIA PUSHES BACK ON US CONGRESSMAN'S FCRA CLAIMS

US Congressman Riley Moore called India's proposed FCRA amendments a “clear attack against Christians” and warned they could hurt India–US ties.

India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra has now debunked the claims, saying the proposed law does not ban foreign donations or target any particular religion.

The Indian government says the amendments are aimed at greater transparency, accountability and regulation of foreign contributions.

🚨BIG: KERALA CONGRESS SAYS NO TO FULL “VANDE MATARAM”

Kerala Congress leader K. Muraleedharan says the state will continue singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at government events, despite the Centre’s call for the complete song.

When patriotism is convenient, they lecture the nation. When it comes to actually embracing national symbols, the excuses begin.

🇮🇳 Why the hesitation over the national song?

⚡️🇮🇷 Iranian air defenses reportedly shoot down UAV near Strait of Hormuz

Iranian air defense systems reportedly shot down an unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle over Sirik, a strategic coastal area near the Strait of Hormuz.

The incident comes amid heightened security concerns around one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.

The origin and type of the UAV remain unclear.

🚨SHOCKING: KANWARIYAS ATTACKED IN GWALIOR

Two Kanwariyas heading towards Haridwar were allegedly attacked with sticks, iron rods and a hammer after a minor vehicle collision in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

The victims, 24-year-old Vivek Yadav and Shubham Yadav, suffered serious injuries.

Police have registered a case against 20 accused, including Arshad Khan, Golu and Aqueel Khan, under serious charges including attempt to murder and criminal intimidation.

Three suspects were initially detained, while police are searching for the remaining accused.

Indian heavyweight boxer Narender Berwal recalled an amusing exchange with a Pakistani boxer after defeating him at the 2015 World Military Games.

The Pakistani boxer reportedly told him:

“Aapka naam Narender hai, aapke coach ka naam Narender hai, aapke Pradhan Mantri ka naam Narendra hai. Mujhe Narendra naam se nafrat ho gayi hai.”

Berwal shared an anecdote with PM Modi after the 2026 Commonwealth Games medal-winning athletes met him at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi.

🚨LAW & ORDER IN PUNJAB UNDER AAP.

CCTV footage from Ludhiana reportedly shows armed men attacking a man near his car with guns and sharp-edged weapons.

25-year-old Harjinder Singh was shot five times and killed in the attack.

🚨FAKE IAS OFFICER ARRESTED IN BIHAR

Bihar Police arrested Manish Kumar Gupta alias Chikku for allegedly impersonating an IAS officer and claiming to be an “undercover agent” of NSA Ajit Doval.

Police say they uncovered ₹100+ crore worth of assets, luxury vehicles carrying fake “Government of India” markings, 31 litres of foreign liquor, multiple phones, cards and financial documents.

🚨BREAKING: HYPOCRISY CHECK?

Lathicharge was reportedly used against protesting students who were approaching the Jharkhand Assembly.

Now comes the Interesting question:

Will Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi protest against their own alliance government?

During the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Indian boxing star Lovlina Borgohain reportedly noticed a map of India at a restaurant that did not include the Northeast & POJK.

She raised the issue and ensured the map was corrected.

Lovlina later shared the incident during a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting that her sense of national pride extends beyond the boxing ring.

Shocking Scenes From Jharkhand Student Protest today. Lathicharge taking place against Student.

Remember No stone pelting or attack on Police took place by Protestors, But still merciless Lathicharge on inncoent students.

Why is Congress/CJP/AAP silent on this?

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhary reportedly wore spectacles carrying the words “Modiya Bind.”

🚨BIG

🇮🇳India's photovoltaic Solar Module production capacity has "skyrocketed" from less than 10 GW in 2018 to 172 GW in 2026 (almost on par with global annual installation capacity), registering a 17-FOLD INCREASE over eight years.

Meanwhile, in 🇨🇳China, leading photovoltaic companies have been reporting record-breaking losses totalling tens of billions of yuan since the fourth quarter of 2023, falling into the deepest losses in history.

Massive outrage against CJP & Abhijeet Dipke at the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Gherao.

Protestors say:
– "We don't want to learn anything from CJP"
– "Abhijeet Dipke's protest was only against BJP"
– "Why aren't Abhijeet, Akhilesh & Rahul demanding accountability here?"

🚨BIG BREAKING

Police now using TEAR GAS shells to DISPERSE protesting students in Ranchi.