Production designer Nitin Zihani Choudary shared new details about Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD. The film features Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan. There are seven Complexes led by different Yaskins worldwide. Supreme Yaskin, played by Kamal Haasan, is not Kali but reports to him. The ending hints at Yaskin as a fallen god, the negative side of Krishna. Yaskin’s body is cracked and glowing, symbolizing inner enlightenment. The world in the film is upside down, with demigods underground and villains in the heavens.

President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek re-election, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. Biden called for party unity to defeat Donald Trump, emphasizing Harris's qualifications. Governors Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom, along with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, have expressed their support for Harris. The official nomination will be decided at the Democratic National Convention next month, where the party will also select a vice-presidential candidate. Harris’s potential running mates include Whitmer, Newsom, Buttigieg, and other prominent Democrats.

The Centre has denied Bihar's request for Special Category Status, according to Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary. The decision, based on a 2012 Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) report, cites that Bihar does not meet the necessary criteria. This rejection is a significant blow to Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (U), a key NDA ally. The JD(U) has long advocated for this status, citing economic and infrastructural needs. The BJP, which holds 240 Lok Sabha seats, relies on JD(U) and other allies for a majority, making this a critical issue in coalition dynamics.

President Joe Biden announced he will not seek re-election, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Harris, a historic figure as the first female, Black, and South Asian Vice-President, is now the front-runner. Other potential candidates include Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. The Democratic primary is expected to be competitive, with candidates emphasizing key issues like reproductive rights, healthcare, and economic growth.

Kerala health officials are working to control a Nipah virus outbreak following the death of a 14-year-old boy from Malappuram. A contact list of 350 people has been prepared, with 101 considered high-risk, including 68 healthcare workers. Six individuals from Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram, who had contact with the boy, have shown symptoms. Authorities are investigating the source, suspected to be fruit contaminated by bats. Precautionary measures, including mandatory masks and 21-day isolation for close contacts, are in place.

The Economic Survey 2023-24, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, forecasts India's GDP growth at 7% and inflation at 4.5% for FY25. The report highlights India's resilience amid global challenges, with a strong emphasis on private investment, agriculture, and MSME growth. Structural reforms like GST and IBC have begun to yield results. The survey underscores the need for domestic economic efforts, improved fiscal discipline, and addressing key policy areas including job creation and skill development to sustain growth.

Mumbai is grappling with heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day, causing severe waterlogging and significant disruptions to public and private transport. The city recorded 135 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, with a high tide of 4.59 meters expected. Local trains, especially at Kalyan and Thakurli stations, faced delays, forcing some commuters to walk on tracks. Three NDRF teams have been deployed, and the IMD issued a yellow alert predicting more heavy rain. Despite reassurances from railways, many commuters experienced delays.

More than 500 individuals, including prominent opposition leaders, have been detained in Dhaka following violent protests against job quotas. Dhaka Metropolitan Police spokesperson Faruk Hossain confirmed the arrests, which include BNP leaders Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed. The unrest has resulted in the deaths of three policemen and injuries to around 1,000 people, with 60 critically wounded. Nationwide, hundreds of BNP leaders and activists have also been apprehended.

A former US State Department adviser claims the BrahMos supersonic missile is less effective for the Philippines without C4ISR capabilities, crucial for advanced targeting and situational awareness. Despite this, Commander Milind Kulshreshtha (retired) of the Indian Navy argues that BrahMos remains a potent weapon, even in standalone mode. The Philippines, the first buyer of BrahMos, is setting up a missile base facing the South China Sea to counter Chinese aggression. Enhanced C4ISR integration, potentially supported by allies, could further bolster its operational effectiveness.

Three teenagers were killed, and 16 others injured in a mass shooting outside a nightclub in Indianola, Mississippi, USA. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, with witnesses reporting dozens of gunshots. The victims, all 19 years old, were pronounced dead at the scene. Indianola Police Chief Ronald Sampson confirmed the shooting but stated the motive remains unknown and no arrests have been made. Some victims were hit directly, while others were struck by ricochet bullets. The injured were taken to a hospital for treatment.