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RoboCop Series Greenlit for Prime Video with Blumhouse

Prime Video has officially greenlit an eight-episode Robocop series from Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, with Peter Ocko as showrunner and writer, James Wan as executive producer, and Ed Neumeier also serving as an EP; the logline centers on a giant tech conglomerate pairing a robot with the consciousness of a fallen officer for police work, signaling a fresh yet respectful reimagining of the franchise. A premiere date hasn’t been announced, but multiple outlets confirm the creative team and development efforts aimed at adapting the iconic property for today’s audience.

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CAQM Reviews 175 NCR Inspections, 25 Resumptions

The CAQM's 135th ETF meeting for NCR reviewed 14 days of enforcement, with Flying Squads conducting 175 inspections across C&D sites, industrial units, and DG sets, leading to proposals for one closure, sealing 19 DG sets, nine compliance orders, and four Environmental Compensation cases, and 25 resumption orders after compliance checks. Cumulative enforcement totals showed 27,925 inspections, 1,803 closure directions, 1,446 verified resumption orders, 126 cases sent for final decisions, and ongoing review of road redevelopment in Ghaziabad under the standard framework, underscoring strengthened inter-agency coordination to curb pollution.

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Lalit Modi Cleared, SAFEMA Tribunal Sets Aside Penalties

The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal has set aside the penalties in the FEMA case tied to IPL 2009 in South Africa, ruling that the remittances were current account transactions and that Lalit Modi was not responsible for BCCI’s FEMA compliance. Modi framed the verdict as vindication after more than sixteen years, saying the IPL’s move to South Africa helped save and grow the league and that he acted in good faith.

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Tilak Varma defends strike rate before Zimbabwe T20s

Tilak Varma says his strike rate is shaped by team needs and match conditions, and he will grind or attack as required, taking vice-captaincy responsibilities seriously while disregarding external criticism. With India aiming to rebound in the Zimbabwe T20Is after a disappointing UK tour and Ireland/England series, the focus is on adapting to varied conditions and contributing to wins where his role demands it.

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IIT Roorkee clarifies routine advisory not new policy

IIT Roorkee says an advisory circulating on social media about students’ political expression is a routine internal communication issued at the start of each academic session and not a new directive or policy, issued in line with existing conduct rules. The institute urged people not to misinterpret the advisory, reiterating it reflects ongoing norms rather than any change in policy.

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Teja Engineering Secures ₹18 Crore ONGC O&M Contracts

Teja Engineering Industries has won two ONGC O&M contracts totaling about ₹18 crore, including a ₹15 crore three-year LP gas compression facilities contract at Mandapeta and Tatipaka under the Rajahmundry asset and a ₹3 crore six-month award at Ankleshwar for GCP-I, GCP-IV and GCS Motwan. These wins extend Teja’s ONGC relationship and bolster its long-term revenue visibility by expanding its service portfolio across India's gas infrastructure assets.

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Nadda Visits Delhi Hospitals to Review Protesters' Injuries

Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited Ram Manohar Lohia and Lady Hardinge hospitals to check on protesters injured during the Cockroach Janta Party’s Chalo Sansad march, with around 60 protesters and over 118 police injured. The protests demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Nadda had earlier held talks with CJP representatives promising internal discussions, with leaders like Rahul Gandhi visiting injured protesters and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continuing treatment.

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Death toll in Sikkim NHPC tunnel reaches eight

A tragic collapse at the NHPC Teesta Stage VI tunnel in Namchi, Sikkim has left seven to eight workers dead with many still trapped as rescue teams from NDRF, SDRF, SSDMA and local agencies press on. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Home Minister Amit Shah, assured full Centre assistance and supervision of rescue and relief efforts, while Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed gratitude and coordinated with the Centre.

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ED raids eight Bengaluru sites in ISIS probe

Investigations into ISIS recruitment and money-laundering in Bengaluru led ED and NIA to raid about eight locations, implicating Iqra Welfare Trust, Guidance for Mankind and others; the case stems from an NIA FIR and involves charges of funding, conspiracy and recruitment for ISIS. The accused allegedly ran Iqra Camp and Quran Circle to indoctrinate youths, raised funds through trusts and savings, and facilitated travel to Syria via Turkiye, with ISIS propaganda spread around anti-CAA/NRC protests and through encrypted social media.

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Delhi Protests Turn Violent; Sonu Sood Urges Compassion

Actor Sonu Sood urged compassion toward students amid the NEET-UG protests, insisting the future deserves a hug, not a lathi, as clashes left over 118 police injured. The demonstrations, led by the Cockroach Janata Party, spurred appeals from Rahul Gandhi on peaceful protest as demands including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and compensation for affected families were raised.

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Haryana CM Congratulates NEET AIR 2 Panshul Bansal

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated NEET UG 2026 AIR 2 holder Panshul Bansal in Chandigarh, praising his hard work, dedication, and potential to contribute to the healthcare system. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also lauded Bansal and highlighted Aryan Gupta as AIR 1, noting the emphasis on discipline and guidance behind their successes as the government underscores merit in medical entrances.

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Maharani Trophy KSCA T20 Plans Boost Women

Shreyanka Patil and KSCA officials frame the Maharani Trophy KSCA T20 as a landmark franchise-style addition to India’s domestic women’s cricket, featuring five teams and a August 4–10 schedule with finals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to provide floodlight exposure. They argue the format expands opportunities, mirrors IPL/WPL models, and will help nurture future talents for international competition.

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