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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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Vishal TK Plans Historic Commonwealth Games Debut in Glasgow

Indian sprint prodigy Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi (Vishal TK) heads to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after becoming the first Indian man to break the 45-second barrier in the 400m with a national-record 44.98 seconds, carrying four national titles and a growing global top-60 profile along with pivotal relay contributions at the Asian Athletics Championships. He credits a strong support system, including the Inspire Institute of Sport and his coach, and speaks of a winning mindset and dedication to inspire the next generation of Indian athletes as he aims for a breakthrough on the world stage.

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Delhi CJP Protest Turns Violent, Injuries Reported

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended Delhi Police’s actions during the Jantar Mantar protests, stressing that peaceful demonstrations are a constitutional right only when conducted with proper permission and that unauthorised violence or attempts to destabilise politics are unacceptable. He warned that leaderless or faceless protests can be infiltrated by vested interests and cited police damage and injuries as justification for measured action, while acknowledging some participants acted with sincere intentions.

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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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Kerala commemorates Achuthanandan's first death anniversary

Kerala observed the first death anniversary of veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan with a memorial at Valiya Chudukad in Alappuzha and public remembrances across the state, as party leaders including Pinarayi Vijayan paid tributes recalling his Punnapra-Vayalar struggle origins, long opposition tenure, and tenure as chief minister. Tributes highlighted Achuthanandan’s secular stance, defense of public assets and forests, and his enduring role as a foundational figure in CPI(M) and Kerala’s political history.

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Congress alleges Dhankhar forced to resign, no farewell

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh marks a year since Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation as Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, saying he was forcibly ousted after raising farmers’ distress and was denied a formal farewell. The remarks align Dhankhar’s exit with contemporaneous student protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and broader questions about government insensitivity.

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CJP Protests Delhi Police Brutality, 20+ Deaths Reported

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke apologized to injured supporters, alleging Delhi Police brutality during the Sansad Chalo protest and accusing the government of protecting Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid claims of deaths tied to a NEET paper-leak row. The demonstrations in Delhi included clashes with police, reports of violence against protesters, and continued sit-ins at Jantar Mantar as calls for Pradhan's resignation intensified.

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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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