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Three killed in Ukrainian drone strikes on western RussiaRussia’s defence ministry said its air defence systems had destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory – 34 over the Rostov region – in a nearly nine-hour period, from Friday night to Saturday morning.Image-AFP

Ashutosh Gowariker reveals why Adah Sharma’s The Kerala Story won 2 National Awards despite controversy & opposition: ‘It didn’t ever try to overpower the narrative…’Ashutosh Gowariker, the filmmaker and jury head, revealed the reason behind The Kerala Story getting two awards

Odisha FC suspend player, staff contracts as ISL future remains uncertainOdisha FC suspended all player and staff contracts due to uncertainty over the 2025-26 ISL season. Club owner Rohan Sharma confirmed that the team isn’t shutting down, but admitted to taking this harsh step because of AIFF’s mess.Odisha FC club has suspended contracts of players and support staff. ISL

Blackpink’s weekend concerts are set to fill France’s largest stadium.These four K-pop idols are performing in the country for the third time.

Arsenal rejoice Son Heung-min decision as Tottenham transfer nightmare becomes realityArsenal will be glad after Heung-min Son announced his departure from Tottenham this summer bringing an end to ten years of hurt

Arsenal rejoice Son Heung-min decision as Tottenham transfer nightmare becomes realityArsenal will be glad after Heung-min Son announced his departure from Tottenham this summer bringing an end to ten years of hurt

How Triptii Dimri’s character in ‘Dhadak 2’ is a crucial embodiment of solidarity, sensitivity, and strength amid caste-politicsThe two scenes that stand out are towards the end when she explodes on her family and gives a chilling monologue about Ghar Ki Izzat and women’s responsibilities. The other one is her cry for help

Declan Rice thinks player Man Utd ‘must sign’ over Benjamin Sesko can be a world-beaterDeclan Rice is a big admirer of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, who Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to sign ahead of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko

Chelsea transfer news with plenty of business still to be conducted in the final month of the summer window

‘Body eats itself’: What happens when the body is starved of foodGaza is gripped by a man-made famine as starvation deaths rise sharply. Doctors describe mothers too weak to breastfeed and children unable to swallow. Experts explain how the body ’eats itself’ in five stages of starvation — from burning stored carbs to consuming vital organs — in a crisis that aid workers say is entirely preventableA doctor checks Palestinian girl Jana Ayad, who is malnourished, according to medics, as she receives treatment at the International Medical Corps field hospital, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Deir Al-Balah in the southern Gaza Strip, June 22, 2024. File Image/Reuters