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ICC explained: From Rome Statute to Venezuela’s exit, key facts for UPSC aspirants The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been in the news after Venezuela announced its decision to withdraw from the tribunal, accusing it of geographical bias against countries of the Global South. For UPSC Civil Services Examination aspirants, this development provides a useful opportunity to revisit the structure, mandate and limitations of the ICC—a recurring topic in the International Relations and International Organisations sections of the GS-II syllabus.Questions on international bodies such as the ICC, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the UN Security Council frequently appear…

It was an eventful day in the South Indian film industry, with several interesting developments taking place. From new announcements and release plans to trailer launches and casting updates, many stories grabbed the attention of fans across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. Here’s a roundup of the key South cinema updates you need to know.Suriya-Mamitha Baiju’s ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ trailerThe trailer of Vishwanath and Sons blends romance, comedy, and emotion, offering a fresh side of Suriya. The actor plays an Olympic-level sportsman, while Mamitha Baiju’s character enters his life in search of a bone marrow donor. Their chemistry, emotional…

Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir India will begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Saturday, August 15, in Galle, with valuable World Test Championship (WTC) points at stake. With less than a year left before the WTC final, Shubman Gill’s team needs a series win to strengthen its chances of qualifying.India are currently fifth in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 48.15, while Sri Lanka are sixth with 41.67. Both teams are still within reach of fourth-placed Bangladesh, who have a points percentage of 58.33.However, Bangladesh face a difficult schedule ahead. They will host the West Indies…

Mojtaba Khamenei in ‘extremely critical condition’, may die soon, Iranian sources say​ Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s health has come under renewed scrutiny after IranWire, citing two sources close to President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration, reported that senior officials are increasingly concerned about his condition.According to IranWire, Khamenei has not met any cabinet members since the February 28 US-Israeli strikes that killed his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with other members of his family. The outlet said rumours that the younger Khamenei is in an “extremely critical condition” and could die soon are circulating within Iran’s highest levels of…

Jaaved recalled asking his younger son Abbas Jaaferi to simply sit and watch the sunset. Can your child sit quietly and watch a sunset for 10 minutes? It sounds like a simple question, but for many families today, the answer may be no. Bollywood actor and comedian Jaaved Jaaferi recently opened up about something he noticed in his own home. He says there is a change in how the younger generation experiences the world. Speaking about his sons in an interview with IANS, he said the difference between growing up with and without screens is striking.His opinion has sparked an…

The traditional belief that longer hours reflect greater dedication is losing ground as Gen Z reshapes workplace expectations. There was a time when the first person to arrive at the office and the last one to leave was often considered the ideal employee. Missing family dinners to finish presentations, replying to emails close to midnight, and saying “yes” to every additional task were celebrated as signs of commitment. The unwritten rule was simple: the harder you looked like you were working, the more dedicated you appeared.But that workplace script is being rewritten. A growing number of young professionals are questioning…

Siddhant Chaturvedi buys second luxury Mumbai apartment for Rs 12.63 crore with mother Meenal weeks after Rs 13.91 crore deal: Report Siddhant Chaturvedi has added another premium property to his growing real estate portfolio. The actor, along with his mother Meenal Laxman Chaturvedi, has purchased a luxury apartment in Mumbai’s prestigious Juhu Vile Parle Development (JVPD) area for Rs 12.63 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by real estate consultancy firm Liases Foras.The transaction was officially registered on July 31, 2026.Siddhant Chaturvedi purchases premium apartment in Vile Parle WestThe newly acquired apartment is located on the seventh floor of…

FILE – UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, left, talks to FIFA President Gianni Infantino before a round of sixteen match between Switzerland and Italy at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, June 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File) UEFA has made clear that Gianni Infantino’s apology and FIFA’s acknowledgement of mistakes have not changed its position over the governing body’s failed World Cup investment proposal. A day after FIFA reaffirmed its backing for Infantino following a crisis meeting in Morocco, European football’s governing body insisted the conditions it had set for avoiding a boycott of FIFA competitions have…

Michigan Democrat-socialist El-Sayed has property in India in wife’s name. Abdul El-Sayed could become the first Muslim senator in US history after he won the Democratic primary on his socialist message but now, once again, the properties that he owns even outside the US have come on the radar.In his most recent financial disclosure filed July 27, 2026, it has been revealed that his wife, Sarah Jukaku, who is a psychiatrist, owns two overseas rental properties — one in Bengaluru, India and the other in Dubai, the UAE.His June 2025 disclosure listed the Bangalore property as his wife’s only overseas…

There is a kind of tiredness that sleep does not always fix. It comes from waking up thinking about the child’s school schedule, rushing through work, remembering the doctor’s appointment, checking whether the project materials were packed, figuring out dinner, answering emails, attending a family function and then lying in bed wondering what was forgotten.For many millennial mothers, this has quietly become everyday life. They are working, building careex`rs, running businesses, taking up leadership roles and becoming financially independent. At the same time, they are still expected to be the person who knows what is happening at home, what the…