The Uttar Pradesh government has started work on reviving one small river in each district of the state by roping in three IITs and other technical institutes for assistance and conducting studies on “channelisation, course correction, uninterrupted flow of water”, officials said.

This comes nearly a month after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had directed the district magistrates of all 75 districts to work on the plan to rejuvenate at least one river in each district. According to the plan, the government will map the rivers from the point of their origin to the point of their “final confluence”. The districts have been given the responsibility to prepare a “joint action plan” for the purpose.

A divisional-level monitoring committee, headed by the respective divisional commissioner, has been constituted to oversee the implementation and quality of the work.

YouTuber-turned-actor Prajakta Koli, popularly known by her digital name MostlySane, has made history by becoming the first and only Indian-born creator to be featured in the 2025 TIME100 Creators List a global celebration of the most influential digital voices of the year.

TIME’s inaugural Creators List recognises creators who are shaping culture, sparking conversation, and making an impact online and beyond. Koli joins global digital icons such as MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), Khabane Lame, Kai Cenat, and Mel Robbins.

Reacting to the honour, Prajakta shared a heartfelt message on Instagram:
"There's so much I should be feeling right now, and even more I should be saying. But honestly, in this moment, only two words come to mind: thank you."

Iga Swiatek’s long-awaited Wimbledon triumph finally arrived as she captured the title on Saturday, July 12, at the All England Club, defeating Amanda Anisimova in emphatic fashion. Anisimova, who had stunned World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, was no match for Swiatek, who needed just 57 minutes to complete a dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory on Centre Court.

The win marked Swiatek’s first Wimbledon title, her maiden triumph on grass, and her first Grand Slam title since completing a hat-trick of French Open wins last year. Remarkably, it was also the first time in the Open Era that a player failed to win a single game in a Wimbledon singles final - men’s or women’s.

Swiatek wasted no time asserting her dominance after taking an early 1-0 lead with a break of serve. She quickly raced to 40-0, and although Anisimova saved one break point with a winner, Swiatek closed out the game decisively and followed it with a commanding service game.

Fifth seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool capped their dream summer with the Wimbledon crown and first Grand Slam title as a pair when the British team downed Rinky Hijikata and David Pel 6-2 7-6(3) in the men’s doubles final on Saturday.

Queen’s Club and Eastbourne champions Cash and Glasspool became the first all-British pairing to win the All England Club trophy since 1936, when Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey defeated their compatriots Charles Hare and Frank Wilde in the final.

“When you say it, it sounds incredible,” said Glasspool.

“We’ve had a Brit win it last year (Henry Patten), the year before that (Neal Skupski) so I didn’t think too much of it, but now we needed to give you two so we did our best.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated four distinguished individuals nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, lauding their contributions across diverse fields. President Murmu nominated them to Rajya Sabha on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.

The nominated members are Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Dr. Meenakshi Jain. The notification, dated July 12, 2025, was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

In a series of posts on X, PM Modi wished all four nominees success in their parliamentary roles and expressed hope that their presence would bring valuable perspectives to the Rajya Sabha.

PM Modi hailed Ujjwal Nikam, a renowned legal expert, for his unwavering commitment to constitutional values and justice, acknowledging his key role in several high-profile legal cases.

Veteran Telugu actor and former Andhra Pradesh MLA, Kota Srinivasa Rao, passed away at the age of 83. Rao was known for his versatility and powerful screen presence. Rao had a Telugu cinema and theatrical acting career spanning nearly four decades.

Rao made his debut in 1978 with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu and went on to star in over 750 feature films across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and other Indian languages. Known for his exceptional range, Rao received nine prestigious Nandi Awards in categories including villain, character actor, and supporting actor.

In 2015, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian award, for his significant contribution to Indian cinema. One of his most memorable Bollywood appearances was as the antagonist in the iconic film Sarkar, where he acted opposite Amitabh Bachchan.

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Special Public Security Bill, aimed at curbing extremist threats to constitutional institutions and national integrity. Responding to the debate, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis explained that “radical left-wing ideology” refers to groups that reject the Constitution and aim to weaken democracy. Citing precedents, Mr. Fadnavis noted that similar laws exist in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Jharkhand, under which 48 organizations have been banned. He emphasized that the application of the law will be guided by Supreme Court rulings. The Chief Minister assured the House that the law will not be misused under any circumstances.

A day ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said that the state government has launched 'Operation Kalanemi' to take strict action against imposters who are duping people in the name of 'Sanatan Dharma' and hurting religious sentiments.

In a post on X, the chief minister said several cases have come to light in the state where anti-social elements have been found deceiving people, particularly women, by posing as saints and seers.

"This not only hurts the religious sentiments of people but also tarnishes the image of social harmony and Sanatan tradition. Strict action will be taken against such elements, regardless of their religion," Dhami said.

Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher made history by becoming the first male player in professional cricket to claim five wickets in five balls, achieving the feat on Thursday.

He did so while playing for Munster Reds during their Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy clash against the North-West Warriors in Dublin, with Munster ultimately winning the match by 100 runs.

Campher began his spell by bowling Jared Wilson and trapping Graham Hume lbw to end the 12th over, then returned in the 14th to complete a hat-trick with the dismissal of Andy McBrine, before removing Robbie Millar and Josh Wilson to finish the streak.

The Indian Army has launched ‘Operation SHIVA 2025’, a high-intensity annual security exercise to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, officials said on Friday.

This year’s deployment comes amid heightened threats from Pakistan-backed proxy groups, following recent operations in the Valley, officials said.

Planned in coordination with the civil administration and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the operation aims to strengthen security along both the northern and southern routes of the pilgrimage.

According to the Army, over 8,500 troops have been deployed this year, supported by a multi-layered counter-terror grid, advanced surveillance tools and disaster response measures.