Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for July 31, 2026
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A building collapse in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi triggered a massive rescue operation as emergency teams raced to locate survivors trapped under the debris. This photo gallery captures the aftermath of the collapse, rescue efforts, damaged structures, and the human stories unfolding at the tragedy site.
Groups of migrants crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting a swift response from Spanish authorities. This photo gallery captures the border crossings, security personnel on the ground, humanitarian efforts, and the unfolding migrant situation in one of Europe's most closely watched border regions.
Seema Kaliramna secured a bronze medal in the women’s discus throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, marking a remarkable comeback after overcoming post-pregnancy arthritis and a knee injury. The Haryana athlete registered a best throw of 58.65m in her third attempt to finish behind Jamaica’s gold medallist Samantha Hall (61.66m) and Canada’s Julia Tunks (60.67m). India’s Nidhi Rani narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth with a best effort of 55.67m. The medal marked Seema’s return to the international stage after a break from the sport.
India produced a historic one-two finish in the men’s 100m T47 final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with Dilip Mahadu Gavit winning gold and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath clinching silver. Gavit set a Games record and season-best mark of 10.71 seconds, while Basil clocked 10.83 seconds to secure second place. England’s Kevin Santos took bronze with 10.85 seconds. The result marked India’s third gold medal at the Glasgow Games and lifted its overall tally to 15 medals. President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Gavit and Basil for their landmark performances.
Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for July 30, 2026
Murali Sreeshankar clinched his second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal in the men's long jump, finishing runner-up at Glasgow 2026 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old produced a best leap of 8.09m to finish behind Jamaica's former world champion Tajay Gayle, who won gold with 8.15m, while Scotland's Stephen Mackenzie secured bronze with 8.08m. Sreeshankar, who also won silver at Birmingham 2022, led the field midway through the competition before Gayle’s fourth-round jump sealed the top spot. His performance marked a strong comeback after a knee injury forced him to miss the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite securing qualification. Lokesh Sathyanathan, the other Indian in the event, finished fifth with a best effort of 7.97m.
Fast-moving wildfires have scorched large parts of southern France, destroying forests, forcing mass evacuations, and prompting a massive firefighting operation. This photo gallery captures towering flames, smoke-filled skies, emergency responders in action, and the devastation left behind as authorities work to contain the blazes.
The powerful earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture left damaged buildings, cracked roads, and communities grappling with its aftermath. This photo gallery captures the scale of the destruction, emergency response efforts, rescue operations, and the resilience of residents as authorities worked to restore normalcy
The Durand Cup 2026 kicked off with spectacular ceremonies across diverse host stadiums. In Kolkata, the grand inauguration at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan featured high-energy artistic programmes of West Bengal and a soaring helicopter flypast carrying the national flag. In a historic first, Ranchi debuted as a host venue at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium, celebrating the occasion with martial arts and bhangra performances. Meanwhile, the Imphal leg at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium captivated thousands of fans with a stunning army canopy swoop, parachute landings, and traditional Manipuri dance acts. These multi-city opening ceremonies unified Asia's oldest football tournament by blending local culture with the deep-rooted sporting traditions of the Indian Armed Forces. 24 teams are competing in the 135th edition of the Durand Cup. NorthEast United are the defending champions. See the best photos here:
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