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A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead after a heated argument early Monday. The couple had left their home following an altercation and were reportedly heading to a hospital. CCTV footage captured the couple arguing moments before the constable opened fire with his service pistol. He then fled the scene, leaving his wife critically injured on the roadside. Police are currently conducting raids to apprehend the absconding constable.

Brendon McCullum has apologised to England fans after his removal as Test coach. He accepted the decision, stating the team's results were not good enough. McCullum admitted disappointment over failing to win major series against India and Australia. He took full responsibility for the team's culture and tactical performances. The former New Zealand captain will continue as England's white-ball coach.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's daughter, Ida Ali, is now engaged to her boyfriend, Krish Agrawal. The couple announced their engagement after a proposal during their trip to Norway. Krish Agrawal works as a quantitative researcher at a hedge fund, and they have been together long. Imtiaz Ali expressed his happiness and confirmed Krish sought his blessing before proposing.

Elections for the 2028-29 term will be held in June next year, when India and Tajikistan will compete for the sole seat in the Asia-Pacific Group

India's trade deficit reached a five-month high as imports surged significantly. Exports showed continued growth, but were overshadowed by increased import costs. Crude oil and fertilizer imports saw substantial year-on-year expansion in June. Electronics and engineering goods led export growth, while gold imports remained stable. Analysts anticipate a widening current account deficit for the fiscal year.

Tom Segura and Christina P have reportedly separated after 18 years of marriage, according to TMZ. The news has surprised many fans who have followed the couple’s journey through comedy, podcasts and television projects. While the pair have remained largely private about the situation, reports suggest they will continue working together, leaving plenty of questions still unanswered.

With this, the row over Bidadi township, championed by Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and has become a political flashpoint with Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, has only escalated further. 

Overall kharif crop acreage has fallen sixteen percent as of last Friday. Sugarcane acreage, however, has increased despite water resource pressures. Pulses and cereals show the highest decline in sown area this season. Farmers continue to favor cash crops for better market prices. This trend supports government ethanol initiatives and reduces import bills.

Peterborough city council argued its decision to sell a complex housing a Hindu temple was not unlawful. The council stated that while Hindu faith is protected, it does not dictate decisions. The Hindu community expressed disbelief at the council's valuation of alternative premises. The council needs the money from the sale to the UK Islamic Mission. Bharat Hindu Samaj is seeking a judicial review to quash the council's decision.

According to Ministry of Defence, the two sides assessed the progress made since the previous round of talks and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership

Indian captain Shubman Gill advocates for the 50-over format's preservation. He suggests reviving triangular or quadrangular series to enhance engagement. Gill also congratulated the women's team on their historic Test victory. He is planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup with Virat Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah's return to the ODI squad is welcomed by Gill.

BJP, Congress file nominations for Manjalpur bypoll, trade barbs over governance

Two UAE-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters. One Indian crew member died and eight others sustained injuries in the attack. The UAE condemned the incident as a serious violation of international law. This escalation occurs amid rising military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command also launched new strikes against Iran.

The poll strategist-turned-politician has eight criminal cases pending against him, with most of the cases dealing with unlawful assembly

United States forces conducted strikes on Iranian military assets for a third night. These actions aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping. President Trump announced plans to reinstate a blockade on Iranian shipping. The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of US-Iran confrontation. A maritime blockade of Iranian ports will take effect Tuesday.

Rachael Ray has once again found herself at the center of online conversation after sharing a new cooking video that left many fans concerned about her appearance. The 57-year-old celebrity chef recently posted a clip on Instagram in which she was seen seasoning food and sharing one of her signature cooking tips. While the video was meant to inspire home cooks, it was her appearance that grabbed the attention of many viewers.

The Seattle Kraken’s star player Shane Wright ended the last season with 12 goals and 27 points in 74 games, sparking concern about him. It seems this has led him to actively seek trade from the team as the Seattle kraken is reportedly actively working to move him. Amid this, the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers have been linked to him.

“Although there were only 36 people on board, it felt overloaded,” said a survivor