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Saudi Arabia significantly reduced crude oil prices, reflecting intense competition among producers. Major Persian Gulf nations are increasing their oil output, restoring pre-war export levels. This move coincides with OPEC+ allies agreeing to further boost production targets for August. Lower oil prices and increased supply will benefit Indian refiners and reduce government subsidy burdens. Reduced energy costs for Indian companies will help control inflation and support consumer spending.

The Dallas Cowboys nearly completed a draft-day trade with the Kansas City Chiefs to move up for safety Caleb Downs, head coach Brian Schottenheimer revealed. The Chiefs instead traded to No. 6 for Mansoor Delane, forcing Dallas to adjust and trade from No. 12 to No. 11, where they still selected Downs. Schottenheimer said Downs topped the Cowboys' draft board, while the rookie is already being tipped as a breakout player entering training camp.

Action part of an ongoing investigation to identify people responsible for the book Great Personalities and Legends of J&K, which has profiled separatist leaders such as Maqbool Bhat, Masarat Alam, Shabir Shah and Syed Ali Geelani 

Ganjam, which sends the highest number of migrant labourers to different parts of country and outside, has the highest deletion of 2,07,626 voters followed by Cuttack district with 1,55,164.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the contribution of the Jana Sangh founder in nation building on his 125th birth anniversary

India lodged a protest at a Dhaka seminar after a map showed Kashmir as part of Pakistan. An Indian diplomat immediately raised objections during the presentation by a former ambassador. The diplomat stated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. The former ambassador claimed the map was for representational purposes only. The seminar was organized by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies.

Nabin’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir comes on the 125th birth anniversary of Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee

An ARAI report noted rubber part deterioration in E10 vehicles using E20 fuel. Metallic components showed no adverse impact, and emissions remained within legislative limits. One BS-VI turbocharged engine experienced issues after durability testing, unlike a BS-IV engine. Two-wheeler engine durability tests showed acceptable performance with E20 fuel. Fuel consumption increased by two to six percent for vehicles using E20.

France’s World Cup win over Paraguay was overshadowed by a racism controversy involving Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla. After a tense post-match incident between Kylian Mbappe and Orlando Gill, Amarilla posted offensive remarks about the France star on X. Mbappe responded publicly, condemning the comments and defending Paraguay’s players while calling out racism and hatred.

The National Investigation Agency has charged Hafiz Saeed for the Pahalgam attack. This attack tragically killed twenty-five tourists and one local resident. Evidence includes digital trails and on-ground examination by the agency. Saeed, LeT chief, faces charges under new Indian penal codes. He will be tried in absentia for waging war against India.

Amitabh Bachchan personally called The House of Abhinandan Lodha founder and chairman Abhinandan Lodha at around 3 am to enquire about buying land in Ayodhya and transferred Rs 15 crore the very next day after learning the price, the real estate entrepreneur has revealed. Bachchan has steadily expanded his real estate portfolio in Ayodhya over the past few years.

Govt. requires all seafarers holding a valid Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) to complete the course within one year, and mandates that all candidates at DGS-approved Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) finish the modules

The government asked ZEE5 to remove the film 'Satluj' citing security concerns. This action followed the movie's release on the OTT platform after a long delay. The film depicts the story of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra and his disappearance. Its makers released the movie on ZEE5 with a new name after censor objections. Families of victims oppose the ban, believing the film acknowledges a painful history.

Parliament will table an inquiry report on former judge Yashwant Varma's removal. Justice Varma resigned in April after facing allegations of unaccounted money. Constitutional experts state impeachment proceedings are now pointless after his resignation. They emphasize a judge ceases to hold office upon resignation, not requiring acceptance. The report's tabling is seen as a political formality with no effective purpose.

Congress MLA Arif Masood terms the move ‘completely wrong’ as the matter related to various provisions of the new Act is pending before the Supreme Court

As the tech landscape evolves with AI data centers, electricity costs are soaring. Henrico County, Virginia, has announced a staggering 25% hike in electricity bills for government facilities, prompting local officials to urge power conservation among their employees. Residents are also feeling the pinch, with some facing bill doubles. This phenomenon underscores the mounting pressure on community resources amid the rapid expansion of data centers.

A major landslide on the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link caused an eighteen-hour traffic shutdown. Nearly one hundred tonnes of mud and rock fell onto the road near tunnel two. The incident occurred after rainfall three times the average in twenty-four hours. Officials are consulting IIT-Bombay for a technical assessment of the route. Public safety remains the highest priority for the MSRDC.