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Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, will contest the July 30 Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar, marking his electoral debut. This move comes as a significant challenge to the BJP's long-held stronghold. Kishor views the bypoll as a referendum on the current state government, actively campaigning to amplify people-centric issues. The BJP remains confident of retaining the seat.

Taking to X after the match, Manjrekar welcomed the 15-year-old's debut but wondered why Samson had been left out of the playing XI.

Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt married in an intimate Pali Hill ceremony, with Spratt in ivory lace and Khan in a cream kurta. Khan had confirmed a simple registered marriage with close family and friends. This is his third wedding, following Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao, with whom he shares cordial co-parenting ties.

Dell Technologies founder and CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan announced on July 4 that they'll give $250 each to the first 25 million qualifying American children who sign up for a Trump Account, the new government-backed investment vehicle that launched the same day. The pledge builds on the Dells' earlier $6.25 billion commitment. Here's how Trump Accounts work, who qualifies for the Dell donation, and what the money can eventually be used for.

Babar Azam has been reappointed as Pakistan's Test captain, leading the team against the West Indies and England in crucial ICC World Test Championship matches. The squads feature four new faces, offering them a chance to debut. Pakistan aims to climb the WTC standings from their current ninth position during these upcoming overseas assignments.

Punjab Congress faces a deep-rooted crisis fueled by persistent infighting and a delayed response from the high command. Despite Rahul Gandhi's call for unity, internal rifts are widening, with senior leaders expressing discontent over leadership decisions. This recurring pattern of internal conflict and inaction has historically led to electoral defeats, raising serious doubts about the party's prospects in the upcoming elections.

Orlando Gill admitted he "lost my temper" after Kylian Mbappe ignored his post-match handshake following France's 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay national football team. Gill threw the ball at Mbappe after the final whistle, while the France captain defended his team's response to Paraguay's physical tactics after scoring the decisive penalty.

Chinese firm Agibot has showcased the world's first live broadcast of humanoid robots on a tablet production line. Eight Agibot G2 robots worked non-stop for six days at Longcheer Technology, successfully inspecting and sorting 17,625 tablets with a near-perfect success rate. This demonstration highlights the practical application of embodied AI in real-world industrial settings, working alongside human employees and existing machinery.

The administration had pressed heavy earth-moving machines into service after cordoning off the area

Teejan Bai was widely regarded as the foremost exponent of Pandavani, the traditional folk art form of Chhattisgarh that narrates episodes from the Indian epic Mahabharata

All 23 of them were designated as terrorist under fourth schedule of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)

The searches have been resumed to track down the two terrorists who were spotted by surveillance cameras on Friday (July 3, 2026) in an orchard in the Meemandar area, which comprises seven villages

Doctors attributed the ailment to a combination of viral fever and physical exhaustion from sustained activity

Mr. Nabin, who reached Lucknow on a two-day visit, added that he was overwhelmed by the respect received in the land of Lord Shri Ram.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the Gulf nations comes against the backdrop of fast-evolving political dynamics in the region following the peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran

CETA secures duty-free access for 99% of India’s exports to the U.K., covering nearly the entire trade basket

US President Trump has offered to help resolve the Ukraine conflict following separate calls with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. While Russia claims battlefield advances, Ukraine disputes these assertions. Trump's envoys are set to continue mediation efforts ahead of the upcoming NATO summit, where the stalled peace talks and the ongoing war are expected to be key discussion points.

The grandfather of Ketan Agarwal, a Pune realtor whose death at Lohagad Fort is being investigated as murder, has passed away weeks after his grandson's demise. Devichand Agarwal reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest following the shock. Police are investigating the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal, with his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged lover arrested. A Snapchat message from Goyal, expressing doubts about the wedding, has surfaced.

An emergency meeting is scheduled as the Ram temple trust grapples with a donation theft scandal. Investigations reveal early warnings were ignored, leading to the emergence of Avinash Shukla as a key accused. Significant financial improvements among suspects and potential daily theft of Rs 6-8 lakh are under scrutiny. CCTV footage and close ties between staff and trust members are also being examined.