Times of India

A mural honouring Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres was vandalised within 24 hours of being unveiled in Barcelona. Created by street artist TVBoy, it was repeatedly defaced with political graffiti, including "volem seleccions catalanes" ("we want Catalan national teams"), before being removed by city authorities. Despite its brief existence, the artwork highlighted the intersection of football, art and Catalan politics.

Fresh violence erupted during a Cockroach Janta Party protest in Delhi, injuring an assistant commissioner of police. Protesters allegedly hurled stones and bottles at security personnel deployed near Tolstoy Marg. CCTV footage from a July 20 protest corroborated police claims of protesters attacking security personnel. The Cockroach Janta Party rejected the police version, accusing them of excessive force against demonstrators.

The Bombay high court rejected a wife's plea for interim maintenance. She sought one lakh rupees monthly from her estranged husband. The court noted her substantial professional income and residence abroad. Simply citing high living costs abroad was deemed insufficient grounds. The ruling emphasized maintenance is for financially weaker parties needing support.

The Delhi Development Authority has launched a new housing scheme for government employees and professionals. This scheme offers over twelve hundred ready-to-move flats with a significant twenty-five percent discount. Registration for these affordable homes opens on July twenty-fourth and booking begins August fifteenth. Flats are located in Narela and will be allotted on a first come, first served basis.

IIT Delhi civil engineering graduates Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra chose an unconventional entrepreneurial path by building Animall Technologies, a digital marketplace for cattle trading. Starting as a weekend project in 2019, the startup aimed to solve challenges faced by dairy farmers buying and selling cows and buffaloes. Today, Animall is valued at around Rs 565 crore and is helping modernise India's largely offline cattle market by connecting farmers through technology and creating a more transparent livestock ecosystem.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases. This move aims to ensure swift and stringent punishment for offenders. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Prime Minister, holding him responsible. Rahul reiterated student demands including the education minister's dismissal. The government vows strict action against those harming students' futures.

The government proposes a 5% GST rate for mango drinks with 22-25% real pulp. This move aims to revive Totapuri mango pulp demand and improve beverage quality. An expert committee studied Totapuri price declines and suggested solutions for farmers. Recommendations include price stabilization committees and orchard rejuvenation techniques. The government will consult ministries to finalize standards and the tax structure.

An Indian national, Harmanveer Singh, was arrested in California for alleged drug trafficking. He is linked to a Canada-based organized crime group led by Ravinder Dhanda. This arrest is part of a larger international law enforcement operation targeting crime syndicates. Authorities charged thirty-seven individuals under "Operation Hard Ball" across multiple countries. Another Indian national, Nitish Kaushal, was also arrested while attempting to cross into Canada.

A video showing Cockroach Janta Party protesters escaping a police van has gone viral. This incident occurred during ongoing tensions following a recent 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi. Protesters clashed with police near Parliament, leading to detentions and an FIR. The CJP is demanding accountability for alleged NEET examination irregularities. Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his fast while undergoing hospital treatment.

Three former semiconductor engineers—Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta and Biman Chattopadhyay—built a successful chip IP company, sold it to Synopsys, and launched Bengaluru-based Quanfluence to develop room-temperature quantum computers. After months of studying quantum technologies, they chose photonics as the most practical approach. Supported by academic experts, the startup now offers commercial cloud-based quantum computing solutions, demonstrating India's growing capabilities in frontier technology while highlighting the importance of lifelong learning, engineering excellence and innovation.

India begins its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with a compact contingent. The program features ten sports, a significant reduction from previous games. Athletics forms the backbone of the campaign with many competitors. Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain are key figures for India. Glasgow offers a learning opportunity before India hosts the games in 2030.

Supporters nationwide send food and medicines to protesters at Jantar Mantar. Students organized a golgappa cart to serve the assembled demonstrators. Delivery riders navigate barricades to hand over packages to protest attendees. Volunteers manage food and medicine distribution points, offering their services. Students also work to maintain the protest site's cleanliness and peaceful nature.

'Dhurandhar' actress Ayesha Khan revealed she was detained by Mumbai Police on July 22 for standing on the road near the Jantar Mantar-inspired CJP protest. She shared videos from inside the police van, questioning the lack of explanation. Ayesha had earlier urged paparazzi and media to cover the Delhi protest.

Marc Cucurella's long hair carries a deeply personal meaning. The Spain defender reportedly keeps it untied so his autistic son, Mateo, can easily recognize him on the pitch. Cucurella and partner Claudia Rodriguez have also shared their emotional journey after Mateo's autism diagnosis and how it transformed their family's life.

Lalit Modi announced his return to India after SAFEMA tribunal cleared penalties. He will apply for an OCI card as he surrendered his Indian passport. Modi claimed he fled India due to threats from Dawood Ibrahim. He stated he has won all his legal cases in India. Modi will continue residing in his London mansion while visiting India.

A J&K police head constable was killed by a terrorist in Anantnag's busy market. The attack occurred during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, which has faced disruptions. Security forces have launched a search and detained several individuals for questioning. This incident marks the first attack in Kashmir since a previous massacre. Officials condemned the act, vowing that it would not go unpunished.