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Ghulam Nabi Azad, a former Union minister and part of an all-party MP delegation, was hospitalized in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during their tour. Baijayant Jay Panda, the delegation leader, confirmed Azad's stable condition and ongoing medical supervision. The delegation will proceed to Algeria, missing Azad's presence as they engage with dignitaries and the Indian community.

A roller coaster malfunctioned at an Injambakkam amusement park. Thirty individuals, including children and women, were trapped mid-air. Fire and rescue personnel successfully rescued everyone after a three-hour operation. Preliminary investigations suggest improper maintenance caused the incident. Police have initiated a case and are investigating the park's safety practices. No serious injuries were reported among those rescued.

A proposed US bill, dubbed 'The One Big Beautiful Bill,' could impose a 3.5% remittance tax on money transfers from the US to India by 2026, impacting Indian immigrants, including H-1B visa holders and permanent residents. This legislation, awaiting Senate approval, may significantly increase the financial burden on the Indian community, potentially costing them over a billion dollars annually.

Dipika Kakar, known for her role in Sasural Simar Ka, has revealed her stage 2 liver cancer diagnosis. Following hospitalization for persistent pain, doctors discovered a malignant tumor. Despite the challenging news, Dipika remains positive and determined, drawing strength from her family's support and the outpouring of prayers from fans.

Rishabh Pant's explosive, unbeaten century (118* off 61) and Mitchell Marsh's powerful 67 propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a formidable 227/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pant, after a period of patchy form, rediscovered his rhythm, smashing 11 fours and 8 sixes, while Marsh continued his impressive run-scoring. Their game-changing 152-run partnership set the stage for LSG's imposing total.

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India triumphed over Pakistan in the Junior Davis Cup with a 2-0 victory, highlighted by Prkaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa's singles wins. A video later emerged showing a Pakistani player's unsportsmanlike handshake, contrasting with the Indian player's calm reaction. After initially missing the handshake, the Pakistani player made contact the second time, only to pull away abruptly in a seemingly disrespectful manner.

Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing Deadline Extended: The CBDT has extended the ITR filing deadline for Assessment Year 2025-26 to September 15, 2025, due to system upgrades and ITR form revisions. This extension aims to simplify compliance, enhance transparency, and enable accurate reporting.

India is experiencing a rise in Covid-19 cases across multiple states, prompting increased vigilance from health authorities. While the numbers are relatively low, Maharashtra and Karnataka are stepping up precautions, including mask advisories and hospital readiness. Experts attribute the rise to new sub-variants, but assure that infections are generally mild, with no evidence of severe illness.

In a historic shift, Germany has overtaken Japan as the world's leading creditor nation after 34 years, despite Japan's record ¥533.05 trillion in net external assets. Germany's substantial current account surplus, driven by strong trade, propelled it to the top with ¥569.7 trillion.

In the February Delhi assembly poll, the BJP, securing victory with 48 seats, spent over Rs 57.6 crore on its election campaign. This significantly surpassed the Congress's Rs 46.2 crore and the AAP's Rs 14.5 crore expenditures. The BJP's receipts totalled Rs 88.7 crore, while the Congress and AAP received Rs 67.1 crore and Rs 16.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 70 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. RCB made two changes to their playing XI, with regular skipper Rajat Patidar still starting on the bench and likely to be used as an Impact Substitute. Despite recovering from injury, Josh Hazlewood was left out, while Liam Livingstone replaced Tim David and Nuwan Thushara came in for Lungi Ngidi.

The Supreme Court has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for interfering in a private dispute concerning the management of the Shri Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, accusing the state of overreach. The court questioned the state's involvement in the temple's redevelopment plan, particularly the allocation of funds without consulting those historically connected to the temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the opposition for demanding proof of military operations. He referenced Operation Sindoor and past strikes. Modi stated that terrorist actions are a planned war strategy by Pakistan. Congress leaders questioned why terrorists like Hafiz Saeed escaped. Rahul Gandhi accused the government of informing Pakistan before Operation Sindoor.

The Trump administration is seeking to cancel approximately $100 million in the federal contracts with Harvard University, escalating its conflict with the institution. This action follows the cancellation of over $2.6 billion in research grants and is outlined in a draft letter from the General Services Administration. President Trump has criticized Harvard, alleging liberalism and antisemitism.

US President Trump announced plans to redirect $3 billion in federal grants from Harvard University to trade schools nationwide. The move targets research funding frozen over concerns about antisemitism and foreign student policies. While Harvard faces legal battles and remains silent, vocational education leaders applaud the shift. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about the future of higher education and funding priorities in the US.

A recent study from the University of Manchester reveals that climate change is facilitating the spread of harmful fungi, posing risks to both human health and food security. The research highlights the potential expansion of Aspergillus species into new regions like North America and Europe as temperatures rise.

Yet the incident adds to a growing list of ramming attacks that have plagued cities across the globe—from Vancouver to Munich, Magdeburg to New Orleans and Zhuhai. In just the past six months, such attacks have killed 71 people, according to the National Transportation Security Center.

Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, has petitioned a Delhi court for family communication access while in judicial custody following his extradition from the US. The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed a team of special public prosecutors, led by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, to oversee the NIA case against him.