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Sonam Wangchuk feels well and seeks temporary hospital release to join a protest march. His supporters question the continued restrictions on his movement and communication. Wangchuk had previously threatened to end his hunger strike if demands were met. Protesters clashed with police near Jantar Mantar while attempting to reach Parliament. Wangchuk was hospitalized after his health deteriorated during his hunger strike.

The quantum of punishment was decided after the sentencing hearing concluded last Tuesday before Judge Kenneth George, who heard detailed submissions from both the prosecution and the defence before reserving the verdict. The prosecution urged the court to impose the death penalty, arguing that the crime fell within the "rarest of rare" category. It told the court that Chenthamara posed a continuing threat to society and cited his remarks after conviction to argue that he had shown no remorse.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to trade on a weak note as geopolitical developments keep investors wary, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

Lockheed Martin introduced a new, cheaper interceptor for the Patriot air defence system. This PAC-3 ACE missile costs less than half of current options. It aims to help allies counter growing drone and missile threats affordably. Initial production could begin within thirty-six months with industry partners. This development addresses rising global conflicts and competition from new weapon makers.

Rohit Sharma silenced retirement rumors with a century against England at Lord's. He scored 138 runs, nearly guiding India to a record chase. Sharma stated his focus remains on contributing to the team's success. He pays no attention to outside noise and its presence. His performance keeps him in contention for future matches.

A leaked one-minute-28-second clip from Ramayana: Part 1 surfaced online after its exclusive preview at the Pratham Sankalp event in New Delhi, prompting producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari to launch an aggressive anti-piracy takedown ahead of the trailer's official July 24 release. The Delhi event itself was packed with highlights, from Yash addressing the crowd in fluent Hindi to Ranbir Kapoor apologising for a bout of conjunctivitis and touching Sunny Deol's feet and paying an ode to Arun Govil.

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Barmer city on Sunday evening. Police have arrested a neighbor who lured the child away to a deserted place. The minor reached home crying and narrated her ordeal to her family members. The family immediately took the child to the hospital for examination. An SIT has been constituted and the matter is under investigation.

Prime Minister Modi lauded India's young space innovators while addressing Parliament. He highlighted Skyroot Aerospace's average team age of twenty-eight years. This achievement marks a significant milestone for India's private space sector. The Prime Minister also discussed India's economic resilience amidst global challenges. He appealed for productive discussions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Taunting Rahul Gandhi in a veiled attack, PM Modi praised the succcessful mission of Vikram-1 orbital launch vehicle highlighting how the average age of the young Skyroot team is merely 28 years, unlike a "56-year-old youth."​​ "India's youth have embarked on a new journey into space. I was told that the average age of the entire team working at the 'Skyroot' startup is merely 28 years. Young people like these have accomplished this feat. I am not speaking of a 56-year-old youth," PM Modi said.

Protesters clashed with police and RAF personnel near Jantar Mantar on Monday. They attempted to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders being in force. Security was tightened across the New Delhi district for the Monsoon Session. Chandra Shekhar Azad and Prakash Raj extended support to the agitators. The CJP remains open to talks on examination reforms with the government.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts artificial general intelligence could arrive around 2030. He emphasizes the need for society to prepare for this transformative technology. Hassabis also highlighted the growing value of human creativity and unique thinking skills. He proposed a US-led watchdog to regulate advanced AI models before their release. This body would test frontier AI and coordinate industry slowdowns if risks demand.

Amid speculation over his ODI future, Rohit entered the record books by becoming the first Indian to score an ODI century at Lord's. The 39-year-old made 138 off 110 balls in what was his 19th year in ODI cricket.

The Indian Rupee opened lower against the US dollar on Monday. Rising crude oil prices and Middle East tensions fueled dollar demand. Foreign capital outflows from equity markets also weakened the local currency. Indian stock markets traded lower, with Sensex and Nifty declining. India's foreign exchange reserves saw a notable increase in the previous week.

In India, the absence of a comprehensive law governing abandoned buildings leads to fragmented regulations across various legislative acts. Municipal authorities hold the authority to inspect and classify buildings as dangerous. Owners are notified to undertake necessary repairs or secure their properties, with demolition a potential option in cases of imminent risk. Both Maharashtra and Delhi enforce mandatory structural evaluations for older buildings.

Messi, head bowed, hands on his hips, watched 19-year-old Lamine Yamal embrace Torres after the winning goal. Moments later, with tears running down his cheeks, he collected his runners-up medal while Spain celebrated amid confetti and fireworks.

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison once planned to buy Apple for $5 billion and reinstall Steve Jobs as CEO, revealing he had arranged to borrow the entire sum. But Jobs refused the hostile takeover, telling Ellison "I don't need any more money" and choosing the moral high ground. He returned instead via Apple's NeXT acquisition, becoming interim CEO in 1997 and rebuilding Apple into a trillion-dollar giant.

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Vilathikulam DMK MLA GV Markandeyan was arrested by police after allegedly making threatening and controversial remarks against Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Kovilpatti. His supporters protested the arrest, while police detained him, questioned him, and planned to produce him before a court, triggering political reactions.