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Activist Sonam Wangchuk, shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike, called for support for the July 20 Parliament march, describing his hospital stay as “illegal detention”. Police said the move followed medical advice and court directions, while protest organisers vowed to continue their agitation.

Pawan Kumar Chandana left ISRO to co-found Skyroot Aerospace with a bold vision. The company's Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit, marking a significant private space achievement. This launch proved private Indian companies can build world-class rockets independently. Skyroot now employs over a thousand people and has attracted substantial investment. This success signals India's growing ambition in the global commercial space industry.

At 'Ramayana's Pratham Sankalp event, Ranbir Kapoor touched Sunny Deol and Kumar Vishwas's feet, winning hearts online. Ranbir, Sai Pallavi and Sunny shared heartfelt moments with media. Starring Ranbir, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny, the Rs 4,000 crore epic releases in two parts—Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027.

Needing 14 runs off the final over, Washington Freedom looked favourites after Obus Pienaar smashed the first ball for six. But Shadley van Schalkwyk produced three wickets in the last five deliveries, including a run-out off the final ball, to spark wild celebrations as the LA Knight Riders became MLC's newest champions.

Punjab Police arrested inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, former Tanda SHO. He faces charges of extortion and corruption linked to a US family. The US justice department seeks his extradition for conspiracy to commit extortion. Nagra allegedly extorted Rs 16 lakh from the US-based family. This case is connected to the murder of an AAP worker.

More than 50 families living near Abdullah Bridge were forced to leave their homes after floodwaters flooded the settlement. Another locality near Tariq Bridge was also affected, prompting police to respond to distress calls and help residents move to safer places away from the riverbanks. Rescue and relief teams, assisted by the district administration, were deployed to evacuate affected families and assess the damage.

Dripping with a thousand sub-plots, here’s a game for the past, present and tomorrow.

Argentina head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain after becoming the first team to score at least two goals in 13 consecutive World Cup matches. The defending champions have also scored in 16 straight World Cup games. Lionel Scaloni's side now aims to extend both streaks as they chase back-to-back titles against Spain.

A US judge has allowed Meta Platforms to proceed with planned layoffs of 26 employees. These employees had sued the company alleging AI-driven discrimination in job cuts. The judge declined an emergency request to halt the layoffs while claims proceed. He stated the court may reconsider if new evidence emerges about AI usage. Meta denies wrongdoing and states human decisions guided the workforce reduction.

England secured a 6-4 victory over France in a thrilling World Cup third-place playoff. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, inspiring England's dominant performance throughout the match. Kylian Mbappe also netted twice, surpassing Lionel Messi's World Cup scoring record. This high-scoring contest marked the end of Didier Deschamps' tenure as France's head coach. The memorable match captivated a sell-out crowd at Hard Rock Stadium.

A division bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Gwalior bench commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of raping and murdering a nine-year-old girl to life imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life. While upholding his conviction, the court ruled the case was heinous but did not meet the “rarest of rare” standard.

Spain have quietly put together one of the most complete tactical campaigns of the World Cup, reaching the final with a new identity that goes beyond the tiki-taka era. Under Luis de la Fuente, La Roja have blended control with verticality, aggression and defensive discipline, shutting down elite attacks while playing with purpose. Now, only Lionel Messi's Argentina stand between Spain and a second World Cup title.

Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' is performing strongly at the Indian box office. The movie collected a net total of twenty-two crore rupees on its second day. Its gross collection reached forty-seven crore rupees, with net earnings at thirty-nine crore. The English version led the collection, earning seventeen crore rupees on Saturday. 'The Odyssey' is expected to surpass fifty crore rupees by its third day.

In an impressive World Cup run, Jude Bellingham scored seven goals, featuring a brilliant solo strike that led England to a third-place win. His record-breaking achievement outshined past legends in the sport and silenced doubts about his place in the lineup, paving the way for future generations of English players to aspire to his legacy.

Stephen Constantine believes Lionel Messi is not football's greatest player ever. He ranks Pelé, Maradona, and Ronaldinho above the Argentine star. Constantine suggests Argentina's tactics help Messi conserve energy during matches. He predicts Spain will defeat Argentina in the World Cup final. The former India coach highlights Spain's collective work ethic as key.

England emerged victorious in an exhilarating 6-4 clash against France during the third-place playoff. Kylian Mbappé marked his place in history as the World Cup's leading goal scorer. Bukayo Saka showcased his talent by netting a remarkable hat-trick, while Jude Bellingham secured England's bronze medal with a final flourish. France's aspirations to equalize fell short amid the high-scoring excitement of the match.