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The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open after beating the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17. The victory ended her title drought of more than two years and marked her biggest title since winning the World Championships in 2019.

Skyroot’s Vikram-1 has made India only the third country where a private company has independently placed payloads in orbit. Here’s what makes the mission significant

“Delimitation is not a Congress issue or an INDIA bloc issue alone; it is a national issue because it concerns India’s democratic and constitutional framework,” Mr. Venugopal said

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final features Argentina and Spain, the top two ranked teams. Argentina seeks consecutive titles, a feat not achieved since Brazil in 1962. Spain aims for their second World Cup, boasting an impressive thirty-seven-game unbeaten streak. This match marks Lionel Messi's first encounter with Spain since 2010. Spain's defense has been exceptional, conceding only one goal throughout the tournament.

Demanding a probe into financial affairs of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, both the leaders said that the "findings and the Trust's accounts should be made public so that every devotee knows how their offerings have been utilised". ​Ahead of the Monoon Session of the Parliament, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, urged PM to "immediately order an independent and comprehensive investigation.

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.

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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.