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Mother of injured youth releases audio-video recording allegedly capturing police conversation after July 16 incident

Congress leaders say stones, acid thrown at the convoy, which was attacked with iron rods, hockey sticks; party secretary hospitalised; claim “planned murderous attack” meant to intimidate voters, party workers

The OPEC-India dialogue is a cooperative bilateral framework that started in 2015.

A broken piece of a torpedo jar, believed to have been brought from West Asia during the early historic period, has been found by archaeologists of the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology during the third phase of the survey.  The archaeologists also found four ancient ring wells with diameters ranging from 60 cm to 65 cm. According to Mr. Kumar, the discovery of the ring wells indicates that a palaeochannel might have been present at the location.

US President Donald Trump announced a major oil deal with Venezuela. This agreement covers sixty-five billion barrels of oil and aims to lower global energy costs. The deal is expected to boost Venezuela's oil production significantly over time. Experts, however, believe immediate price changes are unlikely due to infrastructure needs. Trump also linked this policy to wider US interests in the Western Hemisphere.

Sahil Wakode’s parents have alleged that the 19-year-old IIT Bombay student had told them he was facing casteist slurs, humiliation and harassment at the institute for around three months. They demanded a thorough probe into the allegations and immediate action against those found responsible, while expressing faith in the Mumbai Crime Branch investigation. The Crime Branch has recorded the parents’ statements and is expected to question IIT Bombay officials, including professor Suryanarayana Doolla, whose administrative duties have been temporarily withdrawn pending an inquiry.

A Sri Lankan court found fifteen men guilty for their roles in the 2019 Easter bombings. These coordinated attacks tragically killed over two hundred sixty people across the island nation. Prosecutors stated one convicted man masterminded the devastating suicide bombings which targeted churches and hotels. Authorities filed over twenty-three thousand charges against twenty-four suspects in this significant legal proceeding.

Usha, one of India's most successful Asian Games athletes, said an Athletes Village is about more than accommodation. She said it brings athletes from different countries together and creates the atmosphere that is associated with a multi-sport event.

The Supreme Court noted Gurugram's infrastructure collapses during rains due to inadequate investment. Greater Noida was planned for the next forty years, unlike Gurugram. The court heard a plea challenging Karnataka's Premium Floor Area Ratio scheme. This scheme allows purchasing additional construction rights by paying premium charges. The court clarified the scheme should not regularize illegal construction.

India’s women's cricket team showcased their prowess once again, winning the gold medal at the Asian Games for the second time. Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, they triumphed over Sri Lanka by an impressive 147 runs. This victory elevates India's medal standings to one gold, four silver, and two bronze, with anticipation building as more events, including badminton and wushu, unfold.

Embassy Developments has finalized a pivotal MoU for a luxury residential sale involving an entire tower at Embassy Terrazza located in Juhu. Dinesh Thakkar, the founder of Angel One, has acquired this prestigious residence, with the deal amounting to around Rs 711 crore, inclusive of all expenses. This transaction stands as the largest single residential unit sale for the developer in India.

India won its first gold of the 2026 Asian Games as Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defended the women's cricket title with a 147-run victory over Sri Lanka. The men's badminton team and wushu star Roshibina Devi assured medals, while hockey, boxing and gymnastics produced strong results amid mixed fortunes in shooting and table tennis.

Yash Dayal is set to return to Uttar Pradesh's Ranji Trophy setup, ending a prolonged period away from competitive cricket. He is being included in the Uttar Pradesh Ranji Trophy camp, starting on Friday in Lucknow. Dayal has not played any competitive cricket since the IPL 2025 final, which RCB won.

MediaTek has taken the lead over Qualcomm by launching the Dimensity 9600 Pro—the world’s first flagship smartphone chip built on TSMC’s 2nm process. The move signals MediaTek's aggressive push into the premium Android market, offering top-tier performance, efficiency, camera power, and on-device AI at a competitive price.