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India’s historic 270-run win over England in the first women’s Test at Lord’s extended their unbeaten Test record in England to 40 years. Yastika Bhatia’s landmark century and Kranti Gaud’s seven-wicket match haul powered the victory. India now lead the overall head-to-head 4-1, with 11 draws, underlining their growing dominance in women’s Test cricket.

Iranian newspapers featured Senator Lindsey Graham's death on their front pages. Some publications issued veiled warnings directed at the US and its leaders. One newspaper described Graham as the "Merchant of Death" following his sudden illness. State media celebrated his passing, calling him "sent to hell." These remarks fueled speculation among some supporters of President Trump's movement.

In a tragic turn of events, an accused in a POCSO case was discovered deceased following a shocking series of murders. He reportedly took the lives of six individuals, including three innocent children and members of his own family. This individual had a disturbing history, having previously murdered the mother and grandmother of his victim. After abducting a teenager, he ended her life near a lakeside.

A tragic incident near Bengaluru has left a newly-married woman dead after she ingested poison. Authorities believe she may have taken her own life following a conversation with her husband, Ravindra, who had eloped with her after a whirlwind romance. His inability to be with her right away seems to have caused her emotional turmoil. Investigations are underway to uncover the full details surrounding her demise.

A 17-year-old boy died after a speeding car hit his scooter. The car then crashed into a school mini-bus on Warehouse Road. The teenager was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries. Eyewitnesses reported the car driver and occupants fled the scene. Police are searching for the absconding driver and scanning CCTV footage.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed missile and drone strikes on US bases in three countries. These operations targeted air defense systems and fuel depots in retaliation. The IRGC stated the attacks were a response to recent American military strikes. US Central Command confirmed precision strikes against Iranian military installations. Both sides engaged in escalating military actions in the region.

Rajasthan's public healthcare system is under scrutiny after nine women died in government hospitals. Expert teams are investigating these recent maternal fatalities in Bhilwara and Banswara. Previous deaths in other districts have also raised serious concerns about patient safety. Mumbai faces challenges with high-risk referral cases, while Delhi sees rising maternal mortality. Grieving families seek answers, accountability, and reforms to prevent future tragedies.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says enterprises using AI are paying twice—once in cash, once in proprietary knowledge. In a post viewed 5.7 million times, he calls it the "Reverse Information Paradox": every prompt, eval and correction leaks institutional know-how to model providers. He flags the irony of fair use for vendors, restrictive terms for buyers, and offers a five-point fix: Control, Capability, Choice, Cost, Compound.

A petition filed by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh to provide and publish complete financial details of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, including foreign contributions, is listed along with two other petitions

"The BJP Jammu and Kashmir has sent a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah through post/mail, demanding that he either provide concrete evidence to substantiate his allegations of 'poaching' against the BJP or issue a public apology within seven days," says BJP spokesperson

The opposition party is trying to stall development of the capital city project by using a small number of disgruntled farmers as pawns in its political game, alleges Nakka Ananda Babu

The government, through an order, directed that there shall be no official entertainment or celebratory State functions during the period of mourning

Poomani received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his monumental novel Agnaadi, an epic narrative set against the backdrop of the Sivakasi (1899) and Kazhugumalai (1895) communal riots; Chief Minister Vijay announces State honours

Accused Pramod Nautiyal served as the Personal Assistant to the BKTC chairman.

"The previous TMC government observed it as 'Khela Hobey Divas'. Our government has decided that the day will be observed as Ayushman Divas. The details of our programme will soon follow," says West Bengal CM

An insurgent belonging to the banned United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) outfit was apprehended in Porompat area in Imphal East district on July 13

The action comes a day after the Uttarakhand government directed the chief executive officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) to initiate action against officials and employees found responsible for alleged financial irregularities, following an inquiry into payments made for the accommodation, food and other expenses of VIP guests at the Kedarnath establishment.