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Melinda French Gates received the Josef Korbel Award for her philanthropic work. She stressed that empowering women builds stronger families and nations. French Gates highlighted the importance of centering women in philanthropic efforts. Her organization Pivotal invests in entrepreneurs and advocates for paid leave. She urged students to contribute their skills to local communities.

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu had earlier said that there are 2,670 single-teacher government primary schools

While some made errors owing to lack of awareness, some were dealing with problems due to incorrect spellings in 2002 rolls; call for instructional video to fill the form in Hindi, Urdu, English

As mist, rain and fresh greenery transform the Eastern Ghats, guided treks are drawing adventurers to summit trails, waterfalls and remote hill villages

Heavy rain in Himachal's Sirmaur; schools forced to shut in Paonta today

A catastrophic wildfire ravaging southern Spain has sadly resulted in the loss of twelve lives, with numerous others suffering injuries due to the rapidly spreading flames. The extreme heat and arid conditions exacerbated the situation, hindering firefighting efforts. This event stands as one of the most tragic wildfires in Spain's recent history. Investigations into the cause of the fire are currently underway.

The Prime Minister landed in Australia on July 8 after completing his visit to Indonesia. From here, he is scheduled to leave for New Zealand — the last leg of his six-day, three-nation tour.

The State hopes to attract investments worth ₹6 lakh crore and build 7.5 GW of data centre capacity over the next few years, positioning itself alongside established hubs such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana

A consumer commission ordered a retailer to refund expired noodles and pay compensation. The minor daughter fell ill after consuming the product, which had passed its expiry date. The commission rejected the seller's 'buyer beware' defense, emphasizing seller responsibility. It ruled the retailer solely liable for failing to remove old stock. The family received a refund, compensation, and litigation costs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faced disappointment after his dismissal in the fourth T20I match. He scored low scores in his first three international matches. Jofra Archer troubled the young batter with short-pitched bowling. Sooryavanshi came with high expectations after a sensational IPL and U-19 World Cup. India trails England three-nil in the ongoing five-match series.

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup quarter-final match. This victory extended France's record of winning matches officiated by Argentinian referees. The appointment of an all-Argentinian refereeing team had sparked controversy before the game. Despite the debate, France secured their win and advanced to the next stage. FIFA defended the integrity and independence of its match officials.

Turkey's F-35 fighter jet access is under review by the US administration. This potential return follows Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense systems. Israel opposes this move, citing regional military balance concerns. The US faces challenges navigating legal and congressional restrictions on this decision. The F-35 program involves many allied nations for collective security.

Veteran singer Mano goes down memory lane in a chat with The Hindu on his 40 years in film music

FIFA has changed its VAR operations for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup, placing backup VAR officials inside stadiums after growing criticism over refereeing decisions during the knockout stages. The new system keeps Dallas as the central hub while adding on-site support to prevent technical disruptions. FIFA insists the move aims to improve reliability, not influence match decisions.

Many private and corporate schools across Telangana are closed today, July 10, 2026, because of a statewide bandh organised by student groups, while the state government has not declared an official holiday. Government schools have received no closure notification, although protests may affect normal operations. The bandh has been called over school consolidation plans, fee regulation, and vacancies in the education department. Parents have been advised to verify school operations directly with individual institutions.

Microsoft President Brad Smith criticizes the US government's recent AI model crackdowns. He stated the administration regulated advanced technology without necessary transparency or proper rules. The Commerce Department initially restricted Anthropic and OpenAI AI models citing cybersecurity risks. While the government's concern was legitimate, Smith argued the approach lacked appropriate regulatory tools. He hopes for a more balanced and effective future regulatory conversation.

Kylian Mbappe's penalty was delayed for over three minutes by a VAR review. The France captain's initial penalty attempt was then comfortably saved by the goalkeeper. Despite the missed opportunity, Mbappe scored France's opening goal in the second half. He also assisted Ousmane Dembele for the second goal in their victory. This win secured France's place in the World Cup semifinals for a third consecutive time.

"Stepping into the MCG evokes two simultaneous emotions for any Indian. First, the thrill of an India-Australia match and second, the realisation that, in both our nations, cricket is not merely a sport but a shared passion. Yet, today, there is no pressure of a 'last-over finish.' Instead, there is only the joy of the game, the warmth of our friendship, and the energy of future champions," PM Modi said.​​

Four alleged shooters linked to gangster Deepak Nandal were killed in a fierce gun battle. The encounter occurred after the suspects targeted a businessman's residence with extortion demands. Police retaliated in self-defense after the accused opened fire and attempted to escape. Three police personnel sustained bullet injuries during the intense exchange of gunfire. Investigators recovered five pistols, including three foreign-made weapons, from the encounter site.