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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's playful interaction with a miniature electric car has captured public attention. This adorable moment occurred during a meeting with officials from VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle maker. The viral clip shows Vijay examining the tiny car with a warm smile, delighting his fans. Meanwhile, anticipation for his upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan' continues to grow among audiences.

The National Testing Agency has released the scanned OMR answer sheets and recorded responses for NEET UG 2026 re-examination candidates. Applicants can review their records and raise online objections against recorded responses until 11.00 am on July 15, 2026, by paying a processing fee of Rs 200 per challenge. NTA has clarified that the answer key challenge process has already ended, and no further objections against the answer key will be accepted.

In a significant escalation, two Emirati oil tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Tragically, one Indian national lost their life, while eight crew members suffered injuries during the assault. Calling this act unacceptable, the United Arab Emirates pledged a robust response. Iran defended its actions by stating the ships disregarded warnings and disabled their navigation systems, amid ongoing military tensions with the United States.

Virat Kohli needs 68 runs to surpass Rahul Dravid's tally of 648 runs. Rohit Sharma requires 239 runs to move ahead of Dravid's total. Dravid currently holds the record with 648 runs from 20 matches. This series presents a big chance for Kohli to claim the top spot.

The Baloch Liberation Army claimed a major suicide attack on an ISIS-K commander's compound. This operation targeted a meeting coordinating efforts against the Baloch political movement. The BLA stated that 34 operatives, including ISIS and LeT members, were killed. The attack, executed by the Majeed Brigade, followed weeks of intelligence surveillance. This incident highlights alleged links between Pakistan's ISI and militant groups.

A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead after a heated argument early Monday. The couple had left their home following an altercation and were reportedly heading to a hospital. CCTV footage captured the couple arguing moments before the constable opened fire with his service pistol. He then fled the scene, leaving his wife critically injured on the roadside. Police are currently conducting raids to apprehend the absconding constable.

Brendon McCullum has apologised to England fans after his removal as Test coach. He accepted the decision, stating the team's results were not good enough. McCullum admitted disappointment over failing to win major series against India and Australia. He took full responsibility for the team's culture and tactical performances. The former New Zealand captain will continue as England's white-ball coach.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's daughter, Ida Ali, is now engaged to her boyfriend, Krish Agrawal. The couple announced their engagement after a proposal during their trip to Norway. Krish Agrawal works as a quantitative researcher at a hedge fund, and they have been together long. Imtiaz Ali expressed his happiness and confirmed Krish sought his blessing before proposing.

Elections for the 2028-29 term will be held in June next year, when India and Tajikistan will compete for the sole seat in the Asia-Pacific Group

India's trade deficit reached a five-month high as imports surged significantly. Exports showed continued growth, but were overshadowed by increased import costs. Crude oil and fertilizer imports saw substantial year-on-year expansion in June. Electronics and engineering goods led export growth, while gold imports remained stable. Analysts anticipate a widening current account deficit for the fiscal year.

Tom Segura and Christina P have reportedly separated after 18 years of marriage, according to TMZ. The news has surprised many fans who have followed the couple’s journey through comedy, podcasts and television projects. While the pair have remained largely private about the situation, reports suggest they will continue working together, leaving plenty of questions still unanswered.

With this, the row over Bidadi township, championed by Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and has become a political flashpoint with Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, has only escalated further. 

Overall kharif crop acreage has fallen sixteen percent as of last Friday. Sugarcane acreage, however, has increased despite water resource pressures. Pulses and cereals show the highest decline in sown area this season. Farmers continue to favor cash crops for better market prices. This trend supports government ethanol initiatives and reduces import bills.

Peterborough city council argued its decision to sell a complex housing a Hindu temple was not unlawful. The council stated that while Hindu faith is protected, it does not dictate decisions. The Hindu community expressed disbelief at the council's valuation of alternative premises. The council needs the money from the sale to the UK Islamic Mission. Bharat Hindu Samaj is seeking a judicial review to quash the council's decision.

According to Ministry of Defence, the two sides assessed the progress made since the previous round of talks and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership

Indian captain Shubman Gill advocates for the 50-over format's preservation. He suggests reviving triangular or quadrangular series to enhance engagement. Gill also congratulated the women's team on their historic Test victory. He is planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup with Virat Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah's return to the ODI squad is welcomed by Gill.

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