Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the ongoing impact of West Asian crises on the Global South, urging international solidarity. He proposed a global skills partnership and an International Mobilisation Partnership for Accelerating Connectivity and Trade (IMPACT) to foster shared growth and resilience.

A father in Auraiya has been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder his 14-year-old transgender daughter. He reportedly beat her with a stick and threw her into a canal, motivated by her gender identity. The girl survived due to shallow water and was rescued by locals. She is in critical condition.

Karnataka government will soon issue guidelines for medical students on appropriate behavior and respect towards donated bodies for study. This follows viral clips of students disrespecting cadavers, sparking a debate on ethics. The ethics committee will meet to discuss reinforcing existing guidelines for handling donated bodies.

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre for its response on the ban imposed on Telegram, which is challenging the temporary restriction ahead of the NEET-UG retest. The government claims to have "shocking material" to share, citing ongoing issues with channels involved in examination-related activities resurfacing after being blocked.

PM Modi and President Trump discussed the safety of Indian seafarers amidst a US-Iran peace agreement. Trump acknowledged the risks of the profession while Modi emphasized the importance of maritime security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders also touched upon trade, defense, and geopolitical issues, with Trump expressing confidence in strong US-India ties.

Sanjay Raut's use of expletives to describe defectors marks a new low in political discourse, despite his claims of loyalty. He alleged hefty sums and case settlements were offered to MPs to switch sides. Meanwhile, suspected rebels remained in Delhi, poised to seek recognition as a separate faction, while Sena (UBT) leaders met the Speaker to invoke anti-defection laws.

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Harry Kane enters his third World Cup as England's captain and all-time top scorer, fresh off a 36-goal Bundesliga season with Bayern Munich. Away from the pitch, his wife Katie Goodland has been part of his story since childhood. The pair met at age four in Chingford, started dating as teenagers in 2011, and married in 2019. A qualified fitness coach with a Sports Science degree, Goodland now balances her own career with raising their four children while supporting Kane through England's latest push to end six decades of World Cup hurt.

Pune police arrested a self-styled guru and seven associates for allegedly sexually exploiting and cheating a woman. The guru, Radhamohan Mishra, reportedly subjected the victim to severe abuse for 15 years, including physical and sexual assault, and forced her to transfer property. Investigations revealed plans for an escape tunnel and recovered incriminating electronic devices and valuables.

Actor Daveigh Chase, best known for voicing Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and portraying Samara Morgan in The Ring, has died at the age of 35. According to reports, her boyfriend Roy Hernandez said she passed away due to complications from meningitis and a blood infection that led to sepsis and organ failure.

Markets had broadly expected the US Federal Reserve to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, extending the pause that has been in place throughout the year.

Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a significant upgrade of the national cyber crime helpline '1930'. The directive emphasizes integrating advanced technology like AI and multilingual support to enhance reporting and redressal. Shah stressed swift action on cyber financial fraud complaints, including prioritizing bank account freezing issues, and called for stronger measures against mule accounts.