Times of India

Indian refiners have secured sufficient crude oil and LPG supplies to last through August and mid-July respectively, mitigating concerns from the ongoing Middle East crisis. Purchases from ADNOC and other suppliers, including significant crude acquisitions from the UAE and Brazil, have bolstered inventories. India and the UAE are also expanding strategic oil reserves to enhance energy security.

India's aerospace sector achieved a significant milestone with the first flight of the India-assembled C-295 aircraft. This $3.5 billion program with Airbus will see 40 aircraft assembled locally, boosting domestic manufacturing and replacing aging An-32s. Additional orders for the Navy and Coast Guard highlight the C-295's versatility and India's growing defense production capabilities.

What began as a routine journey to a police recruitment examination turned into a costly detour for four aspirants in Uttar Pradesh. After allegedly following incorrect navigation directions, they reached a location far from their designated centre and missed the test. The episode has sparked questions about dependence on digital maps and the need for better exam-centre location systems.

Violent clashes erupted in Belfast for a second consecutive night as masked rioters attacked police with projectiles, prompting authorities to deploy additional officers and water cannon.

Bill Gates admitted to a US House panel that his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein were a "grave error in judgment," expressing deep regret if his association lent the disgraced financier any credibility. Gates stated he should never have met Epstein and that the financier allegedly used sensitive personal information to pressure him to reconnect, though he never witnessed criminal conduct.

Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from Rajya Sabha, citing the West Bengal mandate favouring BJP. He stated he would follow CM Suvendu Adhikari's lead, denying BJP pressure. This marks the third TMC MP's exit this week, deepening internal rebellion and raising concerns about the party's stability and parliamentary strength.

A doctor's husband, an eye surgeon, faces charges of abetting suicide after his wife was found dead. Her parents allege extramarital affairs, violence, and a massive Rs 2.5 crore loan taken in her name without consent. The couple had been living separately following alleged assault attempts and threats.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dazzled with a blistering 44 off 22 balls, striking nine fours at a strike rate of 200, as India A built a strong platform against Afghanistan A. The 15-year-old shared a 74-run opening stand with Prabhsimran Singh before falling to Abdullah Ahmadzai. Prabhsimran remained unbeaten on 82, guiding India A to 163/2 after 20.4 overs.

Two Indian sailors have died and a chief engineer is missing after a commercial vessel, MT Settebello, was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. While 21 of the 24 Indian crew members were rescued, the incident raises serious concerns for seafarers in the volatile Gulf region. India has formally protested the attack, emphasizing the need to protect maritime workers.

Microsoft has blocked its own employees from using Anthropic's newly launched Claude Fable 5 inside GitHub Copilot, citing unresolved concerns over a 30-day data retention policy tied to the Mythos-class model. The Verge reports Microsoft's legal team is still reviewing the changes, even as paying Copilot and Foundry customers already have access. Other Claude models remain available internally under Zero Data Retention rules. Anthropic has not offered a workaround.

Six Naga villagers, abducted four weeks ago by Kuki groups, were found dead in Kangpokpi district, Manipur. This discovery has reignited ethnic tensions, prompting a 24-hour shutdown call by the United Naga Council. The UNC demands justice, including abrogating pacts with Kuki militants and declaring KNF-P a terrorist outfit.