Times of India

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge fiercely criticized Prime Minister Modi, calling him a "slave" to US President Trump. Kharge alleged Modi's foreign policy compromises India's interests, citing trade issues and the Middle East crisis. He questioned Modi's silence on perceived US injustices and accused the government of neglecting governance for election campaigning.

Sanju Samson's explosive 89 in the T20 World Cup final powered India to a historic feat, with the top three batters scoring 50+. Samson also set a new record for most sixes in a single tournament with 21. He joins an elite group with semi-final and final fifties, and matches consecutive 50+ scores, solidifying his status as a tournament standout.

Escalating West Asian conflict triggers economic fallout in South Asia, with Bangladesh implementing fuel rationing amid panic buying and Pakistan facing shortages and price hikes. Border trade disruptions in Balochistan exacerbate the crisis, impacting essential commodity supplies and livelihoods.

The United States and Israel are reportedly discussing deploying special forces into Iran to secure its highly enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has not ruled out sending ground troops under exceptional circumstances, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Discussions also include options like removing or diluting the uranium on-site.

Dhoni had led India to the first T20 World Cup title in 2007, while Rohit captained the side to their second title in the 2024 edition.

Music composer Salim Merchant has responded to A. R. Rahman's remarks about potential communal bias in Bollywood. Merchant stated he doesn't personally believe bias plays a role, citing Rahman's prominent role in the upcoming 'Ramayana' film as evidence of the industry valuing talent irrespective of religion.

President Trump declared he will not sign any further legislation until Congress passes the Save America Act, deeming it a top priority. He urged lawmakers to expedite its passage, even suggesting a filibuster.

Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple fuel storage facilities in Tehran and Karaj, causing large fires and explosions. The Israeli military confirmed the strikes, stating the facilities supported Iran's armed forces. In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, which also reportedly struck ballistic missile sites. At least four people were killed in the strikes.

Speaking from the central Kolkata sit-in platform, Banerjee responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism earlier in the day, in which he accused the TMC government of “insulting” a woman tribal leader and the President of the country. In reply, Banerjee displayed an enlarged photograph showing the Prime Minister seated beside veteran BJP leader LK Advani while the President stood nearby.

Jaipur-based designer Amit Pabuwal said he made the T20 World Cup trophy after the initial design concept was prepared by Australia’s Minale Bryce.

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar proposes alterations to India's lineup for the T20 World Cup final. He suggests dropping Abhishek Sharma due to consistent batting struggles. Rinku Singh could replace him, with Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson opening. Gavaskar also considers bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for Varun Chakravarthy, citing the latter's recent struggles and Ahmedabad's pitch conditions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new metro corridors in Delhi, completing India's first fully operational Ring Metro. The 12.3 km Pink Line extension and the 9.9 km Magenta Line section aim to enhance connectivity, reduce travel times, and ease congestion and pollution in the capital.

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set for debate, largely symbolic ahead of assembly polls. While unlikely to succeed, the move aims to project INDIA bloc unity and will likely see broader issues like US tariffs and Epstein files raised. The government is prepared to defend Birla and counter with its own points.

The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, marking its 12th anniversary, has concluded without any trace of the missing aircraft. Despite extensive seabed scanning by Ocean Infinity, the plane and its 239 occupants remain lost. Families of Chinese passengers expressed deep frustration over a lack of communication and psychological support, highlighting the enduring mystery and emotional toll.