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Shri Thanedar lost the Michigan Democratic primary to Donavan McKinney. McKinney secured victory with support from the party's progressive wing. Thanedar acknowledged the socialist movement's influence on the election outcome. His defeat may reduce Indian-American representation in the House. Thanedar expressed gratitude for his service and plans to remain active.

Parliament has hit yet another impasse as the opposition protests continue for the thirteenth day. Despite this, the government succeeded in passing important legislation, including the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill and a bill concerning Supreme Court judges. In an effort to resolve the deadlock, minister Kiren Rijiju met with opposition figures, while Prime Minister Modi focused on discussing strategies with BJP Members of Parliament.

Following a brutal attack in the Black Sea, the remains of Merchant Navy chief officer Sagar Gupta were brought back to Kanpur. His family, deeply affected by the loss, has declared they will not conduct any last rites until specific demands are fulfilled, including martyr recognition, financial compensation, and employment for his widow.

Brock Lesnar, the WWE legend, leads a private family life with his wife Sable. They share two sons, Turk and Duke, who play competitive hockey. Lesnar also has twins, Mya and Luke, from a previous relationship. Mya excels in college shot put while Luke wrestles competitively. Raised on a South Dakota dairy farm, Lesnar credits his parents for his strong work ethic.

Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem blamed Glasgow’s cold weather for his ninth-place Commonwealth Games finish, saying it stiffened his body and affected his run-up. Despite the setback, he urged fans not to lose faith and promised a strong comeback. Nadeem’s next challenge is the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21, where he will face Neeraj Chopra.

Amid rising infighting, the Congress party has issued a stern warning to Punjab's dissenters regarding their involvement with internal 'sleeper cells.' Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the state president, has promised that party members acting against Congress will face consequences, with no tickets granted to them. The situation intensifies as Charanjit Singh Channi's supporters openly question the leadership, complicating the party's position in the face of a multi-dimensional electoral challenge in assembly elections early next year.

Prince Ali, who heads the Jordan Football Association, said the federation has still not received the prize money for finishing runners-up in the FIFA Arab Cup held in Qatar last December

Dozens of parents and spouses of US service members face detention and deportation. This marks a significant shift from prior bipartisan immigration policies for military families. Many are detained during routine immigration status adjustment appointments. The Department of Homeland Security states military service does not exempt violations of immigration laws. These detentions negatively impact military readiness and family stability.

An Indian-flagged cargo vessel was struck by a projectile in Yemeni waters. The ship caught fire and sank off Yemen’s western coast near Hodeidah. All fourteen crew members, including thirteen Indians, were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard. The National Resistance Forces blamed Houthi rebels for the unprovoked attack. India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the incident and called for unimpeded navigation.

Experts say that instead of timing the interest rate cycle, fixed deposits should be opted for based on goals and cash flow. But, if you are looking at fresh investments in FDs, higher interest rates may be a good lure. Is it the right time to invest in FDs? We ask experts:

Scottish police are probing reports of athletes from Pakistan and Uganda going missing after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Four Ugandan boxers reportedly disappeared, with one seeking asylum, while Pakistani boxer Qudratullah was also reported missing. Pakistan finished with just one medal, a bronze for Fatima Zahra, marking its poorest Commonwealth Games campaign in decades.

Google leads India's most attractive employer brands, with Tata Group and Amazon following closely. Nearly half of India's workforce plans job changes within the next six months. Work-life balance and career progression are key factors influencing employee preferences. Employers must adapt to evolving talent expectations beyond conventional benefits. Organisations offering growth and flexibility will attract and retain top talent effectively.

Microsoft has told engineers to curb AI token spending, with EVP Jay Parikh writing in an internal memo that "tokenmaxxing is not what we are optimizing for." The company has made OpenAI's cheaper GPT-5.6 the default internal model, set AI token budget targets for every division from July 2026, and given employees dashboards to track individual spend on GitHub Copilot. Some engineers were burning thousands of dollars monthly.

With Kenny Pickett stepping up as the Carolina Panthers’ new starting quarterback, he navigates the storm of social media criticism regarding his hand size. Just before the Hall of Fame game, he prepares to showcase his skills while previous starter Bryce Young watches on. A strong performance could solidify Pickett’s position as the team’s long-term solution at quarterback.

The Bombay High Court ordered social media intermediaries to remove vile and abusive online content. These posts falsely linked Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to the ethanol-blended petrol controversy. The court granted urgent interim relief to the minister against several platforms. Gadkari sought damages for fabricated and defamatory digital content, including deepfake videos. The court also directed intermediaries to furnish basic customer information of content creators.