Times of India

Global stock markets declined and oil prices surged on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump cast doubt on the temporary Iran conflict truce. This raised fears that renewed fighting could disrupt global energy supplies. Wall Street opened lower after Trump suggested the ceasefire was effectively over. Investors are concerned that renewed hostilities could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

India has expressed significant worry regarding the rising tensions in West Asia and the increasing assaults on commercial vessels. The ministry emphasized the importance of all involved parties to practice restraint and engage in dialogue. Recent actions pose risks to regional stability and disrupt global trade. In response, the United States has executed extensive military strikes against Iranian targets, while Iran retaliated with strikes aimed at Bahrain and Kuwait.

A video showed Mamata Banerjee slapping a party worker during a protest march in Kolkata. The incident occurred during a rally organized by the TMC's youth wing. Clashes erupted between BJP and TMC supporters along the protest route. Mamata Banerjee accused the police of failing to enforce court orders. The protest was held amid outrage over a minor girl's alleged rape and murder.

The trade deal has the potential to boost competitiveness and accelerate India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, Surjit Bhalla said. However, he warned that prolonged delays in concluding such an agreement would ultimately work to China's advantage.

Police arrested a sub-inspector in connection with the death of Amrita Kumari, wife of a block development officer. Her brother alleged her husband killed her due to an extramarital relationship and dowry harassment. The couple met while preparing for civil services and later married, but their relationship reportedly soured. Amrita was found unconscious and later died, leading to her brother filing an FIR against her husband and his family.

Akanksha Chamola revealed her separation from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp. She stated they are heading towards a mutual divorce after one year apart. Gaurav Khanna will now enter the Lock Upp as a special guest. His appearance marks his first house entry since Akanksha's participation. Viewers remain confused about their relationship's current status.

Gopal Rao stated he was asked to temporarily stay away from trust meetings. Champat Rai and Anil Mishra resigned from the trust taking moral responsibility. Most allegations against Rao are false, except for donation theft claims. Donations are safe and verifiable, with police handling theft arrests. An SIT continues its investigation into alleged donation misappropriation.

The Chennai Grand Masters 2026 will be held from July 16-22 in Chennai, featuring World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi, Hans Niemann and other top grandmasters. The eight-player single round-robin tournament offers a Rs 75 lakh prize pool and crucial FIDE Circuit points. Organisers have confirmed there will be no Challengers section this year.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket. This successful trial marks another milestone in India's indigenous rocket artillery development. The system is designed to deliver precision strikes at extended ranges for the Army. This latest test follows a successful proof trial of the Pinaka Extended Range Rocket.

ISRO successfully conducted a key qualification test for Gaganyaan's main parachute system. This test validated the parachute's structural integrity under maximum expected load conditions. A simulated assembly was dropped from an aircraft to test the system's performance. This marks the fifth integrated main parachute airdrop test for the mission. The successful test provides confidence in the parachute system for the upcoming uncrewed mission.

Novak Djokovic delivered one of the toughest wins of his career. He survived a five-hour-15-minute battle against Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals. The Serbian star fought through a calf injury and immense pressure to secure a dramatic five-set victory. His remarkable effort booked a blockbuster semi-final clash against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.

The 35-year-old will bring the curtain down on an international career that began in 2009.

A young doctor is traumatized after an assault at Shastri Nagar Hospital. She is now considering quitting her job despite the main accused's arrest. Her family expressed concerns about her safety and mental well-being following the incident. The attack on medical staff led to widespread outrage and protests by doctors. Routine OPD services were suspended while emergency care continued during the protest.

Metallic spheres have mysteriously appeared on an Australian beach, sparking local alarm. After thorough investigation, authorities determined the oddities were actually remnants of space debris—specifically pressure vessels from rocket launch vehicles that survived their fiery return to Earth. With the surge in space explorations, experts predict that encounters with such debris will become more frequent as launches increase.

Argentina looked on the verge of elimination after falling 2-0 behind in the 67th minute. But the defending champions scored three goals in the final 13 minutes, with Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez finding the net to complete the turnaround.