Times of India

Prime Minister Modi lauded India's young space innovators while addressing Parliament. He highlighted Skyroot Aerospace's average team age of twenty-eight years. This achievement marks a significant milestone for India's private space sector. The Prime Minister also discussed India's economic resilience amidst global challenges. He appealed for productive discussions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Taunting Rahul Gandhi in a veiled attack, PM Modi praised the succcessful mission of Vikram-1 orbital launch vehicle highlighting how the average age of the young Skyroot team is merely 28 years, unlike a "56-year-old youth."​​ "India's youth have embarked on a new journey into space. I was told that the average age of the entire team working at the 'Skyroot' startup is merely 28 years. Young people like these have accomplished this feat. I am not speaking of a 56-year-old youth," PM Modi said.

Protesters clashed with police and RAF personnel near Jantar Mantar on Monday. They attempted to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders being in force. Security was tightened across the New Delhi district for the Monsoon Session. Chandra Shekhar Azad and Prakash Raj extended support to the agitators. The CJP remains open to talks on examination reforms with the government.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts artificial general intelligence could arrive around 2030. He emphasizes the need for society to prepare for this transformative technology. Hassabis also highlighted the growing value of human creativity and unique thinking skills. He proposed a US-led watchdog to regulate advanced AI models before their release. This body would test frontier AI and coordinate industry slowdowns if risks demand.

Amid speculation over his ODI future, Rohit entered the record books by becoming the first Indian to score an ODI century at Lord's. The 39-year-old made 138 off 110 balls in what was his 19th year in ODI cricket.

The Indian Rupee opened lower against the US dollar on Monday. Rising crude oil prices and Middle East tensions fueled dollar demand. Foreign capital outflows from equity markets also weakened the local currency. Indian stock markets traded lower, with Sensex and Nifty declining. India's foreign exchange reserves saw a notable increase in the previous week.

In India, the absence of a comprehensive law governing abandoned buildings leads to fragmented regulations across various legislative acts. Municipal authorities hold the authority to inspect and classify buildings as dangerous. Owners are notified to undertake necessary repairs or secure their properties, with demolition a potential option in cases of imminent risk. Both Maharashtra and Delhi enforce mandatory structural evaluations for older buildings.

Messi, head bowed, hands on his hips, watched 19-year-old Lamine Yamal embrace Torres after the winning goal. Moments later, with tears running down his cheeks, he collected his runners-up medal while Spain celebrated amid confetti and fireworks.

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison once planned to buy Apple for $5 billion and reinstall Steve Jobs as CEO, revealing he had arranged to borrow the entire sum. But Jobs refused the hostile takeover, telling Ellison "I don't need any more money" and choosing the moral high ground. He returned instead via Apple's NeXT acquisition, becoming interim CEO in 1997 and rebuilding Apple into a trillion-dollar giant.

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Vilathikulam DMK MLA GV Markandeyan was arrested by police after allegedly making threatening and controversial remarks against Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Kovilpatti. His supporters protested the arrest, while police detained him, questioned him, and planned to produce him before a court, triggering political reactions.

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni expressed deep sadness after their World Cup final loss to Spain. He cited unexpected injuries and immense player weariness as contributing factors to the defeat. Scaloni is now contemplating his future with the national team after his contract expires. He plans to discuss his decision with Argentina Football Association president Claudio Tapia soon. Building another successful team again presents a significant challenge for the coach.

A mass shooting in crowded downtown Tucson wounded at least ten people early Sunday. Police officers on patrol heard gunfire and responded to the crowded entertainment district. They encountered and shot the suspected gunman, who sustained life-threatening injuries. Nine other adults were shot and taken to hospitals in critical condition.

Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time. Youngster Lamine Yamal shared a memorable moment with Lionel Messi on the pitch. The Spanish team completed a dominant performance throughout the entire match. This victory marked Spain's second time lifting the prestigious World Cup trophy.

Karnataka faces a potential drought as monsoon rainfall lags significantly behind normal levels. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is managing this agrarian crisis, echoing his mentor SM Krishna's past struggles. Krishna's administration faced similar droughts, which opponents used to criticize his urban development focus. Shivakumar now balances Bengaluru's infrastructure growth with rural distress, a familiar political challenge. Modern drought management systems offer some advantage, but rainfall deficits remain a political concern.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike on July 20. He has set conditions for ending his protest against education system failures. Wangchuk demands government accountability or parliamentary assurances from leaders. He is currently hospitalized and calls it illegal detention. A march to Parliament is planned for July 20.

Spain secured their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. US President Donald Trump stood with the Spanish players during the trophy presentation ceremony. Boos were heard around the stadium as Trump and Infantino walked onto the field. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of the match. Trump had previously intervened in a red card controversy during the tournament.