US Vice-President JD Vance said his fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance, was born on Sunday morning, with Usha Vance and the baby both well. He thanked military doctors at Walter Reed Medical Center. Alec joins siblings Ewan, 9, Vivek, 6, and Mirabel, 4, and is reportedly the first child born to a serving Vice-President in over 150 years.
Producer Noor and 18-year-old singer Khan met through an Instagram message, then wrote three songs in six hours in a Delhi hotel room. One became Aarzu, which has crossed 31 million streams and reached No. 4 on the Billboard India Songs chart on July 18. They have since released O Piya and recut Aarzu with Pakistani singer Asim Azhar.
Manchester City's Rodri, 30, became only the eleventh men's player to hold the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or after leading Spain past Argentina. He took the Golden Ball ahead of Messi and Mbappe, having covered more ground and completed more passes than anyone at the tournament, less than two years after an ACL injury.
Gitanjali Angmo said the petition was wrongly interpreted after the Delhi High Court on Sunday declined to interfere with Sonam Wangchuk's treatment at Safdarjung Hospital. She questioned why the government could not have intervened democratically, with the family's trust. Wangchuk was taken there forcibly by Delhi Police on the 21st day of his hunger strike, and a fresh petition is due on July 20.
HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades strengthened their Ultimate Table Tennis playoff case on Sunday, beating UP Prometheans 10-5 behind Ankur Bhattacharjee and Ayhika Mukherjee, whose mixed doubles record stayed intact. Dempo Goa Challengers survived PBG Pune Jaguars 8-7, with 16-year-old Syndrela Das sealing the decider 11-8 to keep Goa the only unbeaten side in Season 7.
France captain Kylian Mbappe finished the 2026 World Cup as its leading scorer, netting 10 goals with four assists across eight matches. The 27-year-old edged Lionel Messi, who managed eight goals and was blanked in Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain. Having also topped the 2022 charts with eight goals, Mbappe becomes the first to claim consecutive Golden Boots.
Ferran Torres, a 26-year-old Barcelona forward, decided the World Cup final on Sunday with a 106th-minute strike in extra time at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The goal, his first of an otherwise barren tournament, beat Argentina 1-0 and delivered Spain a second world title, closing a 16-year gap since their 2010 win in South Africa.
Barcelona forward Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, putting Spain 1-0 up against defending champions Argentina in the World Cup final. Having failed to score anywhere earlier in the tournament, Torres chose the biggest stage to end that drought, leaving Spain within reach of a second world title.
A Pran Pratishtha ceremony was held at Srinagar's historic Vichar Nag temple on Sunday, drawing scores of Kashmiri Pandits back to an area whose Pandit families fled during the militancy of the 1990s. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inspected the renovation and called the site's revival a bridge between past and present. Devotees performed yajna and havan after a long hiatus.
Protesters kept streaming into the Cockroach Janta Party's designated site at Jantar Mantar through the day, settling in for a night vigil ahead of Monday's planned march to Parliament. Organisers pressed on with preparations as the crowd swelled, turning the demonstration into an overnight occupation on the eve of the Monsoon Session's opening day in Delhi.
An organised supply chain is moving undocumented Bangladeshi migrants into India, with touts arranging their entry and transport to worksites nationwide. Employers tap the network for cheap unskilled labour in textiles and construction, while forged documents let migrants work and even enrol as voters. Assam is now seeking legal accountability for the Indian employers involved.
Spain captain Rodri now holds the record for the most completed passes in FIFA World Cup history. He overtook former Brazil captain Dunga, who had completed 1,306 passes across his World Cup career. The milestone underlines the midfielder's central role in Spain's possession-heavy system, which carried the European champions through to the 2026 final.
Police have stepped up security across Delhi before the start of the Parliament session and the Cockroach Janta Party's planned rally, with prohibitory orders in force until August 22. Officers noted the CJP had not sought permission for its march to Parliament, setting up a potential confrontation as protesters gather in the capital.
Andy Burnham has dropped a digital ID scheme to prioritise cost-of-living measures, allies say. The Greater Manchester mayor, nicknamed the 'King of the North' for his work in northwestern England, is set to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister on July 20, when he has said he will also unveil his cabinet.
Spain dominated the opening half of the World Cup final, denying Argentina a single shot on goal before the interval — a rare occurrence in a final. The match stayed goalless at half-time, reflecting Spain's tactical grip. It became the ninth World Cup final to feature a scoreless first half, with Spain chasing a second title.
Several new British brands are expected to enter the Indian retail market, giving shoppers more choice. Duty cuts should help, but a weaker rupee may delay any immediate price reductions. Some brands are holding off on price increases and trimming costs in selected categories, while global supply-chain strain and currency swings continue to shape pricing decisions.
Industry executives want the government to rework parts of the Companies Act amendment bill, seeking greater flexibility in how general meetings are held. Proposed auditor cooling-off periods have drawn particular concern, with firms arguing they could restrict professional capacity and push up costs. The government says the changes aim to strengthen audit quality and auditor independence.
Comedian Samay Raina appealed for compassion towards contestant Sakshi Jha, who faced a wave of online backlash over remarks branded 'man hater' on India's Got Latent. Acknowledging the flood of memes, Raina asked for criticism to stay respectful, noting contestants often say unexpected things on the show, and praised Jha's memorable performance.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to seek parliamentary approval for extra expenditure, driven by higher outgo on fertiliser subsidies and electronics manufacturing schemes. GST and direct tax collections remain on track, and DIPAM is pushing for further disinvestment receipts. Completing the IDBI Bank transaction could provide meaningful fiscal comfort.
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez picked up an injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The setback forced questions over whether the Manchester United centre-back could continue in the title match, with his fiery early display having already stirred reaction among club supporters.