Britain's Josh Kerr broke the men's mile world record at a Diamond League meet in London, surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj's mark of 3 minutes 43.13 seconds, set in Rome in 1999. The 28-year-old from Edinburgh celebrated with a lap of honour at London Stadium after ending a 27-year-old record.
P.V. Sindhu said her Japan Open victory shows she remains a force, ending a 19-month wait for a BWF title. The Indian badminton player spoke about the low points she worked through while rebuilding both her body and her game, framing the win as vindication of a long recovery.
Residents near Cheyyar in Tiruvannamalai are opposing a proposed stone quarry and crusher unit, warning it could contaminate groundwater and nearby waterbodies. They say the operation would also disrupt agricultural activity in the area, and have pressed authorities to reconsider clearances for the project.
Indian wrestler Kajal claimed gold in the 76kg category at the Budapest Ranking Series, holding her nerve in a tense final against Dymond Precious Guilford of the United States. Compatriots Antim and Neha each finished with silver medals at the tournament.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated a record $20 million to Active Minds, targeting the youth mental health crisis in the United States. The funding will expand programmes across schools and universities. Scott, who once faced financial strain herself, has said her own experience shapes an approach centred on trust and reducing stigma.
Locomotive pilots have demanded that disciplinary action against a motorman be dropped, arguing he averted a potential disaster caused by a signal failure. They contend he cannot reasonably be held blameworthy for an incident rooted in equipment malfunction rather than operator error.
Two complaints alleging illegal diversion of forest land and an irregular timber auction in the Chalakudy forest division, along with the Plantation Corporation of Kerala's continued use of reserved forest land, will come before the Central Empowered Committee in New Delhi on July 20.
Lionel Messi made history before a ball was kicked in the 2026 final, becoming the first player to captain his country in three World Cup finals. Leading defending champions Argentina against Spain at MetLife Stadium, the 39-year-old achieved a feat unmatched in the tournament's 96-year history, having also worn the armband in 2014 and 2022.
The PMK has organised a signature campaign urging the Tamil Nadu government to formally notify the extent of the Pallikaranai marshland. Speaking at the campaign, the party president criticised former DMK minister P.K. Sekarbabu, who headed the CMDA, for failing to act as a watchdog over real estate development in the state.
Actor Shabana Azmi visited Jantar Mantar to back demonstrators protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, lending a prominent voice to the students' campaign. Separately, a recent joint appearance by Arjun Kapoor and Sahiba Bali has fuelled dating speculation among fans and entertainment commentators.
India's booming futures and options market needs stronger retail safeguards, analysts argue, describing small traders as bringing knives to a gunfight. SEBI research shows algorithmic trading generates 97 percent of institutional profits and 96 percent of proprietary trading profits in the segment, leaving individual participants structurally disadvantaged against automated systems.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he has not met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, deepening questions around the leader's prolonged absence from public view. The admission from a senior cabinet figure adds to uncertainty over who is directing decisions in Tehran during an acute phase of confrontation with Washington.
A first-of-its-kind UNFPA survey of adults aged 18 to 39 across 73 countries, including India, finds that young people are not turning away from relationships or family life even as marriage rates decline and fertility hits historic lows. Marriage remains a common ideal, though respondents say their decisions are increasingly shaped by constraints.
Pakistani cyber authorities have summoned Imran Khan's sister after she said the country's army could not defeat India. Niazi asserted that India's armed forces were roughly four times stronger than Pakistan's. The summons marks a further escalation in the state's treatment of the jailed former prime minister's family.
Streamer IShowSpeed performed at the FIFA World Cup final closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium, appearing as a surprise addition alongside Post Malone and Jennifer Hudson. The 21-year-old, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr, had attended every knockout match in the tournament. Fans reacted with surprise at his singing in his first major stage performance.
Lionel Messi became the first player ever to captain his nation in three FIFA World Cup finals when Argentina met Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Five players had previously captained their countries in two finals, but none had managed a third, leaving Messi alone in the record books.
An analysis by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative found that fewer than half of 483 Lok Sabha MPs attended 90 to 100 percent of sittings in the budget session that ended in April. Just 101 MPs signed the register for all 31 sittings. Smaller parties recorded the highest average attendance.
Lamine Yamal continued his habit of pre-match social media messages, posting a childhood photograph on Instagram captioned 'For you and for the streets' hours before Spain faced Argentina in the 2026 final. Fans read it as another statement of intent from the teenager, whose posts have become almost as anticipated as his performances.
India has issued a fresh advisory asking nationals to postpone travel to Iran amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington. The Indian embassy in Tehran said those intending to travel should defer plans until the security environment improves, and advised Indians already in the country to consider leaving temporarily using available flight options.
Lionel Messi became just the second footballer to feature in three World Cup finals as Argentina faced Spain in the 2026 decider at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The 39-year-old previously played in the 2014 final against Germany at the Maracana and the 2022 final against France in Qatar. Only Cafu had managed it before.