India

Indian-American tech leader S. Soma Somasegar, former Microsoft Developer Division head and Madrona Venture Group managing director, passed away at 59. He was widely respected for shaping developer tools like .NET, mentoring startups, and influencing Silicon Valley’s ecosystem

Virendra Kumar will launch the JEEVAN mobile application for senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers during a virtual programme focused on strengthening India's care economy

An Air India flight AI2651 suffered a tail strike while landing at Bengaluru airport, prompting grounding and cancellation of the return service. All 179 passengers and crew were safe, and the aircraft will undergo detailed inspection as per aviation safety protocols

The X account of the satirical “Cockroach Janata Party” was withheld in India, prompting the creation of a new handle. The digital protest movement, known for political memes on unemployment and governance, has sparked debate over satire, dissent and online censorship

Cousins brings an extraordinary competitive pedigree to the role

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expanded the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, inducting 23 ministers and reshuffling key portfolios. The move aimed to strengthen governance, improve administrative efficiency and balance political representation, including Congress leaders returning to state ministry after decades

A total of 30 teams in the Men’s section and 25 teams in the Women’s section will vie for the ultimate crown

A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu after Raj Bhavan Chennai played Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu after Vande Mataram and the national anthem during a cabinet swearing-in. Opposition parties objected, urging priority for the Tamil anthem in official state functions

Ashmita looked in complete control against the world No. 55, dominating the opening game with a comfortable win

The Delhi High Court observed that the boundary between political criticism and defamation is “thin” while hearing MP Raghav Chadha’s plea seeking removal of alleged defamatory AI-generated social media posts following his political switch from AAP to BJP

This marks the second consecutive triumph over the competition by an English club

He replaces Harsh Dubey, who has received his maiden call-up to India’s Test and ODI squads for the upcoming IDFC First Bank home series against Afghanistan

The Calcutta High Court ordered a three-member CBI special investigation team to probe alleged evidence destruction and possible cover-up attempts in the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape-murder case, directing investigators to examine events from the victim’s dinner until her cremation

Speaking ahead of the match, Head Coach Carlos Vaz Pinto said, “Our preparation has been completely normal, but this remains an important match

The Supreme Court clarified that courts may continue hearing sedition-related cases under Section 124A IPC if the accused raises no objection. The ruling came while hearing a jailed petitioner’s plea, even as the colonial-era sedition law remains suspended pending the Centre’s review process

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted handcrafted Indian textiles, paintings, jewellery, agricultural products and traditional artefacts to leaders during his five-nation tour, showcasing India’s cultural diversity, artisanal excellence, GI-tagged products and shared artistic and ecological connections with partner countries

The DRI said the smuggled gold was later received by a cleaning staff member employed at a food outlet within the airport premises.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted curated Indian cultural artefacts, literature and handicrafts to Swedish leaders during his Sweden visit, highlighting India’s artistic heritage, sustainability traditions, tribal art, literary legacy and shared values of creativity, environmental consciousness and cultural exchange between India and Sweden

The 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly commenced with Pro-tem Speaker G Sudhakaran administering oaths to newly elected MLAs. Several legislators chose solemn affirmation over religious oath-taking, while members also took oath in multiple languages including Malayalam, Tamil, English and Kannada-Malayalam

The rupee has come under significant pressure in recent weeks

Delhi’s Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital reported its first heat stroke case this season after a 24-year-old student from West Bengal was admitted unconscious in critical condition. Doctors warned of life-threatening heatwave risks as the IMD issued an orange alert forecasting temperatures up to 46°C

The Education Ministry clarified that School Management Committee Guidelines 2026 are not mandatory for private unaided schools without government funding. However, such institutions are encouraged to form SMCs voluntarily to improve transparency, accountability, community participation and overall school governance aligned with NEP 2020 goals

The tournament format places India in Pool A alongside South Korea, hosts Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan

Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at Veer Bhumi in Delhi on his death anniversary, remembering his vision for youth empowerment, technological progress and India’s democratic and secular values.