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President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma awards on eminent personalities including Rohit Sharma, Mammootty, Vijay Amritraj and Alka Yagnik at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony recognised achievements across sports, arts, literature, social service and public affairs in the second investiture event

India opened the London leg of the FIH Pro League with a thrilling 4-3 win over Pakistan. Goals from Abhishek, Nilakanta Sharma, Sukhjeet Singh and Rajinder Singh helped India overcome a late fightback and climb to seventh place

The promise of the United Nations was never merely about the absence of war but about creating an international order where disputes would be settled through law rather than force

The NRAI has named the July 2026 India Open Competitions after shooting legends Jaspal Rana and Raja Randhir Singh. The move honours their immense contributions as athletes, mentors and administrators while inspiring future generations of Indian shooters

Leisha Kiran stole the spotlight by winning four gold medals across categories at the 12th Open Telangana Shooting Championship in Hyderabad. The event at SATG ranges saw strong performances across pistol, trap and skeet disciplines with multiple standout shooters

India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims that Rafale fighter jets were lost during Operation Sindoor. A new Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Indian Air Force confirms all 36 Rafales acquired in 2016 remain operational, with maintenance support sought for the entire fleet.

Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has earned his maiden India call-up after Nitish Kumar Reddy was ruled out of the T20I series against Ireland and England due to injury. Shedge impressed with India A and domestic performances across formats

India and the United States held high-level talks to recalibrate their proposed bilateral trade agreement amid changes in US tariff policy. Both sides are working towards an interim pact before July 24, aiming to restore momentum in trade negotiations

Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi called his India T20 squad selection the biggest step of his career after a stellar IPL 2026 season. The 15-year-old could become India’s youngest international cricketer if he debuts in Ireland or England

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate a Rs 405-crore gold mining project at Jonnagiri in Kurnool district, marking the start of commercial production. The project is expected to boost employment, revenues and industrial growth in the state

AICC in‑charge for Telangana Meenakshi Natarajan accused the BJP of attempting to replicate its West Bengal election strategy in Telangana and Punjab by deleting pro‑Congress votes during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Indian women's hockey team drag-flickers have credited Dutch great Taeke Taekema's specialised training camp for their improved penalty-corner conversion during the FIH Nations Cup triumph. India scored 13 penalty-corner goals, with Deepika finishing as the tournament's joint top-scorer

The BRS has accused the Congress government in Telangana of failing to safeguard the Palamuru region against Karnataka’s irrigation projects on the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers. Former Minister V. Srinivas Goud warned that raising the Almatti Dam’s height would severely cut inflows into Telangana.

The SIT probing alleged irregularities in Ram Mandir donations has submitted its initial findings to the Uttar Pradesh government, flagging procedural lapses and discrepancies in fund handling. A final report is expected soon, following further investigation into the matter

The Supreme Court issued notice to the Assam government on a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta in the Zubeen Garg death case. The accused challenged the Gauhati High Court’s refusal to grant bail in the ongoing investigation

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde warned that more political shocks await the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT) camp, hinting at further defections. His remarks in the Assembly intensified political tensions amid allegations and counter-allegations between ruling and opposition sides

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay defended his government’s record in the Assembly, rejecting DMK’s allegations of being a “B-team” and highlighting achievements in governance, social justice and law and order while criticising the previous regime’s performance

The RBI injected Rs 1.41 lakh crore into the banking system through a seven-day VRR auction to ease liquidity deficit caused by GST outflows. The move aims to stabilise short-term money market rates and ensure smooth credit flow

Pune police arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly pushing her fiance into a gorge at Lohagad Fort, initially staged as an accident. Investigations revealed a murder conspiracy driven by a relationship dispute. Further probe is underway

The CBI arrested senior IAS officer Pankaj Agarwal for allegedly siphoning over Rs 60 crore from Haryana government accounts maintained with IDFC First Bank. The case is part of a larger probe into a multi-crore embezzlement involving multiple departments and officials

India and the UK held a key meeting to strengthen defence cooperation and chart a roadmap for deeper military ties. Discussions focused on interoperability, joint exercises, training and emerging technologies, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the Indian and British armies

NTA announced CUET UG 2026 results, with one candidate scoring 100 percentile in four subjects. Over 3,000 candidates scored full marks in at least one subject. The exam saw over 15 lakh registrations across India and 13 international cities

NITI Aayog vice chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri said India must diversify its energy sources in light of the West Asia conflict. He described the crisis as a short-term disruption and stressed the need for broader trade and energy security strategies

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles plans up to Rs 40,000 crore capex over five years to expand capacity, launch six new models and target 20 per cent market share by FY31. The company expects strong EV and CNG-led growth in coming years