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Reflecting on his own captaincy journey, Patidar credited the support system around him and the experience available within the group

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government sacrificed over Rs 1 lakh crore annually through fuel excise cuts to cushion consumers from inflation, while defending recent petrol and diesel price hikes as market-driven revisions caused by surging global crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict

Harmanpreet was among the select sportspersons honoured this year, alongside India men’s captain Rohit Sharma, making them the only two cricketers to receive the award in the 2026 list

CBSE said complaints regarding mismatched answer sheets and re-evaluation glitches are being handled on top priority after students raised concerns online. The board assured active support, while IIT experts and public sector banks were roped in to improve technical systems and payment infrastructure

The Supreme Court upheld a Tripura man’s life sentence for murdering his wife, stressing that inmates of a house must explain deaths occurring within private premises. The court called the case an “eye-opener” on dowry harassment and criticised repeated compromises despite the victim’s pleas for help

Several incidents involving communal abuse, rape threats, relentless trolling, and mental-health trauma have exposed the darker side of modern cricket fandom

Lawyers at the Delhi High Court abstained from work to protest a proposal increasing district courts’ pecuniary jurisdiction from Rs 2 crore to Rs 20 crore. The strike disrupted hearings, while district bar associations backed the move, saying it would reduce pendency and improve access to justice

Arvind Kejriwal demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, blaming him for CBSE evaluation irregularities and student distress. He cited technical glitches in the revaluation portal and linked the issue to broader concerns over NEET and exam management

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, including Padma Vibhushan to Dharmendra (posthumously) and N Rajam, Padma Bhushan to several eminent personalities, and Padma Shri to sportspersons and artists, recognising contributions across arts, science, and public service

NIA probe into the Red Fort car blast has uncovered an alleged terror conspiracy targeting Lucknow, with accused conducting reconnaissance of key government and public locations and planning explosive attacks. The case is linked to a wider radicalised medical module

Ignacio Buse,surged 26 places to World No. 31 after a sensational title run at the Hamburg Open

India’s steel sector is set for major expansion under the proposed National Steel Policy 2025, targeting 400 million tonnes capacity by 2035–36 while shifting toward sustainability. The plan also emphasises emission reduction, green technologies, and circular economy practices

The prestigious ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol kicks off in Munich with high-stakes finals in the men’s 10m Air Pistol and 10m Air Rifle events

Supreme Court criticised NTA for failing to learn from past NEET paper leaks and sought responses from Centre, NTA and CBI on demands to replace it with a stronger autonomous body. It ordered affidavits on exam security reforms

Supreme Court urged Centre and states to ensure girls’ education is not hindered by lack of sanitary napkins and toilets in schools, stressing strict compliance with earlier directives on menstrual hygiene, and ordered periodic monitoring and reporting of progress

Nishesh was aggressive early, using plenty of drop shots and his backhand down the line

Supreme Court directed that the expert committee on defining Aravalli hills must be small, consult stakeholders and domain experts, and ensure public participation. The court stressed manageability and halted mining activity pending final scientific clarity on classification criteria

India handed over 134 police cabs to Sri Lanka under a grant of SLR 300 million to strengthen policing, road safety, and emergency response. The initiative reinforces ongoing bilateral cooperation and development partnership between the two countries

Rupee appreciated 35 paise to 95.25 against US dollar extending gains for third session amid optimism over US-Iran peace talks, RBI assurances on forex stability, and easing crude prices. Equity markets surged while foreign investors continued selling equities net basis

Eleven people, including nine women, died after being swept away by strong currents while collecting freshwater mussels in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district. Rescue teams recovered all bodies, while officials said the group likely misjudged rising water levels during monsoon conditions

Nirmala Sitharaman said the West Asia crisis could raise fuel and shipping costs for common people and businesses as petrol and diesel prices rose again. She added the government sacrificed Rs 1 lakh crore in revenue through excise duty cuts

Supreme Court of India directed the Delhi government to clarify when a selection committee for regular appointments to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission will be notified, while hearing concerns over vacancies and stalled adjudicatory functions in the commission

The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear in July a dispute over enforcement of a UAE court decree worth over Rs 500 crore against Hyderabad industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad after mediation led by former CJI U U Lalit failed

Siddaramaiah has reportedly held discussions with senior cabinet colleagues regarding the summons from the high command. He is scheduled to leave Bengaluru for Delhi at 7 p.m. on Monday