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At the UN General Assembly, EAM S. Jaishankar condemned Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism and highlighted India’s response to the Pahalgam attack. He also raised concerns over global trade instability, urging BRICS nations to defend multilateralism.

India and Pakistan meet in a high-stakes Asia Cup final. With both teams battling injuries, India’s focus is on their in-form talisman, Abhishek Sharma. Pakistan’s hopes rest on a strong bowling attack led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf

India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets in a rain-affected Women's World Cup warm-up match, chasing a revised target of 237. Harmanpreet Kaur (69) and Harleen Deol (74*) led India to victory, while Shree Charani took 3 wickets

India’s Sheetal Devi claimed gold in the women’s compound individual event at the 2025 Para World Archery Championships, finishing with three medals — gold, silver, and bronze. She defeated world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi in the final with a 146-143 score

From building railroads in the 19th century to running Silicon Valley today, immigrants power America, but the H-1B visa fee hike may choke its economy

The opening day of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi saw record-breaking performances, with China leading the medal tally. India earned three medals, including a gold in the men’s high jump T63 by Shailesh Kumar

Bengal Warriorz defeated Patna Pirates 48-42 in a thrilling contest at the Jaipur leg of the Pro Kabaddi League. Devank Dalal’s Super 10 and Himanshu Narwal’s game-changing raid helped the Warriorz seal the win in a nail-biting finale

G V Madhav praised the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) for its positive impact on Indian volleyball, especially regarding player incentives. He also expressed concerns about India's performance in Asia and urged the Volleyball Federation of India to work with PVL owners

India clinched a gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Cup, while Italy claimed two golds in the Skeet competitions. Mansi Raghuwanshi won bronze in the women’s Skeet event, securing India's strong showing

A political rally led by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay in Karur turned tragic on Saturday night when a sudden power outage triggered panic and a deadly crowd surge. At least 23 people, including children and elderly attendees, lost their lives, while over 30 were hospitalised with critical injuries.

With many of its older jets, including the Jaguars and Mirage 2000s, set to be phased out by 2035, the IAF’s air power may continue to go down, unless new aircraft are inducted soon

Gig economy promises flexibility, but Marx’s theory shows it often mirrors exploitative pattern of industrial capitalism

Terrorists remain stationed at launch pads across the LoC, attempting to infiltrate Kashmir before winter. BSF IG Ashok Yadav said security forces, aided by the Army and hi-tech surveillance, are alert and have already foiled two infiltration attempts this year

A 73-year-old Indian woman, deported from the US after 33 years, shared her traumatic experience of detention, shackling, and family separation. Despite faithfully reporting to ICE for over a decade, she hopes to reunite with her family in America

YS Sharmila criticised Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu for allocating TTD funds to build temples in Dalit colonies. She demanded that funds be redirected to infrastructure, sanitation, and basic development, accusing him of adopting RSS ideology and marginalising non-Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the Centre for arresting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA while India continues to play cricket against Pakistan. Thackeray urged a boycott of the Asia Cup final and called for no advertisements

Congress condemned the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA, saying detaining him will not restore peace in Ladakh. Wangchuk, a key voice in the statehood and Sixth Schedule agitation, has mobilised youth and carried out peaceful protests

Tauqeer Raza, cleric and chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, was arrested in Bareilly after the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign sparked violence. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath warned rioters of stern action, asserting his government will not allow blockades or curfew

Security forces destroyed a Maoist arms and explosives manufacturing facility in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of CoBRA and police seized weapons-making equipment and explosives, dealing a significant blow to Maoist operational capabilities

NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair stood by his pro-government stance on the Sabarimala meeting, dismissing protests as publicity, while Opposition leader VD Satheesan accused CM Vijayan of shifting policies.

A Pakistani national, Mohd Akram, who accidentally crossed into Indian territory near Jammu, was apprehended by the BSF and later repatriated. Officials confirmed no incriminating material was found, and the handover was completed with Pakistani Rangers at the IB.

The Ministry of Tourism has partnered with Netflix in its first South Asian collaboration to promote Indian destinations. Netflix, which has filmed across 23 states, will integrate tourism into its India storylines.

Donald Trump urged Microsoft to fire Lisa Monaco, its Head of Global Affairs, calling her “corrupt” and a security risk. Monaco, former Deputy Attorney General under Biden, joined Microsoft in May to oversee global government engagements.