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Gold posted its first weekly gain since May, rising 3.1 per cent as weaker US jobs data and lower energy prices eased expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Improved investor sentiment and a softer dollar supported bullion prices throughout the week

Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over Ghana to maintain their unbeaten run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and book the final place in the Round of 16. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal as Colombia set up a clash with Switzerland.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the seventh day of his hunger strike, with the CJP claiming his health has deteriorated after losing five kilograms. The party renewed its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination irregularities

Ayodhya police are examining the land and bank records of the accused in the Ram Temple donation theft case to determine whether their assets qualify as proceeds of crime. Investigators are also verifying property purchases, recovered evidence and the roles of all eight accused

Parthiv Patel has urged India's team management to handle teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi patiently and communicate his role clearly. While backing the youngster to debut during the England T20I series, he stressed that experienced players deserve continued trust and support.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won his final three rapid games to finish as joint leader with Firouzja Alireza on 12 points in the Croatia leg of the Grand Chess Tour. D Gukesh slipped behind after drawing all three of his games

Egypt reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, securing their first-ever knockout victory at the tournament. The Pharaohs will next face the winners of the Argentina-Cabo Verde match.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was admitted to a private hospital in Thane after developing a high fever and exhaustion. Shiv Sena sources said his condition is stable, while his hospitalisation led to the rescheduling of a key party induction programme

A cooperative bank official from Palghar allegedly lost Rs 46.41 lakh in a cyber fraud after being lured into a fake stock trading scheme through WhatsApp groups. MBVV Police have registered a case against nine accused and launched an investigation

Taylor Swift was reportedly seen at Gigi Hadid's Manhattan home ahead of her widely speculated wedding celebrations with Travis Kelce. Reports suggest several high-profile celebrities are expected to attend, while extensive security arrangements have been made around Madison Square Garden.

Two people were injured after a speeding car hit a road divider and overturned at Autonagar in Vanasthalipuram on Saturday. A van travelling behind subsequently crashed into the overturned vehicle. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's record of 105 Wimbledon men's singles victories after defeating Arthur Rinderknech in four sets to reach the fourth round. The seven-time champion will next face qualifier Roman Safiullin as he continues his title quest.

A 38-year-old motorcyclist died and his friend was injured after their motorcycle collided with a car at Dondu Mailaram in Ibrahimpatnam on Saturday. Police registered a case, shifted the body for postmortem examination, and launched an investigation into the accident.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary, praising his unmatched contribution to Indian culture, spirituality and national consciousness. He said Vivekananda's inspiring thoughts continue to guide young people and strengthen the vision of a developed India

The Sensex and Nifty extended their winning streak to a fourth consecutive week, supported by lower crude oil prices, easing global interest rate expectations and positive domestic sentiment. Investors now await the earnings season, FOMC minutes and progress in global trade negotiations

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon fourth round and set up a blockbuster clash against Naomi Osaka, who advanced to the last 16 for the first time after beating Daria Kasatkina in straight sets.

Iran began a dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with mourners gathering in large numbers. The ceremonies come months after his death in an airstrike, as regional tensions and diplomatic uncertainty continue to shape the country's political landscape

Telangana Police opposed the regular bail plea of accused Bandi Sai Bhageerath in a POCSO case before the High Court, arguing that the allegations are serious, the victim is a minor, and granting bail could hamper the investigation and influence witnesses

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch tunnel-boring work for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project on Sunday. The project will mark the first use of tunnel boring machines for India's first high-speed rail corridor, including a 7-km undersea tunnel section

The third batch of 4,812 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Amarnath Yatra under tight security. With this, 13,499 devotees have left Jammu since July 2, while more than 12,000 pilgrims offered prayers at the holy cave shrine on Friday

Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to reach the Round of 16. Cape Verde impressed in their World Cup debut, taking the defending champions to the final minutes before bowing out

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Gujarat to launch and inaugurate projects worth around Rs 1.06 lakh crore, lay the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Phase-2 and inaugurate one of India's first semiconductor assembly and testing facilities in Gujarat

Maharashtra has been placed on high alert after the IMD forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Mumbai, MMR, Konkan and other regions till July 6. The state government urged citizens to remain cautious and shared emergency helpline numbers for affected districts