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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed media reports claiming he refused an urgent hearing on a plea over the July 20 police action against students, clarifying that only a representation had been received and no petition had been formally filed

Student organisations staged protests across Hyderabad against the alleged police lathi-charge on 'Chalo Sansad' protesters in Delhi over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. They demanded a transparent probe, Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, NTA's abolition and compensation for affected families.

Sonam Wangchuk described the end of his 26-day hunger strike as the beginning of accountability, saying he received assurances from the Centre and MPs on examination reforms, compensation for affected families and protection for peaceful protesters before ending his fast

Mayank Yadav credited his dream of representing India for helping him overcome a 21-month injury lay-off after starring with 2/18 in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe. The pacer also praised captain Shreyas Iyer for backing his bowlers.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said his record-breaking maiden T20I fifty against Zimbabwe has boosted his confidence early in his international career. The teenage opener dedicated the milestone to his family and coaches and explained the emotional celebration honouring his mother.

At San Diego Comic-Con, Yash praised Ranbir Kapoor's commitment to portraying Lord Rama in Ramayana, saying the actor made great sacrifices and approached the iconic role with complete dedication. The two-part mythological epic begins its theatrical journey during Diwali 2026.

The Lok Sabha paid homage to the martyrs of the Kargil War by observing a one-minute silence ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Proceedings were later disrupted by Opposition protests for the fifth straight day, forcing Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the House till noon.

Top seed Anahat Singh reached the World Junior Squash Championships semi-finals after defeating Egypt's Habiba Rizk in four games. The Indian became the first from the country to make consecutive World Junior semi-finals and is now two wins away from history.

Infosys shares fell nearly 3 per cent after the IT major lowered the upper end of its FY27 revenue growth guidance despite reporting a 12.2 per cent rise in June quarter net profit. The company also announced Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO-designate

Representing Ramayana at San Diego Comic-Con, Yash said the makers' "right intent" guided the ambitious adaptation. The actor, who plays Ravana, highlighted the film's technical challenges and authenticity ahead of its two-part release beginning with Diwali 2026.

Ajay Bhupathi's 'Srinivasa Mangapuram', starring debutant Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni and Rasha Thadani, has received a U/A certificate from the CBFC ahead of its worldwide release on July 30. The film is set in Tirupati and centres on an intense love story

Viswanathan Anand has assumed charge as FIDE interim president after Arkady Dvorkovich suspended his duties following EU sanctions. The move ensures the governing body's functioning while Dvorkovich challenges the sanctions and Anand prepares for September's federation elections.

The government has mandated that all telecommunication network data, logs and related information be stored exclusively in India under a new authorisation framework. The rules also strengthen compliance monitoring while introducing provisions for cloud-hosted telecom networks and other infrastructure providers

Salman Rushdie gave emotional testimony at Hadi Matar's federal terrorism trial, recounting the 2022 knife attack that cost him his right eye. Prosecutors allege Matar acted in support of Hezbollah, while the defence argues he acted alone.

The Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party are set to hold talks at the Constitution Club of India after the government accepted the outfit's demand for a neutral venue. The meeting comes hours after Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined sharply in early trade as Brent crude crossed the USD 100 mark amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Rising oil prices, foreign fund outflows and weak global cues weighed heavily on investor sentiment

Johnny Depp returns to cinemas with Ebenezer, a dark reimagining of Charles Dickens' classic. The newly released trailer introduces Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, haunted by terrifying Christmas spirits, with the film set for a theatrical release on November 13.

The rupee gained 22 paise against the US dollar in early trade, supported by likely RBI intervention and a softer dollar. However, elevated crude oil prices, FII outflows and weak domestic equities continued to weigh on the local currency

Two men were stabbed in separate attacks on Manhattan's Upper West Side before NYPD officers arrested 51-year-old Raul Morales. Investigators are examining whether the assaults were hate crimes after witnesses said the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar" during both incidents.

The SIT has alleged that former TDB president P S Prasanth and former board member A Ajikumar ignored recommendations on traditional replating and entrusted work to a private firm. Investigators claim the decision concealed facts related to the alleged Sabarimala gold loss

The 2026 Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow with a vibrant ceremony celebrating Scottish culture. Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain led India's contingent as flag-bearers, while King Charles III declared the Games open ahead of 11 days of competition featuring athletes from 74 nations.

Puri has strengthened security arrangements for Lord Jagannath's Bahuda Yatra, deploying over 13,000 personnel and more than 400 AI-enabled CCTV cameras. Authorities have focused on scientific crowd management following the deadly crowd surge during the Rath Yatra earlier this month

Adani Enterprises has denied media reports claiming it plans to launch an airline, calling them baseless and factually incorrect. The company said it is not evaluating any such proposal, while continuing to focus on developing integrated airport cities across its airport network