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Sensex and Nifty declined sharply in early trade as HDFC Bank and Axis Bank shares fell after earnings, while rising crude prices amid US-Iran tensions increased market concerns. Reliance Industries gained following record quarterly results, offering some support to investors

A 36-year-old construction company employee, T Venkata Rao, died by suicide at his rented residence in Hyderabad’s Dundigal. Police investigating the case recovered a pistol and three bullets from his room, raising questions about the weapon’s origin and circumstances

Heavy rainfall disrupted rescue operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Rajouri after flash floods and landslides killed 12 people and left several missing. Rescue teams faced difficult conditions due to swollen streams, slippery terrain and poor visibility amid continued rain

Puri Jagannath Temple authorities conducted a special inventory of the Ratna Bhandar treasury during Rath Yatra rituals. The process involved counting, weighing and digitally documenting ornaments used by deities, including gold and silver jewellery, following Odisha government-approved procedures

Salman Khan responded to online comments about his health and appearance by sharing new black-and-white pictures with a witty caption asking fans about their well-being. The actor faced mixed reactions after a recent public appearance, with fans defending him against age-related criticism

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelled to the Philippines for ASEAN meetings and the Quad ministerial, focusing on Indo-Pacific security and partnerships. The visit aims to strengthen US ties with ASEAN nations and deepen cooperation with Quad allies India, Japan and Australia 

France captain Kylian Mbappe won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals, becoming the first player to win the award twice. He surpassed Lionel Messi and delivered a record-breaking tournament despite France’s semi-final defeat against Spain

Spain won their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time, but the final was overshadowed by post-match violence. Argentina players were involved in heated clashes, including Leandro Paredes’ confrontation with Spain’s Eric Garcia

The Trump administration said oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to nearly two-thirds of pre-war levels despite Iran conflict. Officials vowed to safeguard shipping, while former NATO commander James Stavridis warned Iran could expand tensions by targeting the Suez Canal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to criminalise insulting or obstructing the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ by granting it the same legal protection as the National Anthem

The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran after another American service member was killed, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, escalating regional tensions. Attacks targeted military sites, disrupted Gulf security, threatened shipping, and deepened concerns over energy supplies and wider conflict

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, becoming the first sitting vice president in over 150 years to have a baby while in office. Mother and child are healthy

Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he will end his 23-day indefinite hunger strike on Monday only if the government accepts responsibility for education system failures, MPs assure Parliament action, or health conditions prevent continuation. He remains admitted at Safdarjung Hospital 

Spain clinched the men’s World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina in East Rutherford, thanks to Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute strike. Despite Spain’s dominance in possession and attempts, Argentina held on until Torres broke the deadlock. With this win, Spain became the first nation to hold both men’s and women’s World Cup crowns simultaneously.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a revised advisory urging Indian nationals to postpone travel to Iran and recommending those already in the country to temporarily leave amid escalating instability and US-Iran military tensions.

But one thing survived all of it. One thing that every central bank in the world is quietly accumulating — while publicly calling it irrelevant. That which cannot be manufactured.

The Lohagad Fort murder investigation has revived debate over the use of polygraph tests in criminal investigations

Rohit Sharma smashed a record 138, the first ODI century by an Indian at Lord’s, but England held their nerve to register a 27-run victory and clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1, thanks to Sam Curran’s four wickets and Jacob Bethell’s decisive spell

The Opposition, led by the Congress, has announced that it will press the Union government for answers on key issues during the Monsoon session of Parliament starting Monday. These include the alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, the NEET-UG paper leak, the forced hospitalisation of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, rising inflation, and large-scale defections among opposition parties.

The successful launch of Vikram-1 establishes Skyroot as a serious competitor in global small-satellite launch market

Users across India and several other countries reported difficulties logging into Meta-owned platforms Facebook and Instagram on Sunday. Outage tracker Downdetector showed complaints peaking in the afternoon before easing within hours. Some Facebook users saw the message “Account Temporarily Unavailable,” while Instagram users also faced login issues.

A Telangana government-appointed committee, led by the Commissioner of Collegiate Education, is inspecting all private universities in the state as per Supreme Court directives. The inspections focus on nine specific aspects, including the rationale for establishment, land allocation, management objectives, faculty qualifications, and admission procedures.

A Congress leader from Warangal, Adupa Mahesh, died on Sunday after being set ablaze by a rowdy-sheeter the previous night. Mahesh, who suffered over 50 per cent burns, accused his party colleagues of betrayal and appealed for support to his family before succumbing to injuries while being shifted to Hyderabad for treatment.

The Uttar Pradesh government’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) has submitted its status report in a sealed cover to the Supreme Court regarding alleged financial irregularities in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Petitioners seek a court-monitored probe, preservation of donation records, and in some cases, transfer of the investigation to the CBI.