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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.

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

Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport will expand direct connectivity from 17 to 22 Indian cities in August, driven by rising passenger demand. Airport officials said India remains a key tourism market, with Indian traffic growing over 20 per cent annually

A Russian overnight ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured eight, causing fires and damage across five districts. The assault came as Ukraine faces shortages of Patriot air defence missiles amid escalating Russian strikes on the capital

Indonesian rescuers found five survivors, including a seven-year-old girl, days after a passenger boat sank off South Sulawesi. One person died and 20 remain missing, while search operations continue amid persistent concerns over maritime safety and overcrowded passenger vessels

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused the US of violating a peace MoU, calling President Donald Trump's signature worthless. Iran suspended its commitments, warned of retaliation, and regional tensions escalated as both countries exchanged military strikes across the Gulf

The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran after an attack in Jordan killed two American troops, escalating regional tensions. Iran suspended commitments under a temporary deal, while attacks across the Gulf threatened civilian infrastructure, oil supplies, and heightened fears of a wider conflict 

At least 50 people have been killed and 500 injured in Iran following sustained US strikes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf. Iran’s Health Ministry confirmed 12 civilian deaths in the past 24 hours, while the US military reported targeting Iranian surveillance and weapons sites.

The FIFA World Cup may have reduced US workplace productivity by $11.7 billion, according to a report citing UKG. Higher absenteeism and lower office attendance followed key matches, particularly after the United States exited the tournament, while disruption eased as the competition progressed.

The FBI has alleged that Punjab gang suspect Nitish Kaushal attempted to flee to Canada before his arrest near the US-Canada border. Prosecutors claim he is linked to a transnational organised crime syndicate accused of murder, drug trafficking, extortion and human smuggling.

The Trump administration warned that US states could lose federal election funding unless they strengthen election security. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin cited concerns over non-citizens on voter rolls, outdated registrations and voting machine vulnerabilities ahead of the midterm elections.

Iran has warned it will enter an "offensive and destructive" phase if US attacks continue for another two to three days. A senior military adviser said Tehran could expand military operations, while missile and drone strikes would intensify across the region.

The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has increased to 5,069. Authorities said over 21,000 people remain in temporary camps, while aftershocks continue. The country has also received humanitarian assistance from 28 nations for relief and rehabilitation.

An Israeli airstrike hit a funeral in Gaza’s Deir Al-Balah on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring 22, according to Awda Hospital. The funeral was for a Palestinian killed earlier the same day.

President Droupadi Murmu will undertake state visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19-25 to deepen bilateral ties and expand India's engagement with eastern Europe. The tour includes first-ever presidential visits to Moldova and North Macedonia and the first Romania visit in over three decades

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, dissolved early after passing several coalition-backed bills, triggering elections on October 27. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces political challenges amid rising opposition support, coalition struggles, and controversies over military exemptions, judicial reforms, and media regulations

The FBI arrested Indian national Nitish Kaushal in Vermont after placing him on its Most Wanted list. He faces RICO conspiracy charges for allegedly being part of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime syndicate involved in drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping and violent crimes

The US intensified airstrikes on Iran, targeting bridges and port infrastructure to pressure Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Qatar and other regional countries, escalating tensions after the collapse of a temporary ceasefire

US President Donald Trump unveiled a broad election reform agenda, proposing stricter voter identification, proof of citizenship, limits on mail voting, cybersecurity measures, and investigations into election intelligence handling. The plan aims to strengthen election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

The US has introduced fixed stay limits for student, exchange visitor and journalist visas, ending indefinite admission rules. The policy caps most F and J visas at four years, shortens post-study grace periods, and increases federal oversight, affecting thousands of Indian students

SpaceX aborted the 13th Starship test flight moments before liftoff after some engines failed to ignite. The company is investigating the issue before another launch attempt. NASA continues to rely on Starship for its future Artemis missions to the Moon

Afghan counter-narcotics police seized hundreds of kilograms of illicit drugs, including opium and methamphetamine, and arrested seven suspects in Nimroz province. The bust is part of a wider regional crackdown that dismantled a processing laboratory in Helmand

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that regional infrastructure could be targeted if US strikes expand to Iranian power plants and bridges. The statement came amid escalating tensions, with Tehran also reaffirming that foreign intervention in the Strait of Hormuz remains unacceptable