The Bharatiya Janata Party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India. The party seeks action against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his recent statement. Kharge reportedly called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'terrorist'. The BJP deems this a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
Argentina's football team secured a 3-2 victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup round of 16, with three late goals completing a dramatic comeback. Celebrations ensued in the dressing room, featuring their new anthem, 'La cuarta estrella'.
Shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa dislikes badminton's new 15x3 scoring system, stating it removes drama and intensity. The format, being trialed domestically and planned for global rollout by BWF in 2027, aims to shorten matches and reduce player fatigue.
Mumbai experienced heavy rains and thunder, leading to disruptions in local and long-distance train services due to waterlogging and landslides. Flights were diverted from Mumbai International Airport due to low visibility. Restoration work is ongoing.
The Chennai Grand Masters 2026, from July 16-22, features World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and 8 elite players including Hans Niemann. The tournament offers a Rs 75 lakh prize pool and crucial FIDE Circuit points for Candidates Tournament qualification.
India will launch its first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana, on July 17, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to inaugurate the service. The train will operate commercially on the Jind–Sonipat route, running two round trips daily and emitting only water vapor.
Six large metallic spheres, identified as 'space balls' or rocket pressure vessels, washed ashore on Forrest Beach, Queensland, Australia. The discovery prompted an evacuation and investigation, with the Australian Space Agency confirming they are likely debris from a foreign rocket.
