Sanju Samson's stellar form propelled Chennai Super Kings to a crucial eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals. His unbeaten 87 anchored the chase, marking his second century partnership against DC this season. This win keeps CSK's playoff hopes alive, while DC edges closer to elimination.
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata, West Bengal. Their defection follows weeks of internal rebellion within the TMC and comes after their resignations from the party and Rajya Sabha.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking the restoration of Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj' on ZEE5. The film was removed within two days of its release, prompting questions about freedom of speech and transparency from authorities, who cited "security concerns" and IT rules.
Super Typhoon Bavi, a Category 5 storm, passed near Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in early July 2026, causing destructive winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. NASA satellite imagery provided stunning views of the powerful cyclone, which intensified due to warm ocean waters and developing El Niño conditions.
Three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata, West Bengal, weeks after resigning from TMC amid internal party rebellion following an electoral defeat.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called legislative elections for November 28 in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem, ending a nearly 20-year freeze. This move aims to revive the democratic process following the 2006 election that led to a Fatah-Hamas split and comes amidst international calls for reforms.
Uttarakhand is under a Red Alert due to extreme rainfall in Kashipur, with over 200 mm recorded in 24 hours. The weather department forecasts continued heavy to very heavy rain for the next 48 hours, warning of landslides and flash floods in seven districts.
