Indian judoka Tulika Maan, a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, has been withdrawn from the 2026 Glasgow Games due to alleged whereabouts failures. This follows the ineligibility of fellow judoka Arun Kumar after a failed dope test, marking a significant setback for India's judo campaign.
Defending champions India announced formidable men's and women's chess squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, led by D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and R Vaishali. Separately, Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside due to EU sanctions.
The Durand Cup Trophy Tour concluded in Kolkata, with organizers, the Indian Armed Forces, expressing enthusiasm for introducing a women's competition in future editions. The 135th men's tournament will feature 24 teams across five venues, including new host Ranchi, with the opening derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC.
Apple Maps will be the official navigation system for Ford's future electric vehicles, integrating directly into the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform. This partnership, facilitated by Apple's MapKit for Automotive SDK, also supports the development of Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driving system.
India's badminton campaign at the China Open 2026 concluded after Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty lost in the men's singles Round of 16 in Changzhou. Their defeats, following PV Sindhu's earlier exit, brought an end to India's participation in the BWF Super 1000 tournament.
The upcoming Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams as medical courier Bryan, features an original story set near Raccoon City. The latest trailer highlights survival horror elements, game Easter eggs, and confirms the film's release on September 18.
The French Football Federation is set to announce Zinedine Zidane as the new men's national team coach on Tuesday, succeeding Didier Deschamps. Zidane, a former Real Madrid boss and France legend, is widely expected to lead Les Bleus in upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports, down from 19, with cricket, hockey, badminton, and wrestling among those dropped due to financial and logistical reasons after original host Victoria withdrew, significantly impacting India's medal prospects.
Actor Nam Joo-hyuk has been cast as Yoon Tae-joo, a prosecution investigator-turned-lawyer, in the upcoming 12-part Disney+ original Korean crime thriller series "Code," set to premiere next year. The series, directed by Yoo Su-min, is based on a Taiwanese series.
Samsung unveiled further details about its upcoming smart glasses at Unpacked, powered by Qualcomm's AR1 Gen 1 platform. Key features include AI capabilities, visual search, and real-time translation, with a nine-hour battery life. Privacy concerns regarding the integrated camera are addressed with an LED indicator and software, though past similar systems have faced 'hacking' attempts.
The Digital Chamber is suing the State of Illinois over a 0.2% crypto transaction tax set to take effect in 2027, alleging it was 'slipped into the state’s budget' without debate and discriminates against digital asset transactors regardless of gain or ownership transfer.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila to manage bilateral tensions ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Discussions covered China's South China Sea conduct, US war against Iran, and US election meddling claims, with Rubio reiterating US defense treaty obligations to the Philippines after a recent maritime incident.
A US judge set a June 1, 2027, trial date for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug-trafficking charges in Manhattan federal court. Their defense lawyer plans to seek dismissal based on immunity as a head of state.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty met in Manila, emphasizing the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to resolve the "explosive situation" in the Middle East and reaffirming commitment to advancing bilateral partnership and economic cooperation.
France's parliament has approved a landmark bill banning social media for children under 15 and mobile phone use in schools, making it the first EU country with such a blanket ban. President Emmanuel Macron championed the measure, which now awaits a constitutional review before its planned implementation by September.
Tesla's upcoming Cybercab will integrate a SpaceX Starlink V5 dish, offering high-speed internet alongside 5G LTE. This unusual crossover provides redundant connectivity for autonomous vehicles, potentially enabling inter-vehicle communication and remote support, and transferring business between Elon Musk's companies.
India's T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma addressed the team's recent back-to-back series defeats against Ireland and England, attributing challenges to adapting to overseas conditions. He stressed the importance of learning from setbacks, maintaining a positive team environment, and regaining momentum ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, 27, has made a strong comeback after a career-threatening patellar tendon rupture in April 2024, which caused him to miss the Paris Olympics. Now in peak physical condition, he aims to win gold at the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and perform well at the Asian Games, having recently registered an 8.38m jump.
India fast bowler Ashok Sharma expressed his long-standing dream's fulfillment after receiving his maiden senior national team call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, aiming for an international debut and future Test cricket.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete with India in the upcoming three-match T20I series, citing recent consistent performance and viewing both teams as being in a rebuilding phase, rejecting notions of Indian dominance.
Jake Weatherald has been included in Australia's 13-man Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, alongside returning captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, who recovered from Ashes injuries. The series starts August 13 in Darwin.
Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin stated that the upcoming "Coalition of the Willing" exercises in Poland, involving French and British troops, will be symbolic rather than large-scale, aimed at demonstrating unity against the "Russian threat." He also deemed foreign troop deployment in Ukraine unacceptable.
Cricket Australia announced a 13-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, starting August 13. Captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon return after recovering from injuries, bolstering the reigning World Test Championship holders.
Retired artistic gymnast Dipa Karmakar reflects on her 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze in Glasgow and expresses support for Pranati Nayak, believing she has a strong chance for a medal. Karmakar also looks forward to India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and potentially the 2036 Olympics.
