Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, was fatally shot and another associate critically injured in an ambush near Kolkata airport. Bike-borne gunmen chased and blocked their SUV before opening fire. Police are investigating the incident, examining both political and personal motives.
Kylian Mbappe set a new record as the youngest player to reach 20 World Cup appearances at 27 years and 201 days old during France's quarterfinal match against Morocco. He surpassed Wladislaw Zmuda's previous record.
A watermelon-shaped accessory on Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez's racket gained significant attention at Wimbledon. Sönmez explained it as a symbol of Palestinian identity and solidarity, used when flag displays are restricted.
France and Morocco are locked at 0-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston. Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty, saved by Yassine Bounou, who also made crucial saves to keep Morocco level. Both teams have had chances in a tense, hot encounter.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that E25 (petrol with 25% ethanol) is currently only being tested and no decision has been made regarding its rollout. He emphasized that scientific studies and stakeholder consultations will precede any decision, dismissing ongoing speculation.
Novo Nordisk launched Awiqli, India's first weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. This aims to reduce injections from 365 to 52 per year, potentially overcoming a major barrier to insulin therapy in India.
The Supreme Court ruled that anyone with knowledge of a Pocso Act offense must report it, allowing the prosecution of a headmistress who ignored a student's rape complaint. The court stated 'knowledge' includes information received from the victim, not just direct observation, to protect children.
