Bhuvneshwar Kumar made history by becoming the first fast bowler to play 200 IPL matches, a feat he achieved with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This milestone follows his earlier achievement of 200 IPL wickets. Kumar expressed pride in his accomplishment, highlighting the satisfaction of reaching this mark with a successful franchise.
Severe weather, including torrential rain and lightning, has forced a shelter-in-place order at Estadio Azteca, delaying the Round of 16 match. FIFA's safety protocols prevent kickoff until conditions improve. England makes key lineup changes, while Mexico remains unchanged.
Indonesia plans to integrate with India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and use its digital public infrastructure as a blueprint for its own ecosystem. The collaboration extends to commerce, digital identity, and public services, with potential for export across the ASEAN region.
Belgium's football association is formally challenging FIFA's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them despite a red card suspension. They argue FIFA contradicted its own rules by suspending the ban for a year, citing regulations that mandate automatic suspensions for red cards. The controversy has also drawn political attention in the US.
Fifteen of 20 India-bound fertiliser ships have safely passed the Strait of Hormuz. Domestic urea production also exceeded targets from April to June, ensuring adequate fertiliser availability for farmers during the kharif season.
A National Statistics Office survey reveals that 69% of women in India's 46 largest cities are out of the labor force due to childcare and household chores. The survey also highlights a 23% gender wage gap in these cities.
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final tournament of his international career. The 41-year-old Portuguese captain stated he will leave the global stage "with a clear conscience" regardless of his team's performance, focusing on Portugal's Round of 16 match against Spain.
