KL Rahul downplayed his personal milestone of surpassing MS Dhoni on the IPL all-time run-scorers list, emphasizing team success and trophies as his ultimate goal. Despite individual achievements, Rahul stated his primary focus remains on winning the IPL, aiming to match Dhoni's five championship titles.
France and Morocco clash in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston. France, the favorites with a 61.7% win probability, face an unbeaten Morocco seeking to avenge their 2022 semi-final loss. High temperatures and humidity add another challenge.
India and Afghanistan held a Joint Committee Meeting to strengthen their development partnership, reviewing cooperation in humanitarian aid, food security, and trade. Both nations reaffirmed commitments, with a Joint Working Group to develop a long-term agricultural cooperation roadmap.
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri-Poonch belt to review security, counter-infiltration, and troop readiness amid heightened security for the Amarnath Yatra.
A landslide near Himkoti on the new Vaishno Devi pilgrimage track in Reasi district, J&K, caused by heavy rainfall, led to a temporary suspension of battery car services. The old route remained unaffected, and authorities are working to clear debris.
West Bengal government initiates CID and judicial investigations into the Baruipur police encounter where Prabhas Mondal, an accused in a 12-year-old's rape and murder, was killed. 40 others arrested for lynching and related violence.
FSSAI issued notices to alcoholic beverage manufacturers in India for violating regulations by using added flavours mimicking natural profiles and making misleading age-related claims.
