Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express connecting Jammu and Srinagar, marking the first direct rail link between the two capitals of Jammu and Kashmir.
Malik Tillman scored a historic direct free-kick, becoming the first USMNT player with multiple such goals in 60 years, but it wasn't enough as the United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. Belgium advances to face Spain.
Ravichandran Ashwin expressed concern over Sanju Samson's sudden fall in India's T20I team, questioning if social media and outside pressure are influencing selection. Samson was dropped after poor scores, with Ashwin suggesting a reshuffle and criticizing the potential impact of external narratives on team decisions.
PM Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia (July 6-8) aims for strategic outcomes including defence pacts, critical mineral investments, and maritime infrastructure development. Agreements are expected on Astra missiles, BrahMos missile support, and Indonesia-specific EVMs, alongside joint development of Sabang Port.
PM Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia (July 6-8) aims for strategic agreements in defense, critical minerals, and maritime infrastructure. Indonesia will procure Astra missiles and receive support for BrahMos, while India will assist in EVM development. Investment in steel, nickel, and rare-earth magnets, plus joint development of Sabang Port, are also planned.
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index plunged over 7% on Tuesday, erasing recent gains driven by AI optimism. Investors rushed to lock in profits after Samsung Electronics announced strong quarterly earnings, triggering a broad sell-off in tech stocks. The market experienced trading suspensions and significant drops in major companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia overnight, targeting Moscow and the Belgorod region. This follows a deadly Russian missile barrage on Ukraine and precedes a key NATO summit.
