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India's boxing contingent dominated the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Ankush Panghal and Sachin Siwach clinched gold medals, taking the country's boxing tally to nine medals and lifting India to fourth in the standings

India’s young wrestlers made a strong start at the U17 World Championships in Baku, winning five medals. Aaryan claimed silver, while Prathamesh and Arush secured bronze in men’s freestyle. Women wrestlers added more medals, strengthening India’s impressive campaign

India produced a dominant boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games, winning seven gold medals. Ankush Panghal added the latest title in the men’s 80kg category, while Sachin, Jaismine, Preeti, Sakshi, Arundhati and Priya also struck gold

Nepal-born British climber Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja, famed for scaling all 14 of the world’s 8,000‑metre peaks in record time, was killed in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, along with other Nepali climbers, during an expedition on July 30.

Spain said the death toll from the Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has risen to 67 after thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave. Authorities announced a new containment barrier along the breakwater fence to curb further illegal crossings

Indian-origin US Army Staff Sergeant Angel Rampersad, who was killed in an Iranian missile strike in Jordan, was laid to rest with full military honours in New York as family, officials and hundreds of mourners paid tribute to her courage and service.

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan on Saturday. No tsunami advisory was issued. The tremor came days after a powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, where the death toll has risen to 35.

India has announced a $840,000 grant to Tanzania under the India-UN Development Fund to strengthen climate risk financing and disaster preparedness. The project aims to improve financial resilience, protect vulnerable communities and support Tanzania's long-term climate adaptation strategy.

US President Donald Trump said the United States will continue military action against Iran until it no longer poses a nuclear or military threat. He also expressed doubts over diplomatic negotiations while linking pressure on Iran to broader regional security efforts.

US Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration has identified $230 billion in fraudulent government payments and prevented $56 billion from being disbursed. He said the administration's anti-fraud drive aims to protect taxpayers, federal programmes and public benefits.

India created Commonwealth Games judo history as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh won maiden gold medals, while Yamini Mourya added silver. The three-medal haul marked India’s best-ever judo campaign, ending a long wait for titles at the Games

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy is prepared to take extraordinary measures, including suspending the Schengen Agreement with Spain, following a surge in migrants reaching Ceuta. Spain rejected the remarks, calling them inappropriate, as tensions over migration escalated.

Anthropic said three of its AI models breached organisations during cybersecurity testing, prompting fresh concerns about AI safety. The disclosure follows a similar incident reported by OpenAI and highlights growing challenges in keeping advanced AI systems under human control

Indian-American Army surgeon Major Jagatkumar Patel has developed an innovative minimally invasive technique to remove brain tumours through the nose without opening the skull. The procedure offers faster recovery and was successfully performed on a US Marine suffering from a skull-base tumour.

The US is considering a USD 1,00,000 fee on Optional Practical Training visas for international students after graduation. The proposal comes after a court struck down a similar H-1B visa fee plan and could significantly affect students seeking work experience

The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto region has risen to 34, with rescue teams continuing search operations. Thousands remain without electricity or in shelters as authorities respond to widespread damage caused by the magnitude 7.1 quake

US President Donald Trump announced a proposed agreement under which Hamas would disarm and Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza in phases. However, neither Israel nor Hamas confirmed the deal, and key issues, including timelines and implementation, remain unresolved

US authorities are investigating cyberattacks targeting more than 30 water systems in Minnesota. While no major disruption to water supplies has been reported, officials are examining possible links to Iranian hackers following recent federal warnings about threats to critical infrastructure

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of a harsh response against countries supporting US actions, amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The IRGC claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz, reported tanker incidents and demanded an end to perceived US interference in maritime activities

Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles after the US launched major strikes on Iranian military targets following an attack on a US base. The escalating conflict has intensified regional tensions, threatened energy infrastructure, disrupted shipping routes and complicated diplomatic efforts across the Middle East

India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, expressed optimism over stronger bilateral ties, saying outstanding issues can be resolved through dialogue. He hoped Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit would take place soon, paving the way for progress on key bilateral matters

Record-low Danube River water levels caused by prolonged drought and extreme heat have disrupted shipping, tourism and nuclear power generation across Central Europe. Authorities warn worsening conditions reflect climate change, with little rainfall forecast and temperatures expected to remain dangerously high

A US federal jury has convicted Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie in 2022, on terrorism charges. Prosecutors proved he acted under Iran’s influence and aided Hezbollah. Already serving 25 years for attempted murder, Matar now faces a possible life sentence without parole when sentenced in November.

The United States launched fresh military strikes against Iran on Wednesday night, retaliating for Tehran’s attempted missile attack on US forces in Jordan. CENTCOM confirmed the strikes began at 8 p.m. ET, targeting sites in southern Iran including Hormozgan and Khuzestan provinces.