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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumA National Statistics Office survey found that nearly 69% of women in India's largest cities stay out of the workforce because of childcare and housework. Women in these urban centres also earn 23% less than men. The survey notes variations in female labour participation across different cities.
The Indian government has ordered Meta to immediately remove all paid advertisements on Instagram that promote child sexual abuse material. Authorities have also demanded a detailed explanation within seven days about how such ads were approved and what safeguards Meta will put in place. The action follows reports of Instagram ads directing users to illegal content.
15 of the 20 ships carrying fertilisers that were stuck at the Strait of Hormuz have now set sail for India. This comes alongside three consecutive months of domestic urea production exceeding targets. The government says fertiliser availability for the critical kharif sowing season is now assured.
India is planning to double its LPG purchases from the United States and reduce its reliance on Gulf countries for gas supply. The shift is driven by recent West Asian conflicts and aims to build a 30-day strategic reserve. The move also helps India balance its trade relationship with the US.
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A National Statistics Office survey found that nearly 69% of women in India's largest cities stay out of the workforce because of childcare and housework. Women in these urban centres also earn 23% less than men. The survey notes variations in female labour participation across different cities.
The Indian government has ordered Meta to immediately remove all paid advertisements on Instagram that promote child sexual abuse material. Authorities have also demanded a detailed explanation within seven days about how such ads were approved and what safeguards Meta will put in place. The action follows reports of Instagram ads directing users to illegal content.
15 of the 20 ships carrying fertilisers that were stuck at the Strait of Hormuz have now set sail for India. This comes alongside three consecutive months of domestic urea production exceeding targets. The government says fertiliser availability for the critical kharif sowing season is now assured.
India is planning to double its LPG purchases from the United States and reduce its reliance on Gulf countries for gas supply. The shift is driven by recent West Asian conflicts and aims to build a 30-day strategic reserve. The move also helps India balance its trade relationship with the US.
OPEC+ has approved an extra 188,000 barrels per day of crude oil production for August, continuing its rollback of earlier output cuts. Global benchmark Brent crude is already near pre-conflict levels. Oil firms in India expect to soon break even on petrol and diesel sales, though cooking gas continues to be sold at a loss.
Erling Haaland scored twice to eliminate Brazil in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, sending Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time ever. Haaland now has six goals at this tournament, level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Norway's goalkeeper Nyland made crucial saves to keep Brazil at bay.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees at a town hall that top executives 'miscalculated' timelines for AI agent development, and progress has been slower than expected. This comes after the company laid off 8,000 employees. Zuckerberg said he expects significant AI benefits to materialise within three to six months.
US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a call described as 'businesslike', offering again to help broker an end to the Ukraine war. Ukrainian President Zelensky also said he had a 'very good call' with Trump on the same day. Trump is set to meet Zelensky and the Syrian president at the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey.
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OPEC+ has approved an extra 188,000 barrels per day of crude oil production for August, continuing its rollback of earlier output cuts. Global benchmark Brent crude is already near pre-conflict levels. Oil firms in India expect to soon break even on petrol and diesel sales, though cooking gas continues to be sold at a loss.
Erling Haaland scored twice to eliminate Brazil in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, sending Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time ever. Haaland now has six goals at this tournament, level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Norway's goalkeeper Nyland made crucial saves to keep Brazil at bay.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees at a town hall that top executives 'miscalculated' timelines for AI agent development, and progress has been slower than expected. This comes after the company laid off 8,000 employees. Zuckerberg said he expects significant AI benefits to materialise within three to six months.
US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a call described as 'businesslike', offering again to help broker an end to the Ukraine war. Ukrainian President Zelensky also said he had a 'very good call' with Trump on the same day. Trump is set to meet Zelensky and the Syrian president at the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumThe Karnataka High Court has refused to put the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Act on hold. It has directed platforms like Swiggy, Zepto, and Eternal to deposit a welfare fee as required by the law. This is a major moment in India's ongoing legal fight over gig worker rights.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed MeitY to summon Meta executives over Instagram ads that allegedly promoted child sexual abuse material. The government wants Meta to explain how such ads appeared on the platform.
AI was the defining theme of India's startup ecosystem in H1 2026, with funding in AI startups rising over 4 times compared to the same period last year. Overall Indian startup funding, however, was muted, declining 9% year-on-year to $5.2 billion.
Videos have flooded social media showing people accessing battery management systems of Indian electric vehicles remotely and shutting them down. This exposes a serious security gap in India's connected EV ecosystem.
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The Karnataka High Court has refused to put the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Act on hold. It has directed platforms like Swiggy, Zepto, and Eternal to deposit a welfare fee as required by the law. This is a major moment in India's ongoing legal fight over gig worker rights.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed MeitY to summon Meta executives over Instagram ads that allegedly promoted child sexual abuse material. The government wants Meta to explain how such ads appeared on the platform.
AI was the defining theme of India's startup ecosystem in H1 2026, with funding in AI startups rising over 4 times compared to the same period last year. Overall Indian startup funding, however, was muted, declining 9% year-on-year to $5.2 billion.
Videos have flooded social media showing people accessing battery management systems of Indian electric vehicles remotely and shutting them down. This exposes a serious security gap in India's connected EV ecosystem.
Anthropic is restoring global access to Claude Fable 5, its most powerful AI model, after the US Department of Commerce withdrew the emergency export controls it had placed on the model on June 12, 2026. The model had been offline for several weeks, forcing businesses that relied on it to scramble for alternatives.
OpenAI is reportedly weighing a proposal to offer the US government a 5% stake as part of an AI wealth-sharing initiative. If accepted by the Trump administration, it would create an unusual ownership relationship between the government and one of the world's leading AI companies.
Z.ai, a Beijing-based AI lab formerly known as Zhipu AI, has launched ZCode, a free desktop coding tool built around its GLM-5.2 language model. It is positioning itself as a direct competitor to popular coding assistants like Cursor, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot.
New data shows that two-thirds of enterprises had already built a multi-model AI strategy before Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 was taken offline by a US export control order in June 2026. The weeks-long outage validated what many companies had been quietly preparing for.
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Anthropic is restoring global access to Claude Fable 5, its most powerful AI model, after the US Department of Commerce withdrew the emergency export controls it had placed on the model on June 12, 2026. The model had been offline for several weeks, forcing businesses that relied on it to scramble for alternatives.
OpenAI is reportedly weighing a proposal to offer the US government a 5% stake as part of an AI wealth-sharing initiative. If accepted by the Trump administration, it would create an unusual ownership relationship between the government and one of the world's leading AI companies.
Z.ai, a Beijing-based AI lab formerly known as Zhipu AI, has launched ZCode, a free desktop coding tool built around its GLM-5.2 language model. It is positioning itself as a direct competitor to popular coding assistants like Cursor, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot.
New data shows that two-thirds of enterprises had already built a multi-model AI strategy before Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 was taken offline by a US export control order in June 2026. The weeks-long outage validated what many companies had been quietly preparing for.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumOPEC+ agreed on Sunday to modestly increase crude oil production again, even as prices are already tumbling. The hike is described as largely symbolic for now, since a U.S.-Iran peace deal hasn't fully held and the Strait of Hormuz hasn't completely reopened to shipping. Until that changes, the real-world supply impact stays limited.
Three emerging-market ETFs that exclude China are up 39–41% year-to-date in 2026, beating the S&P 500 by roughly 30 percentage points. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF, Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF, and Columbia EM Core ex-China fund are all named as standouts. India is a major component of most emerging-market ex-China indices.
Bank of America has reaffirmed a year-end target of 7,100 for the S&P 500, which would be a 5% fall from last week's closing level. BofA's warning says speculation is hitting extreme levels and a sharp reversal — a 'snapback' — could wipe out much of this year's gains. The bank is sticking to this cautious call despite recent market strength.
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OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to modestly increase crude oil production again, even as prices are already tumbling. The hike is described as largely symbolic for now, since a U.S.-Iran peace deal hasn't fully held and the Strait of Hormuz hasn't completely reopened to shipping. Until that changes, the real-world supply impact stays limited.
Three emerging-market ETFs that exclude China are up 39–41% year-to-date in 2026, beating the S&P 500 by roughly 30 percentage points. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF, Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF, and Columbia EM Core ex-China fund are all named as standouts. India is a major component of most emerging-market ex-China indices.
Bank of America has reaffirmed a year-end target of 7,100 for the S&P 500, which would be a 5% fall from last week's closing level. BofA's warning says speculation is hitting extreme levels and a sharp reversal — a 'snapback' — could wipe out much of this year's gains. The bank is sticking to this cautious call despite recent market strength.
The group of seven giant U.S. tech stocks — Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Tesla, and Amazon — collectively lost around $2 trillion in market value during June and are now in the red for 2026. The article notes this rough June has pushed the group into negative territory for the year. This reverses what had been a strong start to the year for big tech.
Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, touting the party's global influence. The article flags Taiwan as part of the context. The speech comes as China's rivalry with the U.S. intensifies across technology, trade, and geopolitics.
Analysts warn that cyberattacks from China-based actors are increasing and are no longer focused only on stealing specific technology — the targets are broadening as the U.S.-China AI competition intensifies. The article cites risks including insider threats and espionage aimed at AI startups. The scope of these attacks is described as widening.
Investment bank Macquarie has started research coverage on five Chinese companies making chips for AI applications, calling this the best time to buy into the sector. The bank has named one company as its top pick, though the article doesn't detail its full reasoning in the summary. This comes as the U.S.-China technology rivalry keeps reshaping the global chip landscape.
Ant Group, the financial technology affiliate of Alibaba, has made a dozen deals in the humanoid robotics space over the past 18 months. Its latest move is leading a 500 million yuan ($73.59 million) funding round in a humanoid robotics startup called Zeroth. The rapid pace of investment signals that Chinese tech giants are making a serious push into physical AI.
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The group of seven giant U.S. tech stocks — Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Tesla, and Amazon — collectively lost around $2 trillion in market value during June and are now in the red for 2026. The article notes this rough June has pushed the group into negative territory for the year. This reverses what had been a strong start to the year for big tech.
Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, touting the party's global influence. The article flags Taiwan as part of the context. The speech comes as China's rivalry with the U.S. intensifies across technology, trade, and geopolitics.
Analysts warn that cyberattacks from China-based actors are increasing and are no longer focused only on stealing specific technology — the targets are broadening as the U.S.-China AI competition intensifies. The article cites risks including insider threats and espionage aimed at AI startups. The scope of these attacks is described as widening.
Investment bank Macquarie has started research coverage on five Chinese companies making chips for AI applications, calling this the best time to buy into the sector. The bank has named one company as its top pick, though the article doesn't detail its full reasoning in the summary. This comes as the U.S.-China technology rivalry keeps reshaping the global chip landscape.
Ant Group, the financial technology affiliate of Alibaba, has made a dozen deals in the humanoid robotics space over the past 18 months. Its latest move is leading a 500 million yuan ($73.59 million) funding round in a humanoid robotics startup called Zeroth. The rapid pace of investment signals that Chinese tech giants are making a serious push into physical AI.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumAn Indian space startup is closing in on its first rocket launch, according to a new report covering global launch activity. This puts India's private space sector on the map alongside giants like SpaceX, which recently hit a major milestone of its own. The report also covers NASA awarding Rocket Lab deals for three dedicated Electron rocket launches.
Security researchers have discovered a new piece of malware targeting Mac computers called PamStealer. It is classified as an infostealer, meaning it silently collects sensitive data from infected machines. The discovery highlights a growing trend of more sophisticated attacks being built specifically for macOS.
Rockstar has confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19th, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The game will be available digitally at launch, and physical copies will contain download codes — not discs. Preloading begins on November 12th.
Some wealthy American families are turning to AI-powered education companies like Forge Prep and Alpha instead of traditional schools to teach their children. Most Americans, however, do not trust AI for this purpose. The trend is limited to a small, affluent segment of the US population for now.
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An Indian space startup is closing in on its first rocket launch, according to a new report covering global launch activity. This puts India's private space sector on the map alongside giants like SpaceX, which recently hit a major milestone of its own. The report also covers NASA awarding Rocket Lab deals for three dedicated Electron rocket launches.
Security researchers have discovered a new piece of malware targeting Mac computers called PamStealer. It is classified as an infostealer, meaning it silently collects sensitive data from infected machines. The discovery highlights a growing trend of more sophisticated attacks being built specifically for macOS.
Rockstar has confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19th, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The game will be available digitally at launch, and physical copies will contain download codes — not discs. Preloading begins on November 12th.
Some wealthy American families are turning to AI-powered education companies like Forge Prep and Alpha instead of traditional schools to teach their children. Most Americans, however, do not trust AI for this purpose. The trend is limited to a small, affluent segment of the US population for now.
NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, has had its orbit pushed dangerously low by recent solar storms and could burn up in Earth's atmosphere as soon as this year. To prevent this, NASA enlisted Katalyst Space Technologies, whose Link spacecraft launched Friday to intercept and potentially stabilize the observatory. The mission is a race against time.
Chemicals from accidents that injured or killed people have increased by nearly 50 percent in recent years, according to a new report. At the same time, the Trump administration is proposing to weaken industrial safety regulations. The two trends together are raising alarm among safety advocates.
Africa CDC has confirmed a case of Marburg virus in Uganda, a rare and deadly hemorrhagic fever with no approved vaccine or treatment. This comes as a separate Ebola outbreak is already active in the region. Early reports suggest there may be a second Marburg case, but spread is thought to be localized for now.
The US Department of Energy deleted roughly 6,000 web pages related to energy conservation, reportedly following Republican backlash over a New York City mayor's advice to set air conditioners to 78 degrees during a historic heatwave. The deletions happened while extreme heat was hitting the country. Republican figures including Ted Cruz were among those who pushed back on the conservation messaging.
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NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, has had its orbit pushed dangerously low by recent solar storms and could burn up in Earth's atmosphere as soon as this year. To prevent this, NASA enlisted Katalyst Space Technologies, whose Link spacecraft launched Friday to intercept and potentially stabilize the observatory. The mission is a race against time.
Chemicals from accidents that injured or killed people have increased by nearly 50 percent in recent years, according to a new report. At the same time, the Trump administration is proposing to weaken industrial safety regulations. The two trends together are raising alarm among safety advocates.
Africa CDC has confirmed a case of Marburg virus in Uganda, a rare and deadly hemorrhagic fever with no approved vaccine or treatment. This comes as a separate Ebola outbreak is already active in the region. Early reports suggest there may be a second Marburg case, but spread is thought to be localized for now.
The US Department of Energy deleted roughly 6,000 web pages related to energy conservation, reportedly following Republican backlash over a New York City mayor's advice to set air conditioners to 78 degrees during a historic heatwave. The deletions happened while extreme heat was hitting the country. Republican figures including Ted Cruz were among those who pushed back on the conservation messaging.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumIndia is hosting a two-day BRICS meeting focused on combating the drug menace, with a specific focus on synthetic drugs, intelligence sharing, and operational coordination among member nations. India plans to showcase its own efforts to fight drug trafficking at the meet.
A human rights organisation has filed a war crimes complaint with Indian authorities against an Israeli soldier named Eitan Gilboa, who was spotted in Old Manali and Gondla Village in Himachal Pradesh — popular stops on the so-called 'Hummus trail' frequented by Israelis. Pro-Palestinian activists and the rights group traced him to these locations, though Gilboa has since fled India.
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will lead India's delegation at a UN Dialogue on AI governance. The dialogue aims to build capacities, especially in developing countries, to direct AI systems toward sustainable development.
The next round of technical talks between the United States and Iran is likely to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan, around July 11, according to reports. A final decision on the venue has not yet been announced.
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India is hosting a two-day BRICS meeting focused on combating the drug menace, with a specific focus on synthetic drugs, intelligence sharing, and operational coordination among member nations. India plans to showcase its own efforts to fight drug trafficking at the meet.
A human rights organisation has filed a war crimes complaint with Indian authorities against an Israeli soldier named Eitan Gilboa, who was spotted in Old Manali and Gondla Village in Himachal Pradesh — popular stops on the so-called 'Hummus trail' frequented by Israelis. Pro-Palestinian activists and the rights group traced him to these locations, though Gilboa has since fled India.
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will lead India's delegation at a UN Dialogue on AI governance. The dialogue aims to build capacities, especially in developing countries, to direct AI systems toward sustainable development.
The next round of technical talks between the United States and Iran is likely to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan, around July 11, according to reports. A final decision on the venue has not yet been announced.
Following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of the US-Israel war with Iran, the country is under new leadership. His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not been seen in public since his father's death, even as senior officials attend the state funeral in Tehran.
Beijing deployed two coast guard ships to patrol waters east of Taiwan — a new campaign described as challenging the island's control of waters that would be crucial in any future invasion. China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control, and Taiwan's military has also resumed 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing the Chinese threat.
Russia's Pacific Fleet announced that joint naval exercises with China will take place from July 6 to 13 in the Yellow Sea, the body of water separating China from the Korean peninsula.
Israel's cabinet passed a resolution escalating its long-running conflict with the country's judiciary by threatening to ignore a top court ruling. A senior government official later walked back the statement, but the episode highlighted deepening tensions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and Israel's judicial system.
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Following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of the US-Israel war with Iran, the country is under new leadership. His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not been seen in public since his father's death, even as senior officials attend the state funeral in Tehran.
Beijing deployed two coast guard ships to patrol waters east of Taiwan — a new campaign described as challenging the island's control of waters that would be crucial in any future invasion. China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control, and Taiwan's military has also resumed 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing the Chinese threat.
Russia's Pacific Fleet announced that joint naval exercises with China will take place from July 6 to 13 in the Yellow Sea, the body of water separating China from the Korean peninsula.
Israel's cabinet passed a resolution escalating its long-running conflict with the country's judiciary by threatening to ignore a top court ruling. A senior government official later walked back the statement, but the episode highlighted deepening tensions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and Israel's judicial system.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumVaibhav Sooryavanshi became India's youngest international cricketer when he debuted in the second T20I against England in Manchester at just 15 years and 99 days old. He scored 14 runs in his first outing. England won the match by four wickets.
England's Jacob Bethell, who scored an unbeaten 76 to guide England to victory in the second T20I, praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's raw talent after the match. Bethell said he had watched Sooryavanshi bat in India before. Despite the loss, Sooryavanshi's debut generated significant buzz.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became India's youngest international cricketer when he debuted in the second T20I against England in Manchester at just 15 years and 99 days old. He scored 14 runs in his first outing. England won the match by four wickets.
England's Jacob Bethell, who scored an unbeaten 76 to guide England to victory in the second T20I, praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's raw talent after the match. Bethell said he had watched Sooryavanshi bat in India before. Despite the loss, Sooryavanshi's debut generated significant buzz.
Pakistan's selectors have removed Shan Masood as Test captain, citing just four wins in 16 Tests, poor over rates, and bad toss decisions. Babar Azam has been reinstated as captain. Chief selector Javed said Masood's individual batting was good but team results were unacceptable.
Australia won their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title at Lord's, chasing down 151 — the highest ever target in a Women's T20 World Cup final — with seven wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare, finishing at 153/3 in 17.1 overs. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt set a new T20 World Cup record with her ninth 50-plus score, hitting an unbeaten 58 to guide England to 150/4. Beth Mooney and Georgia Litchfield shared a century stand to seal the win for Australia.
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 at the New York New Jersey Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes had a penalty saved by Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland in the 14th minute. Five-time champions Brazil are out of the 2026 World Cup.
Novak Djokovic beat qualifier Roman Safiullin to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, becoming the men's singles player with the most match wins in the tournament's history, surpassing Roger Federer's record. The match came with some on-court frustrations for Djokovic, but he secured the win. The women's singles will also have a new champion this year.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his career, saying he will retire from international football's biggest stage 'with a clear conscience' after giving everything for Portugal. He made the announcement ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 clash with Spain. He said his focus remains on extending Portugal's run in the tournament.
FIFA used Article 27 to suspend USA striker Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, clearing him to play against Belgium in their Round of 16 tie in Seattle. Balogun, the USA's top scorer with three goals, had received a red card in their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Belgium's football federation has formally challenged the decision, calling it unfair and contradictory to automatic red card rules.
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Pakistan's selectors have removed Shan Masood as Test captain, citing just four wins in 16 Tests, poor over rates, and bad toss decisions. Babar Azam has been reinstated as captain. Chief selector Javed said Masood's individual batting was good but team results were unacceptable.
Australia won their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title at Lord's, chasing down 151 — the highest ever target in a Women's T20 World Cup final — with seven wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare, finishing at 153/3 in 17.1 overs. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt set a new T20 World Cup record with her ninth 50-plus score, hitting an unbeaten 58 to guide England to 150/4. Beth Mooney and Georgia Litchfield shared a century stand to seal the win for Australia.
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 at the New York New Jersey Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes had a penalty saved by Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland in the 14th minute. Five-time champions Brazil are out of the 2026 World Cup.
Novak Djokovic beat qualifier Roman Safiullin to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, becoming the men's singles player with the most match wins in the tournament's history, surpassing Roger Federer's record. The match came with some on-court frustrations for Djokovic, but he secured the win. The women's singles will also have a new champion this year.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his career, saying he will retire from international football's biggest stage 'with a clear conscience' after giving everything for Portugal. He made the announcement ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 clash with Spain. He said his focus remains on extending Portugal's run in the tournament.
FIFA used Article 27 to suspend USA striker Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, clearing him to play against Belgium in their Round of 16 tie in Seattle. Balogun, the USA's top scorer with three goals, had received a red card in their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Belgium's football federation has formally challenged the decision, calling it unfair and contradictory to automatic red card rules.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumBank of Baroda is paying $600 million (roughly ₹5,700 crore) to settle a case linked to the collapse of NMC Health, a healthcare group. The bank says it admits no liability, but the payout is nearly 28% of its entire FY26 net profit. The settlement has revived allegations by NMC founder B.R. Shetty, who claims senior bank officials colluded with former NMC executives in the fraud.
JSW Steel has kicked off a ₹16,350 crore investment to build an electric arc furnace plant in Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema region. The plant is designed to produce lower-carbon steel, signalling a shift toward greener industrial production. This is one of the largest green manufacturing investments in India's steel sector.
The Indian government has given WhatsApp until July 9 to respond to concerns about its new username feature. The feature lets users chat without sharing their phone numbers, raising security concerns for Indian authorities. This is part of an ongoing regulatory tussle between the government and Meta-owned WhatsApp.
FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which runs Nykaa, expects GMV growth of 30–33% in the June quarter, driven largely by a rebound in its fashion segment aided by its Nike partnership. The beauty and fashion platform is seeing strong momentum heading into its Q1 results. This signals continued consumer spending on premium lifestyle products in India.
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Bank of Baroda is paying $600 million (roughly ₹5,700 crore) to settle a case linked to the collapse of NMC Health, a healthcare group. The bank says it admits no liability, but the payout is nearly 28% of its entire FY26 net profit. The settlement has revived allegations by NMC founder B.R. Shetty, who claims senior bank officials colluded with former NMC executives in the fraud.
JSW Steel has kicked off a ₹16,350 crore investment to build an electric arc furnace plant in Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema region. The plant is designed to produce lower-carbon steel, signalling a shift toward greener industrial production. This is one of the largest green manufacturing investments in India's steel sector.
The Indian government has given WhatsApp until July 9 to respond to concerns about its new username feature. The feature lets users chat without sharing their phone numbers, raising security concerns for Indian authorities. This is part of an ongoing regulatory tussle between the government and Meta-owned WhatsApp.
FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which runs Nykaa, expects GMV growth of 30–33% in the June quarter, driven largely by a rebound in its fashion segment aided by its Nike partnership. The beauty and fashion platform is seeing strong momentum heading into its Q1 results. This signals continued consumer spending on premium lifestyle products in India.
According to Challenger data, the tech sector accounted for nearly a third of all US layoffs in the first half of 2026. Year-on-year, tech job cuts jumped 83% from January through June. AI disruption is being cited as a key driver of the surge.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has rescinded its affirmative action guidelines, saying they conflicted with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The move comes around America's 250th birthday and marks a significant rollback of diversity-focused hiring guidance. The EEOC said its previous interpretation of the law was incorrect.
OpenAI is mulling over offering the US government a 5% stake in the company as part of an AI wealth-sharing push, according to a report. Such a move would create an unusual relationship between a leading AI company and the federal government. The Trump administration has not yet formally accepted or rejected the idea.
Tesla has introduced a weekly cap of ₹19,000 on what employees can spend on AI tools, effective July 6. Any spending beyond that limit requires manager approval. The move follows reports that some engineers were spending thousands on AI tokens every week.
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According to Challenger data, the tech sector accounted for nearly a third of all US layoffs in the first half of 2026. Year-on-year, tech job cuts jumped 83% from January through June. AI disruption is being cited as a key driver of the surge.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has rescinded its affirmative action guidelines, saying they conflicted with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The move comes around America's 250th birthday and marks a significant rollback of diversity-focused hiring guidance. The EEOC said its previous interpretation of the law was incorrect.
OpenAI is mulling over offering the US government a 5% stake in the company as part of an AI wealth-sharing push, according to a report. Such a move would create an unusual relationship between a leading AI company and the federal government. The Trump administration has not yet formally accepted or rejected the idea.
Tesla has introduced a weekly cap of ₹19,000 on what employees can spend on AI tools, effective July 6. Any spending beyond that limit requires manager approval. The move follows reports that some engineers were spending thousands on AI tokens every week.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumModi Collects Yet Another Foreign Award — Critics Say It's Getting Embarrassing
Indian PM Narendra Modi received the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award from Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during a recent visit to the island nation. The Guardian reports that Modi has a pattern of collecting honours on overseas trips, sometimes becoming the first and only recipient of newly created awards. Critics are openly mocking the trend.
UK Kills Education Programme That Was Helping Girls in India and Across Asia
The British government has scrapped the Strengthening Higher Education for Female Empowerment (SHEFE) programme, just two years after launching it. The scheme aimed to keep 1 million girls in school across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. It was cut as part of wider UK foreign aid reductions.
China Frees Underground Church Pastor After Trump Pressed Xi — What It Means for Religious Freedom
Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church — one of China's most prominent underground churches — has been released from prison and flown to the United States to reunite with his family. He was detained alongside dozens of other church members. His release came less than two months after US President Donald Trump raised his case directly with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Modi Collects Yet Another Foreign Award — Critics Say It's Getting Embarrassing
Indian PM Narendra Modi received the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award from Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during a recent visit to the island nation. The Guardian reports that Modi has a pattern of collecting honours on overseas trips, sometimes becoming the first and only recipient of newly created awards. Critics are openly mocking the trend.
UK Kills Education Programme That Was Helping Girls in India and Across Asia
The British government has scrapped the Strengthening Higher Education for Female Empowerment (SHEFE) programme, just two years after launching it. The scheme aimed to keep 1 million girls in school across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. It was cut as part of wider UK foreign aid reductions.
China Frees Underground Church Pastor After Trump Pressed Xi — What It Means for Religious Freedom
Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church — one of China's most prominent underground churches — has been released from prison and flown to the United States to reunite with his family. He was detained alongside dozens of other church members. His release came less than two months after US President Donald Trump raised his case directly with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
American Pilot Shot Dead by Papua Separatists in 'Message' to Washington and Jakarta
Separatist rebels from the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) shot and killed an American pilot named Nicholas F Gosse and set his civilian plane on fire in Indonesia's Papua region. A rebel spokesperson called it a deliberate 'message' to both the US and Indonesian governments. The region has seen a long-running, low-level independence conflict.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Passes 3,000 — And Anger Is Growing at the Government
Venezuela's interim president has defended her government's response to twin earthquakes that struck on June 24 and have now killed more than 3,000 people. Many Venezuelans are furious, saying the US-backed government responded too slowly before international rescue teams arrived. The president vowed the country would not descend into social unrest.
Super Typhoon Bavi Threatens Guam With Category 5-Force Winds
Super Typhoon Bavi is barreling through the Pacific and is forecast to pass near Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with winds exceeding 180 miles per hour — the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane. Residents in these US territories are preparing for the storm's impact. The typhoon is expected to pass near the islands on Monday.
Trump Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Rules — Critics Say Public Safety Is at Risk
The Trump administration has reversed dozens of gun regulations, with proponents saying this returns rules to where they were before the Biden presidency. Critics say it weakens public safety. The rollback comes amid a Fourth of July weekend that saw shootings in nine states, leaving more than 50 people shot and at least five dead.
US Federal Agencies Are Quietly Dropping Discrimination Cases Under Trump's Orders
President Trump has directed federal agencies to scale back anti-discrimination regulations that have been in place for decades, and agencies are complying. The rollback targets regulations tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Critics say this abandons vulnerable workers; supporters say it removes overreach.
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American Pilot Shot Dead by Papua Separatists in 'Message' to Washington and Jakarta
Separatist rebels from the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) shot and killed an American pilot named Nicholas F Gosse and set his civilian plane on fire in Indonesia's Papua region. A rebel spokesperson called it a deliberate 'message' to both the US and Indonesian governments. The region has seen a long-running, low-level independence conflict.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Passes 3,000 — And Anger Is Growing at the Government
Venezuela's interim president has defended her government's response to twin earthquakes that struck on June 24 and have now killed more than 3,000 people. Many Venezuelans are furious, saying the US-backed government responded too slowly before international rescue teams arrived. The president vowed the country would not descend into social unrest.
Super Typhoon Bavi Threatens Guam With Category 5-Force Winds
Super Typhoon Bavi is barreling through the Pacific and is forecast to pass near Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with winds exceeding 180 miles per hour — the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane. Residents in these US territories are preparing for the storm's impact. The typhoon is expected to pass near the islands on Monday.
Trump Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Rules — Critics Say Public Safety Is at Risk
The Trump administration has reversed dozens of gun regulations, with proponents saying this returns rules to where they were before the Biden presidency. Critics say it weakens public safety. The rollback comes amid a Fourth of July weekend that saw shootings in nine states, leaving more than 50 people shot and at least five dead.
US Federal Agencies Are Quietly Dropping Discrimination Cases Under Trump's Orders
President Trump has directed federal agencies to scale back anti-discrimination regulations that have been in place for decades, and agencies are complying. The rollback targets regulations tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Critics say this abandons vulnerable workers; supporters say it removes overreach.