Indian Army forces discovered a militant hideout in Kupwara’s Keran sector. They recovered five AK series rifles and one hand grenade during the operation. A large cache of ammunition and other war-like stores was also found. This significant recovery followed specific intelligence inputs received by the army. The successful operation took place on Sunday, July
India faces significant energy system impact from El Nino’s arrival. Renewable electricity generation may decrease while cooling demand rises. This could create an electricity generation gap of nearly eighteen terawatt-hours. Increased coal-fired power generation is the most likely outcome. Expanding solar power and battery storage is critical for grid resilience.
The clarification came after FIFA allowed Balogun to play in the United States’ FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium, a decision that drew criticism and raised questions over whether Trump’s intervention had influenced the outcome.
AIADMK leader K B S Raja resigned from the party on Monday. He is a cousin of party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami. Raja claimed he worked for the party for thirty years. He was denied an Assembly election ticket on two occasions. Raja did not announce his future political plans.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a major company restructuring impacting thousands of employees. This significant initiative aims to reset Xbox’s content portfolio and operating model. Four studios will transition to new management as part of this strategic realignment. The company is also reducing management layers and streamlining operations across various divisions. These changes are intended
Iranians criticize the state funeral for Ali Khamenei due to extensive public spending. This expenditure contrasts sharply with the economic hardships faced by ordinary citizens. Critics allege authorities used state employees and free services to inflate funeral attendance figures. Such actions highlight a perceived disconnect between the government and the general populace. The funeral costs
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust detailed its finances and accepted key resignations. Over Rs 3,264 crore was received, with Rs 2,370 crore spent on temple construction. Devotees can verify their donations by visiting Ayodhya and inspecting records. Silver donations were melted into bars, with records available for inspection. The trust is implementing reforms
Wall Street opened higher as artificial intelligence stocks rebounded strongly. Markets also assessed a planned mega share sale by SK Hynix. Oil prices edged lower after OPEC+ agreed to increase production. US Treasury yields eased, while European and Asian markets traded lower. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index bucked the trend with a gain.
US President Donald Trump confirmed his call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. He asked Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card and suspension. FIFA later lifted the suspension, allowing Balogun to play. This decision sparked praise from Trump and outrage from Belgium. The suspension reversal was an extraordinary move in World Cup history.
