India begins its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with a compact contingent. The program features ten sports, a significant reduction from previous games. Athletics forms the backbone of the campaign with many competitors. Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain are key figures for India. Glasgow offers a learning opportunity before India hosts the games in 2030.
Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala apologized for his actions during a post-match altercation. He admitted his behavior was unacceptable after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final. Ayala expressed regret for losing control and stated his intention was to separate players. He accepted full responsibility for his actions during the chaotic post-game scenes. FIFA
Supporters nationwide send food and medicines to protesters at Jantar Mantar. Students organized a golgappa cart to serve the assembled demonstrators. Delivery riders navigate barricades to hand over packages to protest attendees. Volunteers manage food and medicine distribution points, offering their services. Students also work to maintain the protest site’s cleanliness and peaceful nature.
Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a reduced sports program. Cricket, hockey, and badminton are notably absent from the upcoming event. This decision impacts India’s medal prospects significantly after their strong performance. Many of India’s medal-winning sports from Birmingham 2022 are no longer included. Organizers cited financial and logistical reasons for the sport
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust deferred key appointments and restructured religious oversight. A nine-member committee, including five seers, will now manage temple responsibilities. Decisions on the chief executive officer and new trustees were postponed for further review. The trust expressed dissatisfaction with SBI’s donation counting system and replaced staff. Public faith was not
India captain Shreyas Iyer wants players to avoid fear of failure. He stressed focusing on expressing themselves freely on the field. This comes after a disappointing white-ball tour of England and Ireland. The team aims to adapt quickly to new conditions in Zimbabwe. Iyer believes this challenging phase will make the team stronger.
‘Dhurandhar’ actress Ayesha Khan revealed she was detained by Mumbai Police on July 22 for standing on the road near the Jantar Mantar-inspired CJP protest. She shared videos from inside the police van, questioning the lack of explanation. Ayesha had earlier urged paparazzi and media to cover the Delhi protest.
Marc Cucurella’s long hair carries a deeply personal meaning. The Spain defender reportedly keeps it untied so his autistic son, Mateo, can easily recognize him on the pitch. Cucurella and partner Claudia Rodriguez have also shared their emotional journey after Mateo’s autism diagnosis and how it transformed their family’s life.
Old videos of Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend, Ines Garcia, have resurfaced online, sparking debate after she chose Jude Bellingham over Yamal and Kylian Mbappe in a casual conversation. Another clip showed Garcia commenting on Yamal’s ex, Nicki Nicole. The videos’ timing and full context remain unverified.
Actor Imran Khan joined a student protest in Mumbai on Wednesday. He expressed solidarity with the young demonstrators participating in a peaceful gathering. Videos of Imran Khan marching amid a downpour are now going viral online. He condemned the reported use of force against student protesters in his statement. Imran Khan had previously posted his
