India created history in judo at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh became the country's first-ever Commonwealth Games judo gold medallists. Asmita won the women's 48kg final by defeating Canada's Heidi Quach 2-1 in a thrilling golden score contest. Harsh dominated Australia's Joshua Katz 10-0 to claim gold in the men's 60kg category. India also celebrated a silver medal after Yamini Mourya finished runner-up in the women's 57kg event. The double gold marks a landmark achievement for Indian judo and highlights the sport's growing success on the international stage. (PC: HT)

Ruchika Singh’s mother has said the family has submitted an apology letter to police after her daughter was booked over alleged abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a July 23 protest at Jantar Mantar. “We have already given an apology letter to the police officials. We are very sorry about what has happened,” she said. Noida Police registered a Zero FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and will transfer the case to Delhi Police as the alleged incident occurred in the national capital. Police are continuing efforts to trace Singh as the investigation proceeds. (PC: X)

UEFA's 55 member associations have voted to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA approves a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors. The decision came after an emergency meeting on Thursday. CONCACAF has also rejected the proposal. FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants to create a new commercial company and allow minority private investment. The plan needs approval from FIFA's member associations. UEFA said the World Cup "is not for sale" and criticised the lack of consultation. Several football bodies fear the proposal could harm the future of the sport and its governance. (PC: Getty Images)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he wanted to forgive the students who allegedly abused him during the Jantar Mantar protest. In a video message, he called them "misguided children" and urged society to guide them instead of seeking punishment. Modi said legal action and social harassment would not help young people learn from their mistakes. "I want to forgive those who abused me," he said. His remarks came after a Zero FIR was registered against a woman accused of making abusive remarks against him during the protest. Modi urged students to learn, pursue their dreams and help build the nation.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and urged that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers be avoided. He said India condemns attacks on commercial vessels by any party. Jaishankar also expressed India's concern over the ongoing conflict in West Asia and said the country supports dialogue and diplomacy. Since the conflict began earlier this year, 16 Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have died in the region, while 75 others have been injured. India has also taken steps to improve support and emergency assistance for seafarers working in conflict zones.

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal will launch a nationwide campaign against the Centre's E20 petrol policy in New Delhi on Saturday. He will hold a "National Town Hall Against E20" at the Constitution Club and said a prominent personality would join the event. Activist Tehseen Poonawalla will also step up his protest with a silent march to Gandhi Smriti followed by a hunger strike. Both oppose the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol, claiming it affects fuel efficiency and vehicle performance. The Centre has maintained that E20 fuel may reduce mileage but does not damage vehicles. Thousands are expected to join the campaign. (PC: PTI)

Senior FIFA advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigned on Friday in protest against FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a minority stake in the FIFA World Cup and other competitions to private investors. Cordeiro called the proposal "a bad deal" for football and urged other FIFA officials to oppose it. He said FIFA already has strong finances and does not need outside investment. The former US Soccer Federation president resigned with immediate effect after serving FIFA for more than five years. The proposal has also faced criticism from several football bodies, raising fresh pressure on FIFA's leadership and future plans. (PC: AP)

A discarded SpaceX rocket is expected to crash into the Moon on Wednesday after drifting through space for more than a year. Experts say it will hit at about 5,400 mph, creating a crater around 27 metres wide and sending dust and rocks into space. Scientists plan to study the impact to better understand the risks of space debris for future Moon missions. The rocket was originally used to launch two lunar landers in January 2025. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and South Korea's Danuri orbiter will capture images before and after the crash to study its effects. (PC: AP)

Asmita Dey created history by becoming the first Indian judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. The 23-year-old defeated Canada's Quach in the women's 48kg final in Glasgow on Friday. She secured victory with a last-second move during the golden score period. Asmita began her campaign with a dominant win over Scotland's Ewing before defeating Summer Shaw in the semifinal. Her gold is India's first-ever in Commonwealth Games judo and the country's fourth gold medal at CWG 2026. The Tripura athlete, daughter of a bicycle mechanic, has also won medals at several international judo events in recent years. (PC: AP)

One migrant labourer was killed and another was seriously injured after terrorists opened fire at a brick kiln in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday evening. The victims, both non-local workers, were attacked in the Kellam area. Deepak, a resident of Chhattisgarh, died from his injuries. Bhopinder was taken to Government Medical College, Anantnag, for treatment. Security forces reached the spot soon after the attack, sealed the area and launched a search operation to find the attackers. The incident came less than ten days after a police officer was shot dead by terrorists in Anantnag district.