UEFA has threatened legal action against FIFA over President Gianni Infantino's abandoned plan to sell minority stakes in a new commercial subsidiary managing major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup. UEFA said it is considering legal proceedings and has demanded FIFA preserve all documents related to the proposal. The English Football Association is also expected to withdraw its support for the plan. FIFA had proposed creating FIFA Forward Enterprise, allowing outside investors to buy minority stakes, while member associations were offered funding if they backed the project. FIFA has not yet responded to UEFA's latest legal warning. (PC: BBC)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has rejected comparisons between the party's Jantar Mantar protest and the 2024 Bangladesh student uprising, calling such claims an attempt to "defame" the movement. Responding to comments by exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen, Dipke said the CJP was focused on democratic demands and was "different". He also warned that the party could resume protests if the Centre fails to fulfil promises, including ₹1 crore compensation for families of NEET-UG aspirants who allegedly died by suicide. Dipke also opposed Pralhad Joshi's appointment as the new Education Minister. (PC: HT)

Heavy rain continues to batter Kerala, with the death toll from rain-related incidents rising to 15, Chief Minister VD Satheesan said on Monday. Seven people remain missing across Kollam, Kannur, Malappuram, Idukki and Muvattupuzha. Kottayam reported 3 deaths, including 2 in Poonjar and a child who drowned after falling into a water tank. Ernakulam recorded 2 deaths, while Kollam and Malappuram reported 2 and 4 deaths respectively. One death each was reported from Idukki, Muvattupuzha, Kannur and Kozhikode. As of 9 am, 316 relief camps were sheltering 11,018 people displaced by flooding. (PC: NDTV)

Student protests over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment exams entered the sixth day on Monday, with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) extending support to the agitation. Protesters are demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC examination and a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities. Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto continued his indefinite hunger strike, while demonstrators compared their movement to Delhi's Jantar Mantar protests. "We are staying awake to wake up the government," protesters said, holding the Hemant Soren government responsible and demanding transparent recruitment and permanent government jobs. (PC: India Today)

Nepal is mourning legendary mountaineer Nirmal Purja after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak killed all 10 members of his expedition, including 6 Nepali climbers. Prime Minister Balendra Shah and members of the global climbing community paid tribute to Purja, who became famous for climbing the world's 14 highest peaks in just over 6 months. His brother Kamal wrote, "Your legacy will live forever," while students at Purja's former school held a candlelight vigil in his memory. Purja is remembered for inspiring Nepali climbers and bringing global recognition to the country's mountaineering community. (PC: BBC)

India finished the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow with 39 medals—13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze—to place fourth in the overall standings. Although it was the country's lowest medal tally since 1998, the result came after several medal-winning sports, including shooting, wrestling, badminton and table tennis, were dropped from the Games due to a reduced 10-sport programme. India responded with record-breaking performances in boxing, historic gold medals in judo, a strong showing in athletics and para-athletics, and an eight-medal weightlifting campaign led by Mirabai Chanu, highlighting the country's growing strength across multiple sports. (PC: NDTV)

Former International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh officially took charge as IndiGo's Chief Executive Officer on Monday. Announced as the airline's CEO in March 2026, Walsh brings over 40 years of aviation experience, including leadership roles at British Airways, International Airlines Group and Aer Lingus. IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said Walsh's global expertise will help accelerate the airline's international expansion and strengthen its position in the global aviation industry. Walsh said India is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets and expressed confidence in building on IndiGo's success while improving operations and customer experience. (PC: HT)

Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists, led by Olympic champion Mirabai Chanu and weightlifter Lovepreet Singh, received a warm welcome at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after returning from Birmingham. Hundreds of fans gathered to celebrate their achievements. Mirabai won her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold in the women's 49kg category, while Lovepreet claimed silver in the men's +110kg event. Bronze medallist Bindyarani Devi and silver medallist Rishikanta Singh also thanked supporters for the reception. India's weightlifting team finished the Games with 8 medals—1 gold, 6 silver and 1 bronze—and is now preparing for next year's Asian Games. (PC: India Today)

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has responded to RTI activist Amit Tiwari’s complaint seeking an investigation into founder Abhijeet Dipke’s family finances. Party spokesperson Vaishnavi Gaur questioned why similar scrutiny was not directed at the PM CARES Fund. Earlier, Dipke said his education at Boston University was funded through a scholarship and an education loan, rejecting allegations of unexplained wealth. Tiwari has approached multiple authorities seeking probes into Dipke’s family assets, CJP’s legal status and its funding. CJP has maintained that its finances are transparent and said future activities will be funded through public crowdfunding. (PC: X)

Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor took an early lead in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar as counting of votes began on Monday. The bypolls are also underway in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, and Manjalpur, Gujarat. Bankipur, a long-time BJP stronghold, is witnessing a closely watched contest after BJP changed its candidate before polling. The elections are the first since nationwide student protests over alleged paper leaks and are being seen as an important test of public mood, particularly among young voters. Counting is still in progress, and the final results are expected later in the day. (PC: NDTV)