India captain Shubman Gill revealed King Charles III sympathized with Mohammed Siraj’s dismissal during their meeting at St James’s Palace after the Lord’s Test. “The King said the way Siraj got out was very unfortunate,” Gill told reporters. India lost by 22 runs despite a spirited fight. King Charles praised India’s performance and admitted he watched the match highlights. “He asked how we felt after that ending,” Gill added. India’s men’s and women’s teams attended the event in London. Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 couldn’t prevent defeat. The fourth Test begins in Manchester on 23 July after an eight-day break. (PC: X)

India’s Air Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report on the Air India Flight 171 crash has raised new questions. The Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad last month, killing 260 people. The report mentions fuel cut-off switches were flipped seconds after take-off, but no cockpit voice transcript was shared. Aviation experts criticize the report as selective, lacking crucial details on pilot actions. Speculation about pilot error or intentional action has been condemned by India’s pilots’ association. Investigations continue, with experts demanding transparency. A final report is expected within a year, though delays are common in aviation probes. (PC: BBC)

The Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians on April 22, was ordered by Pakistan’s political and military leadership, reports said. Pakistani spy agency ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba were behind the attack, carried out by Pakistani terrorists to maintain secrecy. Sulaiman, a former Pakistani commando, led the assault. No Kashmiri terrorists were involved. The attack targeted people based on religion at Baisaran meadows. India responded with ‘Operation Sindoor’ in May, killing over 100 terrorists. Odisha’s CM said Pakistan’s role mirrors the 26/11 Mumbai attack, sparking widespread outrage in India. (PC: News18)

A 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan College in Balasore, Odisha, has died after setting herself on fire. She had earlier complained of harassment by a college professor but said no action was taken. The girl died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on July 14. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said he was very sad about her death and promised strict punishment for those responsible. The college principal has been arrested for protecting the accused professor. Biju Janata Dal (BJD) workers protested when her body was taken for postmortem. The Crime Branch is now looking into the case. (PC: News18)

Security has been tightened at Amritsar’s Golden Temple after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) received a bomb threat via email on July 14. Punjab Police confirmed an FIR has been registered and cybercrime units are investigating. Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar assured foolproof security, urging the public to stay calm. Bomb squads and additional forces have been deployed. Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla demanded swift action, calling the threat an attack on peace and humanity. Authorities emphasized vigilance and assured no compromise on security at the revered Sikh shrine, visited daily by thousands of devotees and tourists. (PC: HT)

The Union Health Ministry has directed all central government institutions, including AIIMS Nagpur, to install “oil and sugar” boards in cafeterias and public spaces, warning people about hidden fat and sugar in popular Indian snacks like jalebi, samosa, pakora, laddoo, vada pav, and gulab jamun. The move is seen as India’s first formal step to treat junk food with the same seriousness as tobacco. “Sugar and trans fats are the new tobacco. People deserve to know what they’re eating,” said Dr Amar Amale, Cardiological Society of India, Nagpur. The initiative aims to fight India’s growing obesity crisis through public awareness.

The US aviation regulator FAA has said Boeing’s fuel control switches are safe, after a deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed 260 people in June. The Boeing 787’s engines lost power when fuel switches were moved from “run” to “cut-off” after take-off. The FAA referred to a 2018 advisory but said no safety directive is needed. Air India’s CEO urged people not to jump to conclusions, saying no faults were found with the aircraft. The London-bound flight crashed into a medical college just minutes after take-off. A detailed investigation report is expected next year. (PC: BBC)

Three top ULFA (I) leaders, including lower council chief Nayan Asom, were killed in alleged drone and missile strikes on mobile camps in Myanmar’s Sagaing region. The Paresh Baruah-led faction blamed Indian forces, claiming over 150 Israeli and French-made drones were used between 2–4 am Sunday. Ganesh Asom and Pradip Asom were reportedly killed during Nayan’s funeral in a second wave of attacks. The Indian Army denied involvement, stating no inputs on such operations. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also ruled out state police participation. No independent confirmation has emerged, and Myanmar has not responded. ULFA (I) has long operated from camps along the 1,600-km India-Myanmar border. (PC: India Today)

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report on the Air India crash suggests fuel cutoff switches were manually triggered seconds after takeoff, causing engine failure. However, the cockpit voice recording reveals confusion between pilots, with one denying the action. The report lacks full CVR transcripts and fails to clarify who operated the switches. Aviation experts and pilot unions reject the pilot error theory, citing possible mechanical faults and referencing FAA advisories on switch malfunctions. The report’s tone and lack of transparency have drawn criticism, with calls for a fair, fact-based investigation. Speculative media narratives, including insinuations of pilot suicide, have been condemned as irresponsible and insensitive. (PC: The Tribune & The New York Times)

Renowned stunt master SM Raju tragically died during a car stunt for Arya’s upcoming film ‘Vettuvan’, directed by Pa Ranjith. The accident occurred on July 13 in Tamil Nadu during a high-risk car toppling sequence. Shocking visuals showed Raju’s car overturning violently, leaving him fatally injured despite quick rescue efforts. Actor Vishal confirmed the news, expressing deep sorrow and pledging lifelong support to Raju’s family. Raju was a respected figure in the Tamil film industry, known for his daring stunts. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through Kollywood, with tributes pouring in from industry colleagues and fans alike.