Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to return to Britain later this month, six years after relocating to the US. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to move with their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, to a non-royal residence outside London. The children are reportedly enrolled at a British school starting in September. King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have reportedly been informed. The Sussexes are expected to retain homes in California and Portugal. Their security arrangements remain undisclosed, despite Harry previously saying he would not feel safe bringing his family to Britain without police protection. The reported move follows Harry’s recent reunion with his father. (PC: Politics UK)

Indian-origin educator and former high school principal Pia Dandiya has won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District. With more than 95% of votes counted, Dandiya secured 68.6% of the vote, defeating Kaysia Earley. She will now face Republican nominee Casey Askar in the November 3 general election. Thanking voters and volunteers after her victory, Dandiya said it was her dream to represent her home state and make Florida proud. Her campaign has focused on issues affecting working families, including the rising cost of groceries, healthcare and housing. (PC: HT)

Indian gangster Major Singh, an alleged operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted list. The FBI said Singh is wanted for his alleged involvement in the activities of the transnational criminal syndicate in the United States. He faces charges including conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and conspiracy to engage in the unlicensed arms trade. A federal arrest warrant was issued against him on June 25, 2026. The allegations against Singh have not yet been proven in court, and the FBI has sought public information about his whereabouts. (PC: NDTV)

Pakistan summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and lodged a strong protest over remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during his visit to Srinagar. Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” and said the US could review its travel advisory for the region. Pakistan rejected his remarks, calling Jammu and Kashmir a disputed territory and referring to UN Security Council resolutions. Gor met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and visited Dal Lake during his first trip to the region since taking charge as US ambassador to India. (PC: X)

Sugar prices in India have reached record levels ahead of the festive season, prompting the government to consider imports and other measures to boost domestic supplies. Experts have linked the rise partly to the diversion of sugarcane for ethanol production under India’s E20 fuel programme, along with lower productivity and tight supplies. Wholesale prices in key markets have surged, while retail prices have crossed Rs 60 per kg in some areas. The government is reportedly considering cutting import duty, imposing stock limits and reviewing cane diversion to ethanol to prevent further price rises. (PC: India Today)

A Rajdhani Express was temporarily halted in Assam’s Hojai district to allow a herd of wild elephants to safely cross a railway track. Forest staff spotted the elephants near the tracks at Hawaipur as the train was approaching. They quickly alerted the loco-pilot and the Lumding Railway Control Room. The coordinated action ensured the elephants crossed safely without any harm or disruption. The train resumed its journey after the herd cleared the tracks. Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah praised the efforts, saying the incident highlighted the importance of protecting wildlife and preventing accidents.

India and Palestine have signed two MoUs to strengthen development cooperation, including the construction of a 200-bed super-speciality hospital in Jenin and a vocational training centre. The hospital will include a trauma centre and serve neighbouring areas such as Tulkarm and Tubas. Indian official Sripriya Ranganathan reaffirmed New Delhi’s support for the Palestinian people and a negotiated two-state solution. India also handed over life-saving medicines, including anti-cancer drugs, and discussed further support for Palestine’s health sector, education, skill development and employment opportunities. (PC: HT)

US Ambassador Sergio Gor has called Jammu and Kashmir an “important part of India” during his first visit to Srinagar since taking charge. Gor met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed tourism, horticulture, economic cooperation and other opportunities for deeper engagement. The US envoy also said Washington would review its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, citing improvements in security. A downgrade could help boost foreign tourism in the region. Gor’s visit is also significant as it marks renewed direct engagement between the US envoy and Jammu and Kashmir’s elected government. He is scheduled to visit Ladakh next. (PC: India Today)

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon has harvested and cooked fresh vegetables grown aboard the International Space Station, sharing a video of the experiment. Menon and fellow astronaut Jessica Meir grew kale and wasabi mustard greens for about a month inside NASA’s Veggie plant-growth chamber. The astronauts harvested the leaves and prepared them as part of a fresh meal in space. NASA is studying how plants grow in microgravity to support future long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Growing fresh food in space could provide astronauts with nutrients and reduce the amount of food that needs to be transported from Earth.  

Israel's military has confirmed for the first time that its soldiers fired at a car carrying five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who was killed along with six relatives in Gaza in 2024. Hind initially survived and pleaded for help during a phone call with Palestinian Red Crescent operators. An ambulance sent to rescue her was also hit, killing two paramedics. The Israel Defense Forces said it has opened a criminal investigation into the deaths of Hind, her family and the paramedics. The IDF will also investigate the killing of 15 Palestinians, including medics and a UN worker, in Rafah in 2025. (PC: BBC)