Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead in his office chamber at the Police Headquarters in Agartala on Monday. The 1994-batch IPS officer was rushed to Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, where doctors performed CPR for nearly 48 minutes before declaring him dead at 12:48 pm. Officials said preliminary reports suggest suicide, but the exact cause of death will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination. Police have secured the headquarters and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the case. (PC: India Today)

Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom's new prime minister after Keir Starmer formally resigned during an audience with King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Monday. Burnham arrived at the palace shortly after Starmer's departure, where the King invited him to form a new government, following long-standing constitutional tradition. Earlier, Starmer delivered his final speech outside 10 Downing Street, saying he was leaving office with "good grace" and expressing pride in his government's achievements. He also wished Burnham success and offered his full support. Burnham is expected to announce his Cabinet and outline his government's priorities later today. (PC: BBC)

Spain forward Ferran Torres became the hero of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final by scoring the extra-time winner in his team's 1-0 victory over Argentina. Years before his historic strike, Torres first showcased his talent in India during the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017. Then a 17-year-old, he helped Spain reach the final with 2 goals and 2 assists while playing in Kochi and Kolkata. Torres was named Player of the Match after his winning goal in New York, joining Andrés Iniesta as the only Spaniards to score a World Cup-winning goal for their country. (PC: NDTV)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took an indirect swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while praising Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 mission ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Highlighting that the private space company's team has an average age of 28, Modi remarked he was "not talking about a 56-year-old youngster," a comment widely seen as targeting the Leader of the Opposition. Congress criticised the remark, saying the real issue is unemployment among young Indians. Modi also congratulated Skyroot for India's first privately developed rocket to reach orbit and urged Parliament to hold fact-based, constructive discussions.

India captain Rohit Sharma has dismissed speculation about retiring from One-Day Internationals after scoring his 34th ODI century against England at Lord's. Despite India's 27-run defeat and series loss, Rohit's 138 off 110 balls sent a strong message about his future. Responding to retirement rumours, he said outside "noise" has never affected his mindset and that his priority remains contributing to the team's success. Rohit added that criticism has followed him since his debut and will continue, but his focus is on performing for India. The veteran opener remains determined to chase the 2027 ODI World Cup dream.

Union Minister JP Nadda met a delegation from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday as protests during the party's 'Chalo Sansad' march intensified in Delhi. The demonstration, organised over alleged NEET irregularities, saw thousands gather near Jantar Mantar before police cleared protesters from the area. Security remained tight across the national capital with restrictions under Section 163 of the BNSS in force. The CJP alleged police used excessive force against peaceful protesters and claimed its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was detained. Delhi Police has not officially responded to the allegations. Traffic disruptions were reported across parts of central Delhi.

US President Donald Trump drew attention during the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy presentation after Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina. After handing the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri, Trump remained on the podium as the team prepared to celebrate. Rodri appeared to gesture for him to move, but Trump stayed in place. FIFA President Gianni Infantino then stepped in and guided Trump toward the side of the stage, allowing Spain's players to continue their celebrations. Videos of the moment quickly spread across social media, sparking widespread discussion. Trump and Infantino were also booed by sections of the crowd during the ceremony. (PC: NDTV)

Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) marched towards Parliament in New Delhi on Monday, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak. Delhi Police used barricades and a lathi-charge to stop protesters from reaching Parliament, triggering chaos as several people fell during the crackdown. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das claimed party founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained by police. Samajwadi Party leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Dimple Yadav, criticised the police action and demanded justice for NEET students, alleging excessive force was used against peaceful protesters.

US President Donald Trump said American forces struck Iran "very hard" in retaliation for recent attacks that killed 3 US soldiers in Jordan and Iraq. The US carried out a ninth consecutive night of strikes, targeting military sites and communications networks, saying the operation aimed to weaken Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported explosions in several cities and claimed it launched retaliatory attacks in Syria while targeting US aircraft in Jordan. Tehran also warned that the Strait of Hormuz would remain unsafe if US military operations continue, raising fears of wider regional escalation. (PC: BBC)

Lionel Messi has faced criticism after appearing to urge the referee to send off Spain defender Marc Cucurella during Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the FIFA World Cup final. Messi was seen appealing for action under FIFA's rule on players covering their mouths while speaking, but the referee rejected the request. Pundits, including Wayne Rooney and Lee Dixon, called the move unsporting. Tensions escalated after the final whistle as players from both teams clashed on the pitch. Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was shown a straight red card following the confrontation, with FIFA expected to review the incident. (PC: India today)