Dr. Salvador Plasencia, 43, has pleaded guilty in a Los Angeles court to four counts of ketamine distribution linked to the death of actor Matthew Perry. While Plasencia did not provide the fatal dose, he supplied Perry with ketamine in the weeks before the "Friends" star was found dead in October 2023. The doctor admitted buying the drug from another physician and selling it at inflated prices. Sentencing is set for December 3, with Plasencia facing up to 40 years in prison. The case involves five individuals, including the alleged “Ketamine Queen,” Jasveen Sangha, who has pleaded not guilty. (PC: NDTV)

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that countries can sue each other for climate change damages, including historic emissions. Though non-binding, the opinion allows climate-vulnerable nations like Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands to seek compensation for loss and damage caused by rising seas and extreme weather. The case was initiated by Pacific Island students and supported by dozens of developing nations. The court also warned that failing to act ambitiously breaches the Paris Agreement. Legal experts call it a “historic affirmation” of the right to climate justice. The ruling could influence national courts globally. (PC: BBC)

India's Rishabh Pant was taken to a hospital in Manchester after a painful injury on Day 1 of the 4th Test against England. A yorker from Chris Woakes struck his right toe, causing bleeding and swelling. Pant, in visible pain, could not stand and was taken off the field in an ambulance. He had scored 37 runs before the injury. The BCCI confirmed scans are underway and the medical team is monitoring him. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill are concerned. If ruled out, it will be a big blow for India, already trailing 1-2 in the series. (PC: PTI)

Two UK families received the wrong bodies of loved ones who died in the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad. A lawyer said one coffin held the remains of two different people, while another had no match with the family’s DNA. The bodies were sent in sealed coffins after DNA tests by a government hospital. Air India had no role in the mix-up. India’s Foreign Ministry said proper rules were followed. A full inquiry is being sought. The crash killed 260 people. Some bodies were quickly buried in India, while 12 were sent to the UK for funerals. (PC: India Today)

India ended Day 1 of the 4th Test against England at 264/4 in Manchester. The day was strong for India but ended with a big setback. Rishabh Pant got badly hurt after a ball hit his right foot during a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes. His toe started bleeding, and he had to leave the field in an ambulance. Ravindra Jadeja replaced him. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 58, and Sai Sudharsan made 61. KL Rahul added 46. At stumps, Jadeja and Shardul Thakur were both on 19. Ben Stokes was England’s best bowler, taking 2 wickets for 47 runs. (PC: NDTV)

Gujarat’s Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) has arrested four men linked to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The suspects were caught in a multi-state operation based on secret intelligence. They are from Delhi, Gujarat, and Noida. Officials say they spread radical content online and wanted to bring Islamic law to India through violence. One man was in touch with a Pakistani Instagram user. Police also found a sword and jihadi documents at one suspect’s home. The group used apps that auto-delete messages. This arrest is seen as a big step in India’s fight against terrorism, especially after the April Kashmir attack. (Screengrab/X/@PTI_News)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the UK for a four-day trip. The visit will focus on signing a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with British PM Keir Starmer. Indian community groups in the UK are preparing a warm welcome for him near London. Modi said the visit will boost economic ties and create jobs in both countries. This will be his fourth visit to the UK. He is also expected to meet King Charles III. The FTA aims to double trade by 2030. After the UK, Modi will head to the Maldives for their independence celebrations. (PC: X)

Heavy rains on July 23 drenched Delhi-NCR, causing widespread waterlogging and snarled traffic across major junctions like ITO and Tikri Kalan—nicknamed “public swimming” spots as commuters waded through knee‑deep water . While many areas like Patparganj and Indirapuram faced severe flooding and uprooted trees, the BJP praised the Rekha Gupta-led administration for ensuring smooth flow at Minto Bridge—a notorious flood-prone underpass—citing improved drainage as the success factor . The IMD forecasts continued rain in coming days, urging residents to avoid low-lying zones and travel only when necessary.

Ten more Palestinians in Gaza have died from malnutrition in the past 24 hours, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, as over 100 aid agencies accuse Israel of causing “mass starvation.” The UN Security Council is meeting urgently to discuss the worsening crisis. Despite Israel claiming that 950 truckloads of aid are waiting to be distributed, aid is reportedly not reaching civilians. Gaza’s residents describe unbearable conditions, with basic food like lentils and bread costing over 600 shekels daily. Meanwhile, Israel’s military operations continue, with 17 more people reportedly killed in air strikes, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence agency. (PC: BBC)

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned citing health reasons on July 21, is preparing to vacate the Vice President Enclave in Delhi, where he had been residing since April 2024. Sources told India Today that Dhankhar declined meeting requests from opposition leaders like Sharad Pawar and Sanjay Raut following his sudden resignation. Though entitled to a government Type VIII bungalow, Dhankhar’s move has stirred speculation beyond health concerns. The 74-year-old’s exit has triggered a political buzz, with probable successors including Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Delhi LG VK Saxena, and J&K LG Manoj Sinha being discussed for the vacant VP post. (PC: HT)