Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, made history in the first Youth Test against England by becoming the youngest cricketer to take a wicket and score a half-century in the same match. He scored 56 off 44 balls in the second innings and took two wickets with his left-arm spin in the first. This feat breaks Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s record, previously set at age 15. Suryavanshi also became the youngest player to record multiple half-centuries in international U19 Tests. India posted 540 runs, England replied with 439. The match ended in a draw with England finishing at 270/7. The second Youth Test begins July 20 at Chelmsford. (PC: TV9 Bharatvarsh & News18)

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to impose a 10% tariff on imports from BRICS nations, warning the group would "end very quickly" if it formed meaningfully. He accused BRICS of promoting "anti-American policies" and pledged to preserve the dollar’s global reserve status, rejecting any central bank digital currency in the U.S. The BRICS bloc, which expanded to include Iran and Indonesia, has denied being anti-American and is advancing BRICS Pay for local currency transactions. Brazil dropped plans for a common currency. Trump also announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting August and launched a probe into its trade practices. (PC: The Tribune & X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in the UK on July 23 at 8 pm at Stansted Airport, where a large gathering of the Indian diaspora is expected to welcome him. On July 24, Modi will sign the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK, a move hailed as a “historic milestone” in bilateral ties after three years of negotiations. The deal offers major benefits for Indian professionals, especially in IT, through a social security agreement that exempts them from contributions for up to three years. Over 60,000 workers are expected to benefit from this new pact. (PC: X/ NarendraModi)

India secured the US terror designation for Pakistan-backed The Resistance Front (TRF) just weeks after the Pahalgam attack. “India acted within 3 days of the attack and provided us with concrete proof,” said a senior Indian official. Intelligence linked TRF to Lashkar-e-Taiba and mastermind Sheikh Sajjad Gul. The US designation validates India’s evidence and exposes Pakistan’s terror links. “This is a setback for Pakistan’s attempt to shield TRF,” sources said. However, India faces resistance at the UN from China and Pakistan. TRF remains central to Pakistan’s proxy war in Kashmir under the false guise of local insurgency. (PC: News18)

Jan Suraaj founder and poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor sustained a rib injury during a roadshow in Arrah, Bihar. The incident occurred when Kishor leaned from his vehicle to greet supporters during his “Badlaav Yatra” at Veer Kunwar Singh Stadium. A large crowd caused commotion and jostling, leading to his injury. Kishor, experiencing severe rib pain, was rushed to a private hospital without addressing the gathering. He had arrived late at the venue due to delays. The rally was part of his larger Bihar outreach campaign ahead of state elections. Further updates on his condition are awaited. (PC: HT)

Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes Rishabh Pant should not play the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford if he cannot keep wickets due to his finger injury. Pant was injured during the third Test at Lord’s, with Dhruv Jurel replacing him behind the stumps. Despite Pant’s exceptional batting form — 425 runs in three Tests with two centuries — Shastri warned playing only as a batter risks worsening the injury. India trails 1-2 in the series and aims to level it in Manchester. Assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate hinted Pant could still play purely as a batsman. (PC: India Today)

The UK Met Office has issued an amber warning for torrential thunderstorms across London and southeast England from Friday night into Saturday morning. Forecasters warn of flash floods, power cuts, and travel chaos, with up to 100mm of rain possible in some areas within hours. Yellow warnings also cover much of England, with Scotland facing rain alerts through Sunday. Communities risk being cut off as road closures and transport disruptions loom. Despite heavy rain, temperatures could still reach the high 20s. The warnings come amid ongoing drought concerns, with hosepipe bans and reservoir levels critically low across regions. (PC: Sky News)

A Coldplay concert turned scandalous when the ‘kiss cam’ caught Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot canoodling at Gillette Stadium, Boston. As the crowd watched, frontman Chris Martin joked the pair “must be having an affair.” The footage showed Byron with his arms around Cabot as she quickly covered her face and turned away, while Byron ducked to avoid the spotlight. The incident has gone viral, sparking workplace gossip and media frenzy over the alleged affair between the tech tycoon and his HR chief. Neither Byron nor Cabot have commented on the incident so far. 

Indian student arrivals in the US have dropped by 70-80% amid a worsening visa crisis, education consultants report. The freeze on visa slots, rising rejection rates under Section 214(b), and lack of clarity from US authorities have left students anxious. Many are now shifting to Europe, fearing lost academic years. Hyderabad-based consultants say even early applicants face unprecedented rejections. The US Consulate claims slots are open but advises early applications. Last year, India sent over 3.3 lakh students to the US. Experts warn thousands of students’ futures hang in balance if the crisis persists. (PC: NDTV)

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed all political parties support the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma after sacks of burnt cash were found at his Delhi residence. Rijiju stressed that judicial corruption is a serious issue requiring unity. Congress also backed the move, citing the need to uphold the judiciary’s integrity. A judge’s removal requires signatures from 100 Lok Sabha and 50 Rajya Sabha MPs. Justice Varma denied wrongdoing, but an in-house inquiry found misconduct warranting removal. Rijiju dismissed criticism from Kapil Sibal, saying Parliament will not be guided by individual agendas but by collective integrity. (PC: India Today)