Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted of murdering Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi in 2017, faces execution in Yemen on July 16. Despite intense diplomatic efforts, including appeals from Kerala CM to PM Modi and intervention by Sunni leader Kanthapuram, the Indian government admits limited influence due to Yemen’s political complexities. Negotiations with Mahdi’s family for blood money (₹8.5 crore) are ongoing. Priya’s mother, currently in Yemen, seeks a last-minute pardon. The Supreme Court has deferred hearing to July 18. The case has sparked national concern, with growing public and political pressure to halt the execution and secure Priya’s release. (PC: The News Minute)

 Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Axiom-4 mission, returned to Earth after a historic 14-day stay aboard the ISS. His reflections from space resonated deeply across India. He described India as “grand and bigger from space,” carried the tricolour on launch, and shared Indian sweets like Gajar ka Halwa in orbit. In conversation with PM Modi, he linked India’s space journey to national progress. His farewell message—“Even the stars are attainable”—echoed unity and ambition. Shukla’s poetic tribute, “Aaj ka Bharat abhi bhi saare jahan se achchha dikhta hai,” immortalized his mission. His words, humor, and outreach left an indelible mark on India’s space legacy. (PC: AFP)

Tesla officially launched its first showroom in India today at Maker Maxity Mall, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, marking its entry into the Indian market. Tesla’s Model Y starts at ₹60 lakh, with the long-range variant priced at ₹67.8 lakh. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis attended the opening and invited Tesla to consider the state for future R&D and manufacturing. India’s steep import duties make Tesla’s prices higher than in other countries. Despite this, Tesla aims to attract wealthy urban buyers. India’s EV market is growing, with a target of 30% EV sales by 2030, up from 4% now. (PC: HT)

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth today at around 3 PM IST after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla and the multinational Ax-4 crew will splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off California following a dangerous re-entry through Earth's atmosphere. The SpaceX Dragon capsule undocked on Monday for a 22-hour return journey. Shukla conducted over 60 experiments, including plant biology and AI research. His work on the ISS is expected to help future missions and Earth-based science. India celebrates this as a proud moment in its space journey. (PC: India Today )

Australia bowled out West Indies for just 27 runs in Jamaica, securing a 176-run victory and a 3-0 series sweep. This is the West Indies’ lowest Test total in 70 years and the second-lowest in Test history. Mitchell Starc took 6-9, completing his 100th Test with 402 career wickets. Scott Boland claimed a hat-trick to finish the hosts’ innings. The Windies were chasing 204 but collapsed within 12.5 overs. Captain Roston Chase admitted the performance was “heartbreaking.” The two sides will now play a five-match T20 series starting July 21 in Jamaica. (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)

England clinched a thrilling 22-run win over India in the third Test at Lord’s, taking a 2-1 series lead. Jofra Archer, inspired by Sourav Ganguly’s iconic 2002 shirt-waving moment, delivered a match-winning spell, dismissing Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar. Ben Stokes revealed Archer mistook the NatWest final for the 2019 World Cup anniversary, adding humor to the drama. Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 kept India in the chase, but England’s seamers prevailed. Stokes and Archer shared ten wickets, with Shoaib Bashir sealing the win. Stokes, fresh off injury, led from the front and was named Player of the Match. The fourth Test begins July 23 in Manchester. (PC: Reuters & The Times of India)

India’s narrow 22-run defeat to England in the third Test at Lord’s left cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly heartbroken. Chasing 193, India collapsed for 170 despite Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 and gritty partnerships with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Ganguly praised Jadeja’s fight, calling it a “Test to be won,” while Tendulkar lauded the trio’s resilience, saying “So near, yet so far.” England now lead the five-match series 2-1. The loss stung deeply, given India’s strong performances across all three Tests. Jadeja’s valiant stand and Siraj’s emotional exit captured the spirit of a team that refused to back down. (PC: X/@BCCI)

India captain Shubman Gill clashed with England’s Zak Crawley during the Lord’s Test, sparking a fiery exchange. Crawley’s deliberate time-wasting in the final over of Day 3 provoked Gill, who hurled abuse and sarcastically signaled for a replacement. Ben Duckett joined the fray, escalating tensions. England responded with heightened aggression on Day 4, surrounding Gill with verbal taunts before dismissing him cheaply. Stuart Broad credited Gill’s actions for firing up England, especially Jofra Archer and captain Ben Stokes. India’s chase faltered, ending in a 22-run defeat. Broad praised England’s intensity, calling it the most charged-up performance he’d witnessed in years. (PC: Reuters)

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)