India ended Day 4 of the 3rd Test at Lord’s in deep trouble at 58/4, still needing 135 runs to win against England. After bowling out England for 192 in their second innings, India seemed in control chasing 193. However, England’s bowlers bounced back strongly. Brydon Carse struck twice, with Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes picking one wicket each. KL Rahul showed resilience, remaining unbeaten on 33, but India’s top order faltered. Both sides scored 387 in their first innings, keeping the contest finely balanced. The final day promises a tense finish at Lord’s. (PC: NDTV)

A small plane crashed at London Southend Airport in Essex, sparking a huge fireball and thick black smoke, visuals on social media showed. Police confirmed a “serious incident” and urged people to avoid the area. The aircraft was reportedly headed to Lelystad, Netherlands. Emergency services, including four ambulances, rushed to the scene. MP David Burton-Sampson urged the public to stay away. Nearby golf and rugby clubs were evacuated as a precaution. At least four flights from Southend were cancelled, while two inbound flights were diverted to Gatwick and Stansted. Investigation into the crash is underway. (PC: HT)

Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old student from Tripura studying at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Delhi University, was found dead under a flyover near the Yamuna river, Delhi Police confirmed. Missing since July 7, she last spoke to her parents before disappearing from Paryavaran Complex. Her body was discovered near Geeta Colony after a joint search by Delhi Police and NDRF. A note suggested intentions of suicide from Signature Bridge, but poor CCTV coverage hindered tracking. Eyewitnesses reported seeing her on the bridge. Her family suspects foul play. Investigations continue. (PC: India Today)

IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut on the ISS through the Axiom-4 mission, will return to Earth on July 15 after two weeks in space. During the farewell, Shukla echoed Rakesh Sharma’s iconic words, saying India still looks “saare jahan se accha” from space. He praised India’s fearless progress and thanked ISRO, NASA, Axiom, and the people of India. The Axiom-4 crew, aboard SpaceX’s Dragon, is set to undock from ISS on July 14. Shukla will undergo seven days of rehabilitation post-landing. This historic mission included over 60 experiments to support India’s future space ambitions.

India suffered an early blow in their 193-run chase against England in the 3rd Test at Lord’s, with Jofra Archer dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal cheaply. KL Rahul remains at the crease as India look to steady their innings. Earlier, Washington Sundar’s brilliant 4 for 22 helped India bowl out England for just 192 in their second innings. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj picked up 2 wickets each, while Nitish Reddy and Akash Deep chipped in with one apiece. Both teams had scored 387 runs in their first innings, leaving the Test finely poised heading into a thrilling final session.

Heavy rainfall battered Delhi on Sunday evening, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to upgrade its orange alert to a red alert. Several parts of the capital reported waterlogging, though traffic disruptions remained limited due to the weekend. Visuals from Kartavya Path showed India Gate drenched in relentless rain. IMD warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds of 30-40 km/h for the next two hours in Delhi and surrounding areas of Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh. After days of persistent showers, Delhi residents are bracing for continued rain and cloudy skies in the coming days.

India took control on Day 4 of the 3rd Test at Lord’s after Washington Sundar’s crucial strikes removed Joe Root and Jamie Smith in quick succession. England went into Tea at 175/6, leading India by exactly 175 runs. Ben Stokes remained unbeaten alongside Chris Woakes, trying to steady the innings. Earlier, Mohammed Siraj claimed two wickets while Nitish Reddy and Akash Deep picked one each. Both teams scored 387 in their first innings. With Sundar’s timely breakthroughs, India has strengthened its chances heading into the final session. The match hangs in the balance with England under pressure. (PC: BCCI)

China’s embassy in New Delhi has called Tibet-related issues—especially the succession of the Dalai Lama—a “thorn” in bilateral ties with India, warning it has become a diplomatic burden for New Delhi. This statement comes just before External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to China—his first since the 2020 Ladakh standoff. Chinese officials criticized recent Indian remarks endorsing the Dalai Lama's authority over his own reincarnation, calling such comments “improper” and insisting the reincarnation process is an internal Chinese matter. India maintains it does not officially comment on religious affairs. (PC: AFP)  

Bollywood actor R. Madhavan addressed the ongoing Hindi‑Marathi language debate, stating he has “never experienced” conflict based on language due to his multilingual background. Raised in Jamshedpur, educated in Kolhapur, he speaks Tamil, Hindi, and Marathi, and insists language has not been a barrier in his career or life . Madhavan called for mutual respect and understanding across India’s linguistic diversity, rejecting regional tensions. His remarks bring a neutral, inclusive tone, advocating dialogue over division amid state-level disputes and cultural sensitivities. (PC: Wikipedia)

Delhi University student Sneha Debnath, 19, from Tripura, has been missing since July 7. A letter found in her room mentions suicide at Signature Bridge, citing feelings of failure. Her family, however, suspects foul play as CCTV cameras on the bridge were non-functional. Sneha’s father, an Army veteran battling kidney failure, and her family have appealed for public help. Authorities, including Tripura’s CM, have joined the search. Despite NDRF efforts, no trace has been found. The family questions why Sneha would travel far for such an act, demanding answers about safety failures in Delhi. (PC: NDTV)