A video of Indian community members performing ‘Ganga Aarti’ on Canada’s Credit River in Mississauga has gone viral, dividing opinions online. Organised by Radio Dhishum at Erindale Park, the event drew praise for preserving Indian traditions abroad. The Indian Consulate in Toronto confirmed Consul Sanjeev Saklani attended. While some lauded the cultural celebration, critics questioned performing Ganga Aarti on a foreign river. Social media reactions ranged from “Har Har Gange” to calls for keeping rituals within India. Organisers and attendees described the event as a heartfelt connection to their roots despite being far from home. (PC: India Today)

In Maharashtra’s Palghar district, a migrant auto‑rickshaw driver was publicly assaulted by supporters of Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s MNS after he was filmed insisting, “Main Hindi bolunga… Marathi nahi bolunga” (“I will speak Hindi… not Marathi”) near Virar station . The video went viral, leading the group to confront him, slap him repeatedly (including women among them), and force an on‑camera apology to locals and the state for allegedly insulting Marathi language and culture . Uday Jadhav, Virar city chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), defended the action as a defense of Marathi pride. Despite its public nature, no FIR has yet been filed as police await formal complaints. (PC: NDTV)

The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) condemned allegations of human error and pilot suicide in the Air India 171 crash that killed 260 people, calling them “deeply insensitive.” The Ahmedabad-London flight crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12. ICPA said baseless accusations, without verified evidence, disrespected the profession and grieving families. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report revealed fuel cutoffs caused both engines to fail mid-air. One pilot allegedly questioned the other mid-crisis, with both denying responsibility. The sole survivor is British national Vishwas Kumar Ramesh. ICPA urged restraint in public speculation. (PC: PTI)

Poland’s Iga Swiatek slammed her country’s media after claiming her maiden Wimbledon title with a ruthless 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 women’s singles final. Swiatek, now a 6-time Grand Slam champion, said harsh criticism during her struggles hurt her and her team. “Let me do my job,” she told reporters. She credited her success to mental clarity and enjoying the moment at Centre Court. Swiatek hopes her dominant triumph will finally silence critics. “We know what we are doing,” she added. This was also her first career title on grass courts. (PC: India Today)

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS in over four decades, is set to undock from the International Space Station on July 14 at approximately 4:35 PM IST, concluding his nearly 18‑day mission aboard Axiom‑4 . The Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to splash down off the California coast on July 15 at around 3:00 PM IST . Shukla has completed four out of seven ISRO‑led microgravity experiments, with the remainder nearing completion . His family in Lucknow is eagerly preparing a grand welcome, while the nation awaits this major milestone in India’s space journey .  

At the Indian Open Athletics Meet in Pune on July 12, 2025, Shivam Lohakare, aged 20, threw a career-best 80.95 m on his final attempt to win javelin gold. He became only the second‑youngest Indian after Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra to breach the 80‑metre barrier . Lohakare shattered his previous best of 76.92 m (set in 2023) by nearly four metres . His throw makes him the 16th Indian to join the elite 80m club, and one of eight to do so in the last four years . This landmark performance cements his status as a rising star in Indian athletics. (PC: AFI)  

In a tragic incident from Balasore, Odisha, a 20-year-old second-year Integrated B.Ed student set herself ablaze outside Fakir Mohan College principal’s office on July 12, 2025. The student had reportedly faced prolonged sexual harassment by her Head of Department (HoD), Samir Kumar Sahu, who allegedly demanded sexual favours and threatened academic consequences if she refused. Despite filing complaints, the college administration allegedly failed to take action. The student sustained 90–95% burn injuries and is in critical condition at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Odisha government has suspended the principal, arrested the HoD, and initiated a high-level inquiry into institutional lapses. (PC: The Times of India)  

Day 4 of the 3rd Test at Lord’s saw England resume at 2/0 after India matched their first-innings score of 387. KL Rahul’s century, supported by fifties from Pant and Jadeja, kept India level. Tensions flared late on Day 3 with Shubman Gill confronting Zak Crawley over time-wasting tactics. England’s second innings began cautiously, with Siraj striking early to remove Duckett and Pope. Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj kept pressure high as England reached 51/3. The pitch continues to deteriorate, making batting increasingly difficult. With the series tied 1-1, both teams are pushing for a decisive lead in this knife-edge contest. (PC: Wisden & Reddit)

India and England are locked in a gripping battle at Lord’s. Both teams posted identical first-innings scores of 387. KL Rahul starred with 100 (177), supported by Pant (74) and Jadeja (72). England began their second innings and reached 42/1 in 11.5 overs, with Zak Crawley dismissed for 17 by Siraj. The pitch is showing signs of wear, offering bounce and turn. With England leading by 42 runs, India aims to strike early and chase a manageable target in the fourth innings of this evenly poised Test. (PC: NDTV Sports)

Day 3 of the 3rd Test at Lord’s ended in high drama as India matched England’s 387-run first innings. KL Rahul’s gritty century, supported by Pant and Jadeja, set the stage. But the real fireworks came in the final over: Zak Crawley’s time-wasting tactics—glove theatrics and sight screen delays—sparked a heated exchange with Shubman Gill, who fired back with “be brave and bat,” caught on stump mic. Jasprit Bumrah added sarcastic applause. England ended at 2/0, leading by two runs. With tensions high and the match evenly poised, Day 4 promises explosive cricket and psychological warfare. (PC: My Khel & India Today)