India captain Shubman Gill may face legal trouble after wearing a Nike vest during the Edgbaston Test, despite Adidas being the official kit sponsor of Team India under a five-year BCCI contract signed in 2023. Cameras captured Gill wearing the competitor’s apparel while declaring the second innings on Day 4, sparking social media concerns over a potential breach of contract. The BCCI’s deal with Adidas mandates exclusive rights for all match and training gear. While Gill delivered a record-breaking performance with scores of 269 and 161, his off-field attire could now attract disciplinary scrutiny from the cricket board. (PC: BCCI)

Security has been heightened along Maharashtra’s Raigad coast after a “suspicious” boat, possibly a Pakistani fishing vessel, was detected by Indian Navy radar near Revdanda’s Korlai coast late Sunday night. The boat was seen two nautical miles offshore. A major search operation involving the Navy, Coast Guard, Raigad Police, QRT, and Bomb Squad is underway. Raigad SP Anchal Dalal attempted to reach the vessel but was hindered by rough weather. Officials await interception to confirm the boat’s identity. The operation comes amid increased coastal vigilance, recalling previous security incidents along India’s western seaboard. (PC: X)

A 14-member British engineering team has arrived in Kerala to repair a $110 million F-35B fighter jet stranded at Thiruvananthapuram airport since June 14. The jet, diverted due to bad weather while on a sortie from HMS Prince of Wales, suffered a technical snag and couldn’t return. Previous attempts by Royal Navy engineers failed. The stealth aircraft has now been moved to a Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility. If repairs fail, it may be dismantled and flown out aboard a C-17 cargo plane. The jet’s prolonged stay has sparked jokes online, with some calling it “God’s Own Jet.” (PC: X)

Indian pacer Akash Deep dedicated his 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston to his sister, Akhand Jyoti Singh, who is battling third-stage cancer. In an emotional interview with Aajtak, Jyoti revealed she told him, “Don’t worry about me, do well for India,” before the England tour. Akash supported her throughout the IPL 2025, visiting her in hospital while playing for Lucknow Super Giants. Jyoti praised his love and sense of responsibility, calling him the pillar of the family. Akash, who has taken 25 wickets in 8 Tests, told her, “Everything I have is for my sisters and my family.” (PC: India Today)

Israel confirmed airstrikes on multiple Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen early Monday, targeting sites linked to Iran and militant operations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck Al-Hudaydah, Ras Isa, Al-Salif, and the Ras Qantib power plant, claiming the Houthis were behind ongoing drone and missile attacks on Israel and posed a threat to Red Sea shipping lanes. A major target included the seized merchant ship “Galaxy Leader,” allegedly outfitted with radar for maritime surveillance. Israel stated the power plant was used to support military activities. The strikes signal escalating regional tensions involving Iran-backed forces across the Middle East. (PC: X)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump in Washington as pressure mounts to finalize a Gaza ceasefire. Trump, calling his stance “very firm,” said he expects a deal this week. Talks resumed in Qatar over a proposed 60-day ceasefire and hostage release. Netanyahu expressed optimism, but key differences remain. Israeli families of hostages urged an agreement, while Gazans voiced skepticism. Netanyahu, boosted by public support after Israeli-Iran clashes, may now overcome far-right resistance. Hamas, weakened by Iran’s setbacks, could concede. Trump seeks to shift focus to broader regional goals, including Israel-Saudi ties and Israel-Syria border talks. (PC: BBC)

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, extradited from the US in May 2025, has confessed to key details of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks during NIA custody, sources revealed. He admitted being in Mumbai during the attacks and said it was part of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) plan. Rana confirmed training with David Headley and linked the plot to Pakistan’s ISI and army, which he claimed had sent him to Saudi Arabia during the Khaleej War. He also acknowledged inspecting attack sites like CST. Mumbai Police are preparing to arrest Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian, for his role in conspiracy, murder, and terrorism. (PC: India Today)

Blair Herber, 13, and her sister Brooke, 11, were found dead with their hands locked together after flash floods devastated Hunt, Texas. The Dallas sisters had texted "I love you" to their parents and grandparents before floodwaters swept through their cabin along the Guadalupe River. Their parents survived but were unable to reach them. The girls’ grandparents remain missing. The floods have killed at least 82 people, with many still unaccounted for. US President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott have signed emergency declarations. Search and rescue operations are ongoing across central Texas following the July 4 weekend disaster. (PC: HT)

Erin Patterson, 50, has been found guilty of murdering three relatives with a beef wellington laced with deadly death cap mushrooms in Leongatha, Australia. Her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, 66, died shortly after the July 2023 lunch. A fourth guest, Ian Wilkinson, survived after weeks in a coma. Prosecutors accused Erin of knowingly using the toxic mushrooms and trying to destroy evidence. The jury rejected her claim that it was an accident. Sentencing is pending, and Patterson has 28 days to appeal. The high-profile trial drew global attention to the small town of Morwell. (PC: BBC)

Melania Trump is facing sharp criticism over her social media post on the devastating Texas floods that killed at least 67 people, including 21 children. Offering “thoughts and prayers,” she wrote, “My heart goes out to the parents in Texas.” Critics on X blasted her response as inadequate, citing Trump-era cuts to disaster preparedness and forecasting. Some users accused her of offering sympathy after enabling the crisis. Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro said reduced weather service staff “could lead to tragedy.” FEMA has now been activated and Coast Guard teams are assisting in search operations after Donald Trump’s disaster declaration. (PC: NDTV)