The BCCI and Bangladesh Cricket Board have jointly postponed India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh, originally set for August 17–31, 2025 to September 2026. The six-match series (three ODIs and three T20Is) was moved due to scheduling conflicts with international commitments and logistical challenges. Diplomatic and security concerns stemming from recent political tensions and trade disputes between the countries also influenced the decision. A BCCI statement confirmed that revised dates and venues will be shared later. The move follows government advice cautioning against proceeding amid regional instability. India’s last visit included Tests and T20s in 2024, while the most recent white-ball encounter came during the Champions Trophy earlier this year. (PC: Business Standard & PTI)

India U19 can seal their five-match series against England U19 today at Worcester. England’s skipper Thomas Rew won the toss and elected to field. 14 Years old opening batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi took the charge, stroked a sensational 52-ball century embellished with seven sixes and ten boundaries. He eventually fell for 143 off 78 balls (10 sixes, 13 fours). Vihaan Malhotra contributed a composed fifty, while off-spinner Kanishk Chouhan led the bowling charge in the series and chipped in with an unbeaten 43* in the previous match. England will depend on Rew’s batting support, but India’s aggressive batting and all‑round depth positions them to win with overs to spare. (PC: Firstpost)

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Elise Mertens, Laura Siegemund, Linda Noskova, Sonay Kartal, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Solana Sierra and Amanda Anisimova have progressed to Round 4 at Wimbledon. Sabalenka defeated Emma Raducanu in straight sets; Pavlyuchenkova recovered from a set down to eliminate Naomi Osaka. Siegemund beat sixth seed Madison Keys, and Mertens ousted Elina Svitolina. On July 5, defending champion Barbora Krejčíková meets Emma Navarro, while Iga Swiatek faces Danielle Collins on Centre Court. Other Round 3 matches feature Mirra Andreeva, Elena Rybakina, Ekaterina Alexandrova and Clara Tauson. Matches air live on Star Sports Network, with OTT streaming via JioHotstar. (PC: WTT & The Guardian)

Pakistan People’s Party Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated Pakistan would support extraditing “individuals of concern” to India such as LeT leader Hafiz Saeed and JeM chief Masood Azhar but only within a framework of comprehensive, cooperative dialogue. He emphasised that convictions must be based on properly presented court evidence, including witness testimony from India. Saeed is currently serving a 33‑year sentence for terror financing in Pakistan, and Azhar is widely believed to be in Afghanistan. Bilawal criticised what he called India’s “new abnormal” approach associating terrorist attacks with war warning this raises the risk of conflict between the two nuclear-armed rivals. (PC: Reuters)

On July 5 around 8 am, a bus in the Pahalgam-bound Amarnath Yatra convoy suffered brake failure near Chanderkote in Ramban district, Jammu & Kashmir, colliding with four stationary buses at a langar stop . Thirty-six pilgrims—men, women, children, and sadhus—sustained minor injuries. Local authorities and CRPF provided immediate medical care; all were treated at Ramban district hospital and later rejoined the pilgrimage after transfers to replacement buses . Jammu LG Manoj Sinha assured safety measures across the yatra route following the incident. (PC: PTI)  

The CBI has unearthed a multi-state medical college scam worth several lakhs, implicating 34 individuals—including former UGC chief D.P. Singh, godman Ravi Shankar Maharaj (Rawatpura Sarkar), top Health Ministry and NMC officials, college directors, and middlemen . Accused allegedly bribed inspectors to secure favorable inspection reports; three doctors were caught accepting ₹55 lakh to approve Rawatpura Institute . Investigators are examining dummy faculty, fake inspections, and hawala transactions facilitating approvals for substandard colleges . Eight arrests have been made so far. The scandal highlights systemic corruption in medical education oversight and regulatory compliance. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Nehal Deepak Modi, brother of fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi, was arrested in the United States on July 5 following an extradition request from India’s CBI and ED linked to the massive ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud. He faces charges including money laundering under the PMLA and criminal conspiracy for aiding fund transfers via shell companies and destroying evidence, such as gold and cash from Dubai . Born in Belgium, he’s currently detained ahead of a US court hearing on July 17, where bail may be opposed by prosecutors. (PC: NDTV)

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is set to headline the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic on July 5 at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium—India's first international gold‑level javelin meet . The global field includes 2016 Olympic gold medallist Thomas Röhler and 2015 World champion Julius Yego alongside top Indian throwers Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, Sahil Silwal, and Yashvir Singh . Chopra, who recently exceeded 90 m in Doha (90.23 m), aims to spark a series of elite competitions in India . Only 1.6 % of elite throws clear 90m—a rare feat Chopra could repeat at home . The event, co‑organized with JSW Sports and AFI, is a pivotal moment for Indian athletics. (PC: PTI)  

Since June 20, relentless monsoon rains have ravaged Himachal Pradesh, claiming 69 lives (43 from floods, 26 in road accidents), with 37 missing and 110 injured. The devastation—estimated at ₹700 crore—is likened to a war zone by Chief Minister Sukhu, as homes collapsed, roads vanished, and vehicles were swept away . In Mandi district, local traders and residents distributed ration kits to 110 families, providing 10‑day supplies of rice, wheat, oil, and essentials . With the IMD issuing red alerts through July 7, authorities continue rescues, bridge rental aid, and emphasize staying indoors amid ongoing heavy rainfall. (PC: X)  

Late on July 4, prominent Patna businessman and BJP leader Gopal Khemka—owner of Magadh Hospital—was fatally shot at close range by motorcycle-borne assailants in the Gandhi Maidan area, near his apartment gate, around 11:40 pm . Police recovered one bullet and a shell casing; CCTV footage shows the attacker fleeing on a bike . The killing echoes the unresolved 2018 murder of his son, Gunjan. Authorities formed an SIT including the STF to probe motives and suspects, with early leads pointing to property disputes . Opposition leaders condemn it as a breakdown in Bihar’s law & order. (PC: PTI)