The Delhi High Court has upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in a cheque bounce case and sentenced him to three months in jail. The sentence applies to seven cases and will run at the same time. The court also refused to grant him probation. Rajpal Yadav and his wife, Radha Yadav, have been directed to pay compensation to the complainant. The case began after a loan taken to produce the film Ata Pata Laapata was not repaid. The court gave the actor two months to approach a higher court against the judgment.

India made a strong start at the Asian U-23 Athletics Championships by winning five medals on the opening day. The country claimed one gold, one silver and three bronze medals. India won gold in the mixed 4x400m relay through Astik Pradhan, Sandra Mol Sabu, Sethu Mishra and Shravani Sachin Sangle. Bhartpreet Singh won bronze in the men's discus throw. Shivaji Parashuram Madappagoudra took silver and Vinod Singh claimed bronze in the men's 5,000m race. Prachi Devkar added another bronze in the women's 3,000m steeplechase. India has sent 53 athletes to the tournament.

FIFA is facing criticism after giving different punishments to England's Jarell Quansah and United States striker Folarin Balogun. Quansah received a two-match ban after his red card against Mexico and will miss England's World Cup quarter-final. Balogun, sent off for a similar challenge against Bosnia, avoided an immediate suspension after FIFA placed his one-match ban on probation. Former referees questioned the different decisions. "What everyone wants is consistency," former FIFA referee Jonas Eriksson said. FIFA has not explained why it treated the two cases differently. The decisions have sparked debate over fairness and transparency. (PC: Reuters)

At least 12 people have died and 23 are missing after a massive wildfire swept through southern Spain. Officials said four of the victims are believed to be British. The fire broke out near Los Gallardos in the Andalusia region and forced hundreds of people to leave their homes. Emergency teams continued to battle the blaze, which officials described as the region's worst wildfire. "If the wind picks up again, things could get complicated," a local mayor said. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire as search and rescue operations continue in the affected areas.

India's growing demand for GLP-1 weight-loss medicines has led to a rise in misleading products on e-commerce websites. Searches for "GLP-1" on major platforms show patches, powders and capsules that do not contain GLP-1 medicines such as semaglutide or tirzepatide. Health experts warned that these products are not approved GLP-1 treatments and may not provide similar results. They said true GLP-1 medicines are prescription drugs and cannot be delivered through patches or drinks. Experts advised buyers to read product labels carefully and avoid confusing marketing terms like "GLP-1 support" or "GLP-1 booster."

Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes has spoken after his team's FIFA World Cup exit. Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the Round of 16 after a late goal by Mikel Merino. "Sad, frustrated, and disillusioned," Fernandes wrote on X after the defeat. He thanked his teammates, coaching staff and fans for their support throughout the tournament. Portugal entered the World Cup as one of the favourites but failed to reach the quarter-finals. Cristiano Ronaldo, who said this would be his last World Cup, also missed several chances during the match. Spain advanced to the quarter-finals with the victory. (PC: Getty)

Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan premiered his new film The Odyssey in Mumbai on Friday. It is the first time he has launched one of his films in India. Nolan was joined by actors Tom Holland and Matt Damon. Speaking at the event, he praised Indian movie fans. "Indian audiences are some of the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable cinematic audiences in the world," he said. The film will have special screenings in Mumbai on July 10 and 11 before its worldwide release on July 17. The Odyssey is Nolan's first film after his Oscar-winning movie Oppenheimer.

US President Donald Trump said the United States has agreed to hold talks with Iran despite ongoing military tensions. "The ceasefire is over," Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that Washington had agreed to continue discussions with Tehran. His statement came after two days of US airstrikes across Iran. Iranian health officials said the attacks killed at least 14 people and injured 78 others. The latest escalation followed attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has raised fears of a wider regional crisis, even as both countries prepare for possible diplomatic talks.

The Centre has said offering pure petrol and different ethanol blends at fuel stations is not practical. It said E20 fuel, which contains 20% ethanol, is "superior and cleaner" than pure petrol. The government said storing different fuel types across the country would increase costs and create major logistical problems. It added that E20 may reduce mileage by 3–5% in some older vehicles but offers better performance and lower emissions. The Centre also said there is no evidence that E20 damages vehicle engines. It urged people not to believe misinformation circulating on social media.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said the threat level remains "severe" after recent attacks on commercial vessels. Fewer oil and liquefied natural gas tankers are now passing through the key waterway. The strait carries about one-fifth of the world's oil and gas trade. Shipping companies are closely monitoring the situation. The slowdown has also raised concerns for the safety of seafarers working in the region. Officials warned that the conflict continues to threaten global energy supplies.