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The Day Ahead
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s New Zealand visit enters day-2
2. Rahul Gandhi to visit Bihar; may interact with students during the visit
3. NEET paper leak: Accused PV Kulkarni, Shivraj Motegaonkar to appear before Delhi court
4. Indian Navy to commission 6th indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri at Visakhapatnam
5. Typhoon Bavi is expected to hit Taiwan and China
6. Sourav Ganguly to join ICC Hall of Fame today
News This Morning
Trump says US agreed to Iran talks, but ceasefire ‘over’
US President Donald Trump said Washington had agreed to continue talks with Iran after Tehran requested further negotiations, but stressed that the ceasefire between the two countries was no longer in effect. In a social media post on Friday, Trump said the United States had made it “clear, in no uncertain terms,” that the ceasefire was over. Read More
Today’s Top Headlines
1. Vande Mataram to be performed before Jana Gana Mana
The central government has issued fresh directions to all states, Union Territories and central ministries regarding the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana, and the National Song, Vande Mataram. The Ministry said the existing rules already specify the occasions on which both must be sung or played. Read More
2. Lawyer abuses CJI Surya Kant, throws case file during hearing
A lawyer created a ruckus during a hearing in the Supreme Court on Friday, using abusive language about Chief Justice Surya Kant and throwing a case file in the courtroom. Chief Justice Surya Kant was not present in the courtroom at the time. A bench of Justice KV Vishwanathan and Justice Alok Aradhe was hearing the petition. Read More
3. 12 dead, 19 missing in wildfire in southern Spain
At least 12 people have died, and 19 others are missing after a massive wildfire swept through the Andalusia region in southern Spain. Hundreds of firefighters and emergency workers are battling the blaze, while thousands have been forced to leave their homes. Authorities say the fire may have started after a power line collapsed. Read More
4. Plane window detaches mid-air at 30,000 feet
A passenger was injured after a window detached from a Ryanair flight travelling from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, causing the cabin to suddenly lose pressure. A 61-year-old passenger’s head and shoulders were pulled outside the aircraft. Read More
5. Buying medicines with over 12% alcohol content will require prescription
The central government has stopped the open sale of medicines with more than 12% alcohol mix. Now these medicines cannot be sold without a valid prescription from a doctor. The government has made this change in the Drugs Rules, 1945, to prevent misuse of medicines. Read More
6. Sensex climbs 827 points to settle at 77,569 level
On Friday, 10 July, 2026, the Sensex settled at the 77,569 level with a surge of 827 points (1.08%). Nifty also gained 244 points (1.02%), closing at the 24,206 level. In today’s trading, IT and metal shares are witnessing the maximum buying. Read More
7. England players barred from drinking alcohol during or after matches
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has issued new restrictions on the consumption of alcohol by their players. As part of the new policy, the players cannot drink while celebrating victories, which is a major shift from the predominant trend. Read More
8. Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in a men’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon 2026 at Centre Court on 10 July
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets to enter the Wimbledon 2026 final, at Centre Court on 10 July. The Italian defeated the seven-time Wimbledon champion 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to book a spot in the Wimbledon final for a second consecutive time. Read More
9. Rajpal Yadav sentenced to jail in cheque bounce case
The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld actor Rajpal Yadav’s conviction in seven cheque-bounce cases and sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment in each case. Since the sentences will run concurrently, he will serve three months in jail. Read More
10. Aryan Khan attends Raghav Juyal’s birthday party
Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan attended dancer-actor Raghav Juyal’s birthday party on Thursday night. As soon as Aryan arrived, a crowd of fans gathered. People tried to take selfies with him. During this, a fan fell, after which Aryan stepped forward and immediately picked him up and helped him. Read More
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