Iran Plans Tightly Controlled Funeral for Khamenei to Avoid Past Crowd Disasters

India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram 1 eyes ‘Mission Aagaman’ launch by August 4

Southwest Monsoon Reaches Delhi Five Days Late, Heavy Rain Expected Across Western India

The southwest monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday, five days behind its typical schedule, offering relief from prolonged heat. This is the first time since 2021 that Delhi has seen a July monsoon onset. The monsoon has now spread widely across northwest India, with heavy rainfall anticipated in Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat. Despite the delayed start in the capital, the monsoon is advancing rapidly and is on track to cover the entire country ahead of schedule.

Congo DR coach learns of father's death mid-press conference after World Cup exit

Congo DR's World Cup campaign ended with a 2-1 defeat to England, eliminating the team from the tournament. Shortly after the match, head coach Sébastien Desabre was informed of his father's death while addressing reporters at a post-match press conference. The news visibly shook Desabre and brought the media session to a sudden stop. The tragic moment cast a shadow over what had been a historic tournament run for Congo DR.

US Treasury lifts sanctions on four Indian firms accused of aiding Russia's military

The US Treasury has removed sanctions imposed on four Indian companies previously accused of supplying advanced technologies to the Russian military. The delisted firms are RRG Engineering Technologies and Lokesh Machines, both based in Hyderabad, Galaxy Bearings from Ahmedabad, and Shaurya Aeronautics from New Delhi. The move marks a notable shift in the US stance toward these companies, which had faced restrictions over alleged support to Russia's defence sector. However, the Treasury Department has not disclosed any specific reasons behind the decision to delist the four firms.