Sharmila Dhankar wins India's first para-athletics CWG gold on Day 5

India climbs to 8th at CWG 2026 with 10 medals after strong Day 5 showing

India secured six medals on Day 5 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, lifting the nation to eighth place in the overall standings. The country's total tally now stands at 10 medals, comprising two gold, five silver, and three bronze. Para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar headlined the day with a historic gold medal in athletics, backed by three silvers and two bronzes from other competitors. Australia continued to dominate the medal table with 59 medals, followed by England with 32 and Canada with 21.

Delhi Police: 101 Murder Accused Among 989 Criminals Identified in Parliament March Violence

Delhi Police have identified 989 individuals with prior criminal records among those involved in the July 20 Parliament march violence in Delhi. Of these, 101 are accused in murder cases, while others face charges including dacoity and sexual assault. Investigators examined a total of 2,873 individuals suspected of attacking police officers and vandalizing vehicles during the protest. Authorities have stated that action will continue against those with criminal histories, while cases involving students are expected to be dropped.

Iranian Drone Strikes Trigger Multiple Explosions Near US Consulate in Erbil

Several explosions struck Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region, early Tuesday morning. The blasts were caused by Iranian drone attacks targeting multiple locations across the area. One of the strikes occurred in close proximity to the US Consulate in the city. The incident marks a significant escalation of Iranian military activity directed at targets in northern Iraq.

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