US Weighs Restoring Turkey's F-35 Access Amid Israel Concerns and Legal Hurdles

Taiwan's $1. 4bn-radar precisely tracked China's 'surprise' ballistic missile launch

Four Gangsters Killed, Three Officers Hurt in Gurugram Shootout

A major armed encounter took place in Gurugram involving five alleged gangsters and police personnel. Around 60 rounds were fired during the confrontation, resulting in all five suspects sustaining bullet injuries. The injured individuals were rushed to a nearby private super-specialty hospital for emergency treatment. Doctors at the hospital declared four of the five suspects dead. Three police officers were also injured during the exchange of fire.

France beat Morocco 2-0 in World Cup semis amid referee controversy

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup quarter-final to advance to the next round. The match was overshadowed by pre-game controversy over FIFA's appointment of an all-Argentinian refereeing team. Critics raised concerns about potential bias, though the officials proceeded with the assignment. France's win also extended their impressive record in matches officiated by Argentinian referees. FIFA responded to the controversy by defending the independence and integrity of its appointed match officials.

Private Schools Shut in Telangana Amid Student-Led Bandh on July 10

Many private and corporate schools in Telangana remained closed on July 10, 2026, due to a statewide bandh organised by student groups. The state government did not declare an official holiday, and government schools received no formal closure directive. The bandh was called to protest school consolidation plans, fee regulation issues, and unfilled vacancies in the education department. While government schools are technically operational, ongoing protests may disrupt normal functioning. Parents have been urged to check directly with their child's school to confirm whether classes are being held.