Wildfires Sweep Across Western Europe, Threatening Communities This Summer

'Currently reviewing': Bangladesh on PM Modi's invite to Tarique Rahman for India visit

MP Farmers Break Police Barricades, Advance Near CM's Bhopal Residence Over Moong MSP

Farmers in Bhopal staged a protest demanding procurement of summer moong crop at minimum support price. Demonstrators breached police barricades and marched to within one kilometre of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's residence. The state government responded by forming a committee to engage with farmer representatives on the issue. However, talks between the agriculture minister and farmer leaders ended without any resolution. Protesters continued their agitation through various demonstrations along roadsides.

Indian Embassy rebukes NYT for calling PoK 'Pakistani Kashmir', asserts illegal occupation

The Indian Embassy in the United States publicly criticized The New York Times for what it described as inaccurate reporting on the region. The embassy firmly stated that Pakistan illegally occupies parts of Jammu and Kashmir, rejecting the term 'Pakistani Kashmir'. Violent clashes have been ongoing in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir since early June, fuelled by protests over regional legislative assembly seats and alleged electoral manipulation. India has attributed the unrest to Pakistan's economic exploitation and oppression of the region's residents.

Neymar officially retires from Brazil national football team

Brazilian football star Neymar has confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a lengthy career with the national team. His announcement comes in the wake of Brazil's elimination from the FIFA World Cup. The veteran forward leaves behind a notable record of goals and assists for his country. Neymar also addressed reports of dressing-room tensions, denying the criticism directed at him. On the club front, he contributed to Santos' victory in the Copa Sudamericana.