Rahul Gandhi condemned a “purification” ritual held after a Congress rally in Haldwani, saying it amounts to untouchability and violates the Constitution.
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GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu rallied from a six‑point deficit to win the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals, while GM Wesley So secured third place with a dominant blitz performance.
Boards from Pakistan, India and other Asian nations have warned that the makeshift Korogi Sports Park in Japan may not meet cricket standards ahead of the Asian Games.
Barcelona’s 19‑year‑old winger Lamine Yamal appeared visibly upset on the bench after being substituted in a 5‑0 win over Elche, a reaction linked to rumours about three close La Masia teammates possibly leaving the club.
realme targets a 2026 online resurgence with the P4s, a dual‑chip mid‑range phone aimed at students, offering high performance, gaming features and a large battery.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 Fan Edition, featuring a 6.7‑inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, Exynos 2500 processor, triple‑camera system and a suite of new AI‑driven software tools.
Rockstar released a 26‑minute ‘extended look’ for Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix, showcasing photorealistic graphics, new characters and hints of gameplay while leaving online features unconfirmed.
Tempsens Instruments raised Rs 650 crore in its public issue, saw overall subscription of 184.07 times and listed with a 111% premium, underscoring strong investor appetite.
Noel Tata and Shapoorji Group are negotiating a share‑swap or alternative buyout to resolve SP Group’s 18.4% holding in Tata Sons, with a deadline tied to a high‑yield bond issue.
HDFC Bank is weighing an appeal against the NCLT's decision that obliges Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra to pay ₹6.25 crore as a personal guarantor, despite the plan being approved by a majority of creditors.