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The 2025 British Grand Prix delivered high drama and historic moments as Lando Norris clinched a stunning victory on home soil for McLaren, with teammate Oscar Piastri completing a one-two finish. The weather played a crucial role, shifting from dry to wet and back again, influencing race strategies and reshuffling the grid. Max Verstappen lost ground following a spin, while Nico Hulkenberg defied the odds, surging from 19th to third for his first career podium in his 239th Formula 1 start.

India is preparing a calculated bid to host either the 2029 or 2031 World Athletics Championships, marking a pivotal move in its long-term sporting vision. With the bidding process officially opening later this year, India's national athletics federation aims to position the country as a viable and strategic host, as part of broader ambitions to stage the 2036 Olympic Games.

Trending, SportsIndia's emphatic 336-run win over England at Edgbaston has entered the annals of cricket history as their largest away victory by runs in Test cricket. The dominant performance not only levelled the series but also underscored a generational shift, with Shubman Gill becoming the youngest Indian captain to win a Test overseas. Aided by sensational performances from Akash Deep and Rishabh Pant, India rewrote several records, including achieving their highest overseas match aggregate and breaking a 19-Test winless streak for Asian teams at the Birmingham venue.

In a revealing interview, music composer Amaal Malik has raised serious concerns about the treatment of actor Kartik Aaryan within the Hindi film industry, alleging that influential power brokers are attempting to isolate him—drawing parallels with the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s tragic trajectory. Malik criticized the deep-rooted power structures in Bollywood, suggesting that a cartel of producers and stars often works to marginalize self-made artists.

A tragic explosion at Sigachi Industries’ pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sangareddy district has claimed 42 lives, with the death toll rising as burn injuries prove fatal days after the incident. The blast, which occurred on June 30, exposed critical gaps in industrial safety protocols and emergency response mechanisms. Authorities continue to investigate the causes and are under pressure to ensure accountability and implement stringent safety reforms.

A political storm erupted in Pakistan following recent comments made by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who suggested Islamabad might consider extraditing individuals to India as part of a broader diplomatic framework. The remarks—seen as a rare overture to New Delhi—drew sharp criticism from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which accused Bilawal of undermining national security and advancing a "pro-India" narrative.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has made history as the first Indian astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a milestone in India’s space exploration endeavors. Docking with the ISS on June 26 as part of the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla is serving as the mission pilot alongside veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the commander. Sharing breathtaking images of Earth from the station’s Cupola Module, Shukla conveyed a profound message of global unity, reflecting on the boundless perspective space travel offers.

The assassination of prominent Patna businessman Gopal Khemka outside his residence has reignited intense political criticism and scrutiny of Bihar’s law enforcement under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the state government, branding Bihar the “crime capital of India” due to escalating violence and inadequate police response. Despite swift action by Special Task Force and Special Investigation Teams, no breakthrough has been reported over 36 hours after the murder.

At the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Rio de Janeiro, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in high-profile bilateral talks with counterparts from Russia, China, Indonesia, and Brazil. These discussions emphasized deepening cooperation across finance, trade, technology, and climate finance, reflecting India’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships within the Global South.

In a decisive move toward sustainable development, the Himachal Pradesh government is intensifying efforts to promote electric mobility and combat climate change. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently flagged off 20 electric taxis under the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start-up Yojana (RGSSY), reinforcing the state’s dual focus on environmental protection and youth employment. The initiative offers a 50% subsidy to eligible applicants for the purchase of e-taxis, with Rs. 4.22 crore already disbursed to 59 beneficiaries.