India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 climbed to 6 after weightlifters Gyaneshwari Yadav and Bindyarani Devi added 2 more medals on Day 5 in Glasgow. Gyaneshwari won silver in the women's 53kg category, while Bindyarani secured bronze in the women's 58kg event. India now has 1 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals, with another medal already assured in boxing. Five Indian athletes remain in medal contention, including Tejaswin Shankar in the men's high jump and V Ajaya Babu in weightlifting, as India aims to strengthen its position in the medal standings. (PC: NDTV)

Three people were killed and several others injured after a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday evening. Seattle Police said two suspects exchanged gunfire during the crowded event, with one suspect arrested and another still being sought. Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Among the injured is a 2-year-old boy, while four others remain in stable condition. The victims were identified as a 19-year-old man, a 44-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman. Police have launched an investigation into the motive behind the shooting. (PC: BBC)

Canadian authorities have arrested 19 people, including 13 individuals of Indian origin, after dismantling an alleged cross-border drug trafficking network in one of Ontario's largest-ever drug busts. The operation, named Project Bay, uncovered nearly 1.7 tonnes of illegal drugs worth more than CA$139 million. Police said the network used commercial trucking routes to smuggle narcotics from the US into Canada. Officers seized 973 kg of cocaine, 660 kg of methamphetamine, 49 kg of opium, firearms, cash, jewellery and electronic devices. Investigators said the operation dealt a major blow to organised crime operating across the Canada-US border. (PC: India today)

New satellite images show China has deployed at least 11 J-20 stealth fighter jets at two airbases facing India, highlighting the People's Liberation Army Air Force's growing presence along the Himalayan frontier. Seven J-20s were spotted at Hotan airbase in Xinjiang, while four were seen at Damxung airbase in Tibet. Defence experts say the deployment reflects China's routine operation of fifth-generation stealth fighters near India. The J-20's stealth capabilities give it an advantage over India's current fighter fleet, which lacks stealth aircraft. India's indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is still years away from operational service. (PC: NDTV)

Canadian authorities have arrested 19 people, including 13 individuals of Indian origin, after dismantling an alleged cross-border drug trafficking network in one of Ontario's largest-ever drug busts. The operation, named Project Bay, uncovered nearly 1.7 tonnes of illegal drugs worth more than CA$139 million. Police said the network used commercial trucking routes to smuggle narcotics from the US into Canada. Officers seized 973 kg of cocaine, 660 kg of methamphetamine, 49 kg of opium, firearms, cash, jewellery and electronic devices. Investigators said the operation dealt a major blow to organised crime operating across the Canada-US border. (PC: X)

The Bihar government has announced it will withdraw all cases registered against protesters before 6 pm on July 26 and immediately release those arrested. The decision follows criticism over the police crackdown during protests linked to the CJP movement demanding former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Police had detained 694 people across the state, including 355 sent to judicial custody. CJP welcomed the move, calling it a "big relief" for students and protesters. However, police action continued in West Bengal and Prayagraj, where more arrests were made in connection with protest-related violence. (PC: PTI)

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff is reportedly set to make his professional football debut with Mumbay FC in the 135th Durand Cup. According to reports, the 36-year-old has been registered in the squad and could play in the club's final group-stage match. Tiger has been training regularly with the team, which will travel to Shillong on July 30. He has been Mumbay FC's brand ambassador since 2024. If he takes the field, he will join a small group of Bollywood personalities involved in Indian football. The club is making its first Durand Cup appearance. (PC: PTI)

Indian shooter Esha Singh won the women's 25m pistol gold medal at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou after beating Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker in the final. Esha scored 40 hits to finish first, while Manu claimed bronze with 28 hits after surviving a shoot-off. "I'm happy that I was able to get past it today," Esha said after handling the pressure of expectations. Both shooters had impressed in qualification, with Manu finishing first and Esha second. The result gave India two medals in the event and continued Esha's strong form this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his television drama debut with the series Day Is. The football star will serve as an executive producer and also appear in the show alongside Thierry Henry and British actor Damian Lewis. The drama follows the story of a fictional football agent and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the football world. Filming has already begun in London. The project is being produced by UR-Marv Studios, co-founded by Ronaldo and filmmaker Matthew Vaughn. "This is an exciting chapter for me," Ronaldo said while announcing the new venture.

Delhi Police has claimed that 2,873 people with criminal records were identified at or near the CJP protest using facial recognition technology. According to police sources, 989 had records in serious cases, including murder, attempted murder, robbery, rape, kidnapping, Arms Act and narcotics offences. Police also released CCTV footage, alleging protesters breached barricades, threw stones, used pepper spray and damaged police vehicles during the July 20 violence. Officials said many of those identified were repeat offenders with multiple criminal cases. The claims are based on Delhi Police sources, and no independent verification has been reported. (PC: PTI)