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France put forth an exceptional performance against Sweden in the round of 32 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The two sides met in New Jersey and as many expected France to blow through Sweden, the 2018 champions did just that and managed to register a 3-0 victory. 

Large-scale protests continue in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where thousands of people have taken to the streets against Pakistan’s control over the region. The demonstrations, centred in Rawalakot, entered their 22nd day on Tuesday.

One of the most acclaimed choreographers in Bollywood, Bosco Martis has reportedly been hospitalized in Mumbai after he complained about some discomfort in his chest. His condition has alarmed fans as well as people from the film industry.

In another twist in the sensational murder of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, police have revealed that he had repeatedly expressed doubts to his family about his fiance, Siya Goyal, suspecting that she was involved in a relationship with another man before his alleged killing at the Lohagad Fort.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting with secretaries to the Government of India at Seva Teerth, focusing on accelerating governance reforms, strengthening Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and enhancing coordination across ministries to deliver greater impact for citizens.

The Indian team is all set to take on England in a multi-format white-ball series. The two sides will meet across five T20I matches and three ODIs and will hope to put in their best performances in hopes of clinching the series. The Men in Blue will be coming into the series on the back of subpar results. 

Before the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya came to light, the State Bank of India (SBI) had reportedly raised concerns over the cash-counting staff and recommended their replacement, according to sources.The sources claimed that around three months ago, the bank suspected possible irregularities in the handling of donations collected from the temple’s donation boxes. It is learnt that SBI advised that the staff assigned to the cash-counting unit should be removed.

Following Supreme Court backing his powers to fire members of independent government agencies, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will take action against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, saying his administration is committed to ensure that such people are not involved in decision making in the United States.

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol will be seen in the film Ikka, marking his OTT debut. He plays the role of a lawyer in the movie. His demeanor in this courtroom drama will remind audiences of the film Damini, in which he also portrayed a lawyer. He recently discussed Damini during the Ikka trailer launch event.

Indian Army denies reports of Chinese encroachment in Arunachal, calls them ‘incorrect, without any basis’