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China is reportedly encouraging African nations to shift debt repayments from the US dollar to the yuan as part of its broader push to internationalise its currency and reduce global reliance on the dollar.

The prosecution alleged that Aaftab Amin Poonawala strangled Shraddha Walkar, chopped her body into multiple pieces, stored them in a refrigerator and disposed of them over several days in different parts of Delhi.

Kangana said nurturing is an innate quality in women and described them as symbols of strength and care, adding that women are revered as Devi, Shakti, and Annapurna. Her remarks come amid an ongoing debate over the Governor's statement on motherhood and women's professional aspirations.

Graham was elected to the United States Senate in 2002 and was re-elected in 2008, 2014, and 2020. He became the first person in South Carolina history to receive over one million votes in the 2008 general election.

India condemned the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy near Oman, confirming that 10 of the 11 Indian crew members have been rescued while one remains missing.

Gold and silver may remain under pressure next week as investors track the US-Iran conflict, inflation data and global economic indicators. Analysts expect volatility to continue while stronger US dollar and higher yields limit gains in bullion.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has alleged that the BJP attempted to destabilise the National Conference-led government by offering one of its MLAs from Jammu up to Rs 30 crore, a ministerial berth, and a promise of statehood. Speaking ahead of the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest for statehood restoration, Omar accused the BJP of trying to gain power through defections after being rejected by voters.

While the court reduced his sentence from six months to three months, it granted him two months to approach the appellate court. The actor can now explore legal remedies, including filing an appeal, seeking a stay on the sentence, or settling the remaining dues to avoid immediate imprisonment.

Akanksha Chamola introduced Pamela as her girlfriend jokingly. Akansha opened up about her bisexuality, saying Gaurav Khanna knew about it before their marriage and accepted her. Meanwhile, Gaurav appeared on the show to address their separation, clarifying that they are living separately but are still legally married.

The Sensex rose 238.22 points, or 0.31 per cent, to settle at 76,741.82, while the Nifty advanced 80.75 points, or 0.34 per cent, to close at 23,962.80.

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has almost stopped after renewed US strikes on Iran weakened a fragile ceasefire. Vessel movements have shifted to an Iran-approved route, while the US-backed corridor remains largely inactive.

Authorities warned that some cylinders may still contain LPG and urged residents not to touch or collect them, asking people to report or deposit any recovered cylinders at designated collection centres. The incident comes as relentless monsoon rains continue to cause flooding across Raigad an

According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Durgappa, allegedly lured the young woman by offering her chocolates and snacks before repeatedly sexually assaulting her over an extended period. The alleged abuse came to light after the victim was found to be around six months pregnant.

Jaipur Police arrested a 23-year-old woman for allegedly plotting her mother's murder over a property dispute and a government job. Investigators claimed Ayushi Sharma conspired with relatives and hired assailants to stage the killing as a road accident. Seven people have been arrested

He also claimed that government hospitals are facing insulin shortages. Additionally, Ashoka criticised the state government for delays in supplying rice for the mid-day meal scheme for Classes 9 and 10, alleging poor planning and administrative inefficiency that could affect thousands of students.

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after the United States carried out fresh airstrikes on nearly 90 Iranian military targets. Air defence systems were activated in both Gulf nations as the conflict escalated

Apple's largest manufacturing commitment in the US will support the production of more than 15 billion custom chips, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity components. The partnership also includes the development of AI-focused ASIC chips.

Several students who appeared for the Sociology paper in the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) on June 30 have alleged that the examination was leaked, prompting demands for an investigation into NTA, which is yet to issue any statement on the claims.

Sensex surged as much as 0.32 per cent or about 250 points to hit an intraday high of 76,752 in morning trade, while Nifty climbed 0.20 per cent or 46.90 points to 23,928.95.

Tension gripped parts of Ladakh after the Youth Wing of the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) alleged that a group of non-local individuals was involved in religious conversion-related activities in remote areas of the Union Territory. Acting on intelligence inputs, Leh Police detained eight persons and registered an FIR, launching a probe into the alleged operation.