File photo: Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja (left) and India’s Soman Rana, Shubham Juyal celebrate after their podium finish
- Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche, ending mountaineering legend.
- India bags more medals to take CWG 2026 tally to 30.
- Rahul Gandhi says NEET students deserve PM Modi’s apology, not forgiveness.
- Tougher anti-paper leak law comes into force nationwide.
- Complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav over Ram Temple protest.
Here are the top news stories of the day:
’14 Peaks’ mountaineer Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche
Legendary Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal “Nims Dai” Purja has died after an avalanche struck his expedition on Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, ending a two-day search operation. Purja, famed for scaling all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks in a record six months and six days, was among several climbers killed. Read full story
India’s medal rush continues with golds in boxing, para athletics
India enjoyed another successful day at the Commonwealth Games 2026, adding five medals to its tally. Jaismine Lamboria won boxing gold in the women’s 57kg category, while Soman Rana led a gold-silver finish in the men’s F57 shot put alongside Shubham Juyal. India also claimed silver and bronze in the men’s triple jump through Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran, while boxer Jadumani Singh settled for silver. Follow live updates
Rahul attacks PM Modi, says NEET students deserve apology, not forgiveness
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on students who protested against alleged NEET irregularities, saying they deserve an apology rather than forgiveness. Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha accused the Centre of failing students through repeated paper leaks and cancelled exams, while ignoring the pain of affected families.
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Tougher anti-paper leak law comes into force across India
The Centre’s amended anti-paper leak law has come into effect after receiving Presidential assent, introducing stricter punishment and faster investigations into public examination fraud. The law mandates completion of investigations within two months and fast-track trials within three months, while increasing jail terms and fines for offenders. Read full story
Complaints filed against Rahul, Pappu Yadav over Ram Temple protest
Seers and lawyers in Varanasi have filed separate police complaints against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav and other opposition leaders over their symbolic protest on the alleged Ram Temple donation theft. The complainants alleged the protest hurt religious sentiments and insulted Sanatan Dharma, Lord Ram and the saint community. Read full story Go to Source
