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- Sonam Wangchuk transferred to Medanta Hospital after Delhi HC order; Centre has no objection but insists on medical supervision.
- Four Indian crew members killed in Russian missile attack on cargo ship off Odesa; Moscow says in touch with New Delhi.
- Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi lead Congress protest outside PM Modi’s residence, Union minister Jitendra Singh meets them urges them to stop.
- E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by 3-5% in older vehicles but does not damage engines, government informs Parliament; no plan to revert to E0 or E10.
- Enzo Fernandez says wearing Argentina shirt is “greatest honor” after red card in World Cup final loss to Spain.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
Delhi high court allows Sonam Wangchuk’s shift to private hospital as fast enters fourth week
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered the immediate transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, amid his ongoing hunger strike over the NEET paper leak. The court directed Wangchuk to abide by medical advice. The Centre said it had “no objection” to the transfer but urged he remain under continuous medical supervision. Wangchuk’s wife had challenged a single judge’s order refusing his transfer. Read full story.
Russia says ‘in touch’ with India after missile strike kills 4 Indian sailors off Ukraine
Russia said it is “in touch” with its partners in New Delhi after four Indians were killed aboard the MV Golden Leo off Ukraine’s Odesa coast, following a Russian missile strike. India summoned the Russian chargé d’affaires over the incident and condemned the attack, saying targeting commercial shipping and civilian crew members was “deplorable.” One of the victims was identified as 26-year-old merchant navy officer Akhil Joyan from Kerala. Read full story.
Gandhi siblings lead Congress protest outside PM’s residence, demand Modi’s ouster
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on Tuesday, demanding his resignation over allegations of corruption and failure on issues including NEET paper leaks and the Ram Temple donation controversy. Party workers raised slogans as the Congress stepped up its attack on the government. Follow top developments.
E20 petrol may hit older vehicles’ mileage by up to 5%, but engines safe, govt tells Parliament
The government informed Parliament that E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by around 3 to 5 per cent in some older vehicles originally designed for E10 fuel, but there is no evidence of widespread engine damage. Minister of State for Petroleum Suresh Gopi said fuel economy is influenced by several factors. The government said there are no plans to return to E0 or E10 petrol. Read full story.
Argentina star breaks silence after red card in World Cup final heartbreak
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez spoke publicly for the first time after his side’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, saying he remains proud to represent his country despite the painful end to their title defence. Fernandez was sent off late in the contest after receiving two yellow cards. “Wearing my country’s shirt is the greatest honor of my career,” he said. Read full story.
