Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for July 30, 2026
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Murali Sreeshankar clinched his second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal in the men's long jump, finishing runner-up at Glasgow 2026 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old produced a best leap of 8.09m to finish behind Jamaica's former world champion Tajay Gayle, who won gold with 8.15m, while Scotland's Stephen Mackenzie secured bronze with 8.08m. Sreeshankar, who also won silver at Birmingham 2022, led the field midway through the competition before Gayle’s fourth-round jump sealed the top spot. His performance marked a strong comeback after a knee injury forced him to miss the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite securing qualification. Lokesh Sathyanathan, the other Indian in the event, finished fifth with a best effort of 7.97m.
Fast-moving wildfires have scorched large parts of southern France, destroying forests, forcing mass evacuations, and prompting a massive firefighting operation. This photo gallery captures towering flames, smoke-filled skies, emergency responders in action, and the devastation left behind as authorities work to contain the blazes.
The powerful earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture left damaged buildings, cracked roads, and communities grappling with its aftermath. This photo gallery captures the scale of the destruction, emergency response efforts, rescue operations, and the resilience of residents as authorities worked to restore normalcy
The Durand Cup 2026 kicked off with spectacular ceremonies across diverse host stadiums. In Kolkata, the grand inauguration at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan featured high-energy artistic programmes of West Bengal and a soaring helicopter flypast carrying the national flag. In a historic first, Ranchi debuted as a host venue at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium, celebrating the occasion with martial arts and bhangra performances. Meanwhile, the Imphal leg at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium captivated thousands of fans with a stunning army canopy swoop, parachute landings, and traditional Manipuri dance acts. These multi-city opening ceremonies unified Asia's oldest football tournament by blending local culture with the deep-rooted sporting traditions of the Indian Armed Forces. 24 teams are competing in the 135th edition of the Durand Cup. NorthEast United are the defending champions. See the best photos here:
Indian boxer Jadumani Mandengbam has officially secured a medal for the country at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Competing in the men's 55 kg category, the 22-year-old Manipur pugilist stormed into the semifinals with a spectacular 5-0 unanimous-decision victory over Zambia's Mwengo Mwale. Mandengbam faced a rough start as Mwale landed quick combinations, but he quickly used his tactical superiority and ring discipline to sweep the remaining rounds. The late-night quarterfinal sessions at the Scottish Event Campus featured heavy Indian participation. In the women's division, Preeti Pawar advanced to the 54 kg semifinals with an identical 5-0 victory over Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland. Priya Ghanghas also booked her semifinal spot in the women's 60 kg division by defeating Scotland’s Niamh Mitchell by split decision (4-1). But Kapil Pokhariya (men's 90 kg) and Parveen Hooda (women's 65 kg) lost their respective quarter-final bouts.
Farmers gathered in Bhopal to protest over the procurement of moong at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), demanding better prices and timely government procurement. This photo gallery captures the demonstrations, rallies, interactions with security personnel, and the voices of cultivators seeking relief amid concerns over falling returns.
Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for July 29, 2026
India’s Harjinder Kaur delivered a brilliant performance to win silver in the women’s 69kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing with a combined total of 227kg. The 29-year-old improved on her bronze medal from the 2022 Birmingham Games by breaking the Games record twice in the snatch with lifts of 99kg and 101kg, before continuing her impressive run in the clean and jerk with successful lifts of 123kg and 126kg. Despite her outstanding effort, Harjinder finished behind Canada’s Charlotte Simoneau, who claimed gold with a dominant Games-record total of 240kg. Harjinder’s silver also became India’s seventh medal from weightlifting, underlining the team’s strong campaign in Glasgow.
India’s Gulveer Singh created history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by winning silver in the men’s 10,000m, becoming the first Indian man to medal in the event. Competing in rain-soaked conditions at Scotstoun Stadium, the reigning Asian champion ran a smart tactical race, staying with the lead pack before producing a strong final-lap burst to finish in 27:49.78. Australia’s Ky Robinson won gold in 27:48.93, while David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man took bronze in 27:50.28. Gulveer’s medal ended India’s long wait for success in the men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games and marked the first Indian medal in the discipline since Kavita Raut’s bronze in the women’s event at the 2010 Delhi Games.
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