The internal rift in Punjab Congress has intensified as former CM Charanjit Singh Channi's faction boycotted a meeting called by Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel. Channi's supporters claim Baghel misled the high command by providing a false report on the state's political situation, leading to the retention of Raja Warring as state president. While Baghel seeks more time to assess the situation, Channi along with several MLAs has reached Delhi to meet the central leadership. Meanwhile, the state unit has started disciplinary action against Channi's loyalists. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/punjab/charanjit-channi-reaction-on-bhupesh-bhagel-875083

Former Union Minister Vijay Sampla appeared before the SIT in Chandigarh for questioning regarding the Behbal Kalan firing case. During the investigation, Sampla argued that as a senior citizen, the SIT cannot legally summon him for questioning in this manner. This follows the SIT's interrogation of Mantar Singh Brar yesterday as part of the ongoing probe into the incident. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/vijay-sampla-sit-behbal-kalan-case-985203.html

In Telangana's Nizamabad district, a nurse named Sandhya allegedly murdered her 35-year-old husband with the help of her lover and his friend. After a failed attempt to kill him by pushing him off a roof, she injected toilet cleaner into his IV drip while he was recovering in the hospital, leading to his death. Police have arrested Sandhya, her lover Anil, and their accomplice Venkat Sai. The investigation revealed the murder was a pre-planned conspiracy rooted in an extramarital affair. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/nation/070726/nurse-wife-murders-husband-by-injecting-toilet-cleaner-into-his-iv-dri.html

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to Heritage Foods for using misleading claims like 'Fresh' and 'Healthy' on its paneer packaging. The regulator found that these claims do not meet the prescribed standards and could mislead consumers. This action is part of a broader crackdown on food brands to ensure that marketing terms are scientifically and legally validated, with a specific focus on paneer quality to curb the sale of analog products. https://punjabi.abplive.com/lifestyle/health/fssai-alert-is-your-cheese-really-fresh-and-healthy-a-major-revelation-came-to-light-in-the-investigation-875078

A 26-year-old youth named Lovepreet Singh from Barnala's Tapa Mandi died by drowning in the Lachine Canal in Montreal, Canada. He heroically jumped into the water to save a friend who was being swept away by currents. While he managed to save his friend, he unfortunately drowned. Lovepreet had moved to Canada 2.5 years ago on a work permit after his father sold their land and took a loan of 29 lakh rupees. His grieving family is now seeking government assistance to bring his mortal remains back to Punjab for final rites. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/punjab/barnala-young-man-death-saving-friend-life-in-canada-parents-had-sold-land-to-send-their-only-son-abroad-875086

The Central Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has formed a high-level inter-departmental committee to review the film 'Satluj'. The movie, starring Diljit Dosanjh, is based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. After the film was removed from OTT platforms, Punjab BJP leaders urged the center to reconsider the ban. The committee will now review the decision under Section 69A of the IT Act. There is a possibility that the ban might be lifted following this review, especially considering the upcoming Punjab elections. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/chandigarh/central-government-will-review-the-film-satluj-center-forms-inter-departmental-committee/

EPFO has started the process of crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2025-26 into approximately 8 crore PF accounts. Members can check their balance via the official website, UMANG app, missed call, or SMS. The interest will be updated gradually across all accounts, and EPFO assures that any delay in reflection will not result in any financial loss to the subscribers. https://punjabi.abplive.com/business/epfo-interest-update-8-crore-pf-accounts-will-now-receive-8-25-interest-know-how-to-check-pf-balance-875081

Europe is facing an intense heatwave caused by a weather pattern known as an 'Omega Block'. This high-pressure system traps hot air in a 'heat dome', leading to record-breaking temperatures in countries like France, UK, and Italy. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, affecting nearly 150 million people. Climate change and Arctic amplification are making these patterns more frequent and severe, with temperatures rising 2-4 degrees Celsius higher than in previous decades. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/lifestyle/a-weather-pattern-called-the-omega-block-has-caused-severe-heat-waves-in-europe-pbs26070703245

A series of explosions rocked the Syrian capital, Damascus, during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. One of the bombs exploded outside the hotel where Macron was staying. Although 18 people, including four police officers, were injured in the blasts near the National Museum and Tourism Ministry, President Macron remained safe and proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara. The explosions occurred shortly after the French President's convoy departed for the presidential palace. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/world/syria-damascus-serial-blast-france-president-emmanuel-macron-safe-875089

India has agreed to supply supersonic BrahMos missiles to the Indonesian military following a high-level meeting between PM Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. The leaders signed around 12 agreements covering technology, food security, medicines, and maritime trade. This move aims to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership formed in 2018, focusing on maritime security and critical mineral supply chains. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/delhi/india-indonesia-defense-deal-india-to-supply-brahmos-missiles-to-jakarta/