A British court has ruled that the death of 29-year-old Saudi Prince Abdullah bin Fahd in a London hotel was an accident caused by drug and alcohol overdose. Found in the Marriott Hotel bathroom on November 25, 2025, toxicology reports revealed lethal levels of alcohol and prescription drugs. The prince had recently undergone rehab treatment before the incident. The coroner ruled out foul play or suicide, confirming it as an accidental death due to cardiac arrest triggered by chemical ingestion. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/international/a-saudi-prince-died-of-a-drug-and-alcohol-overdose-in-london-pbs26072406762

The Shri Amarnath Yatra has resumed via the Baltal route after a six-day suspension due to heavy rains and bad weather. Around 15,000 pilgrims have departed from Jammu following improvements in weather conditions. While the Baltal route is open, the decision on the Pahalgam route is still pending. Security has been heightened across the region following a recent terror attack in Anantnag, and the Jammu-Srinagar highway has been cleared for traffic after landslide repairs. Meanwhile, a decision on the Vaishno Devi Yatra resumption is expected soon. https://propunjabtv.com/amarnath-temple-gates-reopen-after-6-days-15000-pilgrims-leave/

Bapu Tarsem Singh, father of MP Amritpal Singh and leader of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), announced in an interview that the party is preparing to contest all 117 assembly seats in Punjab. He emphasized the need for a strong regional party and accused the government of bias for not releasing development funds for Khadoor Sahib. He raised concerns over the continued detention of Amritpal Singh despite legal questions surrounding NSA. The party's core focus remains on saving Punjab's youth from drugs and fighting for the state's rights over water and agriculture. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/politics/waris-punjab-de-party-will-emerge-as-a-strong-regional-party-in-punjab-said-tarsem-singh-father-of-mp-amritpal-singh-pbs26072305742

India marked the 27th anniversary of Operation Vijay on Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026. Special events were organized at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Jammu and Kashmir, where the nation paid tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 war. The 'Shaurya Sandhya' program featured cultural performances and a display of the Indian Army's modern military capabilities. The historic victory was achieved on July 26, 1999, after Indian forces successfully recaptured the high peaks from Pakistan-backed infiltrators. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/kargil-vijay-diwas-2026-%E0%A8%86%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%8D%E0%A8%B0%E0%A9%87%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BC%E0%A8%A8-%E0%A8%B5%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%9C%E0%A9%87-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A9%87-27-%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B2-%E0%A8%AA/

Amritpal Singh, the MP from Khadoor Sahib who is currently detained in Assam's Dibrugarh jail, has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking permission to attend the Monsoon Session from July 20 to August 13. His father, Tarsem Singh, released the letter stating that the MP has been unable to represent his 2 million constituents. Amritpal emphasized the need to discuss urgent issues like the drug menace, monsoon floods, and deteriorating law and order in Punjab. He also alleged that being denied access to MPLAD funds is hindering development work in his constituency. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/jailed-mp-amritpal-seeks-permission-from-lok-sabha-speaker-to-attend-monsoon-session/

Social activist Abhijeet Dipke's health deteriorated during a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. It has been reported that he is suffering from Typhoid. The incident occurred while he was participating in the ongoing protest. His health condition has caused concern among fellow protesters and supporters at the site. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/abhijeet-dipke-health-cjp-protest-typhoid-989920.html

The Punjab Congress Minority Department held its first state-level meeting chaired by Dr. Emmanuel Nahar. Around 250 representatives discussed key issues like empowering the Minority Commission, providing land for graveyards, and social welfare schemes. The party plans to include these demands in its upcoming manifesto. Meenakshi Singh accused the BJP of religious politics affecting Muslims and Christians, while Jaiswinder Singh Vicky announced plans to strengthen the organization at the district level across Punjab. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/chandigarh-punjab-congress-minority-department-meeting-manifesto-minority-issues-local18-989942.html

Amidst the NEET paper leak protests in India, this article explores the medical entrance exam system in Pakistan. In Pakistan, the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is the mandatory entrance exam for MBBS and dental courses, similar to India's NEET. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) sets the standards, while regional universities conduct the exams. Candidates must have at least 60% marks in Class 12 and pass the MDCAT, which covers biology, chemistry, physics, and logical reasoning. https://punjabi.abplive.com/news/india/neet-jantar-mantar-protest-if-india-has-neet-then-what-exam-is-required-to-do-mbbs-in-pakistan-who-conducts-the-exam-there-876501

The Indian IPO market is set for significant activity next week as Manipal Health Enterprises and Juniper Green Energy prepare to launch their initial public offerings, aiming to raise over ₹11,000 crore collectively. Manipal Health's IPO opens on July 29 with a price band of ₹560-₹590, while Juniper Green's IPO follows on July 30 targeting ₹1,800 crore. Additionally, three other major companies are scheduled to list on the exchanges on July 30, 2026. Investors are advised to monitor allotment status and market risks. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/business/mainboard-ipo-alert-manipal-health-and-juniper-green-open-next-week-pbs26072504122