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Sharmila Dhankar Wins Historic Para Athletics Gold; Shilpa Shyla Awarded Bronze at CWG 2026
At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Indian para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar won gold in the women's shot put F57 event with a season-best throw of 9.81m, ending India's 20-year wait for a para-athletics medal at the Games. Fellow Indian Shilpa K Shyla was later awarded bronze after Nigeria's Eucharia Iyiazi was disqualified following a protest and review, marking India's first double podium finish in para athletics at the Commonwealth Games. Both athletes overcame significant personal challenges, with Dhankar dedicating her historic win to her visually impaired mother. The achievements were widely celebrated by Indian leaders and sports figures.
Meta Restores PM Modi's Facebook Video After Brief Restriction Citing Technical Error
Meta briefly restricted access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video addressing Gen Z amid the Cockroach Janta Party-led student protests, citing a legal request. The video, which discussed stricter actions against examination paper leaks, was restored within hours after Meta acknowledged the removal was due to a technical error. The Indian government has taken the incident seriously, summoning Meta's global public policy heads for explanations. The episode has intensified discussions on social media content moderation and platform accountability amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan's Kyushu, Tsunami Advisory Issued
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan's southern Kyushu island on July 28, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Emergency earthquake warnings were issued for multiple prefectures, and residents were urged to evacuate to higher ground. The quake caused power outages affecting around 40,000 homes, disrupted rail services, and damaged infrastructure including roads, bridges, and buildings. A shopping mall partially collapsed, trapping people inside, with injuries reported but no confirmed death toll. The tsunami advisory was lifted within hours, and authorities continue damage assessments and rescue operations.