India’s fiscal deficit stood at Rs 3.1 lakh crore in the first quarter of FY27, rising from Rs 2.8 lakh crore in the April-June period of the previous financial year. The gap represented 18.2% of the Centre’s full-year budget estimate, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on July 31, 2026.
लेखक: Praveen Yadav
Hamas Agrees to Gaza Disarmament Plan With Board of Peace, Roadmap Due Within 14 Days
Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a document outlining a phased disarmament process in Gaza, marking a major development in negotiations over the territory’s future governance and the implementation of a broader ceasefire arrangement. Al Jazeera obtained a copy of the agreement, which says a detailed roadmap for disarmament must be prepared within 14 days, with extensions possible if approved by the international verification body and all parties involved.
Houthis seek Iran-style control of Red Sea shipping through Bab al-Mandeb, Yemen warns
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has warned that the Houthi movement is seeking to replicate Iran’s strategy in the Strait of Hormuz by gaining control over shipping flows through the Red Sea’s Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The warning was issued by Yemen’s foreign minister-designate Afrah al-Zouba in Riyadh as tensions between the Houthis, Saudi Arabia and the internationally recognised Yemeni government continue to escalate.
Imesha Dulani’s unbeaten 101 helps Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by six wickets in 1st T20I
Imesha Dulani produced a landmark unbeaten century as Sri Lanka Women chased down Pakistan Women’s 176 for 7 with an over to spare, winning the first T20I by six wickets at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on July 31, 2026. Dulani’s 101 not out from 64 balls powered Sri Lanka to 177 for 4 in 19 overs and gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women: Shawaal Zulfiqar’s 63 Helps Pakistan Post 176/7 in 1st T20I
Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women: Pakistan Women posted 176/7 in 20 overs after Sri Lanka Women won the toss and chose to field first in the opening T20I of the Pakistan Women tour of Sri Lanka 2026 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
Netherlands vs Namibia: Squads, Match Details and Players to Watch in WCL 2
Netherlands vs Namibia will take place in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht on Friday, July 31, 2026. The 121st match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM local time, 9:00 AM GMT and 2:30 PM IST, with Scott Edwards leading the Netherlands and Gerhard Erasmus captaining Namibia.