At least 32 miners have died after a methane gas explosion triggered a fire and mine collapse at the Sorange coalfield near Quetta in Pakistan, according to a report by Dawn citing an official. Rescue teams recovered 32 bodies overnight from two affected coal mines, while search operations are continuing for two more miners who remain trapped underground.
SENSEX, NIFTY50 Rise for Third Straight Session as Bajaj Finance Leads Gains
Indian equity benchmarks SENSEX and NIFTY50 extended their winning streak to a third consecutive session on Friday, July 31, with gains led by Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports and Tata Steel. The SENSEX ended 166 points, or 0.21%, higher at 78,095, while the NIFTY50 gained 66 points to close at 24,384.
Maruti Suzuki Q1 FY27 Results: Net Profit Falls 11% to ₹3,352 Crore as Revenue Jumps 36%
Maruti Suzuki India reported an 11% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit to ₹3,352 crore for the April-June quarter of FY27, compared with ₹3,758 crore in the same quarter last year. The decline came mainly due to higher material costs, which were further impacted by the war. Despite the pressure on profitability, the company’s revenue from operations rose sharply by 36% YoY to ₹52,456 crore.
Preeti Pawar Reaches CWG 2026 Women’s 54kg Boxing Final After Beating Catherine Mwape
Indian boxer Preeti Pawar secured her place in the women’s 54kg boxing final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Friday, July 31, after defeating Zambia’s Catherine Mwape by unanimous decision. The victory assures Pawar of at least a silver medal and gives her an opportunity to fight for Commonwealth Games gold on Saturday.
Ceuta Border Crisis: Tens of Thousands Cross From Morocco as Sánchez Visits Spanish Enclave
Spain reinforced security at its border with Morocco on Friday after an unprecedented surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez travelled to the territory to meet security officials and regional authorities. The scale of the crossing remains disputed, with different estimates emerging as Spanish authorities work to establish official figures.
South Korea’s Stock Market Stages Record Rebound After Sharp AI-Driven Selloff
South Korea’s stock market staged an extraordinary rebound on Friday, with the benchmark Kospi surging as much as 14% in its sharpest reversal on record, after a month of extreme volatility linked to artificial intelligence valuations, semiconductor stocks, leverage and global technology markets.




