• The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recognized the disputed Bhojshala complex as a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi, while directing the ASI to retain administrative control.
• Opposition parties have criticized the Center on the latest issue fuel price increaseAccused the government of burdening consumers amid concerns of rising inflation.
• India and UAE have signed major agreements on defence, energy and infrastructure during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had ‘received messages’ from the United States to continue talks.
• For the first time in IPL history, all 10 teams have at least one player who has scored a century after Virat Kohli completed his 9th IPL century for RCB against KKR in Raipur.

Here are the top 5 stories of the day:

Madhya Pradesh High Court recognized Bhojshala as Saraswati temple

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recognized the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar as a temple associated with Goddess Vagdevi, also known as Saraswati. The court observed that Hindu worship at the site continued over time and suggested that the Center may consider bringing back the statue, currently housed in the British Museum. While the ASI will continue to administer the site, the court also said that Muslim groups can look for alternative land for the mosque. Read the full story

Opposition attacks Center over increase in fuel prices

Opposition parties sharply criticized the Center after the price of petrol and diesel increased by Rs 3 per liter across the country. The Congress and Trinamool Congress accused the government of increasing the burden on consumers after the assembly elections are over and warned that the move could increase inflation and slow economic growth. The increase comes amid rising global crude oil prices linked to tensions in West Asia and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Read the full story

India and UAE sign major energy and defense agreements

India and the UAE signed several agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi, including agreements on strategic petroleum reserves, LPG supplies and defense cooperation. The visit also saw investment commitments of $5 billion for Indian infrastructure and financial projects. These agreements come at a time when India is trying to strengthen energy security amid global crude oil volatility and regional tensions. Read the full story

Iran says it has received new US messages calling for talks to continue amid shaky ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had received new messages from the United States expressing its desire to continue diplomatic engagement despite recent tensions over Iran’s proposal to end hostilities. Speaking in New Delhi during the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, Araghchi said Iran ‘has no confidence in the Americans’ but was trying to preserve the ‘very shaky’ ceasefire to give diplomacy a chance. Read the full story

IPL 2026 creates history as all 10 teams score at least one century for the first time

2026 season of Indian Premier League This became the first time in the history of the tournament where all 10 franchises have scored at least one century. The milestone was achieved after Virat Kohli scored his ninth IPL century for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. From teenage batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi to stalwarts including Kohli and Quinton de Kock, players from all franchises have crossed the three-figure mark in record-breaking seasons. Read the full story