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US President Donald Trump announced negotiations with Iran would begin Monday. Diplomatic efforts involving Gulf nations prompted the halt of planned US military strikes. Mediators are working to revive an understanding regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Trump expressed hope for a negotiated settlement on denuclearisation and the waterway. Iranian officials, however, rejected some accounts of formal agreements reached.

An independent MP, Pappu Yadav, faced an alleged attack during a news conference. A man threw a slipper while another reportedly brandished a knife at the event. The incident is believed to be linked to his recent protest outside Parliament. Police have detained one suspect and are investigating the other's involvement. The MP's team claims he had received prior death threats.

Jana Nayagan achieved a significant Rs 10.70 crore on its second Sunday. The film's India net collection reached Rs 175.60 crore after eleven days. Overseas markets contributed Rs 3 crore, pushing worldwide earnings to Rs 295.92 crore. Tamil version occupancy remained strong, especially during evening shows. This action drama is an official remake of a Telugu film.

India's crude oil imports from Russia hit a record 2.8 million barrels daily in July. This surge accounted for over half of the country's total crude purchases. Meanwhile, LPG imports heavily favored the United States, supplying seventy-three percent of July's total. Refiners also increased sourcing from West Asian suppliers as Strait of Hormuz flows normalized. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait saw rising exports to India during this period.