Mumbai & Maharashtra: Maharashtra Education Minister Dada Bhuse says Marathi is now legally mandatory in schools of all mediums (Classes 1-10), with inspections, fines up to ₹1 lakh, and possible cancellation of recognition for non-compliance. Mumbai Crime: Malwani police identified suspects in the Malad community dog killing using CCTV footage, after a resident complaint; the case alleges an iron-rod assault and disposal to destroy evidence. Weather & Safety: Heavy rains hit Mumbai, with 100 mm recorded in just 4 hours, while the city braces for thunderstorms and high humidity. Sports (India): India’s Women’s T20 World Cup run ended with a group-stage exit after a six-wicket loss to Australia, putting Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy under scrutiny; separately, India’s 0-2 T20I whitewash loss to Ireland sparked debate over batting mindset and conditions. Diplomacy: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri denied any official India role in India-Pak Track-2 talks, calling them private. Economy: Moody’s says India can handle a wider fiscal deficit without hurting its investment-grade rating. Tech/Business: Apple escalates its antitrust fight in India, accusing investigators of “copy-pasting” rivals’ claims. Health & Climate: A monsoon gut-health reminder: ORS remains the key defence against dehydration; and wet-bulb heat is flagged as a deadly monsoon risk.