Amid Opposition-Government tussle, Lok Sabha disrupted for 3rd straight day

Tropical Storm Bertha Hits Southern Louisiana, Bringing Winds and Heavy Rain

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southern Louisiana, bringing strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall to the US Gulf Coast. Forecasters anticipate the storm will gradually weaken as it moves further inland. Separately, severe weather in other parts of the country triggered tornado sightings and flash flooding. In the eastern Pacific, Hurricane Fausto continues to remain offshore and has not threatened land.

Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi, timing fuels buzz of delimit bill talk

Lalit Modi plans India visits after SAFEMA tribunal clears penalties against him

Lalit Modi has announced he will now visit India following a ruling by the SAFEMA tribunal that cleared penalties against him. Having surrendered his Indian passport, Modi said he will apply for an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card to facilitate his travel. He claimed that threats from underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim had originally forced him to flee the country. Modi asserted that he has prevailed in all legal cases filed against him in India. He will continue to be based in his London residence while making periodic visits to India.

Terrorist shoots dead J&K cop in Anantnag market amid Amarnath Yatra

A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable was shot and killed by a terrorist in a busy market in Anantnag district. The attack took place during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, a pilgrimage that has already seen security disruptions. This incident is reported to be the first militant strike in Kashmir since the earlier Pahalgam massacre. Security forces swiftly launched search operations in the area and detained several individuals for questioning. Officials strongly condemned the attack and vowed that those responsible would be held accountable.