A fatal road accident in Bihar's Begusarai district claimed four lives and left eight others injured. The incident involved a head-on collision between two jeeps. Local police confirmed the casualties on Monday. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the crash.
Delhi recorded its highest-ever peak power demand of 8,748 MW on Monday, according to officials. The surge was driven by intense heatwave conditions sweeping across the city. This figure surpasses all previous peak demand records for the capital. Authorities confirmed the data as residents increasingly rely on cooling appliances amid the extreme heat.
The Karnataka Police has issued a circular restricting media interactions to only designated officers across various administrative levels. The order was issued by Director General and Inspector General of Police Dr. MA Saleem. Under the new directive, official communication with the press is limited to a select few authorized officers at state, range, city, district, and special unit levels. The move effectively bars all other police personnel from speaking to the media without authorization.
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Indian actor Akanksha Chamola has announced her separation from actor Gaurav Khanna, citing fundamental differences over having children. While Khanna wishes to become a father, Chamola has chosen to remain child-free. The couple described the split as mutual, acknowledging that their life goals had diverged. The divorce comes after the two had already been living apart for a year.
Rising heatwaves across Europe have triggered a sharp increase in air conditioning purchases among households. The debate over the environmental impact of widespread cooling systems has intensified as temperatures climb. European Union officials have chosen not to introduce regulations governing the use of home air conditioning units. The EU is instead leaving individual member states to address the environmental concerns surrounding cooling appliances. The standoff reflects broader tensions between personal comfort needs and climate-related policy goals.
West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to advance the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The BJP government will discuss the draft UCC bill in a cabinet meeting scheduled for July 2. A dedicated committee has been formed to review the draft and submit its report. Following the committee's findings, the bill will be tabled before the state assembly. The BJP has set an August timeline for the overall rollout of the civil code.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Assam's grassroots conservation movement known as the 'Hargila Army' during his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. The initiative focuses on protecting the Greater Adjutant Stork, locally called Hargila, a large bird native to parts of Assam. Modi highlighted that despite the bird's ecological importance in cleaning the environment and maintaining natural balance, it was historically regarded as a bad omen in certain communities. The recognition on a national platform brings wider attention to the community-led effort to conserve the once-stigmatised species.
A court in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, handed down life sentences to a 32-year-old woman and her lover on Monday. The two were convicted for the murder of the woman's husband. The verdict was confirmed by an official familiar with the case. The sentencing marks the conclusion of a criminal case involving a premeditated killing within a domestic setting.
A dangerous heatwave is forecast to sweep across the central and eastern United States beginning Tuesday and lasting through the July 4th holiday. Temperatures are expected to exceed 100°F, with high humidity levels driving the heat index even higher. Nighttime temperatures will remain uncomfortably warm, offering little relief from the daytime heat. Health officials warn that the prolonged conditions significantly raise the risk of heat-related illnesses for millions of Americans.
A 14-year-old girl from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, drowned while visiting Manali with her family. She was swept away in the Manalsu nallah, a stream located near Club House in Manali. The incident was reported by local police on Monday. The girl had been on a family trip to the popular Himachal Pradesh hill station when the tragedy occurred.
China's military has offered its first official acknowledgment of a sixth-generation fighter jet program, informally called 'Little Six.' The reference appeared in an anniversary video for the Y-20 transport aircraft, featuring a shadowy image and a brief verbal mention. This marks the first formal public signal of the advanced stealth aircraft project from Beijing. Analysts view the disclosure as a deliberate move to signal China's growing airpower ambitions, including capabilities such as in-flight refueling.
A 30-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Karkardooma, Delhi, while she slept. Her husband, based in Lucknow, travelled to Delhi with a pre-bought knife, suspecting her of infidelity. He entered the home of his sister-in-law, where his wife was staying, and carried out the attack. Residents at the scene overpowered the accused and handed him over to the police. Authorities have confirmed that suspected infidelity appears to be the motive behind the killing.
Brazilian football star Neymar has expanded his luxury watch collection with the purchase of a Jacob & Co. Astronomia Dragon & Tiger timepiece. The rare watch is valued at close to $1 million, making it one of the most expensive additions to his collection. Neymar is widely regarded as one of the world's prominent celebrity watch collectors. The acquisition has drawn significant attention, once again putting the footballer in the spotlight off the pitch.
A Shillong court has upheld the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused in a high-profile honeymoon murder case. The court had originally granted bail after finding that the investigating agency failed to adequately communicate the grounds of her arrest to her. The ruling reflects procedural lapses on the part of the investigators in handling the case. The decision means Sonam will remain out of custody as legal proceedings continue.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran had requested a meeting with American officials, a claim Tehran has firmly denied. The assertion comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. Before the onset of hostilities, approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supply passed through the strait. Trump has been working to maintain a fragile interim agreement as confrontations in the region have escalated in recent days.
