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The IMD has issued flash flood and heavy rain alerts across Jharkhand, affecting 13 districts. Torrential rainfall is expected due to cyclonic circulation, with several areas under ‘orange’ and ‘yellow’ warnings

Indian cinema icon B. Saroja Devi, famed for nearly 200 films across four languages, passed away at 87. Celebrated as a pioneer and fashion icon, her legacy remains unmatched.

Ola Electric reported a Q1 FY26 net loss of ₹428 crore as revenue fell nearly 50% YoY to ₹828 crore. E-scooter deliveries dropped sharply, and share prices continue to slump amid rising losses and operational consolidation efforts

Police say the IIM-Calcutta student accused of rape admitted to spiking drinks with sleeping pills before the alleged assault. A special probe team is investigating inconsistencies in statements from both the accused and the survivor’s family. Custody extended till July 19.

Three Delhi schools, including CRPF institutions in Prashant Vihar and Dwarka, received bomb threats Monday morning, triggering swift police response. Bomb squads and sniffer dogs found nothing suspicious. Cyber teams are investigating the email source as security remains tightened

Bitcoin surged past $1,21,000 for the first time, driven by institutional demand, ETF inflows, and macroeconomic factors. Ethereum also rose. Experts cite regulatory clarity, tokenization progress, and US policy support as key drivers of this sustained crypto market rally

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing and emphasised that normalised ties between India and China could yield mutually beneficial outcomes. He also marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and discussed resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Two men who were long-time acquaintances died after stabbing each other during a fight in a park in Delhi’s Khyala area. The altercation escalated into violence late Sunday night. Both men were declared dead at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital.

Kerala reported its second suspected Nipah virus death, with a 57-year-old man from Palakkad testing positive locally. Authorities have traced 46 contacts, issued alerts across six districts, and are awaiting confirmation from the National Institute of Virology in Pune.

Lakhs of devotees thronged Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath temple on the first Monday of Sawan, performing Jalabhishek amid tight security and spiritual fervour, with similar scenes seen at Ghaziabad’s Dudheshwar Nath temple.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is returning to Earth after completing an 18-day mission aboard the ISS, becoming the first Indian astronaut in space through a private mission with Axiom Space.

Indian badminton champion Saina Nehwal announced her separation from husband Kashyap Parupalli via Instagram. The couple cited mutual respect and personal growth, earning support from fans and athletes across the country.

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Ganesh Kumar won the under-15 title in the chess tournament

Shilpa Waghray of Hyderabad served as the coach of team India, while Sresanth, a talented young athlete, delivered a stellar performance to help the team clinch the championship title

At stumps, India stuttered to 58 for four, having lost Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, captain Shubman Gill and night watchman Akash Deep

This marks the highest medal haul by any nation at the event, further solidifying India’s status as a global chess powerhouse

The preliminary report does not explain whether this was a mechanical failure, an electrical issue, a design fault or a software anomaly

Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old Tripura student at Delhi University, went missing on July 7 near Delhi’s Signature Bridge. Tripura Police, Delhi Police, and CM Manik Saha are actively involved in efforts to trace her. Her phone and bank account remain inactive

The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on Monday over probe agencies summoning lawyers for advising clients, following ED summons to senior advocates. The court flagged it as a threat to the legal profession and judicial independence.

India has relaxed mandatory FGD installation at most coal power plants, limiting it to areas near large cities or pollution hotspots. The move, based on scientific studies, aims to cut electricity costs while maintaining air quality through targeted, evidence-driven regulation

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi said a college student who set herself on fire over alleged sexual harassment is in critical condition. The accused teacher has been arrested, and a high-level probe is underway. Strong preventive actions are being promised statewide.

Ethnic insurgents in Manipur from Meitei and Kuki groups are modifying looted police weapons, including rifles, into makeshift sniper guns. Security forces have seized hundreds of these from multiple districts, averting a deadly shift to long-range community-targeted violence