Wangchuk’s health raises concern as fast continues Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health has become a major concern as his indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar entered its 11th day on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Doctors monitoring him reported that he has lost more than 7 kilograms since beginning the hunger strike, with his weight now recorded at 59.40 k

Twin tornadoes bring rare destruction to Hubei At least 11 people were killed, and one person remained missing after powerful tornadoes and severe storms struck China’s Hubei province on Monday evening, July 6, 2026. More than 330 people were injured as the storm system moved across parts of central China, damaging homes, vehicles, trees, and power infrastructure. The hardest-hit areas included Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou, and Xianning, where strong win

VB-G RAM G Launched In Andhra Pradesh To Boost Rural Jobs And Village Infrastructure Tirupati: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin, known as VB-G RAM G, from Mukkavaripalli village in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district. The nationwide rollout of the rural employment and livelihood programme was held in the presence of Chief Min

Venezuela Earthquake: Child Rescued Alive After Six Days Under Rubble A three-year-old boy was rescued alive from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira state, six days after powerful twin earthquakes caused widespread destruction across the country. The child, identified as Klieber Moran, was pulled out by a Jordanian rescue team from the debris of the Los Corales Garden 1 building early on Tuesday. Rescue workers cheered as the boy was found alive, befo

BTS Economy Impact: How A Small K-Pop Label Built A $50 Billion Cultural Force BTS is not just one of the world’s biggest music groups. The seven-member South Korean boy band has also become a major cultural and economic force for South Korea, with estimates suggesting that the group’s overall contribution to the country’s economy over its first decade may be worth tens of billions of dollars. The story is even more striking because BTS did not com

Rahul Ravindran Deletes X After Death Threats Against His Children Director-actor Rahul Ravindran has deleted X after receiving abusive messages and death threats aimed at his children. The online backlash reportedly began during a debate linked to the Ketan Agarwal case, after Rahul responded to a user who questioned him about making a film on “atrocities against men.” Rahul’s response, in which he spoke about society being patriarchal, triggered

4-Year-Old Boy Falls Into 220-Foot Borewell In Haryana, Rescue Operation Underway A four-year-old boy fell into a 220-foot-deep open borewell in Haryana’s Ambala district on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, triggering a major rescue operation involving the NDRF, SDRF, Army, and local administration. The child, identified as Nirbhay, reportedly fell into the narrow borewell in Dhanaura village near Barara while he was with his father and grandfather in the famil

Samsung Brings Galaxy Experiences To BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ In London Samsung Electronics UK has announced a city-wide Galaxy experience programme for audiences attending BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ in London this June and July. The campaign will bring together concert activations, fan experiences, personalised keepsakes, and limited-edition rewards across major London locations. As the official partner of BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’, Samsung is

Tamil Nadu Spectrum Project: Police Colour-Code High-Risk Offenders To Strengthen Women’s Safety Tamil Nadu Police have launched a pilot initiative called the Spectrum Project to classify and monitor people linked to sexual offence cases based on their risk level. The colour-coded system is aimed at helping police identify high-risk offenders, repeat offenders, cyber offenders, and low-severity cases separately, allowing more focused preventive action.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA Warns Pilgrims Over Missing Travel Documents The Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian citizens not to begin the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra unless they have obtained all required travel documents for the complete journey. The advisory was issued after the ministry received assistance requests from Indian pilgrims who were stranded in Nepal while travelling for the yatra through private tour operators. According to th

Paraguay hold their nerve to stun Germany after 120 minutes Paraguay delivered one of the standout results of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a tightly contested 1-1 draw in the Round of 32. The match, played on June 29, 2026, in Boston, showcased Paraguay’s defensive discipline against a German side that controlled possession but failed to finish chances. Germany dictated the rhythm for long periods, creating multiple opportunities but repeatedly being denied by a compact Paraguayan defensive setup. Paraguay struck first through Julio Enciso, who converted a well-worked attacking move despite entering the game with injury concerns. Germany later found the equalizer, but struggled to convert dominance into a winning goal in both regular time and extra time. A key turning point arrived in extra time when Germany briefly thought they had taken the lead through Jonathan Tah. The goal was overturned after VAR review, with officials spotting a foul on Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill during the buildup. The decision kept Paraguay alive and shifted momentum back toward the underdogs. Gill shines in shootout as Germany suffer decisive miss The penalty shootout became the defining phase of the match, with Orlando Gill emerging as the standout performer. His crucial saves under pressure put Germany on the back foot, while Manuel Neuer briefly kept his side in contention with a save of his own. However, Germany’s inconsistency from the spot proved costly. Jonathan Tah ultimately missed the decisive penalty, sending his effort over the bar and sealing Germany’s elimination. Jose Canale converted the final kick, confirming Paraguay’s 4-3 shootout victory and sending them into the Round of 16. The result continues Germany’s troubling knockout trend in recent tournaments, while Paraguay celebrate one of the most important wins in their World Cup history, built on resilience, discipline, and composure under pressure.

Sensex Falls 372 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,000 As Auto, IT Stocks Drag Market Indian stock markets ended lower on Monday, June 29, 2026, as selling pressure in auto, IT, and financial stocks pulled the benchmark indices down. The Sensex fell 372.10 points, while the Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark amid cautious investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex declined 0.48% to close at 76,728.37, while the NSE Nifty dropped 109.75 points, or 0.46%, to settle at

Lightning Strikes Eiffel Tower During Paris Storm, But Landmark Remains Safe Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower during a thunderstorm in Paris, creating a dramatic scene that drew attention online. Although the strike looked intense, the famous landmark remains safe because of its metal structure and lightning protection system. A powerful lightning strike hit the Eiffel Tower during a thunderstorm in Paris, creating a striking visual that quickly caught

Operation Sindoor Soldiers Named In National War Memorial Roll Of Honour More than a year after Operation Sindoor, the Union government has officially recorded the names of six Indian military personnel who were killed during the operation. Their names have been included in the Roll of Honour at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. The names have also been inscribed on the Tyag Chakra, also known as the Circle of Sacrifice. The memorial honours armed

CBSE Class 7–9 Students May Continue Foreign Languages Till Class 10 Students studying in Classes 7, 8, and 9 in CBSE schools may not have to change their foreign language subjects midway, bringing relief to parents and schools concerned over the implementation of the three-language policy. According to the latest report, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has indicated that students who are already studying two foreign languages under the exi