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A landslide struck the Kalladi tunnel construction site in Wayanad, Kerala. The landslide occurred near a tunnel construction project amidst heavy rainfall. The incident has resulted in deaths and missing persons, prompting rescue operations and official investigations. "The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority told officials that at least five people were injured." was attributed to Kerala State Disaster Management Authority.
Dramatic CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts reveal the terrifying, instantaneous impact of the Wayanad landslide. The visuals show people desperately fleeing for safety as a torrent of debris violently sweeps away vehicles and engulfs the tunnel construction site, underscoring the sheer destructive force and sudden horror of the event.
Priyanka Gandhi has offered condolences for the Wayanad landslide victims, assuring that all efforts are underway for rescue and support. Her statement underscores the immediate political engagement with the unfolding disaster, as leaders address the tragedy's aftermath.
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died at age 38. Shapoor Zadran was a prominent figure in Afghanistan's cricket history. The death was reported on Tuesday, July 7.
A commercial tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for global oil supplies. The incident is the latest in a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The projectile strike on a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, attributed by US officials to Iranian missile fire, marks the latest in a series of attacks escalating maritime security threats. This incident, which saw oil prices rise, deepens fears of broader regional conflict and Iran's pattern of targeting vessels in the vital shipping lane.
FIFA suspended a red card for USA forward Folarin Balogun. Folarin Balogun received a red card in a previous game, and his eligibility for a subsequent pivotal match was in question. Reports emerged that the suspension was lifted following a call from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Football experts and officials widely criticize FIFA's decision to suspend USA forward Folarin Balogun's red card following a direct call from U.S. President Donald Trump. Critics argue this intervention allowed political influence to override sporting rules, setting a dangerous precedent that compromises the World Cup's integrity. FIFA's defense of its independent judicial bodies is challenged by the perceived political interference.
FIFA defended its controversial decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card and praised referee Raphael Claus as 'one of the world's leading professional referees'. This strong stance came after U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA and publicly labeled Claus 'suspect'.
Donald Trump clarified his controversial call to FIFA regarding Folarin Balogun's red card, asserting he merely requested a review, not a specific outcome. His explanation emerges amid questions about the World Cup's integrity and FIFA's defense of its decision to suspend Balogun's ban. Trump maintains his intervention was a legitimate inquiry into the referee's decision.
NCERT releases revised Class 8 Social Science textbook, rewriting controversial chapter on judiciary. The Supreme Court directed NCERT to withdraw its earlier edition of the textbook over a section on the judiciary. The revisions were made following a Supreme Court directive.
Padmasree Girish Bharadwaj, known as the 'Bridge Man of India', has passed away at 76. He was recognized for building over 140 low-cost suspension footbridges for rural communities. Girish Bharadwaj was honored with the Padma Shri award.
Benchmark stock indices ended lower, snapping a four-day rally. The rally had pushed indices to over two-month high levels. Profit booking occurred after a four-day rally.
Three men arrested for assaulting a family on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway. The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway has been a site of recent safety concerns. Arrests made following the surfacing of a viral dashcam video.
Landslides killed at least eight Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, triggered by heavy monsoon rains. Five children were among the eight Rohingya refugees killed. Cox's Bazar hosts one of the world's largest refugee settlements.
Maharashtra mandates domicile certificate for driving licences from August 1. The new rule is part of a policy to streamline and improve the process of obtaining driving licenses and legalizing bike taxis. The rule is set to take effect on August 1.
Schools and colleges in parts of Karnataka's Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts were declared a holiday on Tuesday due to continuous rainfall. Continuous rainfall in the Malnad region of Karnataka led to the closure of educational institutions as a precautionary measure. The holiday was declared on Tuesday, July 7.
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods, landslides, and mudslides in Thathri town, Doda district. Thathri is a town in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide in the Thathri area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Supreme Court rejected DMK's plea to restrain CM Vijay from commenting on Karur stampede case. The DMK sought judicial curbs on CM Vijay's statements related to a stampede investigation. The Supreme Court's decision allows CM Vijay to proceed with his visit to Karur. "How can a court regulate what a CM can say?" was attributed to Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court sharply rejected the DMK's plea to judicially restrain Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's public statements and engagements concerning the Karur stampede. The court questioned the DMK's attempt to regulate a Chief Minister, emphasizing it would not become a political forum or curtail free speech. This ruling marks a significant setback for the DMK, upholding the principle that alleged false statements should be countered with more speech, not judicial curbs.
The Supreme Court firmly rejected the DMK's plea to restrain Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay from speaking on the Karur stampede case. The court asserted it would not act as a political forum or curtail free speech, stating that alleged false statements must be countered with "more speech," not judicial curbs. It declined to regulate the Chief Minister's comments, noting he is not an accused in the FIR.