In a devastating incident, five Indian Army soldiers were swept away by flash floods near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The incident occurred due to sudden and heavy rainfall in the region. Rescue operations are currently underway, but no further details have been released. This developing story is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Heavy rainfall in Ayodhya has exposed the town's infrastructure weaknesses, just six months after the grand opening of the Ram Temple. The newly built Ram Path road has suffered cave-ins and potholes, prompting authorities to repair the 14-km stretch. Three PWD engineers have been suspended for negligence. However, Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Temple Trust, claims that the temple's drainage system is excellent and no water has entered the sanctum sanctorum. He attributed apparent roof leaks to a conduit pipe from ongoing construction work. The incident raises questions about the swift overhaul of the town's infrastructure.

The annual Amarnath Yatra has begun, with the first batch of pilgrims departing from the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan. The pilgrims are headed to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The journey was flagged off by deputy commissioners, senior police, and civil administration officials. Strict security arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth and safe yatra. The officials are taking all necessary measures to prevent any untoward incidents. The yatra is expected to continue until August 11. So far, over 1.5 lakh pilgrims have registered for the yatra.

At least six people died and five others were injured in a head-on collision between two cars on the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway in Maharashtra's Jalna district. The accident occurred at around 11 pm on Friday when one of the cars entered the highway from the wrong side after refuelling and collided with the other car. The impact was severe, causing one car to fly into the air and land on the highway barricade. The injured were rushed to the hospital, and the police cleared the road for traffic after removing the wrecked vehicles.

Two injured in the roof collapse at Delhi's IGI Airport described their harrowing experiences, saying they narrowly escaped death. Arvind Goswami, who was working at Terminal 1, recounted, "Suddenly, everything started collapsing. Debris fell on my head, and I lost consciousness." Dashrath Ahirwa, also hurt in the incident, was pumping out rainwater when the ceiling fell, causing a severe head injury. The collapse, caused by heavy rain, killed one person and injured six. All injured were taken to Medanta Hospital, and flight operations at Terminal 1 are suspended .

An under-construction bridge in Madhubani, Bihar, collapsed on June 28, marking the fifth bridge failure in the state within 11 days. The 77-meter-long bridge, costing Rs 3 crore, saw its girder fall between two pillars. This incident follows similar collapses, including the first reported in Araria on June 18. The Madhubani administration allegedly attempted to conceal the damage by covering the collapsed section with plastic. The frequent collapses have raised serious concerns about construction quality and oversight in Bihar, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the state's infrastructure projects.

Following the roof collapse at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, a committee has been established to investigate the incident that claimed one life and injured eight. Heavy rainfall was cited as a primary cause. Flights from Terminal 1 have been halted, redirected to Terminals 2 and 3. Authorities including DGCA and CISF are coordinating rescue and restoration efforts. Delhi Police have filed an FIR under negligence charges to determine accountability.

A roof collapse at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 early Friday has resulted in one fatality and five injuries. Heavy rainfall totaling 228.1 mm in 24 hours caused the incident, damaging cars and suspending flights. All Terminal 1 departures are redirected to Terminals 2 and 3. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that the affected structure dates back to 2009 and announced a nationwide audit of airport facilities. The collapse coincides with widespread waterlogging across Delhi.

Vikram Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed as India's new foreign secretary, succeeding Vinay Kwatra, effective from July 15. Misri, currently Deputy National Security Advisor, has previously served as private secretary to three prime ministers and as ambassador to China, Spain, and Myanmar. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Misri played a key role in handling India-China relations post the Ladakh standoff. Meanwhile Vinay Kwatra is expected to be appointed as the next envoy to the US.

Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Bedi Ram, implicated in the recent NEET exam paper leak, has a history of involvement in eight other paper leak scandals. Cases against him have been registered in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, including incidents involving railway and police recruitment exams. A viral video showing Bedi Ram claiming he helped candidates pass exams has intensified scrutiny. The Congress criticized the Uttar Pradesh government, suggesting potential complicity due to SBSP’s alliance with the NDA. Bedi Ram has previously served jail time for similar offenses.