At least 20 Palestinians were killed in a chaotic crowd surge at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid centre in Khan Younis on Wednesday. The Israel and US-backed group blamed armed agitators within the crowd. Palestinian health officials said suffocation and crushing caused the deaths. Over 875 people have died near Gaza aid sites in 6 weeks. The UN has condemned these centres as "death traps" amid Gaza’s worsening hunger crisis, with 1 in 10 children now malnourished. GHF rejected criticism, insisting its security reduces looting risks, while Palestinians say they have no other option for food. (PC: NDTV)

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution in Yemen, scheduled for July 16, has been postponed after last-minute talks. Nimisha was sentenced to death for murdering Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi in 2017. Despite the delay, Mahdi’s family told BBC they would accept “nothing else” but her death, citing Yemen’s Qisas law. The Grand Mufti of India and Yemeni clerics intervened to secure a postponement. Nimisha’s lawyer confirmed negotiations continue, seeking forgiveness or clemency. Nimisha, jailed in Sanaa, claims Mahdi exploited her and she accidentally caused his death while trying to recover her passport. (PC : HT)

India has urged Bangladesh to reconsider demolishing the ancestral home of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh. Built by his grandfather, Upendra Kishore Ray Chowdhury, the house symbolizes the shared cultural heritage of India and Bangladesh. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs expressed regret over the demolition and offered assistance for restoration, suggesting it could be converted into a museum. Local residents and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have also voiced strong opposition. The century-old building had been abandoned for years. Bangladesh authorities plan to replace it with a semi-concrete structure for academic activities. (PC: India Today)

The UK government secretly relocated 4,500 Afghans after a 2022 data breach exposed nearly 19,000 individuals at risk from the Taliban. The leak, involving names and contact details, came from an MoD official’s mistake and was only discovered when details appeared on Facebook in 2023. A secret resettlement scheme costing £400 million was launched but kept under a super-injunction until lifted by a High Court judge this week. Defence Secretary John Healey issued a public apology. The scheme is now closing, but relocation offers already made will be honoured. Hundreds remain stranded in Afghanistan despite the breach. (PC: BBC)

Residents of Bengaluru’s JP Nagar have honoured a beloved stray dog named Pikachu with a mural after his tragic death in a road accident. Named after the famous Pokémon character, Pikachu was adored by locals for years. The mural was installed near Clarence Public School by Indie Dogs Universe and The Great Indian Dog Stories. The tribute went viral after a resident shared it on social media, sparking emotional reactions. This comes as BBMP announced plans to feed 5,000 street dogs daily with nutritious meals, spending ₹2.88 crore annually on food, transport, and cleaning to ensure better animal welfare. (PC: X)

Violent protests broke out outside the Odisha Assembly in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday following the death of a 20-year-old B.Ed. student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore. The woman died after setting herself ablaze on campus, reportedly due to prolonged sexual harassment by her department head. Protesters clashed with police, attempting to breach barricades. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons. The victim had allegedly filed multiple complaints, which went ignored by college authorities. She succumbed to 90% burns at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday night. The incident has sparked outrage across Odisha demanding justice and accountability. (PC: India Today)

The 2025 Emmy nominations have been announced, with Apple TV+ thriller Severance leading with 27 nods, including outstanding drama. British Netflix crime drama Adolescence secured 13 nominations, including for outstanding limited series. Young actor Owen Cooper, 15, was nominated for supporting actor, while Stephen Graham earned a lead actor nomination. The show, filmed in single takes, sparked debate on online safety. Sir Gary Oldman’s Slow Horses and Black Mirror also received recognition. Harrison Ford, 83, landed his first-ever Emmy nomination for Shrinking. The awards ceremony will be held in September in the United States. (PC: Sky News)

A 40‑year‑old Russian woman, identified as Nina Kutina, was found living in a cave in Karnataka’s Ramatirtha Hills with her two daughters, aged six and four. She claims the cave life was peaceful, artistic, and self‑reliant—they painted, swam, meditated, and cooked, feeling “very happy” in nature . Post-rescue, she now resides in an ashram and alleges the intervention was intrusive, saying her belongings— including her late son’s ashes—were taken . Authorities note her visa expired in 2017 and have begun deportation proceedings, also in contact with the children’s father, an Israeli national. (PC: India Today)  

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has dismissed rumors that the cricket board pressured Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli into retiring from Tests. He emphasized the board’s policy: “we never tell any player to retire” and confirmed both legends made the decision independently, aiming to open opportunities for younger talent while continuing in ODIs . The announcement ends speculation, reiterating respect for their vast contributions. Shukla also noted India’s Test fortunes remain strong under Shubman Gill’s leadership, despite the absence of these senior players. (PC: BCCI)    

An RTI request by India Today TV unveiled that although Aadhaar has issued approximately 138 crore numbers, only 1.15 crore have been deactivated upon death. This means millions of deceased individuals still hold active IDs, as UIDAI lacks a mechanism to deactivate cards based on death registrations. State registrars may capture Aadhaar numbers on death certificates, but a formal deactivation system is missing. The government is evaluating amendments to enable sharing this data for deactivation, but currently, no systematic linkage exists between death records and the UIDAI database, raising concerns over data accuracy and identity misuse. (PC: India Today)