Bollywood actor R. Madhavan addressed the ongoing Hindi‑Marathi language debate, stating he has “never experienced” conflict based on language due to his multilingual background. Raised in Jamshedpur, educated in Kolhapur, he speaks Tamil, Hindi, and Marathi, and insists language has not been a barrier in his career or life . Madhavan called for mutual respect and understanding across India’s linguistic diversity, rejecting regional tensions. His remarks bring a neutral, inclusive tone, advocating dialogue over division amid state-level disputes and cultural sensitivities. (PC: Wikipedia)

Delhi University student Sneha Debnath, 19, from Tripura, has been missing since July 7. A letter found in her room mentions suicide at Signature Bridge, citing feelings of failure. Her family, however, suspects foul play as CCTV cameras on the bridge were non-functional. Sneha’s father, an Army veteran battling kidney failure, and her family have appealed for public help. Authorities, including Tripura’s CM, have joined the search. Despite NDRF efforts, no trace has been found. The family questions why Sneha would travel far for such an act, demanding answers about safety failures in Delhi. (PC: NDTV)

The Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA) defended the crew of Air India flight AI-171, stating they acted according to professional training and responsibility under highly challenging conditions. This response came after speculation suggesting pilot suicide linked to the Ahmedabad crash. ICPA called such theories "reckless and insensitive," urging restraint until the final investigation report. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary findings revealed both engine fuel control switches moved to "cutoff" seconds after takeoff, causing the crash, but assigned no blame. ICPA stressed respecting procedural inquiry instead of drawing conclusions based on incomplete information and unverified theories. (PC: The Hindu)

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will battle for the Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles title on July 13 at Centre Court. Alcaraz, aiming for his third consecutive Wimbledon crown, enters the final after defeating Taylor Fritz. Sinner seeks his maiden Wimbledon title after a stunning semi-final win over Novak Djokovic. The head-to-head favours Alcaraz 8-4, but Sinner holds a grass-court victory. The final begins at 8:30 PM IST. Live coverage will be on Star Sports, with streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Fans expect a thrilling contest after their epic French Open battle earlier this year. (PC: India Today)

In a horrifying incident on the night of July 9, 2025, at around 1:45 AM, a white Audi vehicle, allegedly driven by a drunken 40-year-old property dealer, Utsav Shekhar, veered onto the pavement near Shiva Camp in Vasant Vihar, South West Delhi, crushing five people asleep on the footpath . Victims, all migrant labourers from Rajasthan, included two couples and an eight-year-old girl; two are reported in critical condition . Shekhar was arrested soon after the crash—having reportedly fled a short distance before colliding with a parked truck—and is booked for rash and negligent driving causing injury and driving under the influence . The incident highlights serious safety failures and vulnerability of homeless labourers sleeping in public spaces, prompting public outrage and calls for stricter road safety enforcement. (PC: ANI)  

Ten people, including six children, were killed in an Israeli drone strike while collecting water in Gaza’s al-Nuseirat camp, officials said. Israel’s military admitted a “technical error” led to the missile missing its intended target. The victims were queuing at a water tanker when hit. Gaza’s hospitals treated 16 others, including seven children. The Red Cross reported alarming mass casualties in recent weeks linked to food and water sites. Israel said it regrets civilian harm and is reviewing the incident. Gaza’s health ministry claims over 57,000 deaths since October 2023 as conditions worsen for civilians. (PC: BBC)

The Axiom-4 crew, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, will bid farewell to the ISS today ahead of Monday’s scheduled splashdown off California’s coast. Shukla became the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma, marking India’s first astronaut mission to the ISS. The crew enjoyed a farewell meal featuring dishes from their home nations, including Shukla’s aam ras and gajar halwa. ISRO reportedly paid ₹550 crore for Shukla’s mission, which supports India’s future Gaganyaan programme. NASA will livestream the undocking at 4:35 pm IST Monday. Shukla faces a week-long rehabilitation post-splashdown to readjust to Earth’s gravity. (PC: HT)

A video of Indian community members performing ‘Ganga Aarti’ on Canada’s Credit River in Mississauga has gone viral, dividing opinions online. Organised by Radio Dhishum at Erindale Park, the event drew praise for preserving Indian traditions abroad. The Indian Consulate in Toronto confirmed Consul Sanjeev Saklani attended. While some lauded the cultural celebration, critics questioned performing Ganga Aarti on a foreign river. Social media reactions ranged from “Har Har Gange” to calls for keeping rituals within India. Organisers and attendees described the event as a heartfelt connection to their roots despite being far from home. (PC: India Today)

In Maharashtra’s Palghar district, a migrant auto‑rickshaw driver was publicly assaulted by supporters of Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s MNS after he was filmed insisting, “Main Hindi bolunga… Marathi nahi bolunga” (“I will speak Hindi… not Marathi”) near Virar station . The video went viral, leading the group to confront him, slap him repeatedly (including women among them), and force an on‑camera apology to locals and the state for allegedly insulting Marathi language and culture . Uday Jadhav, Virar city chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), defended the action as a defense of Marathi pride. Despite its public nature, no FIR has yet been filed as police await formal complaints. (PC: NDTV)

The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) condemned allegations of human error and pilot suicide in the Air India 171 crash that killed 260 people, calling them “deeply insensitive.” The Ahmedabad-London flight crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12. ICPA said baseless accusations, without verified evidence, disrespected the profession and grieving families. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report revealed fuel cutoffs caused both engines to fail mid-air. One pilot allegedly questioned the other mid-crisis, with both denying responsibility. The sole survivor is British national Vishwas Kumar Ramesh. ICPA urged restraint in public speculation. (PC: PTI)