Unidentified gunmen fired around a dozen shots at comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly launched Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, at 1:50 am on July 10, damaging glass but injuring no one as staff sheltered inside. Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi, an NIA‑listed Babbar Khalsa International operative, later claimed responsibility, reportedly angered by a past remark from Sharma. In an Instagram note, the café said the attack shocked them, yet they “won’t be giving up” and urged people to “stand firm against violence,” thanking patrons for their support. Surrey Police are probing motives and links to other incidents; no suspect information has been released. Sharma’s latest Netflix show premiered on June 21. (PC: Bollywood Hungama)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a blueprint for global digital payment systems. In its report titled "Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value of Interoperability," the IMF highlighted UPI’s low-cost, interoperable framework, simple user interface, and integration with India’s digital identity infrastructure as key factors behind its success. Launched in 2016, UPI now facilitates over 18 billion transactions monthly, significantly reducing dependence on cash and cards. The IMF suggested other countries could adopt similar interoperable and inclusive digital payment systems tailored to their own socio-economic contexts. (PC: India Today)  

On July 10, 2025, the original Hermès Birkin bag owned by late singer-actress Jane Birkin was sold at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris for €7 million (around $7.6 million). This was the very first Birkin bag ever created in 1984, originally sketched on an airplane sickness bag during Birkin’s conversation with Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas. Featuring her initials, custom shoulder strap, and personal modifications like a nail clipper attachment, the bag is now officially the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction, surpassing previous luxury fashion records and purchased by an anonymous private collector. (PC: ABC News)

  On July 9, 2025, Russia launched its largest-ever aerial assault on Ukraine—728 drones including Shahed-style decoys, and 13 missiles—marking the most intense drone barrage of the war to date . The attack targeted Lutsk and several other regions, triggering NATO jets to scramble into Polish airspace . Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted most threats using interceptor drones and mobile units, though infrastructure damage and civilian casualties were reported . The assault followed comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump condemning Putin, which preceded Ukraine’s sustained appeal for stronger Western military aid and sanctions. (PC: Newsweek)  

India achieved its best-ever showing at the World Boxing Cup 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan, securing a total of 11 medals, including 3 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze. What stood out was that all three gold medals were won by women boxers from Bhiwani, Haryana, further cementing the city’s title as the “boxing cradle of India.” Sakshi, Jaismine Lamboria, and Nupur Sheoran emerged as champions in their respective categories. India’s third-place finish highlights its rising stature in international boxing, particularly with strong performances from both men and women athletes. (PC: Olympics.com)

  On July 9, 2025, early in the morning, at least nine shots were fired at Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, owned by comedian Kapil Sharma and wife Ginni Chatrath. Though no injuries occurred, the cafe sustained property damage including shattered glass windows and bullet marks . A video shows an assailant discharging rounds from a moving car . The banned extremist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Harjit Singh Laddi, listed among India’s most wanted terrorists, has claimed responsibility—reportedly citing remarks made by Sharma about Sikh Nihangs on his TV show as the motive . Both Canadian and Indian authorities are investigating, examining possible links to extortion or broader extremist acts. (PC: X)

  In a tragic incident on July 10, 2025, 25‑year‑old Radhika Yadav, a rising national/state-level tennis player who ran her own academy, was shot dead by her father Deepak Yadav at their home in **Gurugram's Sushant Lok (Sector 57)** . Deepak, armed with a licensed .32‑bore revolver, fired five shots—three hit Radhika in the back while she was cooking around 10:30 AM—after villagers allegedly taunted him for “living off” his daughter’s income and objected to her running the academy . He later confessed the motive. An FIR was filed by her uncle, and Deepak has been arrested. The incident has sparked national outcry over patriarchy, familial pressure, and mental health. (PC: India Today)  

A deadly flood struck Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River on July 8, unexpectedly sweeping away the Friendship Bridge linking Nepal and China. Authorities confirmed at least nine dead, with around two dozen still missing—including Chinese nationals—amid no prior rainfall. Satellite imagery analysis by ICIMOD and Nepal’s Hydrology Department pointed to a supraglacial lake drain in Tibet north of the Langtang Himal as the cause . Experts warn that such glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are becoming more frequent across the Hindu Kush Himalayas due to accelerated glacier melt driven by climate change. (PC: AP)

At least 120 people have died and over 170 remain missing after devastating flash floods swept through Texas, especially Kerr County. Communities are in mourning as tributes grow for the victims, including children from summer camps and elderly residents. Rescue efforts by over 2,000 workers continue amid debris and scorching heat. Survivors recalled harrowing escapes as floodwaters destroyed homes and RV parks. Criticism has mounted over the lack of early warnings, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to call for new emergency systems. President Trump pledged federal support and will visit Texas Friday. Local prayer services marked the beginning of collective grief. (PC: NDTV)

A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14 due to hydraulic failure, may finally return to the UK next week. Diverted from HMS Prince of Wales during joint maritime drills over the Arabian Sea, the $115 million aircraft made an emergency landing in Kerala. British engineers are working to restore its flight capabilities. The jet's unexpected stay sparked memes and a humorous tourism campaign by Kerala. After weeks exposed to monsoon rains, it was moved to a hangar on July 6. The F-35B is among the world’s most advanced fifth-generation stealth aircraft. (PC: India Today)