Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that "all those who are alive have been saved" from the landslide-hit villages in Wayanad. The death toll is expected to exceed 300, with 177 confirmed dead and 170 still missing. Vijayan stated, "It is assumed that nobody is left to be saved in the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Attamala." Rescue workers have also recovered 92 body parts, primarily from the Chaliyar River. Efforts are now focused on retrieving bodies from the affected areas. Among the missing are 29 school children. The state government is preparing to cremate or bury unidentified bodies, with assistance from Karnataka to provide additional storage freezers.

The CBI filed its first chargesheet in the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case, naming 13 accused, including four candidates and two alleged kingpins, Nitish Kumar and Amit Anand. The leak, which sparked nationwide protests, involved a conspiracy to sell the paper for ₹30-32 lakh per student. The investigation used advanced forensic techniques to gather evidence. Health Minister Veena George highlighted the psychological trauma faced by thousands in relief camps. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi visited the site, pledging support. The CBI continues to investigate, with more arrests and supplementary chargesheets expected.

The death toll from the landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district has risen to 289, with over 200 still missing. Rough terrain and damaged infrastructure have hampered rescue operations, now in their third day. The Indian Army has built a Bailey bridge to facilitate the movement of heavy machinery. Health Minister Veena George highlighted the psychological trauma faced by thousands in relief camps. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi visited the site, pledging support. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rain in the region, further complicating rescue efforts.

PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, was eliminated from the Paris Olympics 2024 after losing to China's He Bing Jiao in the Round of 16. Sindhu lost 19-21, 14-21. He Bing Jiao kept Sindhu under pressure throughout the match. This is a surprising turn of events, as Sindhu had previously defeated He Bing Jiao in the Tokyo 2020 bronze medal match. India has won three Olympic badminton medals so far: Sindhu's silver in Rio 2016, bronze in Tokyo 2020, and Saina Nehwal's bronze in London 2012.

India and Vietnam have deepened their strategic partnership with a series of agreements and a $300 million credit line to enhance Vietnam's maritime security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh signed six memorandums of understanding and finalized three additional documents during Chinh's visit to New Delhi. The new agreements cover areas such as defense, cybersecurity, and digital payment connectivity. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to a rules-based Indo-Pacific and pledged to support each other’s development goals, including India's "Developed India 2047" and Vietnam's "Vision 2045."

Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned her bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics after just 46 seconds, igniting a heated debate on gender eligibility. Khelif, who failed a 2023 gender test, was criticized despite IOC approval. Carini, after a discussion with her coach, said, “The punches were the hardest I’ve ever faced.” Reactions on social media are mixed, with some calling for stricter gender criteria, while others support Khelif. The IOC defended its decision, stating, “These are real people with competitive histories in the women’s category.”

Severe rain and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have led to 11 deaths and left over 50 people missing. Flash floods struck Kullu, Shimla, and Mandi districts, causing widespread damage. In Uttarakhand, at least ten people died and hundreds were trapped as infrastructure on the Kedarnath route was destroyed. Rescue efforts are underway, with 450 pilgrims stranded on the Kedarnath trek. Chief Ministers of both states are coordinating relief operations, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the situation. Advisories have been issued for safety amid ongoing heavy rains.

Italian boxer Angela Carini withdrew from her Olympic bout against Algerian Imane Khelif just 46 seconds into their Round of 16 match at the Paris Olympics 2024. Carini, injured by a powerful punch from Khelif, experienced severe pain and chose to end the fight early, collapsing in tears. Khelif's participation has sparked controversy due to past issues with gender eligibility rules, having failed a gender test before the 2023 World Championships. The incident has ignited a heated debate on social media regarding the inclusion of athletes with disputed gender eligibility in women's sports.

Massive landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, have resulted in 289 deaths and over 200 injuries, with 220 still missing. Heavy rains caused three landslides, devastating Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha villages. The Army has rescued around 1,000 people, and a Command Centre is set up in Kozhikode. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan held an all-party meeting to coordinate efforts and prevent disease outbreaks. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi visited the affected areas. The IMD predicts more rain, with a red alert for several districts.

Swapnil Kusale, a 28-year-old railway ticket collector from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, secured a bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris Olympics. Kusale, who draws inspiration from former ticket collector and cricket legend MS Dhoni, has been employed with Central Railways since 2015. His father, a school teacher, encouraged him to take up shooting. Kusale previously won gold in the 2022 Asian Games team event and multiple medals at the 2022 World Cup in Baku. His success continues India's strong performance in shooting at the Olympics.