India's Ramita Jindal made history by qualifying for the Women's 10m Air Rifle final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She became the first female rifle shooter to reach the Olympic final since her coach Suma Shirur in 2004. Ramita scored 631.5, finishing 5th in the rankings, while compatriot Elavenil Valarivan, despite a strong start, ended 10th. Hyojin Ban of Korea set a new Olympic Qualification record with 634.5 points. Ramita’s remarkable performance has set high hopes for India as she continues her quest for an Olympic medal.

Srinagar witnessed its hottest July day in 25 years, recording a temperature of 35.7°C, which is six degrees above normal. This temperature exceeded those of major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The heatwave has caused water shortages, prompting the health department to issue advisories and the school education department to declare a 10-day summer vacation starting July 8. The meteorological department forecasts relief with intermittent rain and thundershowers from July 8-10. However, residents are warned of potential flash floods and landslides, advised to stay updated on weather alerts and follow precautions.

PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medalist, kicked off her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with a commanding win over Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq of the Maldives. In her first Group M match, the Indian shuttler displayed her dominance with a 21-9, 21-6 victory, wrapping up the match in just 29 minutes. Sindhu, who aims to become India's most successful individual Olympian, will face Kristin Kuuba of Estonia in her next group match on July 31. Meanwhile, other Indian shuttlers like HS Prannoy and the men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also showed promising starts.

On Day 2 of the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker is in the spotlight as she competes in the women's 10m Air Pistol final. Bhaker hopes to end India's 12-year Olympic medal drought in shooting and become the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal. Other Indian athletes in action include PV Sindhu in badminton, the women's archery team, and Nikhat Zareen in boxing. The day also features competitions in swimming, table tennis, and tennis, with several medal prospects for Team India.

Three students tragically died in a flooded basement at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar. Abhishek Gupta, the centre's owner, and Deshpal Singh, the coordinator, have been arrested on charges of culpable homicide and negligence. The victims, two females and one male, were identified as Tania Soni (25), Shreya Yadav (25), and Nevin Dalwin (28). The basement, intended for storage, housed a library where the students were trapped. Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has ordered action against basement-operating coaching centres and an inquiry into potential MCD officer negligence.

A 25-year-old Indo-Canadian, Hitkaran Johal, was killed in a targeted shooting in Vancouver on Friday night. The incident, which resulted in a traffic collision, occurred around 9 PM local time. Johal, who had gang affiliations and a history of criminal convictions, died at the scene. Another individual was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police suspect the shooting was targeted and believe there is no ongoing public safety risk. A nearby vehicle was set ablaze shortly after the shooting, a tactic often linked to gang-related crimes. The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made yet.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made headlines during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony by being the only dignitary not wearing a plastic poncho in the pouring rain. The image, widely shared on social media, was seen as a testament to the British "stiff upper lip" attitude. Starmer, who wore a Team GB rain-proof jacket, remarked, "It's British! We are used to the rain," praising the event as "spectacular" and "fantastic." This was Starmer's first official visit to Paris since his landslide election victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.

India's goalkeeper PR Sreejesh described the 3-2 win against New Zealand as a 'wake-up call' for the team. Despite trailing in the first quarter, India made a strong comeback with goals from Mandeep Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad. Captain Harmanpreet Singh secured the victory with a penalty stroke in the final moments. Sreejesh, who made crucial saves, acknowledged the team's mistakes but was relieved with the three points. Coach Craig Fulton highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in possession and attack. India will face Argentina next on July 29.

Robert Downey Jr is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time as the villain Doctor Doom in the newly announced film 'Avengers Doomsday'. The announcement was made by Marvel Studios' head Kevin Feige and Downey Jr himself at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Directed by the Russo Brothers, the film is slated for a May 2026 release. Downey Jr, previously known for his iconic role as Iron Man, will now portray the complex character of Doctor Doom, sparking excitement and curiosity among fans.

The death of three civil service aspirants due to basement flooding at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Rajendra Nagar, Delhi, has triggered massive student protests. The basement library, flooded by heavy rain, trapped 20 students when the biometric access system failed. Three bodies were recovered, and a criminal case has been registered. Students blame municipal negligence, while political parties engage in a blame game. Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi called for strict action against coaching centers violating laws. The BJP criticized the AAP government for negligence, while AAP countered by questioning BJP’s past governance in the area.