In the past five years, 633 Indian students have died abroad, with Canada reporting the highest number at 172, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The deaths were attributed to natural causes, accidents, and medical emergencies. Notably, 19 of these deaths were due to violent attacks, predominantly in Canada and the US. As of 2024, over 1.33 million Indian students are studying overseas, with Canada hosting the largest number. The MEA emphasizes that incidents are addressed promptly by Indian Missions to ensure safety and support for students.

Paris is experiencing heavy rain, impacting several Olympic events. The men’s street skateboarding competition has been rescheduled to Monday due to the downpour. At Roland Garros, most outdoor tennis courts are covered, causing delays for many matches. However, play continues on Court Philippe-Chatrier and Court Suzanne Lenglen, thanks to their retractable roofs. World No. 1 Iga Świątek, fresh from her French Open victory, easily secured the first set 6-2 against Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu. Świątek, aiming for Olympic gold, follows in the footsteps of her father, Tomasz, who competed in rowing at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

In a star-studded collaboration, Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal have joined forces for a new film directed by Aditya Dhar of 'URI: The Surgical Strike' fame. The film, rumored to be an action thriller, promises a cinematic experience like never before. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande from Jio Studios, along with Lokesh and Aditya Dhar under B62 Studios, the project has generated significant buzz. Principal photography has officially begun, marking the start of this highly anticipated motion picture adventure.

China claimed the first two gold medals of the Paris Olympics, triumphing in the 10m air rifle event and women’s synchronized 3m springboard diving. Team USA secured its first medal with Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook winning silver in the diving event. Katie Ledecky dominated her heat in the women’s 400m freestyle, qualifying fastest for the final. Australia upset Spain in the men’s basketball opening group game. With 13 gold medals still to be decided today in cycling, judo, rugby sevens, fencing, and swimming, the competition is heating up.

India and the US signed their first-ever 'Cultural Property Agreement' to prevent and curb the illicit trafficking of antiquities. Signed by India's Culture Secretary Govind Mohan and US Ambassador Eric Garcetti, the agreement aligns with the 1970 UNESCO Convention. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat hailed it as a step toward preserving India’s cultural heritage. The agreement follows year-long bilateral discussions and aims to make repatriation of artefacts faster and smoother. This historic deal underscores the importance of cultural heritage in India’s foreign policy.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out of a NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi, alleging her microphone was deliberately switched off while she spoke about state fund allocation. Banerjee labeled the incident an "insult to Bengal" and all regional parties. She criticized the meeting's handling, claiming she wasn't given fair speaking time compared to other attendees. The government rebutted her claims, stating her allotted time had expired and she was accommodated early due to her schedule. The BJP accused Banerjee of politicizing the platform.

At least 30 Palestinians were killed, and over 100 wounded, in an Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir al-Balah, Gaza. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas command center inside the school compound, allegedly used for launching attacks and storing weapons. Despite warnings to civilians, the attack resulted in significant casualties. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about disproportionate force and civilian safety in the conflict. Earlier, strikes in Khan Younis and Rafah killed 23 more Palestinians, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues.

India's Manu Bhaker advanced to the women's 10m Air Pistol final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing third place with a remarkable score of 580-27x. Bhaker's precision and consistency marked her as a strong contender for a medal. Rhythm Sangwan, another Indian shooter, finished 15th with a score of 573-14x, missing out on the final. Bhaker's performance has reignited hopes for a medal in the event, bringing optimism to the Indian contingent and excitement among fans.

At the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, the South Korean delegation was incorrectly introduced as the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea", North Korea's official name. The mistake was repeated when the North Korean team was introduced. The South Korean Sports ministry expressed regret and sought assurances from organizers that such errors will not happen again. The incident occurred as the South Korean team entered the ceremony as the 48th participating nation. Organizers will likely take steps to ensure accurate introductions for the remainder of the games.

Ben Lane and Sean Vendy began their men's doubles campaign with a loss to Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. The British duo took the first game 21-19, but the Malaysians won the next two games 21-16 and 21-11. Lane and Vendy will likely face top seeds Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang of China in their next match, needing a win to stay in contention for progression from Group A. The loss marks a challenging start for the British pair in the competition.