The death toll in flood-affected Assam has reached 58, affecting nearly 24 lakh people, as incessant rainfall continues. The IMD has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand with heavy rainfall expected in the next 24 hours. In Maharashtra, heavy rains have disrupted train services between Kalyan and Kasara due to waterlogging. Thane district has been particularly affected, with houses submerged in Shahpur. Additionally, IMD predicts heavy rains in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh over the coming days, urging caution amid the weather alerts.

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has expressed confidence that India will triumph in the upcoming Champions Trophy and World Test Championship (WTC) Final with Rohit Sharma at the helm. Following India's recent victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 under Rohit's captaincy, Shah affirmed that the team is poised for further success. Shah highlighted Rohit's leadership qualities and previous achievements, emphasizing his belief that India will secure victories in the upcoming ICC events. The statement comes amidst praise for Shah's leadership in cricket administration, despite occasional criticism related to his background.

The Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been suspended due to heavy rain. The Indian Meteorological Department issued a red alert for July 7 and 8, predicting severe rain in Garhwal. Landslides have blocked key highways, including the road to Badrinath. The Alaknanda river is near the danger mark at Joshimath. Two pilgrims from Hyderabad were killed by falling boulders. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged district magistrates to stay alert and advised the public to remain cautious. Intense rain is expected in multiple districts over the coming days.

At least 11 people have died and eight are missing after heavy rains caused landslides and flash floods in Nepal over the past 36 hours. The monsoon rainfall has led to 55 flooding incidents since mid-June, killing around 50 people. Roads are blocked, and rescue workers are using heavy equipment to clear debris. Many rivers, including the Koshi, are flowing above danger levels, prompting alerts for possible floods. In Kathmandu, rivers have overflowed, flooding roads and homes. Monsoon season in Nepal, lasting from mid-June to mid-September, often brings deadly landslides and floods.

The UK's new government is in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500 million for new electric-arc furnaces. This could prevent job losses at the Port Talbot plant. Tata Steel workers have paused planned strikes after the company agreed to discuss future investments. Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds emphasized job guarantees in ongoing negotiations. Tata plans to close one blast furnace in September, risking 2,800 jobs. The government aims to support Tata's transition to lower-carbon technologies while maintaining employment.

An Israeli air strike on a UN-run school in Gaza killed 16 people and injured dozens. The Nuseirat refugee camp school was sheltering thousands. Israel claimed it targeted Hamas militants in the area. A UN official called for an investigation, citing serious allegations. The attack occurred amidst ongoing talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Video from the scene showed chaos and destruction. Hamas called the strike a massacre, while Israel defended its actions, accusing Hamas of using civilian structures for attacks. The war has caused significant casualties, with thousands of Palestinians and Israelis affected.

Sojan Joseph, a mental health nurse from Kerala, won a seat in the UK Parliament, representing Ashford, Kent. Joseph, 49, defeated Conservative Damian Green. He pledged to improve mental health services and addressed anti-immigration rhetoric. Joseph has lived in Ashford for over 15 years with his family. His 22-year NHS career and role as a local councillor prepared him for Parliament. Voters praised his dedication to healthcare and community engagement. He joins other Labour MPs of Indian heritage after the party's landslide win.

A BMW, allegedly driven by Mihir Shah, son of a Shiv Sena leader, hit a couple on a bike in Mumbai’s Worli area. The accident killed Kaveri Nakawa and injured her husband. Mihir Shah is missing, and his father, Rajesh Shah, has been detained. The incident happened near Atria Mall at 5:30 am. Mumbai Police are searching for Mihir Shah. Chief Minister Shinde promised an impartial investigation. Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray visited the police station, calling for swift action. The BMW was registered in Rajesh Shah's name.

Devprakash Madhukar, the main suspect in the Hathras stampede, was arrested in Delhi. Madhukar allegedly collected donations and organized the event without proper procedure. The stampede killed 121 people. Police arrested two more suspects, Ram Prakash Shakya and Sanju Yadav, bringing the total arrests to nine. Madhukar, a close aide of preacher Suraj Pal, is suspected of having political connections. Police are investigating Pal’s funding sources. Madhukar, previously an MGNREGA worker, saw a rapid rise in Pal’s organization, handling significant cash transactions. He has been placed in 14 days' judicial custody.

Saifullah Sajid Jatt, a top terrorist of Lashkar-e-Toiba, is behind recent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, say security sources. Jatt, from Kasur, Pakistan, has a Rs 10 lakh bounty on his head. Operating from Islamabad, he handles Lashkar's recruitment and terror funding. Recently, several attacks in J&K have been linked to him. In Reasi, terrorists killed nine pilgrims by firing at their bus. Later, in a village shootout, a CRPF personnel and two terrorists died. Five more terrorists were killed in Kulgam encounters, which also left two soldiers dead. Security agencies are searching for his local contact, Qasim.