A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal reveals that air pollution in 10 major Indian cities is linked to over 7% of daily deaths. PM2.5 concentrations exceeded WHO's safe limits on 99.8% of days, putting millions at risk. Delhi tops the list, with 11.5% of total deaths (around 12,000 annually) attributed to air pollution. Vehicular and industrial emissions are main culprits. Researchers warn that daily exposure to PM2.5 pollution increases death risk, with locally generated pollution likely causing fatalities. The study analyzed data from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Shimla, and Varanasi.

The Indian cricket team has finally arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport today, fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph. The team, led by Rohit Sharma, landed at 6:05 AM and was greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic fans, braving the weather to welcome their heroes. Rohit emerged from the airport holding the coveted trophy, leaving fans spellbound. The team's historic victory over South Africa in the final on Saturday was celebrated by supporters waving national flags and congratulatory placards. The players boarded their team bus, basking in the glory of their seven-run win in Bridgetown. A grand celebration awaits the champions!

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered his final speech of the general election campaign, urging voters to support the Conservative Party. Despite unfavorable polls, Sunak hopes to secure enough votes to remain in Downing Street. In his final pitch, he emphasized his party's achievements and vision for the future. Sunak's last-ditch effort to sway voters, polls predict a tough outcome for Conservatives.

A recent CNN poll reveals Vice-President Kamala Harris has a higher approval rating than President Joe Biden, making her a stronger contender for the White House in the November elections. Biden's popularity plummeted after a disappointing debate performance against Donald Trump, sparking calls for him to step down. The poll shows Trump leading Biden by six points, while Harris's ratings remain steady. This development could potentially shift the dynamics of the presidential race, positioning Harris as a formidable candidate for the Democratic party.

The post-mortem reports of the Hathras tragedy, which claimed 121 lives, have revealed that chest injuries and suffocation were the primary causes of death. The reports, conducted by eight doctors at Agra's SN Medical College, found that most victims died due to rib cage rupture, internal bleeding, and accumulation of blood near the chest. Head injuries, shock, and hemorrhage were also listed as contributing factors. The Chief Medical Officer confirmed that the findings are consistent with typical stampede fatalities. The tragedy has raised questions about crowd control and public safety measures.

The Delhi police have heightened security measures ahead of the Indian cricket team's arrival on Thursday. The team is expected to land at 6 am at IGI Airport and will be escorted to ITC Maurya Hotel with armed policemen. Fans are expected to gather along the routes and outside the hotel to celebrate the team's arrival. Adequate police force and paramilitary personnel will be deployed to ensure a smooth passage. The team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11 am and later head to Mumbai for a victory parade.

In a stunning poll projection, Labour is headed for a landslide victory in the UK elections, with a predicted 212-seat majority, the largest since 1832. Sir Keir Starmer's party is expected to win a record 431 seats, surpassing Tony Blair's 1997 peak. The Conservative Party would suffer significant losses, with 16 cabinet ministers, including Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, and former leaders like Sir Iain Duncan Smith, likely to lose their seats. This would make Starmer the most successful Labour leader in electoral history, more than doubling the party's 2019 total. The final YouGov poll projection indicates a historic shift in UK politics.

Ahead of the UK elections on July 4, the Hindu community, the third-largest religious group, is asserting its political influence. 29 Hindu organisations have released the 'Hindu Manifesto UK 2024' with seven key demands, including recognition of anti-Hindu hate as a religious hate crime. This is the first time British Hindus have come together to make demands, aware of their strength as a sizeable electorate of around 1 million people. Both Labour and Conservative parties are counting the community's votes, with leaders Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak visiting temples and making promises. The Hindu community's growing political presence could significantly impact the election outcome.

A Russian drone and missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed at least five people and injured 53 others. The attack damaged shops, schools, and hospitals, with footage showing a large plume of smoke and fire. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, renewing his appeal for Western air defense systems. Dnipro, a city of one million, has been a frequent target for Russian attacks, including a residential building strike last year that killed 40. The attack is the latest in a series of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for increased military aid.

The CBI has arrested Aman Singh, an alleged co-conspirator in the NEET-UG paper leak case, from Dhanbad, Jharkhand. This follows the earlier arrest of a principal, vice principal, and two others involved in the scandal. The agency has registered six cases related to paper leakage, impersonation, and cheating in Bihar, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. The investigation was launched after a reference from the Union Education Ministry. The arrest is a significant development in the case, which has sparked widespread outrage and demands for a thorough probe into the medical entrance examination irregularities.