A special Air India flight has landed in Barbados to evacuate Team India due to Hurricane Beryl. The team, stranded after winning the T20 World Cup, will return to India on this flight. The BCCI arranged the flight for the players, coaches, families, and media. Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 storm, caused airport shutdowns and curfews in Barbados. The team and media were confined to their hotels with disrupted water and electricity. Broadcaster Sanjana Ganesan shared an Instagram story showing her husband, Jasprit Bumrah, looking at the stormy ocean. The team is expected to arrive in Delhi on July 4.

Indian-American businessman Rishi Shah has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for a ₹8,300 crore ($1 billion) fraud. Shah, cofounder of Outcome Health, deceived top investors like Goldman Sachs and Google parent Alphabet. The scam involved selling more ad space than the company could deliver and faking data. The fraud began to unravel in 2017 after a media expose. Shah lived lavishly, buying private jets and a $10 million home. His cofounders Shradha Agrawal and Brad Purdy also received prison sentences. Shah apologized, admitting to creating a deceptive corporate culture.

Indian students are now applying to many universities abroad to improve their chances of studying overseas. This change is due to unpredictable visa rules. A recent survey showed that 91% of students are adopting this strategy. Countries like the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia have stricter visa rules. As a result, students are also looking at new options like Germany, France, and Ireland. These countries offer better visa terms. This shift helps students avoid rejection and ensures they can achieve their academic dreams.

A latest poll by Survation predicts that the UK Labour Party is set to secure an unprecedented victory in Thursday's general election, potentially winning 484 out of 650 seats. This forecast surpasses their 1997 landslide under Tony Blair. The poll suggests Labour's Keir Starmer could replace Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats vying for distant second place. Despite a challenging campaign for Sunak, Labour maintains a significant lead in the polls, reflecting widespread voter dissatisfaction with the current government's performance and policies.

In a tragic incident at a religious gathering in Phulrai village, Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, 121 people lost their lives in a stampede, including 108 women and 7 children. The stampede occurred during a 'satsang' by a religious preacher, prompting the Uttar Pradesh Police to file an FIR against organisers, including 'Mukhya sevadar' Devprakash Madhukar. Charges include culpable homicide and negligence. A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court highlighting administrative failures and lapses in safety measures. The incident has raised questions about public safety protocols during large gatherings.

In a generous move, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has arranged for stranded Indian media personnel in Barbados to fly out with the Indian cricket team on a special chartered flight to Delhi. This comes after Hurricane Beryl disrupted travel, leaving the media and the team stranded. The special flight, scheduled to depart soon, will land in Delhi on July 4, around 4-5 am. Team India, fresh from their T20 World Cup win against South Africa, is expected to be honored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon arrival.

The UK heads to the polls on July 4 for its first national election in five years. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party faces likely defeat after 14 years in power, marked by economic woes and scandals. Labour, led by Sir Keir Starmer, leads in opinion polls, promising change and improved public services. Other contenders include the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, and the Scottish National Party. Voters will elect 650 MPs to the House of Commons, with the party winning the most seats forming the new government. The election is set to reshape the UK's political landscape.

Turkey defeated Austria 2-1 in a thrilling EURO 2024 Round of 16 match at Leipzig Stadium. Merih Demiral scored the tournament's fastest knockout-stage goal just 57 seconds in, and added another in the 59th minute, both from Arda Güler corners. Austria's Michael Gregoritsch reduced the deficit in the 66th minute, but Turkey's resolute defense and goalkeeper Mert Gunok's heroics secured their win. Austria, despite topping their group, struggled to break through Turkey’s defense and were eliminated. Turkey advances to face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange’ alert for 15 states, including Delhi, and a ‘red’ alert for Gujarat due to forecasts of heavy rainfall. On July 3, Delhi is expected to experience moderate to heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, while Gujarat faces extremely heavy downpours. Northern and northeastern states are also bracing for significant rainfall, with northeastern areas experiencing flooding and landslides. The southwest monsoon has now covered the entire country six days ahead of schedule, despite a slow start in June.

The Netherlands triumphed over Romania with a decisive 3-0 victory in the EURO 2024 Round of 16 at Munich’s Allianz Arena. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the first half and provided an assist for Donyell Malan’s second goal. Malan sealed the win with his second strike, sending the Dutch to the quarterfinals. Despite topping Group E, Romania couldn't break through the Dutch defense in their second knockout appearance since 2000. The Netherlands, showing impressive form, now advance, reigniting hopes of repeating their past European success.