Team India's departure from Barbados has been delayed due to Hurricane Beryl, escalating from a Category 3 to Category 4 storm. Initially expected to leave on July 2 and arrive in Delhi on July 3, the team is now anticipated to reach Delhi early on July 4. The hurricane caused flight cancellations, stranding the players and staff in Barbados. Arrangements for a chartered flight are being made by the BCCI to ensure safe travel. The team, recently crowned T20 World Cup champions, is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister upon arrival.

A stampede at a religious gathering in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has claimed 116 lives and left over 80 injured. The chaos erupted during a satsang held by Narayan Saakar Hari, known as 'Bhole Baba,' as attendees rushed to follow him when he departed the venue. Bhole Baba, a former police officer turned preacher, is currently untraceable. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered an investigation into the incident and directed swift relief efforts. Overcrowding and frenzied attempts by devotees to gather soil from the event site were cited as primary causes. A probe is underway to determine further details.

At least 116 people died in a stampede during Bhole Baba’s satsang in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district on July 2, 2024. Overcrowding, as attendees exceeded the permitted 80,000, led to chaos. Devotees, rushing to touch the preacher’s feet, caused a fatal crush. The Uttar Pradesh government has blamed both the event organizers and local administration for negligence. An FIR will be filed against the event’s organisers. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit the site and has ordered an immediate investigation.

US President Joe Biden is closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl, pledging federal assistance to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and affected Caribbean nations. The White House confirmed Biden's coordination with FEMA and USAID officials, ensuring readiness for potential impacts. Swells from Beryl could pose life-threatening rip currents in southern Puerto Rico. U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. expressed solidarity with Grenada and St. Vincent after Beryl's Category 4 rampage. Biden remains engaged with ongoing updates as the hurricane advances towards Jamaica, Haiti, and the Cayman Islands, emphasizing preparedness and support for impacted communities.

UK Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson remained unresponsive when questioned about his absence from the Conservative campaign and the potential Labour victory. On the campaign trail in Banbury, government members expressed bleak outlooks, with one MP hoping to lose his seat amidst dismal polling predictions. The Survation poll forecasts the Conservatives securing just 64 seats against Labour's projected 484, potentially leading to a Labour supermajority. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has amplified warnings of a supermajority, though such a concept holds no formal significance in UK politics.

Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm, weakened slightly after hitting Caribbean islands as a Category 5. It caused deaths and extensive damage in Grenada and St. Vincent. Forecasters warn of life-threatening conditions for Jamaica with winds and storm surge, along with heavy rainfall. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, is expected to impact Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Cayman Islands next. Residents in these areas are urged to prepare as Beryl moves westward. Additional weakening is anticipated, but Beryl is likely to remain a hurricane in the coming days.

Rajinder Kalia, a 68-year-old Indian-origin guru in the UK, is being sued in London’s High Court for millions of pounds over allegations of sexual assault by former followers. Kalia, who heads the Sidh Baba Balak Nath Ji Society in Coventry, is accused of using his religious position to influence and assault women. Denying the allegations, he claims they are part of a conspiracy. The trial, which began last week, is set to conclude soon, with judgment expected in the coming months.

Mukesh and Nita Ambani organized a mass wedding for 50 underprivileged couples from Palghar, Mumbai, ahead of their son Anant Ambani's wedding. Each couple received gold and silver ornaments, along with a cheque of Rs 1.01 lakh as 'streedhan'. The ceremony, held at Reliance Corporate Park, included gifts of household items and appliances. The Ambani family, joined by their children Akash, Isha, and spouses, expressed joy and support for the couples. They pledged to continue such initiatives nationwide, starting with this heartfelt gesture marking the beginning of their son's wedding celebrations.

Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 5 storm, targets Jamaica after causing destruction across Caribbean islands. At least one fatality reported. The storm's early and rapid intensification breaks records amid concerns over warming oceans. Significant damage in Grenada, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines with widespread power outages and structural devastation. Jamaica braces for life-threatening winds, storm surge, and heavy rain. Emergency measures include evacuations and warnings for neighboring islands. Beryl's impact expected to persist with potential for severe flooding and coastal damage. Meteorologists warn of ongoing risks as the hurricane season unfolds.

During a 135-minute speech in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a glass of water to opposition MPs who disrupted proceedings with continuous slogans on the Manipur issue. The gesture came as Modi replied to debates on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address. The act, captured on camera, sparked widespread discussion on social media, with supporters praising Modi's composure. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla's sarcastic comment and various reactions highlighted the incident's impact. Modi's speech also saw him criticize Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of misleading claims and disrupting parliamentary decorum.