The Congress party criticized three new criminal laws that came into force on July 1, 2024, calling them a "cut, copy, and paste job." Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge claimed the laws were passed by suspending 146 MPs. Senior leader P. Chidambaram noted the laws could have been made with simple amendments. He also said some provisions are unconstitutional. The laws were passed without opposition participation due to mass suspensions. Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the laws, saying they prioritize justice over penalties and are "made by Indians, for Indians."

Manpreet Kaur, a 24-year-old Indian-origin woman, died suddenly on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Delhi on June 20. She felt unwell but managed to board the plane. Moments after struggling to fasten her seatbelt, she collapsed and died at the boarding gate. The suspected cause is tuberculosis. Kaur, who worked at Australia Post and studied cookery, was eager to reunite with her family in India after four years. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support her family. Friends and the community are contributing to help them during this difficult time.

The Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump and future presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts. The 6-3 decision rejected total immunity but protects certain presidential actions. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, "The President is not above the law." The ruling stems from Trump’s appeal in his federal election interference case. It now returns to a lower court to decide what counts as official or unofficial acts. This likely delays Trump's trial until after the 2024 election. Trump celebrated on Truth Social, calling it a "big win for our Constitution and democracy."

Heavy rains flooded the Sukhi River in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Saturday, causing cars to be swept away. Locals often park on the typically dry riverbed. The Uttarakhand Police advised using designated parking lots and confirmed no loss of life. Videos showed submerged streets and cars floating away. The State Disaster Response Force rescued vehicles caught in the water. Authorities warned residents and visitors to avoid the river. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more heavy rain and issued an 'Orange Alert' for June 30 and July 1.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah revealed that two names have been shortlisted for India's new head coach. Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman are among the candidates. Rahul Dravid's tenure ended after India's T20 World Cup win. The new coach will start during the Sri Lanka series later this month. VVS Laxman will lead the team for the Zimbabwe series. Shah stated, "Both coach and selector appointment will be made shortly." Gambhir is a strong contender due to his successful IPL stint with Kolkata Knight Riders.

India won the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, defeating South Africa by seven runs in the final. PM Modi praised Rohit Sharma, calling him "excellence personified." Rohit, who retired from T20s after the match, thanked PM Modi and expressed joy at the team's achievement. "Thank you so much @narendramodi sir for your kind words. The team and I are very proud to be able to bring the cup home and are truly touched by how much happiness it has brought everyone back home," Rohit said. The BCCI awarded the team ₹125 crore, and six Indian players were named in the ICC Team of the Tournament.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in seven states until July 4. These states include Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Gujarat, Assam, and Meghalaya. Uttarakhand is also on red alert for July 2. An orange alert is in place for Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Goa until July 5. The IMD warns of flash floods in Uttarakhand, Goa, Karnataka, and other regions within the next 24 hours. The active monsoon is expected to continue over the next 4-5 days.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticized Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha, calling it "irresponsible and false." Gandhi had accused the government of creating a divide with the Agnipath scheme, claiming it treats soldiers unfairly. Vaishnaw countered, stating the scheme provides Rs 1 crore compensation to martyrs. He also accused Gandhi of insulting Hindus by labeling them violent. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju requested the Speaker to enforce rules against unverified statements in the House.

A video of a Rolls-Royce Ghost stranded on a waterlogged street in Delhi has gone viral, drawing attention to the city's infrastructure woes. The luxury car, priced between ₹6.95 crore to 7.5 crores, was seen with hazard lights on as it remained immobile amid passing vehicles. Social media users reacted humorously, with comments highlighting the car's inability to handle waterlogged conditions compared to cheaper vehicles. This incident follows a similar situation involving a Volvo XC60, emphasizing challenges faced by high-end cars during monsoon rains in Delhi.

Pritam Singh, Leader of Opposition in Singapore and secretary-general of the Workers' Party (WP), has been re-elected despite facing legal challenges. Singh, 48, will continue to lead WP's Central Executive Committee (CEC) into the next general election. He faces charges for allegedly lying in Parliament about a case involving a former party member, with his trial scheduled for October. Singh, who has pleaded not guilty, expressed optimism about the party's future while refraining from commenting further on his legal proceedings.