Thousands of protesters in Jerusalem demanded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s resignation as the war with Hamas in Gaza continues. Demonstrators, who gathered near Netanyahu’s residence on June 27, criticized his handling of the conflict and called for efforts to secure the release of around 120 Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The protests, more frequent due to escalating tensions, included blocked traffic and bonfires but remained largely peaceful. Despite the growing unrest, Netanyahu maintains a stable parliamentary majority.

India and South Africa, both unbeaten, will clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final tomorrow in Bridgetown. India, led by Rohit Sharma, and South Africa, captained by Aiden Markram, are vying for their first title. The match, on a fast-bowler-friendly Kensington Oval pitch, starts at 8:00 PM IST (10:30 AM local time). Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar. With rain possibly affecting play, a reserve day is in place. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate this high-stakes contest between the tournament’s top teams.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the negligent treatment of Satnam Singh, an Indian worker who died in northern Italy after a workplace accident. Singh's employer, responsible for his medical care, has been arrested. Satnam was reportedly abandoned on the street after his arm was severed in the accident. India has urged prompt action against those responsible. The Indian Embassy in Italy is providing consular assistance to Singh's family for repatriation of his body and legal support.

An under-construction bridge in Madhubani, Bihar, collapsed on June 28, marking the fifth bridge failure in the state within 11 days. The 77-meter-long bridge, costing Rs 3 crore, saw its girder fall between two pillars. This incident follows similar collapses, including the first reported in Araria on June 18. The Madhubani administration allegedly attempted to conceal the damage by covering the collapsed section with plastic. The frequent collapses have raised serious concerns about construction quality and oversight in Bihar, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the state's infrastructure projects.

Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi epic, "Kalki 2898 AD," starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, soared to a ₹191.5 crore worldwide gross on its opening day. The film, blending Indian mythology with futuristic elements, released on June 27 across multiple languages, garnering a robust response despite competition from the India vs England T20 World Cup semi-final. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported ₹27.5 crore from Hindi collections alone. Producer Swapna Dutt Chalasani emphasized, “We make films for the love of cinema, not for breaking records.” "Kalki 2898 AD" continues to capture audience interest with its innovative narrative and star-studded cast.

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has defended Virat Kohli amid criticism of his T20 World Cup form, highlighting Kohli's outstanding performance in the previous ODI World Cup where he scored over 700 runs. Ganguly emphasized, "Virat should continue to open. He just had a World Cup of 700 runs seven months ago. He is human. Sometimes, he will also fail, and you have to accept it." Ganguly cited examples of cricket legends, stating, "People like Kohli, Tendulkar, Dravid, they are institutions for Indian cricket." India's captain Rohit Sharma echoed support, noting, "Form is never a problem for Kohli."

Harbhajan Singh rebuked Michael Vaughan for his 'silly' theory accusing the ICC of favoring India in the T20 World Cup semi-final venue selection. Vaughan claimed India benefited unfairly from playing in Guyana, prompting Harbhajan to dismiss the claim as unfounded. He argued that both teams competed under identical conditions, with England even winning the toss. India's comprehensive victory, driven by Rohit Sharma and spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, underscored their dominance. The exchange on social media highlighted differing opinions on the match's fairness amidst ongoing debates in cricket circles.

In Jerusalem, anti-government demonstrators converged at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, demanding his resignation amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza and tensions with Hezbollah. Protesters, numbering in the thousands, displayed signs and chanted for electoral changes. Despite blocking traffic and lighting a bonfire, the protest remained peaceful with no major incidents reported. The movement, fueled by dissatisfaction over governance and handling of crises, aims for political impact amid Netanyahu's continued parliamentary majority.

Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigations Department arrested 60 Indian nationals involved in online financial scams. Raids in Colombo suburbs and Negombo seized 135 mobile phones and 57 laptops. Victims were lured via WhatsApp promising cash for social media interactions, then coerced into making deposits. A father-son duo in Peradeniya aided the fraud. Luxury house raids in Negombo led to initial arrests, exposing links to Dubai and Afghanistan. Operations revealed involvement in financial fraud, illegal betting, and gambling activities, targeting both locals and foreigners.

Heavy rainfall paralyzed Lutyens' Delhi today, submerging homes of prominent politicians including Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and Samajwadi Party's Ram Gopal Yadav. Tharoor described his residence as inundated with a foot of water, damaging carpets and furniture. A video showed Yadav's staff carrying him through flooded streets to his vehicle. Delhi Water Minister Atishi also faced severe flooding outside her home. The downpour disrupted daily life, with streets submerged and electricity cut off in some areas. Opposition leaders criticized municipal authorities for inadequate preparation. Despite challenges, MPs managed to navigate the waterlogged streets to attend Parliament amid the chaos.