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.

Following the roof collapse at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, a committee has been established to investigate the incident that claimed one life and injured eight. Heavy rainfall was cited as a primary cause. Flights from Terminal 1 have been halted, redirected to Terminals 2 and 3. Authorities including DGCA and CISF are coordinating rescue and restoration efforts. Delhi Police have filed an FIR under negligence charges to determine accountability.

Dona Ganguly, renowned dancer and wife of former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, has successfully recovered her hacked Facebook account. She expressed gratitude to Facebook for the recovery but noted challenges in reconnecting her page. Dona initially raised awareness through Instagram after a fake account was created in her name. This incident marks the third cyberattack targeting the Ganguly family, following previous hacks on their daughter Sana's social media. Police investigations are ongoing, and legal actions are being pursued to address the cybercrime.

A roof collapse at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 early Friday has resulted in one fatality and five injuries. Heavy rainfall totaling 228.1 mm in 24 hours caused the incident, damaging cars and suspending flights. All Terminal 1 departures are redirected to Terminals 2 and 3. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that the affected structure dates back to 2009 and announced a nationwide audit of airport facilities. The collapse coincides with widespread waterlogging across Delhi.

Vikram Misri, a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed as India's new foreign secretary, succeeding Vinay Kwatra, effective from July 15. Misri, currently Deputy National Security Advisor, has previously served as private secretary to three prime ministers and as ambassador to China, Spain, and Myanmar. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Misri played a key role in handling India-China relations post the Ladakh standoff. Meanwhile Vinay Kwatra is expected to be appointed as the next envoy to the US.

Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Bedi Ram, implicated in the recent NEET exam paper leak, has a history of involvement in eight other paper leak scandals. Cases against him have been registered in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, including incidents involving railway and police recruitment exams. A viral video showing Bedi Ram claiming he helped candidates pass exams has intensified scrutiny. The Congress criticized the Uttar Pradesh government, suggesting potential complicity due to SBSP’s alliance with the NDA. Bedi Ram has previously served jail time for similar offenses.

A roof collapse at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 early Friday, following heavy rainfall, left one dead and six injured. The incident led to flight suspensions and travel disruptions. Videos of water pouring into the terminal sparked sarcastic memes comparing Delhi’s airport to Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport, known for its indoor waterfall. The collapse occurred just months after the terminal’s upgrade to handle increased passenger capacity. Social media mocked Delhi’s infrastructure failures amid the chaos.

the Congress accused the government of muting Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's microphone as he raised the NEET paper leak issue in the Lok Sabha. Speaker Om Birla denied controlling the mics, stating discussions should focus on the President's address. Parliament's sound technicians, operating under the Chair’s guidance, manage mic controls. Congress released a video showing Gandhi requesting a microphone, leading to an adjournment amid chaos. The debate over who controls the mics continues as Congress demands clarity.

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was released from Birsa Munda jail after being granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. Arrested on January 31, Soren spent five months in jail. The court granted bail on a ₹50,000 bond, noting no prima facie evidence of his guilt and no likelihood of reoffending. Soren denounced his detention as a politically motivated conspiracy. The Enforcement Directorate opposed the bail, citing his potential to misuse influence. The bail decision came two weeks after the court reserved its order on his plea.

Former Union Aviation Minister and NCP leader Praful Patel has condemned opposition protests over the Delhi airport roof collapse, accusing them of "politics over dead bodies". One person was killed and eight injured in the incident. Patel, who oversaw the terminal's construction in 2009, defended the building's safety, citing it was built by renowned construction company Larsen & Toubro. He offered condolences to the victim's family and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. The incident has sparked political tensions, with the opposition demanding accountability. Patel's NCP party has been embroiled in internal conflicts, with a rebel faction led by Ajit Pawar joining the BJP-led alliance last year.