Delhi Water Minister Atishi was hospitalized on Tuesday after her blood sugar levels plummeted to 36 during her indefinite hunger strike over the city's water crisis. She was admitted to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday. Atishi's hunger strike, which entered its fifth day, is against the Haryana government's alleged failure to release 100 MGD of water to Delhi. The AAP leader has vowed to continue her strike until Haryana provides water to Delhiites and opens the gates of the Hathnikund Barrage. Atishi's condition is being monitored by doctors, and her party has accused the Haryana government of putting her life at risk.

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule to increase fees for extending work visas, effective July 8. The move will impact Indian professionals, who are the largest recipients of H-1B visas. The proposal includes a $4,000 fee for H-1B visa extensions and $4,500 for L-1 visa extensions. This aims to fund national security programs. Indians secured 77% of the 320,000 approved H-1B visas in 2022. The hike is expected to affect Indian IT companies that rely on H-1B visas to send software engineers to the US. The proposal is part of the 9/11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee established in 2016.

Italy has secured a spot in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 with a dramatic 98th-minute goal against Croatia at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. The Azzurri finished as group runners-up and will face Switzerland in the next round. This marks Italy's fifth consecutive Euro tournament advancing out of the group stage. Notably, Italy's starting lineup did not feature any Juventus players, a first since the 1998 World Cup. Mattia Zaccagni's goal was the latest scored by Italy in Euro history, capping off a thrilling match.

After a years-long legal battle, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been released from a UK prison and has left the country. Assange, 52, reached a deal with US authorities to plead guilty to criminal charges related to disclosing national defense information. He will spend no time in US custody and receive credit for his time served in the UK. Assange was charged with conspiracy to obtain and disclose classified information related to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. He will return to Australia, according to a justice department letter. Assange spent 1,901 days in a small cell at Belmarsh prison before his release.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma smashed a sensational 92 off 41 balls, including eight sixes and seven fours, to help India defeat Australia in a T20 World Cup Super 8 match in St Lucia. His strike-rate stood at 224.39, making light work of the Australian bowling attack. Rohit's innings helped India seal a semi-final spot and set two world records - becoming the first player to hit over 200 sixes in T20Is and having the most sixes against an opponent in all international cricket. His tremendous form against Australia led India to a convincing win.

Russia has accused the US of orchestrating a Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol, Crimea, which killed four, including two children, and injured 150. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the strike "barbaric," claiming the missiles were US-supplied ATACMS, programmed by American specialists. Moscow warned of "consequences" for the US's alleged involvement. The Ukrainian attack targeted military positions, but Russia claims civilian casualties from intercepted missile debris. The US denies direct involvement, stating Ukraine controls its own military operations.

Virajit Mungale, a British national of Indian origin, drove 18,300 km from London to Thane over 59 days to meet his mother. Traversing 16 countries, his journey was inspired by the Silk Route. Accompanied by his friend Roshan Shresta to Nepal, Mungale handled diverse challenges such as altitude sickness and extreme weather. He drove up to 1,000 km a day, avoiding night travel for safety. After meticulous planning and obtaining permissions, Mungale will return to the UK by flight and ship his SUV back.

India secured a place in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals with a 24-run victory against Australia in their Super Eight clash at St. Lucia. Rohit Sharma led India’s charge with a blistering 92 off 41 balls, propelling the team to a formidable 205/5 in 20 overs. Despite strong performances from Travis Head (76 off 43) and Mitchell Marsh (37 off 28), Australia fell short, ending at 181/7. India joins South Africa and England in the semi-finals with 6 points, while Australia faces elimination from the tournament.

Boeing's Starliner had trouble docking with the International Space Station (ISS) this week. The spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, faced delays due to helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters. The initial docking attempt failed, forcing the Starliner to stay 850 feet from the ISS. NASA analyzed the data and prepared for a second attempt. Despite the issues, Boeing assured that the helium leak wasn't a safety risk. After further tests, the Starliner successfully docked with the ISS, ending its series of problems.

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya, inaugurated in January by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has started leaking during rainfall. Chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das reported that water was dripping from the sanctum sanctorum's roof. Nripendra Mishra, head of the temple's construction committee, confirmed the issue and called for immediate repairs. He explained that the leak was expected due to ongoing construction. Monsoon rains also caused severe waterlogging in Ayodhya, affecting roads and homes. Local officials are working to address the flooding.