A ferry, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, sank in rough seas near Bali, Indonesia, shortly after departing from Ketapang port in East Java. The incident resulted in at least four fatalities, with many individuals still missing. The ferry was carrying 65 people and 22 vehicles. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, involving multiple boats amidst challenging wave conditions.
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Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are preparing for the Amarnath Yatra. A mock drill was conducted at Yatri Niwas. This drill tested emergency response for potential disasters. The first pilgrim batch will leave Jammu on July 2. Authorities are ensuring all facilities are ready. Security measures include increased surveillance and highway patrols.
India is expected to receive above-normal monsoon rainfall in July, benefiting agriculture but also posing risks of flooding in central regions. While most of the country will experience normal to above-normal rainfall, northeast and parts of east, extreme south peninsular, and northwest India are likely to receive below-normal rainfall.
During the Rath Yatra in Puri, approximately 750 devotees were hospitalized due to exhaustion and crowd pressure. Health officials reported that over 230 individuals were admitted to the Infectious Disease Hospital, while around 520 received treatment at the district headquarters hospital.
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Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his concern over the proliferation of fake quotes attributed to him on sports websites and social media. He urged fans to verify information and not blindly believe everything they read online, especially from unverified sources. Gavaskar, currently commentating on the India-England Test series, highlighted the issue after fabricated remarks circulated following India's loss at Headingley.
Delhi's ban on refueling older vehicles, targeting those over 10 (diesel) and 15 (petrol) years, faces criticism from ex-IAF pilot Sanjeev Kapoor. He questions the policy's focus on personal vehicles while older aircraft, trains, and buses continue operating. Kapoor also warns of potential black markets arising from the fuel ban, raising concerns about unintended consequences.
Homegrown FMCG firm Dharampal Satyapal Group's Pulse candy is poised to become a Rs 1,000-crore brand within two years, projecting its current sales. Having already crossed Rs 750 crore in FY25, the company plans strategic expansion into adjacent product categories and innovative formats.
Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah of SBICAP Securities suggests Apollo Hospitals Enterprise and LT Foods as top stock picks, foreseeing a bullish trend in Nifty and Bank Nifty. Nifty's breakout from a 31-day consolidation phase targets 25800-26100, while Bank Nifty, hitting record highs, aims for 59000. Accumulation zones and stop-loss levels are provided for both stock recommendations.