A NORAD fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Trump was celebrating the 4th of July weekend. The incident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, was one of several airspace violations that day. NORAD safely escorted the aircraft out of the restricted zone, as it continues to safeguard North American airspace.
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An oil drilling ship capsized in the Gulf of Suez near Ras Ghareb, Egypt, resulting in at least four fatalities and four missing crew members. Egyptian authorities reported that 22 workers were rescued and hospitalized after the incident, which involved 30 personnel. The Egyptian navy is assisting in the ongoing search for the remaining missing individuals.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's explosive 86 off 31 balls propelled India U-19 to a four-wicket victory over England U-19. The 14-year-old's innings included nine sixes, setting a new record for an Indian batter in youth ODIs. His 20-ball fifty is the second-fastest by an Indian in this format, contributing significantly to India chasing down the target of 269 in a rain-shortened match.
An Indian Naval ship, deployed in the Gulf of Oman, swiftly responded to a distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6, a Palau-flagged vessel with 14 Indian crew members. The ship experienced a major engine room fire and power failure while traveling from Kandla, India, to Shinas, Oman.
Sargun Mehta expresses immense joy as Ravie Dubey is confirmed to play Lakshman in Namit Malhotra's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. She shared a heartfelt post and behind-the-scenes video, highlighting the significance of this epic project.
Maharashtra assembly witnessed uproar. Congress MLA Nana Patole faced suspension. He protested against BJP leaders' comments on farmers. Opposition parties walked out. They boycotted proceedings. Patole vowed to continue raising farmer issues. He demanded action against BJP leaders Babanrao Lonikar and Manikrao Kokate. Other opposition leaders supported Patole. They criticized the government's handling of farmer concerns.
Donald Trump has vehemently denied reports suggesting his administration considered a $30 billion deal to aid Iran in developing a civil nuclear program. He dismissed the reports as "fake news" and a "hoax" intended to demean him.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has criticised the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi for their alleged hypocrisy regarding constitutional values, pointing to their failure to apologise for the Emergency. He accused them of flashing the Constitution without truly respecting its spirit, highlighting the Emergency as a dark period where national spirit was suppressed.
Pakistan's army chief honored Captain Karnal Sher Khan, a Kargil war "martyr," despite initially refusing to accept his body after it was found on Tiger Hill. India stated that Pakistan denied acknowledging its army's involvement in Kargil, refusing to identify Khan to conceal their role and disservice the families of their soldiers.
During severe floods in Southern China, a man was trapped on a rooftop, inaccessible by rescue boats. His resourceful neighbor used his agricultural drone, typically used for heavy lifting, to create a makeshift harness. The drone successfully airlifted the man to safety, showcasing quick thinking in a crisis.
A significant batch of 7,208 pilgrims embarked on the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025 from Jammu, chanting "Bam Bam Bhole." Unfortunately, the journey faced a setback when a bus collision near Chanderkote injured 36 pilgrims due to brake failure. Despite the incident, the convoy of 310 vehicles continued under tight security towards the holy cave via Baltal and Pahalgam routes.