Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts in forging peace agreements. This occurred as both leaders met to discuss ceasefire negotiations and a hostage-release deal in Gaza, with indirect talks ongoing in Qatar. Trump has expressed frustration over not previously receiving the award, despite past nominations and his self-proclaimed peacemaking efforts.
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In a tragic incident in Delhi's Sagarpur, a 40-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his 10-year-old son to death after the child insisted on playing in the rain. The father, a daily wage labourer, was living with his four children after his wife's death.
Prithvi Shaw is set to represent Maharashtra in the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season, securing a no-objection certificate from Mumbai. Shaw expressed gratitude to the Mumbai Cricket Association, citing the move as crucial for his growth. He looks forward to joining talents like Ruturaj Gaikwad and believes Maharashtra's progressive cricketing infrastructure will positively impact his career.
Elaan Musk has formed the 'America Party', disagreeing with Donald Trump's tax bill. This follows Musk's earlier support for Trump, including a role in the Department of Government Efficiency. The tax bill, opposed by Musk due to its impact on green energy, has strained their relationship. Trump criticised Musk's move, while financial markets reacted negatively, impacting Tesla's stock.
AB de Villiers has expressed his surprise at reports suggesting Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for some of the ongoing Test series against England. De Villiers questioned the decision, drawing parallels to how South Africa managed Dale Steyn's workload, prioritising his availability for crucial Test matches.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, started trade on a flat note on Thursday. While Nifty50 was above 25,500, BSE Sensex was in red.
An Air India flight AI103 en route from Delhi to Washington, DC, was grounded in Vienna due to a maintenance issue discovered during a scheduled fuel stop on July 2. The onward journey to Washington was cancelled, and passengers were disembarked.
Near the Chanderkot Langer site, five buses in a convoy of Amarnath pilgrims collided on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, resulting in minor injuries to 36 pilgrims. The incident occurred around 8 am as the buses traveled from Jammu to Pahalgam. Injured pilgrims received immediate medical attention at Ramban district hospital, and alternative transportation was arranged for their onward journey.
A massive explosion at a Sigachi Industries chemical plant in Telangana's Medak district has claimed 35 lives, with fears the toll may rise. A dryer malfunction is suspected to have triggered the blast, which reduced the facility to rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing, complicated by a lack of information on the number of workers present.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey escalated his feud with MNS chief Raj Thackeray, sharing a "Wikileaks" document alleging Thackeray is inciting Marathi-Hindi tensions for political gain before Mumbai's municipal elections.
In Odisha's Boudh district, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has filed a case against two minor boys for performing a dangerous stunt on railway tracks. A video surfaced showing a 12-year-old lying between the tracks as a train passed, filmed by his 15-year-old friend.