A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, sending Steller sea lions fleeing to higher ground as waves crashed into the coast. While waves reached up to 4 meters in Kamchatka and impacted Japan, Alaska, and the US West Coast, little major damage was reported, though some injuries and flooding occurred.
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A pall of grief descended upon Piplodi village in Rajasthan as families mourned the loss of seven schoolchildren, aged 7 to 13, killed in a school building collapse. The tragedy, which occurred during school hours, left 21 others injured. Authorities are investigating the incident, with an FIR filed against school officials.
Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation as Vice-President due to health reasons has triggered a surprising shift in political dynamics. While NDA leaders remained largely silent, opposition parties, who previously criticized Dhankhar, expressed concern and called for his reinstatement, praising his past actions.
Rishabh Pant achieves a milestone. He is the first visiting wicketkeeper to score 1,000 Test runs in England. He reached the landmark during the 4th Test against England at Old Trafford. Pant surpassed MS Dhoni's previous record. His unbeaten innings has provided stability to India. India stands at 197/3. Cricket fans and experts are praising Pant's achievement.
Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from India, effective August 1, 2025. This raises concerns about potential iPhone price increases in the US. However, current exemptions protect Apple's iPhone exports from India. The US has exempted smartphones from reciprocal tariffs. Made-in-India iPhones are safe for now, but this could change. Future tariffs could make these iPhones pricier.
Young Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh triumphed over compatriot Harika Dronavalli in a thrilling tie-break, securing a spot in the FIDE Women’s World Cup semifinals on Monday. Her victory sets up a clash with former world champion Tan Zhongyi of China. Grandmaster Koneru Humpy also advanced, guaranteeing India two players in the semifinals and a historic moment for Indian chess.
Huawei's CloudMatrix 384, showcased at WAIC Shanghai, is emerging as a strong competitor to Nvidia's GB200 NVL72. Despite U.S. restrictions, Huawei is becoming a key Chinese AI chip supplier. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged Huawei's progress and warned about the impact of U.S. curbs, suggesting Huawei could dominate if restrictions persist.
JP Nadda refuted opposition claims linking senior ministers' absence from a Rajya Sabha meeting to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. Nadda confirmed his and Kiren Rijiju's prior notification of their absence to Dhankhar's office. Congress leaders questioned the stated health reasons, suggesting deeper issues, while the BJP dismissed the allegations, highlighting a subsequent meeting of senior ministers.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh initiate the process to form a committee. This committee will address the removal motion of Allahabad High Court's Justice Yashwant Varma. Birla will announce the three-member committee in Lok Sabha soon. The announcement will happen after signature verification of the notices submitted by opposition MPs.
Over 200 MPs have initiated impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma following the discovery of burnt cash at his residence in March. The motion, supported by members across party lines, cites constitutional articles and a report recommending his removal. The Supreme Court has declined to urgently hear a petition related to the case, as Justice Varma denies any wrongdoing.