Torrential rains paralyzed Delhi, causing severe waterlogging at Safdarjung Hospital, where patients waded through flooded wards. In a tragic incident, a woman and her son, new to the city for work, died when a weakened boundary wall collapsed on their shelter in Sehgal Colony. Residents claim construction and tree cutting contributed to the wall's instability, leading to the fatal collapse.
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The Election Commission is digitizing records to remove approximately 6.4 million potentially ineligible voters in Bihar, while simultaneously preparing to enroll new electors. A special drive in August will focus on fresh enrollments, requiring applicants to provide proof of Indian citizenship, date and place of birth, and parental details where necessary.
The Supreme Court questioned Justice Yashwant Varma's plea challenging an inquiry report that recommended his impeachment over burnt cash found at his residence. The court raised concerns about his participation in the inquiry and the parties named in the petition.
Global shipping firms and petroleum traders are reportedly avoiding Nayara Energy, an Indian refiner, following recent EU sanctions linked to its significant stakeholder, Rosneft. Several vessels, including the Talara and Chang Hang Xing Yun, have altered course or cancelled bookings with Nayara.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has spoken of 'fantastic' progress in India-US trade deal negotiations. Both countries are looking for a mini or interim agreement before the August 1st deadline. India seeks preferential market access, while the US pushes for access to India's agriculture and dairy sectors.
Anshul Kamboj, Haryana's seamer, debuts for India in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. He receives his cap from Deep Dasgupta. Kamboj expresses his feelings as unreal. He aims to perform his best. Kamboj's inclusion follows impressive performances for India A. He shares a connection with Anil Kumble, who debuted in Manchester in 1990.
Authorities rescued fifty-six young women from a train at New Jalpaiguri station, suspecting human trafficking. The women, from West Bengal, were promised jobs in Bengaluru but were being sent to Bihar. Railway personnel noticed inconsistencies in their travel plans, leading to the arrest of two individuals accompanying the group, who failed to provide valid explanations or employment documents.
Rani Kapur, mother of the deceased billionaire Sunjay Kapur, is disputing the official cause of her son's death, suspecting foul play beyond the reported cardiac arrest during a London polo match. Through her legal counsel, she alleges pressure to sign documents post-death and demands postponement of the Sona Group's AGM, fearing improper director appointments.
The Supreme Court, addressing the alarming rise in student suicides due to academic pressure, has mandated mental health safeguards in all educational institutions, including coaching centers. The directive includes appointing counselors, avoiding performance-based batch segregation, and providing mandatory mental health training for staff. The court lamented the education system's focus on rankings over holistic development.
Hyderabad police uncovered a surrogacy scam at Universal Srushti Fertility Centre, arresting eight individuals, including Dr. Athaluri Namratha, for allegedly selling infants to couples under the guise of IVF. The clinic, operating without a valid license since 2021, deceived a couple who paid Rs 35 lakh, providing them with a baby unrelated to them.