Himachal Pradesh is grappling with severe monsoon rains, resulting in 219 deaths and significant infrastructure damage estimated at Rs 1,988 crore since June 20. An orange warning has been issued for the next four days, anticipating further heavy rainfall and potential disruptions. Authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant, especially in vulnerable areas, as restoration efforts continue amidst unprecedented damage.
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Panic struck the Icon of the Seas when a water slide's glass panel shattered mid-ride, injuring a male guest. Water flooded the deck as passengers screamed for the ride to stop. Royal Caribbean is investigating the incident, and the slide is closed for the remainder of the cruise after the ship departed from Miami on August 2, 2023.
Inspired by a past bank heist, a thief in Aluva targeted a grocery store for its valuable coconut oil, now priced like a luxury due to soaring costs. The attempted floor-drilling failed, but the thief managed to steal 30 litres of coconut oil and other items, ignoring cash and a charity box.
During the fifth Test at The Oval, Ravindra Jadeja playfully requested a spectator to change his red t-shirt, which was interfering with his sightline. The fan obliged, earning cheers and a thumbs-up from Jadeja. Meanwhile, India dominated Day 3, propelled by Yashasvi Jaiswal's century and crucial lower-order runs, setting England a challenging target.
Rahul Gandhi alleges that over one lakh fake votes were cast in the Mahadevapura assembly seat, contributing to BJP's narrow victory in Bangalore Central. He accuses the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP to manipulate elections, demanding electronic voter data and CCTV footage as evidence. Gandhi urges judicial intervention, claiming a criminal fraud against the Constitution.
Bihar's draft electoral rolls omitted over 65 lakh names after a Special Intensive Revision. Patna had the highest number of missing voters. The Election Commission released new draft rolls, allowing citizens to file claims. Opposition parties criticized the exclusions, alleging they favored the ruling NDA. Parliament saw protests and adjournment over the issue. The Supreme Court emphasized en masse inclusion.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's romantic film 'Saiyaara' continues its successful box office run, earning Rs 6.50 crore on its 14th day, bringing the total domestic collection to Rs 280.50 crore. Despite facing competition from new releases like 'Kingdom', the film is holding strong, although experiencing a dip in daily collections.
An Ohio couple, Lindsey and Tim Pierce, celebrated the birth of their son from an embryo frozen for over 30 years, potentially a record. They opted for embryo adoption after struggling with infertility. The embryo was donated by Linda Archerd, who had frozen it in 1994 during her IVF treatment.