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The death toll from the devastating floods that swept through central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend climbed past 100 on Monday (Jul 7), as search crews continued to scour rivers and debris for missing people swept away by torrents of water. As per reports, among the dead were at least 27 girls and camp counsellors caught in the surging Guadalupe River while attending a summer programme at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located near Hunt. The camp was housing around 750 people when the floods hit early Friday morning.<h2>"100-year catastrophe"</h2>The scale of the disaster — which US President Donald Trump has described as a "100-year catastrophe" that "nobody expected" — has stunned even those familiar with the region's violent weather. Rainfall over Thursday night and into Friday morning triggered a flash flood that sent river levels skyrocketing by 26 feet (7.92 metres) in just 45 minutes, submerging trees, rooftops, and anything in its path. As per reports, months' worth of rain fell in a matter of hours, triggering the flash flood.Talking to AFF, Louis Deppe, a 62-year-old volunteer aiding in the recovery, said that they were "helping the parents of two of the missing children". Deppe revealed that the last message received by the grief-stricken parents was, "'We're being washed away,' and the phone went dead." Governor Greg Abbott warned that the threat was far from over, "There is still a threat of heavy rain with the potential to cause flooding," he said Monday, adding that the number of fatalities could still rise.<h2>Did Trump's budget cuts make the flood situation worse?</h2>Trump has confirmed he will visit Texas on Friday (Jul 11). At a press briefing, the White House pushed back on criticism linking Trump's past budget cuts to weakened early-warning systems, calling the accusations "a depraved lie." Speaking to reporters on Monday (Jul 7) Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that "Blaming President Trump for these floods is a depraved lie, and it serves no purpose during this time of national mourning". She said that the National Weather Service, which, as per a New York Times report, had several staff roles vacant in Texas, issued "timely and precise forecasts". &nbsp;

As per reports, among the dead were at least 27 girls and camp counsellors caught in the surging Guadalupe River while attending a summer programme at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located near Hunt.

The death toll from the devastating floods that swept through central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend climbed past 100 on Monday (Jul 7), as search crews continued to scour rivers and debris for missing people swept away by torrents of water. As per reports, among the dead were at least 27 girls and camp counsellors caught in the surging Guadalupe River while attending a summer programme at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located near Hunt. The camp was housing around 750 people when the floods hit early Friday morning. "100-year catastrophe" The scale of the disaster — which US President Donald Trump has described as a "100-year catastrophe" that "nobody expected" — has stunned even those familiar with the region's violent weather. Rainfall over Thursday night and into Friday morning triggered a flash flood that sent river levels skyrocketing by 26 feet (7.92 metres) in just 45 minutes, submerging trees, rooftops, and anything in its path. As per reports, months' worth of rain fell in a matter of hours, triggering the flash flood. Talking to AFF, Louis Deppe, a 62-year-old volunteer aiding in the recovery, said that they were "helping the parents of two of the missing children". Deppe revealed that the last message received by the grief-stricken parents was, "'We're being washed away,' and the phone went dead." Governor Greg Abbott warned that the threat was far from over, "There is still a threat of heavy rain with the potential to cause flooding," he said Monday, adding that the number of fatalities could still rise. Did Trump's budget cuts make the flood situation worse? Trump has confirmed he will visit Texas on Friday (Jul 11). At a press briefing, the White House pushed back on criticism linking Trump's past budget cuts to weakened early-warning systems, calling the accusations "a depraved lie." Speaking to reporters on Monday (Jul 7) Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted that "Blaming President Trump for these floods is a depraved lie, and it serves no purpose during this time of national mourning". She said that the National Weather Service, which, as per a New York Times report, had several staff roles vacant in Texas, issued "timely and precise forecasts".

As per reports, among the dead were at least 27 girls and camp counsellors caught in the surging Guadalupe River while attending a summer programme at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located near Hunt.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Jul 7) said that he had nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, presenting the Republican leader with a letter he sent to the Nobel Peace Prize committee. The show of diplomatic camaraderie comes as Trump hosted a White House dinner where he pressed Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza, now approaching its second year. This was Netanyahu’s third visit to Washington since Trump returned to office and came as indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas continued in Qatar.<h2>Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize</h2>"He's forging peace as we speak, in one country, in one region after the other," said Netanyahu at the dinner with Trump at the White House. Trump is known for complaining about perceived bias and how he gets overlooked by the Norwegian Nobel Committee despite his many Nobel Peace Prize nominations. The leader has claimed credit for mediating the conflict between India and Pakistan – a claim rejected by New Delhi, Serbia, and Kosovo. He has also demanded credit for "keeping peace" between Egypt and Ethiopia and brokering the Abraham Accords.<h2>What happened at the White House dinner?</h2>As per AFP, the two leaders sat across a long formal table, trading pleasantries in front of reporters as Trump insisted progress was being made. "I don't think there is a hold up. I think things are going along very well," Trump said when asked what was preventing a breakthrough. He also expressed confidence that Hamas was ready to negotiate an end to the conflict. "They want to meet and they want to have that ceasefire," Trump said when asked if clashes with Israeli troops might derail peace talks.Even as Trump continues to push for an end to the bloodshed, Netanyahu's remarks showed little room for concessions. The Israeli PM ruled out any arrangement that would lead to full Palestinian statehood. "Now, people will say it's not a complete state; it's not a state. We don't care," he said.<h2>Qatar talks continue</h2>The meeting in Washington coincided with a second day of indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar. Representatives from both sides were reportedly in separate rooms in the same building, according to sources familiar with the talks.Despite the diplomatic overtures, negotiations in Doha ended Monday with "no breakthrough", a Palestinian official told AFP. Talks are expected to resume later this week.Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to join the discussions in Qatar in the coming days in a bid to move things forward. The US proposal on the table includes a 60-day ceasefire, the release of 10 Israeli hostages and several bodies by Hamas. In turn, Israel would have to free Palestinian detainees from its prisons. Hamas has also sought security guarantees, a withdrawal timeline for Israeli troops, and the reinstatement of UN-led aid operations inside Gaza. Meanwhile, Trump’s spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, emphasised that "The utmost priority for the president right now in the Middle East is to end the war in Gaza and to return all of the hostages." She said Trump wants Hamas to accept the current US-backed proposal immediately, especially after Israel signalled its support for the plan.

Even as Trump continues to push for an end to the war, Netanyahu's remarks showed little room for concessions. The Israeli PM ruled out any arrangement that would lead to full Palestinian statehood. "Now, people will say it's not a complete state; it's not a state. We don't care," he said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Jul 7) said that he had nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, presenting the Republican leader with a letter he sent to the Nobel Peace Prize committee. The show of diplomatic camaraderie comes as Trump hosted a White House dinner where he pressed Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza, now approaching its second year. This was Netanyahu’s third visit to Washington since Trump returned to office and came as indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas continued in Qatar. Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize "He's forging peace as we speak, in one country, in one region after the other," said Netanyahu at the dinner with Trump at the White House. Trump is known for complaining about perceived bias and how he gets overlooked by the Norwegian Nobel Committee despite his many Nobel Peace Prize nominations. The leader has claimed credit for mediating the conflict between India and Pakistan – a claim rejected by New Delhi, Serbia, and Kosovo. He has also demanded credit for "keeping peace" between Egypt and Ethiopia and brokering the Abraham Accords. What happened at the White House dinner? As per AFP, the two leaders sat across a long formal table, trading pleasantries in front of reporters as Trump insisted progress was being made. "I don't think there is a hold up. I think things are going along very well," Trump said when asked what was preventing a breakthrough. He also expressed confidence that Hamas was ready to negotiate an end to the conflict. "They want to meet and they want to have that ceasefire," Trump said when asked if clashes with Israeli troops might derail peace talks. Even as Trump continues to push for an end to the bloodshed, Netanyahu's remarks showed little room for concessions. The Israeli PM ruled out any arrangement that would lead to full Palestinian statehood. "Now, people will say it's not a complete state; it's not a state. We don't care," he said. Qatar talks continue The meeting in Washington coincided with a second day of indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar. Representatives from both sides were reportedly in separate rooms in the same building, according to sources familiar with the talks. Despite the diplomatic overtures, negotiations in Doha ended Monday with "no breakthrough", a Palestinian official told AFP. Talks are expected to resume later this week. Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to join the discussions in Qatar in the coming days in a bid to move things forward. The US proposal on the table includes a 60-day ceasefire, the release of 10 Israeli hostages and several bodies by Hamas. In turn, Israel would have to free Palestinian detainees from its prisons. Hamas has also sought security guarantees, a withdrawal timeline for Israeli troops, and the reinstatement of UN-led aid operations inside Gaza. Meanwhile, Trump’s spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, emphasised that "The utmost priority for the president right now in the Middle East is to end the war in Gaza and to return all of the hostages." She said Trump wants Hamas to accept the current US-backed proposal immediately, especially after Israel signalled its support for the plan.

Even as Trump continues to push for an end to the war, Netanyahu's remarks showed little room for concessions. The Israeli PM ruled out any arrangement that would lead to full Palestinian statehood. "Now, people will say it's not a complete state; it's not a state. We don't care," he said.

Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire at White House dinner, Netanyahu says ‘we don’t care’ about Palestinian statehood

After having spent more than 10days aboard the International Space Station, Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla rang up the ISRO Chief and top officials. According to ISRO, the call was held on Sunday, July 6th. During the call, ISRO Chief Dr. V.Narayanan expressed keen interest in Shubhanshu's well-being and inquired about the various scientific experiments and activities being conducted on the ISS.&nbsp;Given that Shukla's Axiom-4 mission serves as a precursor to India's own Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, the ISRO Chief emphasized the significance of documenting all experiments and activities meticulously after Shubhanshu's return to Earth. Shukla's experience would provide valuable insights and inputs for Gaganyaan, which India hopes to carry out by the end of this decade. The Gaganyaan program aims to demonstrate India's capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit, using its own rocket and spacecraft, other associated technologies.&nbsp;The discussion with astronaut Shukla was attended by several senior officials from ISRO, including Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Chairman of the Program Management Council for Human Space Programme, M. Mohan, Director, iquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Padmakumar, Director of ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU), Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, and Shri N Vedachalam, former Director of LPSC. They deliberated over various aspects of the mission and the experiments being conducted aboard the space station.&nbsp;During the call, Shubhanshu Shukla expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing him with this incredible opportunity to represent India on the ISS, ISRO said. Shukla is the first Indian aboard the International space station and the second Indian to undertake space travel. He also shared updates on the progress of the experiments and activities being carried out on the space station, highlighting the scientific objectives and the challenges being addressed.&nbsp;Over the last four decades(since the first Indian astronaut in space), technology, computing, automation, sensors and software have undergone a complete modernization and have changed the experience of human spaceflight. Further, human spaceflight is all about highly sophisticated human-machine interfaces, something that is outside of ISRO's core expertise. ISRO has vast experience in launching rockets and satellites, but has not undertaken missions involving humans. Which is why Axiom-4 offers many practical learning opportunities. Further, Shukla acknowledged the efforts of ISRO in ensuring his safe travel to the ISS. Dr. Narayanan reiterated that the entire ISRO team is working closely to support him throughout the mission.&nbsp;About Axiom-4 and its astronauts&nbsp;Axiom-4 mission has flown a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts flew on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, America's seniormost astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, leads the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla serves as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Apart from Peggy, all those aboard this mission are first-time astronauts.&nbsp;This Axiom-4 mission facilitated the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. &nbsp;The Indian Government has paid almost $64mn(Rs.550cr) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4. &nbsp;

The Gaganyaan program aims to demonstrate Indias capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit, using its own rocket and spacecraft, other associated technologies.

After having spent more than 10days aboard the International Space Station, Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla rang up the ISRO Chief and top officials. According to ISRO, the call was held on Sunday, July 6th. During the call, ISRO Chief Dr. V.Narayanan expressed keen interest in Shubhanshu's well-being and inquired about the various scientific experiments and activities being conducted on the ISS. Given that Shukla's Axiom-4 mission serves as a precursor to India's own Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, the ISRO Chief emphasized the significance of documenting all experiments and activities meticulously after Shubhanshu's return to Earth. Shukla's experience would provide valuable insights and inputs for Gaganyaan, which India hopes to carry out by the end of this decade. The Gaganyaan program aims to demonstrate India's capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit, using its own rocket and spacecraft, other associated technologies. The discussion with astronaut Shukla was attended by several senior officials from ISRO, including Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Chairman of the Program Management Council for Human Space Programme, M. Mohan, Director, iquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Padmakumar, Director of ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU), Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, and Shri N Vedachalam, former Director of LPSC. They deliberated over various aspects of the mission and the experiments being conducted aboard the space station. During the call, Shubhanshu Shukla expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing him with this incredible opportunity to represent India on the ISS, ISRO said. Shukla is the first Indian aboard the International space station and the second Indian to undertake space travel. He also shared updates on the progress of the experiments and activities being carried out on the space station, highlighting the scientific objectives and the challenges being addressed. Over the last four decades(since the first Indian astronaut in space), technology, computing, automation, sensors and software have undergone a complete modernization and have changed the experience of human spaceflight. Further, human spaceflight is all about highly sophisticated human-machine interfaces, something that is outside of ISRO's core expertise. ISRO has vast experience in launching rockets and satellites, but has not undertaken missions involving humans. Which is why Axiom-4 offers many practical learning opportunities. Further, Shukla acknowledged the efforts of ISRO in ensuring his safe travel to the ISS. Dr. Narayanan reiterated that the entire ISRO team is working closely to support him throughout the mission. About Axiom-4 and its astronauts Axiom-4 mission has flown a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts flew on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, America's seniormost astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, leads the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla serves as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Apart from Peggy, all those aboard this mission are first-time astronauts. This Axiom-4 mission facilitated the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Indian Government has paid almost $64mn(Rs.550cr) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4.

The Gaganyaan program aims to demonstrate India's capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit, using its own rocket and spacecraft, other associated technologies.

From space station, astronaut Shukla calls ISRO Chief and top officials

Air India flight AI 926 en-route to Delhi from Riyadh was diverted to Jaipur International Airport late on Sunday following the bad weather in the national capital. The flight, which was supposed to land at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) at around 1 am on July 7, was forced to divert the aircraft and land in Jaipur, according to a report by news agency ANI.Citing the sources, the news agency reported that passengers were offered alternative flight options to Delhi after the flight landed at Jaipur. However, the flight passenger opted to travel by road.<h3>Air India pilot collapsed</h3>In a separate development, on Friday morning, an Air India pilot collapsed inside the cockpit shortly before he was scheduled to operate a flight from Bengaluru to Delhi, according to a report in HT.Air India later confirmed that the incident involved a “medical emergency” affecting the pilot assigned to flight AI 2414 to Delhi on July 4. The pilot was in the cockpit and preparing to sign off the pre-flight documents when he suddenly collapsed.The flight was subsequently delayed and later operated by a different pilot, the airline added. This incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of Air India operations following the tragic crash of flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which claimed 270 lives.The Gatwick-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel building within a medical college campus in Meghani Nagar just minutes after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport. Everyone onboard perished, leaving only one survivor.Separately, Delhi has been experiencing heavy rainfall since Sunday, significantly impacting daily life. On Monday morning, intense downpours led to waterlogging in several parts of the city, including the Mehrauli-Badarpur road.Following the heavy downpours, IMD has issued a yellow alert of rain, thunderstorms and lightning in Delhi for Monday as well. &nbsp;

After the flight diverted to Jaipur due to adverse weather conditions, passengers were offered alternative flight options to Delhi. However, the flight passenger opted to travel by road.

Air India flight AI 926 en-route to Delhi from Riyadh was diverted to Jaipur International Airport late on Sunday following the bad weather in the national capital. The flight, which was supposed to land at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) at around 1 am on July 7, was forced to divert the aircraft and land in Jaipur, according to a report by news agency ANI. Citing the sources, the news agency reported that passengers were offered alternative flight options to Delhi after the flight landed at Jaipur. However, the flight passenger opted to travel by road. Air India pilot collapsed In a separate development, on Friday morning, an Air India pilot collapsed inside the cockpit shortly before he was scheduled to operate a flight from Bengaluru to Delhi, according to a report in HT. Air India later confirmed that the incident involved a “medical emergency” affecting the pilot assigned to flight AI 2414 to Delhi on July 4. The pilot was in the cockpit and preparing to sign off the pre-flight documents when he suddenly collapsed. The flight was subsequently delayed and later operated by a different pilot, the airline added. This incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of Air India operations following the tragic crash of flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which claimed 270 lives. The Gatwick-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel building within a medical college campus in Meghani Nagar just minutes after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport. Everyone onboard perished, leaving only one survivor. Separately, Delhi has been experiencing heavy rainfall since Sunday, significantly impacting daily life. On Monday morning, intense downpours led to waterlogging in several parts of the city, including the Mehrauli-Badarpur road. Following the heavy downpours, IMD has issued a yellow alert of rain, thunderstorms and lightning in Delhi for Monday as well.

After the flight diverted to Jaipur due to adverse weather conditions, passengers were offered alternative flight options to Delhi. However, the flight passenger opted to travel by road.

Air India flight AI 926 en route to Delhi from Riyadh diverted to Jaipur, Passengers opt for road travel—Here's why?

Japan has been experiencing hundreds of earthquakes in the last few days, with about 40 tremors recorded on Monday (Jul 7) as of 4 pm IST, according to the data from the Japan Meteorological Agency. The remote islands in the southern part of Japan have been hardest hit, forcing the evacuation of residents, the local mayor Genichiro Kubo said on Monday (Jul 7).&nbsp;Following nearly 1,600 quakes in recent weeks, dozens of residents were evacuated. Although there has been no major damage on the hardest-hit Akuseki island, despite a 5.1 magnitude earthquake overnight, the almost non-stop jolts since June 21 have stressed the people in the area.&nbsp;Out of the 89 residents of Akuseki, 44 have evacuated to the regional hub of Kagoshima by Sunday (Jul 6), while 15 others also left another island nearby, Kubo said during a press conference.&nbsp;<h2>What are experts saying?</h2>&nbsp;According to seismologists, the region has experienced a swarm of 1,582 quakes since June 21. Experts believe the cause behind these constant quakes may be an underwater volcano and flows of magma. However, they cannot predict how long the tremors will last.&nbsp;“We cannot foresee what might happen in the future. We cannot see when this will end,” Mayor Kubo told reporters.&nbsp;According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a similar period of intense seismic activity was recorded in the region in September 2023, when 346 tremors were recorded.&nbsp;Japan is one of the world’s most seismically active countries. The island nation lies on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. With a population of about 125 million people, Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes every year and accounts for about 18 per cent of the earthquakes in the world.&nbsp;Recently, a manga comic reissued in 2021, which predicted a major disaster on July 5, 2025, has created a frenzy over social media. This also resulted in holding off some foreign tourists from coming to the country. However, the prediction failed as no such disaster occurred in the country on the specified date.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a similar period of intense seismic activity was recorded in the region in September 2023, when 346 tremors were recorded.

Japan has been experiencing hundreds of earthquakes in the last few days, with about 40 tremors recorded on Monday (Jul 7) as of 4 pm IST, according to the data from the Japan Meteorological Agency. The remote islands in the southern part of Japan have been hardest hit, forcing the evacuation of residents, the local mayor Genichiro Kubo said on Monday (Jul 7). Following nearly 1,600 quakes in recent weeks, dozens of residents were evacuated. Although there has been no major damage on the hardest-hit Akuseki island, despite a 5.1 magnitude earthquake overnight, the almost non-stop jolts since June 21 have stressed the people in the area. Out of the 89 residents of Akuseki, 44 have evacuated to the regional hub of Kagoshima by Sunday (Jul 6), while 15 others also left another island nearby, Kubo said during a press conference. What are experts saying? According to seismologists, the region has experienced a swarm of 1,582 quakes since June 21. Experts believe the cause behind these constant quakes may be an underwater volcano and flows of magma. However, they cannot predict how long the tremors will last. “We cannot foresee what might happen in the future. We cannot see when this will end,” Mayor Kubo told reporters. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a similar period of intense seismic activity was recorded in the region in September 2023, when 346 tremors were recorded. Japan is one of the world’s most seismically active countries. The island nation lies on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. With a population of about 125 million people, Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes every year and accounts for about 18 per cent of the earthquakes in the world. Recently, a manga comic reissued in 2021, which predicted a major disaster on July 5, 2025, has created a frenzy over social media. This also resulted in holding off some foreign tourists from coming to the country. However, the prediction failed as no such disaster occurred in the country on the specified date.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a similar period of intense seismic activity was recorded in the region in September 2023, when 346 tremors were recorded.

What is happening in Japan? Nearly 1,600 quakes in 3 weeks force evacuations in remote islands

Earth is surrounded by an invisible force field — a vast magnetic shield generated by molten metal churning deep inside the planet. This magnetic field protects us from harmful solar winds and cosmic radiation, quietly doing its job day after day. But what happens when this shield falters — or even flips? Around 41,000 years ago, that's exactly what happened. This event is now known as the Laschamps event, or the time when Earth's magnetic poles switched places – the North Pole became the South Pole and vice versa. Now, scientists have managed to turn the cosmic event into a sound, and we can finally hear what that moment in Earth's history might have sounded like.<h2>The time when Earth screamed</h2>Using data collected by the European Space Agency's Swarm satellite mission, scientists from the Technical University of Denmark and Germany's Research Center for Geosciences managed to turn magnetic field variations into sound. As per the ESA, “The soundscape was made using recordings of natural noises like wood creaking and rocks falling, blending them into familiar and strange, almost alien-like, sounds. The process of transforming the sounds with data is similar to composing music from a score.” The result is eerie — a low, groaning composition of creaks and crashes that brings to mind what the slow collapse of a giant force might sound like. The sound is far from music; it's more of a sonic translation of Earth's ancient turmoil. You can hear the eerie sound here:

<h2>Earth's magnetic field: The hidden machinery beneath our feet</h2>Earth's magnetic field is created by the movement of liquid iron and nickel in the planet's outer core. This geodynamic process produces electrical currents that give rise to magnetic forces which extend far into space — forming the magnetosphere, which shields life on Earth from solar and cosmic particles. However, this magnetic field isn't constant. It wobbles, weakens, and sometimes even flips. This is exactly what happened 41,000 years ago, and it may be happening right now. In recent decades, scientists have tracked the magnetic north pole drifting away from Canada toward Siberia.

Scientists have managed to turn Laschamps event, or the cosmic event when Earth's magnetic poles switched places – the North Pole became the South Pole and vice versa – into a sound. We can finally hear what that moment in Earth's history might have sounded like.

Earth is surrounded by an invisible force field — a vast magnetic shield generated by molten metal churning deep inside the planet. This magnetic field protects us from harmful solar winds and cosmic radiation, quietly doing its job day after day. But what happens when this shield falters — or even flips? Around 41,000 years ago, that's exactly what happened. This event is now known as the Laschamps event, or the time when Earth's magnetic poles switched places – the North Pole became the South Pole and vice versa. Now, scientists have managed to turn the cosmic event into a sound, and we can finally hear what that moment in Earth's history might have sounded like. The time when Earth screamed Using data collected by the European Space Agency's Swarm satellite mission, scientists from the Technical University of Denmark and Germany's Research Center for Geosciences managed to turn magnetic field variations into sound. As per the ESA, “The soundscape was made using recordings of natural noises like wood creaking and rocks falling, blending them into familiar and strange, almost alien-like, sounds. The process of transforming the sounds with data is similar to composing music from a score.” The result is eerie — a low, groaning composition of creaks and crashes that brings to mind what the slow collapse of a giant force might sound like. The sound is far from music; it's more of a sonic translation of Earth's ancient turmoil. You can hear the eerie sound here:

Scientists have managed to turn Laschamps event, or the cosmic event when Earth's magnetic poles switched places – the North Pole became the South Pole and vice versa – into a sound. We can finally hear what it might have sounded like; click here to listen to the eerie sound.

THIS is what Earth sounded like when North Pole became South Pole: Scientists turn ancient chaos into eerie sound

Elon Musk America Party vs Trump: Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and US President Donald Trump, the world's most powerful person, are sparring over the Tesla chief's plans to start a political party. Trump called Musk's idea of ‘America Party’ ridiculous, while Musk is sticking to his plans, at least for now. While Republicans and Democrats dominating politics is not healthy for the world's oldest democracy, Musk's America Party would not be the first attempt to break this duopoly. Do you know that there are some 420 registered political parties at the state and federal levels in the US? Many of them are still active, but others are defunct. Let's take a look.<h2>Why don't political parties other than Democrats and Republicans succeed?</h2>There have been many attempts to form political parties for centuries, but let us focus on the 20th century onwards. But there are many structural barriers created in the American political system, making it impossible for third parties to make any significant impact in the US. These structural barriers include the winner-take-all election system and laws about ballot access. There have been many attempts to form parties in recent past, including Trump's own discussions after being defeated in the 2020 elections. Musk’s America Party has several themes similar to the Tea Party, which did not register as a political party. But their ability to change American politics has been minimal, or at best localised.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/elon-musk-forms-america-party-says-we-live-in-one-party-system-1751801443387/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/elon-musk-forms-america-party-says-we-live-in-one-party-system-1751801443387/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>The Republicans and the Democrats: Who are behind the duopoly?</h2>The Democratic Party was founded in 1828 by a group of politicians led by Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. &nbsp;It is the oldest fully registered party in the world. The party has kept a centre-left and progressive stance. The Republican Party, known as the Grand Old Party or the GOP, was founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery activists, including Alvan Bovay and Horace Greeley. It started as an advocate for slavery prohibition. The centre-right party with conservative values, however, is more of a populist party now, particularly after Trump took over. His Make America Great Again or MAGA movement has played a key role in changing the ideological approaches of the party.<h2>Smaller US political parties: Waxing and waning</h2>George Wallace in 1967 started the American Independent Party. One of the earlier far-right parties, the conservative group is still active.The Libertarian politician David Nolan formed the Libertarian Party in 1971. The party is still active, with one state legislator in Vermont.In the 1980s and early 1990s, environmentalism took hold in the US, leading to the formation of Green Party. Founded by Howie Hawkins and other activists, the Green Party advocates environmental and social justice. It remains active though without national offices.In 1992, Howard Phillips started the Constitution Party. The so-called 'paleoconservative' party is still active in some states.One of the more noteworthy parties was launched by independent presidential candidate Ross Perot in 1995. His Reform Party was centrist, and advocated fiscal responsibility. It is still active but with minimal presence.<h2>Communists, socialists, Black parties and progressives of USA</h2>Left-of centre politics has been always active in the US, but with marginal success. The Socialist Party of America was founded 1901 by a merger between Social Democratic Party of America and Socialist Labor Party of America, who had split from the main party in 1899. The Communist Party USA was established in 1919 following a split in the Socialist Party of America following the Russian Revolution.&nbsp;The Progressive Party, founded in 1912, by former president Theodore Roosevelt, was dissolved after 1912.&nbsp; Progressive Labor Party was lanched in 1961 by former activists of the Communist Party of the USA. Its presence is minimal now. In Vermont, US Senator Bernie Sanders and local activists formed the Progressive Party (Vermont) in 1970.Party for Socialism &amp; Liberation, founded in 2004, is a Communist, anti-capitalist party, which has garnered around 85,000 votes in the last presidential election.Working Class Party was founded by Michigan socialists in 2014 Michigan socialists. There have been over a dozen African-American parties in the US, mostly defunct or marginally active. The most prominent among them was the Black Panther Party, founded in 1966 in Oakland, California. The party was founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. Black Panthers also had a militant wing, many of whose members were arrested and prosecuted.<h2>Other noteworthy parties</h2>American Solidarity Party, founded in 2011, seeks a Christian democracy. Forward Party, set up by former Democrats and Republicans led by Andrew Yang in 2021, is a centrist party seeking election reform. It has two state legislators.

Republicans and Democrats dominating politics may not be healthy for the world's oldest democracy, but Musk's America Party would not be the first attempt to break this duopoly. Did you know that there are some 420 registered political parties in the state and federal levels? 

Elon Musk America Party vs Trump: Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and US President Donald Trump, the world's most powerful person, are sparring over the Tesla chief's plans to start a political party. Trump called Musk's idea of ‘America Party’ ridiculous, while Musk is sticking to his plans, at least for now. While Republicans and Democrats dominating politics is not healthy for the world's oldest democracy, Musk's America Party would not be the first attempt to break this duopoly. Do you know that there are some 420 registered political parties at the state and federal levels in the US? Many of them are still active, but others are defunct. Let's take a look. Why don't political parties other than Democrats and Republicans succeed? There have been many attempts to form political parties for centuries, but let us focus on the 20th century onwards. But there are many structural barriers created in the American political system, making it impossible for third parties to make any significant impact in the US. These structural barriers include the winner-take-all election system and laws about ballot access. There have been many attempts to form parties in recent past, including Trump's own discussions after being defeated in the 2020 elections. Musk’s America Party has several themes similar to the Tea Party, which did not register as a political party. But their ability to change American politics has been minimal, or at best localised. https://www.wionews.com/videos/elon-musk-forms-america-party-says-we-live-in-one-party-system-1751801443387/embed The Republicans and the Democrats: Who are behind the duopoly? The Democratic Party was founded in 1828 by a group of politicians led by Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. It is the oldest fully registered party in the world. The party has kept a centre-left and progressive stance. The Republican Party, known as the Grand Old Party or the GOP, was founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery activists, including Alvan Bovay and Horace Greeley. It started as an advocate for slavery prohibition. The centre-right party with conservative values, however, is more of a populist party now, particularly after Trump took over. His Make America Great Again or MAGA movement has played a key role in changing the ideological approaches of the party. Smaller US political parties: Waxing and waning George Wallace in 1967 started the American Independent Party. One of the earlier far-right parties, the conservative group is still active. The Libertarian politician David Nolan formed the Libertarian Party in 1971. The party is still active, with one state legislator in Vermont. In the 1980s and early 1990s, environmentalism took hold in the US, leading to the formation of Green Party. Founded by Howie Hawkins and other activists, the Green Party advocates environmental and social justice. It remains active though without national offices. In 1992, Howard Phillips started the Constitution Party. The so-called 'paleoconservative' party is still active in some states. One of the more noteworthy parties was launched by independent presidential candidate Ross Perot in 1995. His Reform Party was centrist, and advocated fiscal responsibility. It is still active but with minimal presence. Communists, socialists, Black parties and progressives of USA Left-of centre politics has been always active in the US, but with marginal success. The Socialist Party of America was founded 1901 by a merger between Social Democratic Party of America and Socialist Labor Party of America, who had split from the main party in 1899. The Communist Party USA was established in 1919 following a split in the Socialist Party of America following the Russian Revolution. The Progressive Party, founded in 1912, by former president Theodore Roosevelt, was dissolved after 1912. Progressive Labor Party was lanched in 1961 by former activists of the Communist Party of the USA. Its presence is minimal now. In Vermont, US Senator Bernie Sanders and local activists formed the Progressive Party (Vermont) in 1970. Party for Socialism & Liberation, founded in 2004, is a Communist, anti-capitalist party, which has garnered around 85,000 votes in the last presidential election. Working Class Party was founded by Michigan socialists in 2014 Michigan socialists. There have been over a dozen African-American parties in the US, mostly defunct or marginally active. The most prominent among them was the Black Panther Party, founded in 1966 in Oakland, California. The party was founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. Black Panthers also had a militant wing, many of whose members were arrested and prosecuted. Other noteworthy parties American Solidarity Party, founded in 2011, seeks a Christian democracy. Forward Party, set up by former Democrats and Republicans led by Andrew Yang in 2021, is a centrist party seeking election reform. It has two state legislators.

Republicans and Democrats dominating politics may not be healthy for the world's oldest democracy, but Musk's America Party would not be the first attempt to break this duopoly. Did you know that there are some 420 registered political parties in the state and federal levels?&nbsp;

Donkey, Elephant, Black Panther, and more: Musk-Trump spar over America Party, but US has more than 420 registered parties. Why don't we know of them?

The Government of India on Sunday (Jul 6) released the latest pictures of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, who with the Axiom-4 mission became the first Indian on the ISS, can be seen observing Earth in the breathtaking pictures. After repeated delays, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members – mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary; and Commander Peggy Whitson of the United States, a former NASA astronaut now with Axiom Space — docked with the ISS on June 26 after a 28-hour journey around the Earth.<h2>Gazing down from space: Shubhanshu Shukla's otherworldly pictures</h2>On X, the GOI's handle MyGovIndia on Sunday shared a set of pictures featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and one word that can be used to describe them is "otherworldly". A total of four pictures were posted along with the caption: “Gazing Down From The Space!...Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station. It’s been a remarkable journey as he marks a week in orbit, representing India among the stars.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gazing Down From The Space! Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station. It’s been a remarkable journey as he marks a week in orbit, representing India among the stars.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Axiom4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Axiom4</a>… <a href="https://t.co/E9XKZIatng">pic.twitter.com/E9XKZIatng</a>&mdash; MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) <a href="https://twitter.com/mygovindia/status/1941712489424531612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In two of the pictures, Shukla can be seen looking at our blue planet Earth from the ISS's 7-windowed Cupola Module. In the other two pictures, the beaming astronaut an be seen carrying out his experiments aboard the ISS.&nbsp;<h2>How long will astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla stay on the ISS?</h2>Shukla's success marks a key achievement for India. The last time India sent an astronaut to space, Shukla wasn't even born. He is the first Indian to reach space since Rakesh Sharma, who flew to the Salyut 7 station in 1984 as part of an Indo-Soviet mission."What a fantastic ride," Shukla said in Hindi after liftoff. "This isn't just the start of my journey to the International Space Station – it's the beginning of India's human space programme." The trailblazing astronaut's mission as per the schedule is set to last 14 days. He has already completed 11 days of living and working in the ISS's microgravity.

On X, the GOI's handle MyGovIndia on Sunday shared a set of pictures featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and one word that can be used to describe them is "otherworldly".

The Government of India on Sunday (Jul 6) released the latest pictures of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, who with the Axiom-4 mission became the first Indian on the ISS, can be seen observing Earth in the breathtaking pictures. After repeated delays, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members – mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary; and Commander Peggy Whitson of the United States, a former NASA astronaut now with Axiom Space — docked with the ISS on June 26 after a 28-hour journey around the Earth. Gazing down from space: Shubhanshu Shukla's otherworldly pictures On X, the GOI's handle MyGovIndia on Sunday shared a set of pictures featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and one word that can be used to describe them is "otherworldly". A total of four pictures were posted along with the caption: “Gazing Down From The Space!...Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station. It’s been a remarkable journey as he marks a week in orbit, representing India among the stars.”

On X, the GOI's handle MyGovIndia on Sunday shared a set of pictures featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and one word that can be used to describe them is "otherworldly".

‘Gazing Down From The Space’: Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s stunning space pics from ISS go viral

An Australian woman on Monday has been found guilty of killing three of her husband’s relatives by serving them poisonous mushrooms (death cap mushrooms) at a lunch nearly two years ago. The woman 50-year-old woman identified as, Erin Patterson, faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, however, it was not immediately clear when she would be sentenced.Erin Patterson was charged after she cooked and served beef Wellington at a lunch party, inviting her estranged husband, Simon Patterson, who refused to attend. But later his parents, Gail and Don Patterson, along with Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, and her husband, Ian Wilkinson, according to a report by the New York Times.With symptoms indicative of poisoning by death cap mushrooms, three of them lost their lives within a week. While Wilkinson fell critically ill but survived.<h3>What is death cap mushrooms?</h3>It is a deadly poisonous fungus which is found across the Canberra region of Australia. There have been several reports of poisonings and deaths associated with death cap mushrooms. All parts of this mushroom are said to be poisonous, and it can grow anywhere in the region, at any time, according to a report on the Australian government website (ACT government).Death cap mushrooms remain potentially lethal, even if cooked and even a small amount of it can kill you.<h3>What are the symptoms of poisoning?</h3>Signs of poisoning from death cap mushrooms typically appear between 6 and 24 hours after consumption. These may include stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. While symptoms might temporarily subside or disappear after a day or two, this can be misleading as by that time, the toxins may have already caused severe liver damage, potentially leading to liver failure and even death.<h3>What to do if you’ve consumed Death Cap Mushroom?</h3>According to the Australian government website the ACT, if you suspect you’ve consumed a death cap mushroom, seek emergency medical care immediately—do not wait for symptoms to appear. Early treatment significantly improves the chances of survival.Bring any leftover pieces of the mushroom to the hospital in a sealed, clearly labelled container to help with identification. Also, be sure to thoroughly wash your hands and any utensils or tools that came into contact with the mushroom.

Signs of poisoning from death cap mushrooms symptoms might temporarily subside or disappear after a day or two, but this can be misleading, as by that time, the toxins may have already caused severe liver damage, potentially leading to liver failure and even death.

An Australian woman on Monday has been found guilty of killing three of her husband’s relatives by serving them poisonous mushrooms (death cap mushrooms) at a lunch nearly two years ago. The woman 50-year-old woman identified as, Erin Patterson, faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, however, it was not immediately clear when she would be sentenced. Erin Patterson was charged after she cooked and served beef Wellington at a lunch party, inviting her estranged husband, Simon Patterson, who refused to attend. But later his parents, Gail and Don Patterson, along with Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, and her husband, Ian Wilkinson, according to a report by the New York Times. With symptoms indicative of poisoning by death cap mushrooms, three of them lost their lives within a week. While Wilkinson fell critically ill but survived. What is death cap mushrooms? It is a deadly poisonous fungus which is found across the Canberra region of Australia. There have been several reports of poisonings and deaths associated with death cap mushrooms. All parts of this mushroom are said to be poisonous, and it can grow anywhere in the region, at any time, according to a report on the Australian government website (ACT government). Death cap mushrooms remain potentially lethal, even if cooked and even a small amount of it can kill you. What are the symptoms of poisoning? Signs of poisoning from death cap mushrooms typically appear between 6 and 24 hours after consumption. These may include stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. While symptoms might temporarily subside or disappear after a day or two, this can be misleading as by that time, the toxins may have already caused severe liver damage, potentially leading to liver failure and even death. What to do if you’ve consumed Death Cap Mushroom? According to the Australian government website the ACT, if you suspect you’ve consumed a death cap mushroom, seek emergency medical care immediately—do not wait for symptoms to appear. Early treatment significantly improves the chances of survival. Bring any leftover pieces of the mushroom to the hospital in a sealed, clearly labelled container to help with identification. Also, be sure to thoroughly wash your hands and any utensils or tools that came into contact with the mushroom.

Signs of poisoning from death cap mushrooms symptoms might temporarily subside or disappear after a day or two, but this can be misleading, as by that time, the toxins may have already caused severe liver damage, potentially leading to liver failure and even death.

What is 'Death Cap Mushroom'? Toxic fungus linked to Erin Patterson poisoning case

Scientists have discovered a "super-Earth" that can potentially support life. The exoplanet, if it can support life, can accommodate Earth's population and more, as it is nearly twice as big and is four times more massive than our blue planet. This super-Earth has been designated as TOI-1846 b and is estimated to be around 7.2 billion years old. It is located about 154 light-years away from our planet and has been discovered by a team of astronomers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).<h2>All we know about super-earth TOI-1846 b</h2>The team of astronomers that discovered TOI-1846 b was led by Abderahmane Soubkiou of the Oukaimeden Observatory in Morocco. They have published their research on the arXiv preprint server. "We have validated TOI-1846 b using TESS and multicolour ground-based photometric data, high-resolution imaging, and spectroscopic observations," the researchers wrote in their paper.According to their findings, the exoplanet boasts a radius of around 1.792 Earth radii and is about 4.4 times more massive than our planet Earth. When compared to the Sun, this planet is only 40 per cent the size, while its mass is approximately 0.42 the solar mass. Just like Earth revolves around the Sun, this newly discovered super-Earth also orbits a host. However, its orbit is completed in 3.93 Earth days.<h2>Is TOI-1846 b habitable?</h2>According to the study, the planet's equilibrium temperature is around 568.1 K (or around 294.95). This is almost double the Earth's equilibrium temperature of 255 K, which means that the temperature may not be conducive to life. However, the planet, as per the research, is likely water-rich, which is a plus point for it being suitable for life. However, to accurately rule it as a habitable or non-habitable planet, scientists will first have to conduct radial velocity (RV) observations of TOI-1846 b to unveil the planet's composition. "These findings make TOI-1846 b well-suited for mass determination via RV observations. This could be possible with the MAROON-X instrument. (...) We find a TSM [transmission spectroscopy metric] of 47 for TOI-1846 b, which is below the 90 benchmark for small sub-Neptunes," wrote the paper's authors. &nbsp;

TOI-1846 b is estimated to be around 7.2 billion years old and is located about 154 light-years away from our planet and has been discovered by a team of astronomers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).

Scientists have discovered a "super-Earth" that can potentially support life. The exoplanet, if it can support life, can accommodate Earth's population and more, as it is nearly twice as big and is four times more massive than our blue planet. This super-Earth has been designated as TOI-1846 b and is estimated to be around 7.2 billion years old. It is located about 154 light-years away from our planet and has been discovered by a team of astronomers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). All we know about super-earth TOI-1846 b The team of astronomers that discovered TOI-1846 b was led by Abderahmane Soubkiou of the Oukaimeden Observatory in Morocco. They have published their research on the arXiv preprint server. "We have validated TOI-1846 b using TESS and multicolour ground-based photometric data, high-resolution imaging, and spectroscopic observations," the researchers wrote in their paper. According to their findings, the exoplanet boasts a radius of around 1.792 Earth radii and is about 4.4 times more massive than our planet Earth. When compared to the Sun, this planet is only 40 per cent the size, while its mass is approximately 0.42 the solar mass. Just like Earth revolves around the Sun, this newly discovered super-Earth also orbits a host. However, its orbit is completed in 3.93 Earth days. Is TOI-1846 b habitable? According to the study, the planet's equilibrium temperature is around 568.1 K (or around 294.95). This is almost double the Earth's equilibrium temperature of 255 K, which means that the temperature may not be conducive to life. However, the planet, as per the research, is likely water-rich, which is a plus point for it being suitable for life. However, to accurately rule it as a habitable or non-habitable planet, scientists will first have to conduct radial velocity (RV) observations of TOI-1846 b to unveil the planet's composition. "These findings make TOI-1846 b well-suited for mass determination via RV observations. This could be possible with the MAROON-X instrument. (...) We find a TSM [transmission spectroscopy metric] of 47 for TOI-1846 b, which is below the 90 benchmark for small sub-Neptunes," wrote the paper's authors.

TOI-1846 b is estimated to be around 7.2 billion years old and is located about 154 light-years away from our planet and has been discovered by a team of astronomers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).

Scientists use NASA's TESS to discover ‘super-earth’ that could host billions—Is TOI-1846 b humanity's next home?

UAE Golden Visa: Indians in most Gulf Arab nations are unable to stay there permanently because of various regulations, but this could be changing for the United Arab Emirates, if a report in Indian media proves to be true. The United Arab Emirates, one of the main destinations of Indian expatriates, has introduced a new nomination-based Golden Visa that will offer lifetime permanent residency, according to a report in the Times of India newspaper.<h2>No need for property of business investment</h2>In UAE, Indians had to invest in either property or business in order to be eligible for permanent residency. The stipulated value of these investments was AED 2 million, or around 4.66 crore rupees. As per the ToI report, now Indians can pay a one-time fee of AED 1,00,000, or around 2.3 million rupees, and be eligible for permanent residency.&nbsp;<h2>What is the new golden visa scheme for UAE permanent residency?</h2>The Golden Visa of UAE is based on nominations, and is subject to fulfilling certain requirements. The main criteria for nomination for permanent residency under the new system include the individual's professional background, contributions to society, or potential impact in UAE's culture, trade, science, startups, or finance, said the report. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-teases-5-million-gold-card-route-to-us-citizenship-should-indian-be-worried-8759550/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-teases-5-million-gold-card-route-to-us-citizenship-should-indian-be-worried-8759550/embed</a><h2>The UAE Golden Visa scheme is in pilot stage for India</h2>The UAE Golden Visa scheme has been launched in India on a pilot basis, according to the report, citing Rayad Group, which was selected to manage the process in the country. Rayad Group is working with VFS and One Vasco centres for the programme. More than 5,000 Indians are expected to apply in three months, the report said citing Rayad Group. The pilot phase has also started in Bangladesh.<h2>How to apply for UAE Golden Visa Scheme?</h2>Applications can be uploaded through the online portal and call centre being managed by Rayad Group and VFS. "This is a golden opportunity for Indians," the report quoted Rayad Kamal Ayub, Managing Director of Rayad Group, as saying.&nbsp;<h2>What is the vetting process of UAE Golden Visa Scheme?</h2>The final decision on the Golden Visa nominations will be made by the UAE government. It will be done after a thorough vetting process. This includes checks on money laundering activities, and verification on criminal background as well as screening of social media activity of the applicants.<h2>Benefits of UAE golden visa</h2>Once approved, the UAE Golden Visa holders can bring their families to the UAE and employ staff in the country. They can engage in business or professional activities uninterrupted. The Golden Visa is permanent, unlike earlier property-based visas, said the report.&nbsp;<h2>Another proof of strong India-UAE relations</h2>UAE, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is one of the favourite destinations of Indian professionals and businesspeople besides blue-colalr workers. The Golden Visa scheme is yet another example of the strong ties of India and UAE. The two countries reached a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2022. The UAE plans to expand the Golden Visa programme to other CEA parners like China in future, according to the report.&nbsp;

 Indians had to invest in either property or business in order to be eligible for permanent residency in the UAE. Now, they can pay a one-time fee be eligible for permanent residency in Golden Visa route.



UAE Golden Visa: Indians in most Gulf Arab nations are unable to stay there permanently because of various regulations, but this could be changing for the United Arab Emirates, if a report in Indian media proves to be true. The United Arab Emirates, one of the main destinations of Indian expatriates, has introduced a new nomination-based Golden Visa that will offer lifetime permanent residency, according to a report in the Times of India newspaper. No need for property of business investment In UAE, Indians had to invest in either property or business in order to be eligible for permanent residency. The stipulated value of these investments was AED 2 million, or around 4.66 crore rupees. As per the ToI report, now Indians can pay a one-time fee of AED 1,00,000, or around 2.3 million rupees, and be eligible for permanent residency. What is the new golden visa scheme for UAE permanent residency? The Golden Visa of UAE is based on nominations, and is subject to fulfilling certain requirements. The main criteria for nomination for permanent residency under the new system include the individual's professional background, contributions to society, or potential impact in UAE's culture, trade, science, startups, or finance, said the report. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-teases-5-million-gold-card-route-to-us-citizenship-should-indian-be-worried-8759550/embed The UAE Golden Visa scheme is in pilot stage for India The UAE Golden Visa scheme has been launched in India on a pilot basis, according to the report, citing Rayad Group, which was selected to manage the process in the country. Rayad Group is working with VFS and One Vasco centres for the programme. More than 5,000 Indians are expected to apply in three months, the report said citing Rayad Group. The pilot phase has also started in Bangladesh. How to apply for UAE Golden Visa Scheme? Applications can be uploaded through the online portal and call centre being managed by Rayad Group and VFS. "This is a golden opportunity for Indians," the report quoted Rayad Kamal Ayub, Managing Director of Rayad Group, as saying. What is the vetting process of UAE Golden Visa Scheme? The final decision on the Golden Visa nominations will be made by the UAE government. It will be done after a thorough vetting process. This includes checks on money laundering activities, and verification on criminal background as well as screening of social media activity of the applicants. Benefits of UAE golden visa Once approved, the UAE Golden Visa holders can bring their families to the UAE and employ staff in the country. They can engage in business or professional activities uninterrupted. The Golden Visa is permanent, unlike earlier property-based visas, said the report. Another proof of strong India-UAE relations UAE, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is one of the favourite destinations of Indian professionals and businesspeople besides blue-colalr workers. The Golden Visa scheme is yet another example of the strong ties of India and UAE. The two countries reached a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2022. The UAE plans to expand the Golden Visa programme to other CEA parners like China in future, according to the report.

&nbsp;Indians had to invest in either property or business in order to be eligible for permanent residency in the UAE. Now, they can pay a one-time fee be eligible for permanent residency in Golden Visa route.&nbsp;

Permanent residency in UAE: In the new Golden Visa route, you don't need to invest in property, can take family, says report

Elon Musk on Friday (Jul 4) revealed exactly how he planned to execute his explosive political idea: creating a third party to break the dominance of Democrats and Republicans. The tech billionaire revealed what appears to be a calculated two-step plan to seize unprecedented influence in Washington — all without ever gunning for the presidency. While Musk's so-called "America Party" might sound like yet another billionaire's political vanity project, according to the devious strategy shared by the SpaceX CEO on his platform, X, it may be a tactical design to become Congress's kingmaker. Here's all we know.<h2>What is Trump's two-pronged plan?</h2>As America celebrated the Fourth of July, Musk on X shared exactly how he would gain control of the US Congress. The tech billionaire once again floated the idea of a new third party called the "American Party" and even posted a poll, in his usual fashion, asking people if he should create a third political party."Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system!", he wrote, referring to Democrats and Republicans. "Should we create the America Party?" he posed to his followers in a poll, offering a 'yes' or 'no' response. The poll, which at the time this article was posted had only 10 hours left, already had 999,383 votes, with a whopping 64.2 per cent in favour and only 35.8 per cent against the idea.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system! Should we create the America Party?— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1941119099532378580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Musk then revealed exactly how he would break the two-system party system's grip. "One way to execute on this would be to laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts," he wrote, adding, “Given the razor-thin legislative margins, that would be enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring that they serve the true will of the people.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">One way to execute on this would be to laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts. Given the razor-thin legislative margins, that would be enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring that they serve the true will of the people.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1941125459628179641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>But what does this mean? How will Musk's plan to take power from Trump's hands work?</h2>As Grok explained when asked to in the style of Charles Bukowski: "Listen, kid, this America Party ain't no polished dream—it's a raw gut-punch to the bloated uniparty beast. Musk says grab a fistful of Senate seats and House districts, razor-thin like a hangover edge. Hold the swing vote, force laws to bow to the real folks, not the suits sucking whiskey in backrooms. Independence? Hell, it's a brawl for the soul, dirty and true."Translation? Flip a handful of tight races with "America Party" candidates and hold the balance of power in Congress. No need to win hundreds of seats. No need to build a governing majority. Just wedge the party into the thinnest cracks of the current system — and control what comes through.

While Musk's so-called "America Party" might sound like yet another billionaire's political vanity project, according to the devious strategy shared by the SpaceX CEO on his platform, X, it may be a tactical design to become Congress's kingmaker. Here's all we know.

Elon Musk on Friday (Jul 4) revealed exactly how he planned to execute his explosive political idea: creating a third party to break the dominance of Democrats and Republicans. The tech billionaire revealed what appears to be a calculated two-step plan to seize unprecedented influence in Washington — all without ever gunning for the presidency. While Musk's so-called "America Party" might sound like yet another billionaire's political vanity project, according to the devious strategy shared by the SpaceX CEO on his platform, X, it may be a tactical design to become Congress's kingmaker. Here's all we know. What is Trump's two-pronged plan? As America celebrated the Fourth of July, Musk on X shared exactly how he would gain control of the US Congress. The tech billionaire once again floated the idea of a new third party called the "American Party" and even posted a poll, in his usual fashion, asking people if he should create a third political party. "Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system!", he wrote, referring to Democrats and Republicans. "Should we create the America Party?" he posed to his followers in a poll, offering a 'yes' or 'no' response. The poll, which at the time this article was posted had only 10 hours left, already had 999,383 votes, with a whopping 64.2 per cent in favour and only 35.8 per cent against the idea.

While Musk's so-called "America Party" might sound like yet another billionaire's political vanity project, according to the devious strategy shared by the SpaceX CEO on his platform, X, it may be a tactical design to become Congress's kingmaker. Here's all we know.

Here's how Elon Musk will use America Party to hijack Congress without running for president; Trump's ex-ally reveals devious plan | Explained

In a dramatic escalation of their public fallout, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) ridiculed Elon Musk's surprise plan to launch a new third party, calling it "ridiculous" and branding the tech mogul a "train wreck" who had gone "off the rails". The scathing remarks deepen the Republican leader's feud with the world's richest man, who was once his biggest backer, and come just a day after Musk announced the formation of the "America Party". The tech mogul has pitched it as an alternative to what he described as a "one-party system" dominated by Democrats and Republicans.<h2>Trump calls Musk's America Party ridiculous</h2>Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One on his way back to Washington from his New Jersey golf club, the President of the United States said, “I think it's ridiculous to start a third party.” Trump insisted that "It's always been a two-party system, and I think starting a third party just adds to confusion. Third parties have never worked. So he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous".Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.” "The one thing Third Parties are good for is the creation of Complete and Total DISRUPTION &amp; CHAOS, and we have enough of that with the Radical Left Democrats." In a lengthy tirade, he once again insisted that Musk's rebellion stems from the Big Beautiful Bill's elimination of "the ridiculous Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate".

<h2>From ally to adversary: Is the Trump-Musk bromance over?</h2>Donald Trump's blunt dismissal of Musk's America Party signals a sharp deterioration in the bromance between Trump and Musk, who previously headed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration and was a key player in federal budget-cutting reforms.The two men fell out over Trump's massive domestic tax-and-spending bill, which Musk publicly opposed, calling it a plan that would explode the US debt. Equating Trump's Republican Party to the rival Democratic Party, the Tesla boss on X wrote, "When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste &amp; graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy".Despite Trump’s mockery, the “America Party” idea is already generating buzz online. Musk’s initial poll on X on whether or not he should launch the party drew millions of views and tens of thousands of positive votes. Now, as per reports, Musk's political rebellion is putting the Republican Party on alert. While few concrete details are known about the "America Party," Trump loyalists fear it could cause Republicans headaches in the 2026 midterm elections and beyond.

Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, also mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.”

In a dramatic escalation of their public fallout, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) ridiculed Elon Musk's surprise plan to launch a new third party, calling it "ridiculous" and branding the tech mogul a "train wreck" who had gone "off the rails". The scathing remarks deepen the Republican leader's feud with the world's richest man, who was once his biggest backer, and come just a day after Musk announced the formation of the "America Party". The tech mogul has pitched it as an alternative to what he described as a "one-party system" dominated by Democrats and Republicans. Trump calls Musk's America Party ridiculous Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One on his way back to Washington from his New Jersey golf club, the President of the United States said, “I think it's ridiculous to start a third party.” Trump insisted that "It's always been a two-party system, and I think starting a third party just adds to confusion. Third parties have never worked. So he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous". Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.” "The one thing Third Parties are good for is the creation of Complete and Total DISRUPTION & CHAOS, and we have enough of that with the Radical Left Democrats." In a lengthy tirade, he once again insisted that Musk's rebellion stems from the Big Beautiful Bill's elimination of "the ridiculous Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate".

Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.”

Trump calls Musk's America Party 'ridiculous,' labels former ally a 'train wreck' for political rebellion

In a daredevilry, an army officer performed a successful delivery of a woman using a hair clip and a pocket knife. Yes, you heard that right. A pregnant woman travelling on the Panvel-Gorakhpur Express experienced severe labour pain and had to be deboarded at Jhansi station on Saturday afternoon.&nbsp;The moment she was deboarded, a female ticket-checking staff member and an army officer rushed to check on the woman who was in severe labour pain. The army officer had no other means but to use a hair clip and a pocket knife to perform the delivery which came out successful, leaving the people around surprised, said the North Central Railway Jhansi Division Public Relations Officer Manoj Kumar Singh.&nbsp;The army officer, Major Dr Rohit Bachwala (31) works as a medical officer with the Army Medical Corps.&nbsp;Speaking about performing the delivery in such a situation, Major Bachwala said, “With no access to a proper operation theatre, I had to rely on tools I had on me.”&nbsp;"To clamp the umbilical cord, I used a hair clip. A pocket knife helped me cut it after ensuring the baby was stable. The mother and child were in a precarious condition, and every second mattered," he further said to news agency PTI.&nbsp;The woman had collapsed due to intense labour pain when Major Bachwala saw her and decided to deliver the baby.&nbsp;"There was no time to waste. We created a makeshift delivery area and ensured basic hygiene with the help of available supplies. It was divine intervention that I was present at that moment," he said.&nbsp;Post-delivery, both mother and baby were taken to a local hospital by the railway staff, where they were confirmed to be stable.&nbsp;Incredibly, Major Bachwala after performing the delivery boarded his train to Hyderabad on time. &nbsp;

The army officer had no other means but to use a hair clip and a pocket knife to perform the delivery which came out successful, leaving the people around surprised.

In a daredevilry, an army officer performed a successful delivery of a woman using a hair clip and a pocket knife. Yes, you heard that right. A pregnant woman travelling on the Panvel-Gorakhpur Express experienced severe labour pain and had to be deboarded at Jhansi station on Saturday afternoon. The moment she was deboarded, a female ticket-checking staff member and an army officer rushed to check on the woman who was in severe labour pain. The army officer had no other means but to use a hair clip and a pocket knife to perform the delivery which came out successful, leaving the people around surprised, said the North Central Railway Jhansi Division Public Relations Officer Manoj Kumar Singh. The army officer, Major Dr Rohit Bachwala (31) works as a medical officer with the Army Medical Corps. Speaking about performing the delivery in such a situation, Major Bachwala said, “With no access to a proper operation theatre, I had to rely on tools I had on me.” "To clamp the umbilical cord, I used a hair clip. A pocket knife helped me cut it after ensuring the baby was stable. The mother and child were in a precarious condition, and every second mattered," he further said to news agency PTI. The woman had collapsed due to intense labour pain when Major Bachwala saw her and decided to deliver the baby. "There was no time to waste. We created a makeshift delivery area and ensured basic hygiene with the help of available supplies. It was divine intervention that I was present at that moment," he said. Post-delivery, both mother and baby were taken to a local hospital by the railway staff, where they were confirmed to be stable. Incredibly, Major Bachwala after performing the delivery boarded his train to Hyderabad on time.

The army officer had no other means but to use a hair clip and a pocket knife to perform the delivery which came out successful, leaving the people around surprised.

Army officer uses hair clip, pocket knife to help woman deliver baby at railway platform

The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala has been grounded since &nbsp;June 14. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft to repair the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded has failed so far. However, there seems some hope for one of the most lethal fighter jet as a maintenance team of 24 engineers from the United Kingdom have landed in India to fix the problem and take the jet home.&nbsp;The 24-member team that includes 14 technical experts and 10 crew members from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it and take it back on the C-17 Globemaster, a large military transport aircraft.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the jet has been moved to a designated facility for the aviation engineers to take a look at it.&nbsp;"A UK engineering team has deployed to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to assess and repair the UK F-35B aircraft, which landed following an emergency diversion. The UK has accepted the offer of a space in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, and are in discussions to finalise arrangements with relevant authorities," said a British High Commission Spokesperson to the media.&nbsp;"In line with standard procedure, the aircraft will be moved following the arrival of UK engineers, who are carrying specialist equipment necessary for the movement and repair process. The UK remains very grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams," the spokesperson further added.&nbsp;Earlier, after attempts to fix the problem failed, the UK Royal Air force reportedly was thinking of partially dismantling and airlifting the jet back to the United Kingdom in a military cargo aircraft.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Stranded F-35B British fighter jet being moved to the hangar from its grounded position. A team of technical experts on board the British Royal Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas arrived at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to assess the… <a href="https://t.co/bL9pGrJzIs">pic.twitter.com/bL9pGrJzIs</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1941794825952542915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

How did the jet get stranded&nbsp;Operating from the United Kingdom’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on June 14, the fighter jet was conducting a routine flying outside India’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) when it was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, the designated emergency recovery airfield for the aircraft.&nbsp;Initially, the fighter jet was facing a problem of low fuel and the Indian Air Force provided all necessary help. But after it was readying for departure that the jet experienced problem with its hydraulics and therefore could not take off, said air force officials.&nbsp;This is the first time that the US-made fighter jet is stranded in a foreign country due to technical issues.

The aviation engineers from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the F 35 jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it.

The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala has been grounded since June 14. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft to repair the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded has failed so far. However, there seems some hope for one of the most lethal fighter jet as a maintenance team of 24 engineers from the United Kingdom have landed in India to fix the problem and take the jet home. The 24-member team that includes 14 technical experts and 10 crew members from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it and take it back on the C-17 Globemaster, a large military transport aircraft. Meanwhile, the jet has been moved to a designated facility for the aviation engineers to take a look at it. "A UK engineering team has deployed to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to assess and repair the UK F-35B aircraft, which landed following an emergency diversion. The UK has accepted the offer of a space in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, and are in discussions to finalise arrangements with relevant authorities," said a British High Commission Spokesperson to the media. "In line with standard procedure, the aircraft will be moved following the arrival of UK engineers, who are carrying specialist equipment necessary for the movement and repair process. The UK remains very grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams," the spokesperson further added. Earlier, after attempts to fix the problem failed, the UK Royal Air force reportedly was thinking of partially dismantling and airlifting the jet back to the United Kingdom in a military cargo aircraft.

The aviation engineers from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the F-35 jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it.

British F-35 Jet towed to hangar at airport in Kerala as team of 24 engineers arrive from UK

Rescuers in Texas, US, continued a desperate search on Saturday (Jul 5) for 27 missing girls from a summer camp along the Guadalupe River after flash floods ravaged south-central Texas. The unexpected flooding has resulted in at least 50 deaths, including 15 children, with some residents describing it as one of the most "catastrophic" floods in the state's recent history. As per reports, 850 people, including eight injured, have been evacuated due to the calamity. At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children." Multiple victims were also found in other counties, bringing the death toll to 50.<h2>A father's grim search for his daughter</h2>Torrential rains Friday (Jul 4) triggered a sudden rise in the Guadalupe River — swelling 26 feet (7.92 m) in just 45 minutes — and swept away cabins, cars, and entire homes. Among the worst-hit sites was Camp Mystic, a riverside Christian summer camp housing around 750 girls for the Fourth of July weekend.According to Sheriff Leitha, 27 campers remain unaccounted for. US media reports suggest that at least four of the missing girls were dead, citing family members.At the camp, the scenes of destruction are widespread: teddy bears and mattresses buried in mud, cabins torn apart, shattered windows, and personal belongings dangling from tree branches.Talking to AFP, Michael, the father of one of the missing girls, said he drove from Austin in search of his 8-year-old daughter and said he was clinging to hope: "I was in Austin and drove down yesterday morning, once we heard about it," he said, adding that he was hoping for a "miracle."The Heart O’ The Hills camp, just a mile downstream from Mystic, also suffered a tragedy. Its director, Jane Ragsdale, has been confirmed among the dead Saturday."It has been years since we had a flood, but nothing like this," said Soila Reyna, a Kerrville resident who works at a local church. "Nothing like as catastrophic as this, where it involved children, people and just the loss of people's houses... It's just crazy."

At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children."

Rescuers in Texas, US, continued a desperate search on Saturday (Jul 5) for 27 missing girls from a summer camp along the Guadalupe River after flash floods ravaged south-central Texas. The unexpected flooding has resulted in at least 50 deaths, including 15 children, with some residents describing it as one of the most "catastrophic" floods in the state's recent history. As per reports, 850 people, including eight injured, have been evacuated due to the calamity. At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children." Multiple victims were also found in other counties, bringing the death toll to 50. A father's grim search for his daughter Torrential rains Friday (Jul 4) triggered a sudden rise in the Guadalupe River — swelling 26 feet (7.92 m) in just 45 minutes — and swept away cabins, cars, and entire homes. Among the worst-hit sites was Camp Mystic, a riverside Christian summer camp housing around 750 girls for the Fourth of July weekend. According to Sheriff Leitha, 27 campers remain unaccounted for. US media reports suggest that at least four of the missing girls were dead, citing family members. At the camp, the scenes of destruction are widespread: teddy bears and mattresses buried in mud, cabins torn apart, shattered windows, and personal belongings dangling from tree branches. Talking to AFP, Michael, the father of one of the missing girls, said he drove from Austin in search of his 8-year-old daughter and said he was clinging to hope: "I was in Austin and drove down yesterday morning, once we heard about it," he said, adding that he was hoping for a "miracle." The Heart O’ The Hills camp, just a mile downstream from Mystic, also suffered a tragedy. Its director, Jane Ragsdale, has been confirmed among the dead Saturday. "It has been years since we had a flood, but nothing like this," said Soila Reyna, a Kerrville resident who works at a local church. "Nothing like as catastrophic as this, where it involved children, people and just the loss of people's houses... It's just crazy."

At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children."

Texas flash flood: 27 camp girls still missing as death toll hits 50 after 'catastrophic' river surge

South Calcutta Law College gang-rape: Amid the ongoing investigation into the South Calcutta Law College gang-rape, police have revealed that the prime accused, Monojit Mishra, spent considerable time drinking liquor inside the institute's guard room after committing the crime on June 25 with the other accused. As per the investigating officers, &nbsp;the trio - the other two being Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed - then went to a dhaba on EM Bypass for dinner before returning to their respective homes the next morning.&nbsp;"After committing the crime, the three consumed alcohol in the guard's room and then asked security guard Pinaki Banerjee to keep his mouth shut about the incident," an officer said. It was further revealed that after realising the intensity of his crime, Mishra, on June 26, contacted an "influential" person in Deshapriya Park, South Kolkata, who had previously helped him. However, sensing the 'mood' of the situation, the person advised Monojit to back off.&nbsp;The prime accused then sought help from his "mentors" to find an escape route, the officer said."Monojit went to various parts of the city, including Rashbehari, Deshapriya Park, Gariahat, Fern Road, and Ballygunge Station Road, trying to meet his mentors. Mobile tower data also indicated that he visited someone near Karaya police station," the officer added.&nbsp;Monojit Mishra's lawyer makes BIG CLAIM&nbsp;Monojit Mishra's lawyer made a big claim in the investigation as he said the scratches and marks on Mishra's neck were love bites. Giving a disgusting remark in the case, Mishra's lawyer, Raju Ganguly said that if there is a presence of love bites than it is not rape but consensual intercourse. Mishra was a criminal lawyer and an alumnus of the South Calcutta Law College where he allegedly raped a 24-year-old student. Ganguly is the senior of Mishra.&nbsp;The defence lawyer claimed that the scratch marks found around Mishra's neck in a medical examination were love bites. Moreover, Ganguly has told the Indian media that he has demanded from the court that the mobile phone of the gang-rape survivor. He also demanded an investigation of her phone as well. he defense accused tat the survivor is trying to trap Mishra in the rape - that has been proven with various medical reports and CCTV footage.&nbsp;

As per the investigating officers,  the trio - the other two being Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed - then went to a dhaba on EM Bypass for dinner before returning to their respective homes the next morning.

South Calcutta Law College gang-rape: Amid the ongoing investigation into the South Calcutta Law College gang-rape, police have revealed that the prime accused, Monojit Mishra, spent considerable time drinking liquor inside the institute's guard room after committing the crime on June 25 with the other accused. As per the investigating officers, the trio - the other two being Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed - then went to a dhaba on EM Bypass for dinner before returning to their respective homes the next morning. "After committing the crime, the three consumed alcohol in the guard's room and then asked security guard Pinaki Banerjee to keep his mouth shut about the incident," an officer said. It was further revealed that after realising the intensity of his crime, Mishra, on June 26, contacted an "influential" person in Deshapriya Park, South Kolkata, who had previously helped him. However, sensing the 'mood' of the situation, the person advised Monojit to back off. The prime accused then sought help from his "mentors" to find an escape route, the officer said. "Monojit went to various parts of the city, including Rashbehari, Deshapriya Park, Gariahat, Fern Road, and Ballygunge Station Road, trying to meet his mentors. Mobile tower data also indicated that he visited someone near Karaya police station," the officer added. Monojit Mishra's lawyer makes BIG CLAIM Monojit Mishra's lawyer made a big claim in the investigation as he said the scratches and marks on Mishra's neck were love bites. Giving a disgusting remark in the case, Mishra's lawyer, Raju Ganguly said that if there is a presence of love bites than it is not rape but consensual intercourse. Mishra was a criminal lawyer and an alumnus of the South Calcutta Law College where he allegedly raped a 24-year-old student. Ganguly is the senior of Mishra. The defence lawyer claimed that the scratch marks found around Mishra's neck in a medical examination were love bites. Moreover, Ganguly has told the Indian media that he has demanded from the court that the mobile phone of the gang-rape survivor. He also demanded an investigation of her phone as well. he defense accused tat the survivor is trying to trap Mishra in the rape - that has been proven with various medical reports and CCTV footage.

As per the investigating officers, &nbsp;the trio - the other two being Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed - then went to a dhaba on EM Bypass for dinner before returning to their respective homes the next morning.

What did Kolkata gang-rape accused do after committing the crime? Police reveal new details

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolted Nepal at a depth of 10 km on Sunday morning, as reported by the National Center of Seismology (NCS). The earthquake took place at 8:21 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) at 27.70 N Latitude and 87.76 Longitude, according to a report by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). However, no casualties or major damage were reported during the quake.The NCS posted on X, "EQ of M: 3.5, On: 06/07/2025 08:21:30 IST, Lat: 27.70 N, Long: 87.76 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal." This incident comes following a week later when a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Nepal on June 29, as per NCS data.

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Similarly, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Nepal on Sunday (June 29), the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said in a statement. The earthquake took place at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.On April 26 this year, a minute of silence was held in remembrance of the 8,969 lives lost during the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck on April 25, 2015, nearly a decade ago.On Saturday (July 5), a quake with a magnitude of 5.3 also shook islands in southwestern Japan. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake struck off the Tokara island chain at 6:29 a.m. at a depth of about 20 kilometres, reported the local media. No tsunami warning was issued.<h3>Nepal is part of subduction zone</h3>Nepal is susceptible to continuous earthquakes as this region lies on the convergent boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The Indian plate is slowly and gradually sliding beneath the Eurasian plate which is known as subduction, creating immense pressure and strain on the crust of the region.The subduction zone intensifies tectonic pressure, placing Nepal at significant risk of earthquakes. This tectonic collision is also responsible for the rise of the Himalayan mountains, contributing to the region’s frequent seismic activity. Nepal has a long record of major earthquakes, including the catastrophic 2015 quake. &nbsp;

The earthquake took place at 8:21 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) at 27.70 N Latitude and 87.76 Longitude, according to a report by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). However, no casualties or major damage were reported during the quake.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolted Nepal at a depth of 10 km on Sunday morning, as reported by the National Center of Seismology (NCS). The earthquake took place at 8:21 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) at 27.70 N Latitude and 87.76 Longitude, according to a report by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). However, no casualties or major damage were reported during the quake. The NCS posted on X, "EQ of M: 3.5, On: 06/07/2025 08:21:30 IST, Lat: 27.70 N, Long: 87.76 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal." This incident comes following a week later when a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Nepal on June 29, as per NCS data.

The earthquake took place at 8:21 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) at 27.70 N Latitude and 87.76 Longitude, according to a report by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). However, no casualties or major damage were reported during the quake.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolts Nepal, no damage reported

After a corruption scandal that has rocked his Socialist party, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is struggling with the most serious political crisis of his 7 years long tenure. In a responsive measure, the party announced that there was a major leadership shake-up and introduced a new code on Saturday (June 5) banning members from hiring sex workers. This was after the scandal intensified this week when &nbsp;Santos Cerdn, a senior party figure, was detained as part of an investigation involving alleged kickbacks and the use of sex workers.&nbsp;Sánchez's party said in its announcement that “soliciting, accepting, or obtaining sexual acts in exchange for money” will now be grounds for expulsion. "If we believe a woman's body is not for sale, our party cannot allow behaviour contrary to that," Sanchez said during a party meeting in Madrid. He also apologised in the meeting for trusting people who are now under investigation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/axiom-4-crew-study-bone-health-radiation-exposure-1751778902865/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/axiom-4-crew-study-bone-health-radiation-exposure-1751778902865/embed</a>&nbsp;Despite mounting pressure, Sánchez made it clear he will not resign. “The captain doesn’t look the other way when seas get rough. He stays to steer the ship through the storm,” he told party leaders.&nbsp;The scandal has also drawn in former transport minister Jos Luis Balos, who has been linked to the alleged kickbacks scheme.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a responsive measure, the party announced that there was a major leadership shake-up and introduced a new code on Saturday (June 5) banning members from hiring sex workers.

After a corruption scandal that has rocked his Socialist party, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is struggling with the most serious political crisis of his 7 years long tenure. In a responsive measure, the party announced that there was a major leadership shake-up and introduced a new code on Saturday (June 5) banning members from hiring sex workers. This was after the scandal intensified this week when Santos Cerdn, a senior party figure, was detained as part of an investigation involving alleged kickbacks and the use of sex workers. Sánchez's party said in its announcement that “soliciting, accepting, or obtaining sexual acts in exchange for money” will now be grounds for expulsion. "If we believe a woman's body is not for sale, our party cannot allow behaviour contrary to that," Sanchez said during a party meeting in Madrid. He also apologised in the meeting for trusting people who are now under investigation. https://www.wionews.com/videos/axiom-4-crew-study-bone-health-radiation-exposure-1751778902865/embed Despite mounting pressure, Sánchez made it clear he will not resign. “The captain doesn’t look the other way when seas get rough. He stays to steer the ship through the storm,” he told party leaders. The scandal has also drawn in former transport minister Jos Luis Balos, who has been linked to the alleged kickbacks scheme.

In a responsive measure, the party announced that there was a major leadership shake-up and introduced a new code on Saturday (June 5) banning members from hiring sex workers.

Spain's ruling party members can no longer hire sex workers. Here's why

The government has mandated that any work performed beyond the 48-hour weekly limit must be compensated with overtime wages. The Government of Telangana has announced a new policy allowing employees in all commercial establishments (excluding shops) to work up to 10 hours a day, subject to specific labor safeguards, with an aim to improve the ease of doing business in the state. The decision, aimed at offering greater flexibility to businesses while ensuring worker protection, outlines that the total working hours for an employee must not exceed 48 hours in a week. The government has mandated that any work performed beyond the 48-hour weekly limit must be compensated with overtime wages.&nbsp;Additionally, if an employee works for more than six hours in a single day, they are entitled to take a rest break of 30 minutes. The total work duration in a day, including overtime, must not exceed 12 hours under any circumstance. Furthermore, the new rules cap the maximum overtime at 144 hours per quarter.&nbsp;Earlier this year, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra also commented on working hour debate. He said quality of work is more important, not quantity. While on April 2023, the Tamil Nadu Assembly today passed the Factories (Amendment) Act 2023 On Friday, extending the working hours from eight to 12-hour working hours for factory workers. However, the government assured that the total working hours in a week would remain unchanged for the workers who would now have the option to work for four days in a week and avail of three days of leave.&nbsp;Furthermore, several countries are experimenting with or have adopted a four-day workweek.&nbsp;

The decision, aimed at offering greater flexibility to businesses while ensuring worker protection, outlines that the total working hours for an employee must not exceed 48 hours in a week. 

The government has mandated that any work performed beyond the 48-hour weekly limit must be compensated with overtime wages. The Government of Telangana has announced a new policy allowing employees in all commercial establishments (excluding shops) to work up to 10 hours a day, subject to specific labor safeguards, with an aim to improve the ease of doing business in the state. The decision, aimed at offering greater flexibility to businesses while ensuring worker protection, outlines that the total working hours for an employee must not exceed 48 hours in a week. The government has mandated that any work performed beyond the 48-hour weekly limit must be compensated with overtime wages. Additionally, if an employee works for more than six hours in a single day, they are entitled to take a rest break of 30 minutes. The total work duration in a day, including overtime, must not exceed 12 hours under any circumstance. Furthermore, the new rules cap the maximum overtime at 144 hours per quarter. Earlier this year, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra also commented on working hour debate. He said quality of work is more important, not quantity. While on April 2023, the Tamil Nadu Assembly today passed the Factories (Amendment) Act 2023 On Friday, extending the working hours from eight to 12-hour working hours for factory workers. However, the government assured that the total working hours in a week would remain unchanged for the workers who would now have the option to work for four days in a week and avail of three days of leave. Furthermore, several countries are experimenting with or have adopted a four-day workweek.

The decision, aimed at offering greater flexibility to businesses while ensuring worker protection, outlines that the total working hours for an employee must not exceed 48 hours in a week.&nbsp;

Telangana allows 10-hour workdays for commercial establishments, overtime wages for work beyond 48-hour weekly limit

After multiple reports of the tech giant Microsoft shutting down its operation in Pakistan, Islamabad has now called the media reports "misleading", saying Microsoft has "not closed any office in Pakistan." The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication of Pakistan issued a statement calling the media reports false and misleading. The statement even called the reports anti-Pakistan propaganda. The ministry issued a statement on Saturday (June 5) and said Microsoft never had a permanent office in Pakistan. Instead, the global tech giant has been operating a liaison office in the country, while its licensing and commercial operations for Pakistan have long been managed from Ireland, in line with the company's global policy, Pakistani news agency Samaa reported.&nbsp;The issued statement said, “Microsoft has not closed any office in Pakistan. The Indian media's claim is baseless. The shift related to the liaison office is part of the company's global ‘Workforce Optimisation Program'."&nbsp;The ministry even claimed that Microsoft's engagement with Pakistan remains intact and ongoing, and there is no change in the "level of commitment." “We are in constant contact with Microsoft and other international tech companies. There is no indication that the company is pulling out of Pakistan or scaling down its operations,” the statement added.&nbsp;This claim came just two days after Microsoft officially announced it had shut down its operations in Pakistan after 25 years. Jawwad Rehman, the former country manager of Microsoft Pakistan, confirmed the exit in a post on LinkedIn. Not just this, Pakistani news portal Dawn also reported the same.&nbsp;Responding to Dawn's queries, a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the closure, stating, "We will serve our customers through both our strong and extensive partner organisation, and other closely located Microsoft offices. We follow this model successfully in several other countries around the world."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Rehman called it "the end of an era." He wrote in his post, "Today, I learned that Microsoft is officially closing its operations in Pakistan. The last few remaining employees were formally informed, and just like that, an era ends... Exactly 25 years ago, in June 2000, I had the honour of launching and leading Microsoft Pakistan,"&nbsp;&nbsp;

This claim came just two days after Microsoft officially announced it had shut down its operations in Pakistan after 25 years. Jawwad Rehman, former country manager of Microsoft Pakistan, confirmed the exit in a post on LinkedIn. 

After multiple reports of the tech giant Microsoft shutting down its operation in Pakistan, Islamabad has now called the media reports "misleading", saying Microsoft has "not closed any office in Pakistan." The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication of Pakistan issued a statement calling the media reports false and misleading. The statement even called the reports anti-Pakistan propaganda. The ministry issued a statement on Saturday (June 5) and said Microsoft never had a permanent office in Pakistan. Instead, the global tech giant has been operating a liaison office in the country, while its licensing and commercial operations for Pakistan have long been managed from Ireland, in line with the company's global policy, Pakistani news agency Samaa reported. The issued statement said, “Microsoft has not closed any office in Pakistan. The Indian media's claim is baseless. The shift related to the liaison office is part of the company's global ‘Workforce Optimisation Program'." The ministry even claimed that Microsoft's engagement with Pakistan remains intact and ongoing, and there is no change in the "level of commitment." “We are in constant contact with Microsoft and other international tech companies. There is no indication that the company is pulling out of Pakistan or scaling down its operations,” the statement added. This claim came just two days after Microsoft officially announced it had shut down its operations in Pakistan after 25 years. Jawwad Rehman, the former country manager of Microsoft Pakistan, confirmed the exit in a post on LinkedIn. Not just this, Pakistani news portal Dawn also reported the same. Responding to Dawn's queries, a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the closure, stating, "We will serve our customers through both our strong and extensive partner organisation, and other closely located Microsoft offices. We follow this model successfully in several other countries around the world." Meanwhile, Rehman called it "the end of an era." He wrote in his post, "Today, I learned that Microsoft is officially closing its operations in Pakistan. The last few remaining employees were formally informed, and just like that, an era ends... Exactly 25 years ago, in June 2000, I had the honour of launching and leading Microsoft Pakistan,"

This claim came just two days after Microsoft officially announced it had shut down its operations in Pakistan after 25 years. Jawwad Rehman, former country manager of Microsoft Pakistan, confirmed the exit in a post on LinkedIn.&nbsp;

Pakistan says Microsoft has NOT CLOSED office, claims operations 'intact' | Did Microsoft even have permanent office in Islamabad? Know here

Tropical Storm Chantal, a North Atlantic tropical cyclone, is feared to reach South Carolina's coast on Sunday (July 6). The storm was formed in the Atlantic on Saturday (July 5). The National Hurricane Centre said that Chantan storm will be the first system to impact the US in this Atlantic hurricane season. The season started on June 1.&nbsp;When will Chantal storm reach South Carolina?&nbsp;A landfall is predicted between Charleston and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina around 8 am on Sunday."As tropical cyclones go, this storm will be relatively minor and short-lived," Frank Strait, severe weather liaison with the South Carolina State Climate Office, told the Island Packet.&nbsp;Chantal had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph in the 8 pm EDT update. At the time, it was travelling northward at 7 mph. The storm went on to become a tropical depression Friday night off the coasts of Northeast Florida and Georgia.&nbsp;The most widespread impact that the storm will have on South Carolina will be heavy rainfall. The rain will start in Florida and will reach all the way to the Delmarva Peninsula. The weather department has predicted a broad rain of around &nbsp;1-2 inches. While 2-4 inches of rain is expected to drench an area from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to northern coastal South Carolina.&nbsp;"The heavy rainfall can lead to flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas," warned AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys.&nbsp;"The strongest winds are expected near and to the east of where the storm makes landfall and can produce tree damage, localised power outages and some structural damage," said Roys.&nbsp;

The most widespread impact that the storm will have on South Carolina will be heavy rainfall. The rain will start in Florida and will reach all the way to the Delmarva Peninsula. 

Tropical Storm Chantal, a North Atlantic tropical cyclone, is feared to reach South Carolina's coast on Sunday (July 6). The storm was formed in the Atlantic on Saturday (July 5). The National Hurricane Centre said that Chantan storm will be the first system to impact the US in this Atlantic hurricane season. The season started on June 1. When will Chantal storm reach South Carolina? A landfall is predicted between Charleston and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina around 8 am on Sunday. "As tropical cyclones go, this storm will be relatively minor and short-lived," Frank Strait, severe weather liaison with the South Carolina State Climate Office, told the Island Packet. Chantal had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph in the 8 pm EDT update. At the time, it was travelling northward at 7 mph. The storm went on to become a tropical depression Friday night off the coasts of Northeast Florida and Georgia. The most widespread impact that the storm will have on South Carolina will be heavy rainfall. The rain will start in Florida and will reach all the way to the Delmarva Peninsula. The weather department has predicted a broad rain of around 1-2 inches. While 2-4 inches of rain is expected to drench an area from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to northern coastal South Carolina. "The heavy rainfall can lead to flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas," warned AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys. "The strongest winds are expected near and to the east of where the storm makes landfall and can produce tree damage, localised power outages and some structural damage," said Roys.

The most widespread impact that the storm will have on South Carolina will be heavy rainfall. The rain will start in Florida and will reach all the way to the Delmarva Peninsula.&nbsp;

Chantal Storm in US: What time will cyclone reach South Carolina? Detail inside

The Indian government gave a big relief to vehicle owners as it has reduced the toll rates for stretches such as flyovers and tunnels up to 50 per cent. According to a revised notification by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the new toll prices will apply to sections of National Highways featuring major structures, such as tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated corridors. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has amended the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. The ministry introduced a revised formula for calculating toll charges. The notification for changes came on July 2.&nbsp;As per the new rules, the toll rates &nbsp;will now be determined based on the lesser of the two values:&nbsp;1. 10 times he length of the structure(s) added to the rest of the highway section. This excludes the structure.&nbsp;2. Five times the total length of the section, including the structure(s).&nbsp;The notification even clarified that "'structure' means an independent bridge, tunnel, flyover or elevated highway."The ministry explained this with an example as well to make people undertstand tit better. The example said that a 40-kilometre highway section comprises entirely of structural elements. Under the old system, a toll would be charged for 400 kilometres (10 x 40 km). Under the new formula, the toll would instead be calculated on 200 kilometres (5 x 40 km), effectively halving the cost for commuters.&nbsp;At present, vehicle owners are charged at a rate ten times higher than normal for every kilometre of travel. This is due to the elevated construction and maintenance costs.&nbsp;A senior official from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) confirmed the revision, stating, “This move is designed to rationalise toll collection and provide relief to road users while maintaining a balance between infrastructure cost recovery and affordability.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has amended the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. 

The Indian government gave a big relief to vehicle owners as it has reduced the toll rates for stretches such as flyovers and tunnels up to 50 per cent. According to a revised notification by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the new toll prices will apply to sections of National Highways featuring major structures, such as tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated corridors. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has amended the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. The ministry introduced a revised formula for calculating toll charges. The notification for changes came on July 2. As per the new rules, the toll rates will now be determined based on the lesser of the two values: 1. 10 times he length of the structure(s) added to the rest of the highway section. This excludes the structure. 2. Five times the total length of the section, including the structure(s). The notification even clarified that "'structure' means an independent bridge, tunnel, flyover or elevated highway." The ministry explained this with an example as well to make people undertstand tit better. The example said that a 40-kilometre highway section comprises entirely of structural elements. Under the old system, a toll would be charged for 400 kilometres (10 x 40 km). Under the new formula, the toll would instead be calculated on 200 kilometres (5 x 40 km), effectively halving the cost for commuters. At present, vehicle owners are charged at a rate ten times higher than normal for every kilometre of travel. This is due to the elevated construction and maintenance costs. A senior official from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) confirmed the revision, stating, “This move is designed to rationalise toll collection and provide relief to road users while maintaining a balance between infrastructure cost recovery and affordability.”

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has amended the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008.&nbsp;

MASSIVE TOLL CUT: India slashes highway tolls 50% on flyovers and tunnels | New rules explained

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance on Saturday (Jul 5) since the start of his country's 12-day war with Israel. The Iranian supreme leader was seen attending a religious ceremony in central Tehran, state media reported. Dressed in traditional black mourning robes, the 86-year-old leader was seen on state television greeting a large crowd at the Imam Khomeini Mosque, where Shia Muslims were marking the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussein.<h2>Why did Khamenei go missing?</h2>The Iranian supreme leader has been missing from the public for quite a while. His absence during the Israel-Iran conflict had given rise to speculations over his health. However, as crowds chanted, "The blood in our veins for our leader!" Khamenei on Saturday was seen waving and smiling, he appeared physically stable.Earlier, amid the conflict between Israel and Iran, which the US entered later, Mehdi Fazaeli, head of Khamenei's archives office, during an interview with The New York Times, was asked about Khamenei's well-being: "People are very worried about the Supreme Leader." To this, Fazaeli, without offering a direct answer, ominously said, "We all should be praying."He assured the host that the people who are responsible for protecting the Supreme Leader were doing their job well, and said, "God willing, our people can celebrate victory next to their leader, God willing."<h2>Khamenei absent from action</h2>The appearance marked Khamenei's first in-person event since June 11 — just two days before Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites on June 13. The Israeli airstrikes ignited the most direct military confrontation between the two countries in decades.On June 11, Khamenei met with members of parliament, and just last week, he released a pre-recorded message. However, his lack of public presence during the height of the conflict had drawn global attention. Meanwhile, reports suggested that the Supreme Leader had been hiding in a secure underground bunker and was avoiding all electronic communication to prevent assassination attempts. Khamenei's public reappearance may just be Iran's attempt at projecting stability and control after the so-called 12-day conflict.

Dressed in traditional black mourning robes, the 86-year-old leader was seen on state television greeting a large crowd at the Imam Khomeini Mosque, where Shia Muslims were marking the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussein.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance on Saturday (Jul 5) since the start of his country's 12-day war with Israel. The Iranian supreme leader was seen attending a religious ceremony in central Tehran, state media reported. Dressed in traditional black mourning robes, the 86-year-old leader was seen on state television greeting a large crowd at the Imam Khomeini Mosque, where Shia Muslims were marking the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussein. Why did Khamenei go missing? The Iranian supreme leader has been missing from the public for quite a while. His absence during the Israel-Iran conflict had given rise to speculations over his health. However, as crowds chanted, "The blood in our veins for our leader!" Khamenei on Saturday was seen waving and smiling, he appeared physically stable. Earlier, amid the conflict between Israel and Iran, which the US entered later, Mehdi Fazaeli, head of Khamenei's archives office, during an interview with The New York Times, was asked about Khamenei's well-being: "People are very worried about the Supreme Leader." To this, Fazaeli, without offering a direct answer, ominously said, "We all should be praying." He assured the host that the people who are responsible for protecting the Supreme Leader were doing their job well, and said, "God willing, our people can celebrate victory next to their leader, God willing." Khamenei absent from action The appearance marked Khamenei's first in-person event since June 11 — just two days before Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites on June 13. The Israeli airstrikes ignited the most direct military confrontation between the two countries in decades. On June 11, Khamenei met with members of parliament, and just last week, he released a pre-recorded message. However, his lack of public presence during the height of the conflict had drawn global attention. Meanwhile, reports suggested that the Supreme Leader had been hiding in a secure underground bunker and was avoiding all electronic communication to prevent assassination attempts. Khamenei's public reappearance may just be Iran's attempt at projecting stability and control after the so-called 12-day conflict.

Dressed in traditional black mourning robes, the 86-year-old leader was seen on state television greeting a large crowd at the Imam Khomeini Mosque, where Shia Muslims were marking the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussein.

Where was Khamenei hiding? Iran's Supreme Leader makes public appearance days after 12-day war with Israel

In a video that has gone viral on social media, a wealthy Libyan man releases his pet lion on his employee. The shocking act, as revealed on camera, has drawn a serious reaction from netizens.The employee can be seen visibly distraught and running around to save himself. However, the owner can be seen drawing amusement from the situation and preventing him from. This disturbing abuse of power has sparked outrage from people online. This vile act is dehumanisation and the peak of class&nbsp; discrimination

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A rich man in Libya unleashed his lion on one of his employees just for amusement — what kind of sick, cruel mindset is this? <a href="https://t.co/YlbxJg25I0">pic.twitter.com/YlbxJg25I0</a>&mdash; Sahar Emami (@iamSaharEmami) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamSaharEmami/status/1941219952939426206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A shocking video shows a lion attacking a man. The video, which went viral, is drawing significant criticism about the demeaning and dehumanising living situation of lower-class workers in third-world countries.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, a wealthy Libyan man releases his pet lion on his employee. The shocking act, as revealed on camera, has drawn a serious reaction from netizens. The employee can be seen visibly distraught and running around to save himself. However, the owner can be seen drawing amusement from the situation and preventing him from. This disturbing abuse of power has sparked outrage from people online. This vile act is dehumanisation and the peak of class discrimination

A shocking video shows a lion attacking a man. The video, which went viral, is drawing significant criticism about the demeaning and dehumanising living situation of lower-class workers in third-world countries.

WATCH | Libyan firm owner releases his pet lion on employee for his amusement

Former vice president Kamala Harris came under fire for posting a grim note on social media on the Fourth of July, along with a photo of last year’s festivities with her husband, Douglas Emhoff, but cropped out former President Joe Biden. Netizens were quick to spot the photograph and slammed Harris for the gloomy statement on Independence Day of the United States, saying they were glad that she was not their president.&nbsp;“This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better,” Harris wrote on X. “But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.”&nbsp;Trump supporters criticised the former president for making dull remarks on the occasion of celebration across the nation.&nbsp;“Kamala cropping Joe out is very symbolic,” said Link Lauren, a former senior adviser to Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign. He also posted a picture taken at the same moment from a different angle, showing Biden and his wife standing close to Harris and her husband.&nbsp;Criticising the tone of her message, a person said, “LMFAO!!!! Things are GREAT right now. You are always so negative!!” Another said, “I’m taking a moment to reflect on how much worse things would have been if you’d won.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better. But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation. <a href="https://t.co/pYxJVw0fiD">pic.twitter.com/pYxJVw0fiD</a>&mdash; Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1941195772080553989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;A user wrote in comments, “Is Kamala drunk?” While another said, “Because you lost, America still has a chance at greatness.” A person said, “Just think how bad it would be, if you won the election. Thank god, we have someone trying to fix the wrong you and Joey did, during his administration.”&nbsp;Taking a jibe at her for losing in the 2024 elections against Trump, a person wrote, “Reflect on how utterly rejected you were in the primary and general elections.” Another mocked, “Okay but who is this?” A person said, “Things are actually great right now, thanks for losing badly.”&nbsp;“You betrayed us when you, not only opened the doors wide to illegal immigration, but did so without any vetting. I don’t know who you stand together with, but it is not someone we want,” one person said.

Netizens were quick to spot the photograph and slammed Harris for the gloomy statement on Independence Day of the United States, saying they were glad that she was not their president.

Former vice president Kamala Harris came under fire for posting a grim note on social media on the Fourth of July, along with a photo of last year’s festivities with her husband, Douglas Emhoff, but cropped out former President Joe Biden. Netizens were quick to spot the photograph and slammed Harris for the gloomy statement on Independence Day of the United States, saying they were glad that she was not their president. “This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better,” Harris wrote on X. “But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation.” Trump supporters criticised the former president for making dull remarks on the occasion of celebration across the nation. “Kamala cropping Joe out is very symbolic,” said Link Lauren, a former senior adviser to Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign. He also posted a picture taken at the same moment from a different angle, showing Biden and his wife standing close to Harris and her husband. Criticising the tone of her message, a person said, “LMFAO!!!! Things are GREAT right now. You are always so negative!!” Another said, “I’m taking a moment to reflect on how much worse things would have been if you’d won.”

Netizens were quick to spot the photograph and slammed Harris for the gloomy statement on Independence Day of the United States, saying they were glad that she was not their president.

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