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Over 40 schools in Bengaluru, including those in Rajarajeshwari Nagar and Kengeri, received bomb threat emails, triggering a massive police response. Multiple teams and bomb squads were immediately deployed to the affected locations. Thorough inspections and investigations are underway as authorities work to ensure student safety.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu will release water to the Handri-Neeva canal today, arriving in Allur, Nandikotkur mandal, by afternoon. At 1 PM, two motors will be activated at Mallyala. With ₹696 crore expansion work, the canal’s Phase-1 capacity has increased to 3,850 cusecs. The CM will address a farmers’ public meeting at 2:30 PM.
Several Telangana BC groups will stage a Mahadharna at Indira Park’s Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad under the banner of the BC Public Representatives Forum. The ‘Chalo Hyderabad’ protest, set for 10 AM, demands 42% reservation for Backward Communities in local bodies, education, and jobs, in line with the Kamareddy BC Declaration.
Rising water levels in the Godavari River have led Eluru district authorities in Andhra Pradesh to activate control rooms for emergency rescue and relief operations in vulnerable areas. With the river touching 40.90 feet at Bhadrachalam and discharge reaching 8.19 lakh cusecs, officials are on high alert to safeguard affected communities.
A US federal judge halted Trump-era immigration raids in seven California counties, including Los Angeles. Immigrant advocates sued, alleging officials targeted brown-skinned individuals, conducted warrantless arrests, and denied legal access. Plaintiffs include detained immigrants and two US citizens, one held despite valid ID.
Deposed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally indicted by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity. The ICT also ordered an investigation into her, the former home minister, and the ex-IG of police over unlawful protests. Hasina fled to India on August 5 last year, evading arrest and prosecution.
Indian pharma firms may be forced to hike drug prices in the US if Trump enforces a 200% import tariff on pharmaceuticals, sources said. Operating on low margins, smaller companies could face severe strain. The US, a key market for Indian drugmakers, currently imposes no duty on Indian drugs, which contribute 30-40% of their revenue.
Social media firms have scaled back content moderation, triggering a surge in online hate speech, says Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League. He notes antisemitic content has sharply increased since the Hamas-Israel conflict began, warning of growing digital hostility fuelled by unchecked misinformation.
Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar are in Delhi, officially for development talks, but their meetings with Congress leaders have sparked leadership change speculation. Shivakumar said he’s awaiting Rahul Gandhi’s return from Patna to meet him, denying cabinet reshuffle plans. Both leaders maintain their visit focuses on state projects and financial aid.
The IMD forecasts active monsoon conditions over central India for the next 3-4 days, with extremely heavy rainfall likely in eastern Madhya Pradesh. Widespread heavy rain is expected in Uttarakhand, Tripura, Mizoram, and Gujarat. Some areas may see intense showers today and tomorrow. The wet spell is likely to continue till July 13.
The Delhi Cabinet approved a ₹900 crore plan to upgrade school infrastructure and roll out 21,412 smart classrooms by 2029-30 under NEP 2020. Starting with 2,446 smart blackboards in 75 CM Shri Schools, the initiative includes teacher training and digital pedagogy. Education Minister Ashish Sood called it a transformative shift, not a token reform.
A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Assam’s Karbi Anglong district today, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor, at a depth of 25 km, caused brief panic among residents but no reported damage or casualties. The epicentre was located at 26.51°N latitude and 93.15°E longitude. Surrounding areas also felt the quake.
A dog’s midnight bark in Siyathi, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, saved 67 lives as heavy monsoon rains triggered a devastating landslide. Alerted by the dog, resident Narendra evacuated his family and warned others. Moments later, the village was buried. Survivors now shelter in a temple, grappling with trauma and health issues.
PM Modi met Bolivian President Luis Arce during the BRICS Summit, discussing enhanced cooperation in critical minerals, trade, healthcare, and space. They emphasized strengthening digital public infrastructure, UPI, and capacity building, while appreciating ongoing development ties through Quick Impact Projects and ITEC scholarship programmes for mutual growth.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan vowed to contest all 243 seats in Bihar’s assembly polls, alleging a conspiracy to derail his political ambitions. At a rally in Saran, he reiterated his “Bihar First, Bihari First” vision, criticized the Nitish Kumar government’s law and order, and expressed dismay over family betrayals and his ousting from his own […]