Two soldiers were killed and six terrorists neutralized in twin encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday. The first gunfight in Modergam led to the death of Lance Naik Pradeep Nain and the elimination of two terrorists. Shortly after, Havaldar Raj Kumar was killed in Frisal Chinnigam, where four terrorists were gunned down. Security forces, acting on intelligence about terrorist hideouts, engaged in intense gunfire at both locations. The operation, overseen by IGP VK Birdhi, remains ongoing to apprehend additional suspects.

A woman from Worli, Mumbai, died after a speeding BMW hit her and her husband on a two-wheeler early this morning. They were returning from Sassoon Dock with fish when the car struck them from behind. The severe impact threw them onto the car's bonnet. The husband jumped off, but his wife was not as lucky. The BMW driver fled the scene. The woman was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The husband is in treatment. Police have launched an investigation into the hit-and-run incident.

At least seven people died and 10 others were injured when a six-storey building collapsed on Saturday in Surat's Sachin area amid heavy rains. Rescue teams, including SDRF and NDRF, are actively searching for survivors, with 6-7 people still believed to be trapped under the debris. The incident occurred around 3 p.m., with initial reports indicating that the building, which had 30 flats, had 4-5 occupied. Many residents were either at work or sleeping after night shifts when the collapse happened. The rescue operation is ongoing.

Two soldiers were killed, and four terrorists neutralized in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in separate encounters today. Security forces launched operations at Modergam and Frisal after receiving specific intelligence. At Modergam, one soldier died from injuries sustained in heavy terrorist fire during an assault by joint forces. In Frisal, four terrorists were killed in a fierce gun battle, resulting in one soldier's death and another's injury. Two additional terrorists remain at large amid ongoing operations. This follows a recent surge in terrorist activities in the region.

Security forces killed four terrorists, including a top Hizbul Mujahideen commander, in an ongoing operation in Kulgam, South Kashmir. Farooq Ahmad Bhat, alias Nali, a long-time Hizbul member, was among those eliminated. The operation in Chingam area continues. Earlier, an Army jawan was martyred in a separate encounter in Modergam village, Kulgam, after sustaining critical injuries during the initial exchange of fire. The operation was launched following credible intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. The security forces' action has resulted in a significant blow to terrorist operations in the region.

Devprakash Madhukar, the main accused in the Hathras stampede that claimed several lives, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody along with another suspect, Sanju Yadav. The two were produced before a judicial magistrate's court and remanded to judicial custody for two weeks. The police had sought their remand to investigate their role in the tragedy. The stampede occurred on July 2, leaving many dead and injured. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A dramatic scene unfolded at Bishop Johnson Girls' School and College in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, as the principal was forcibly removed from office after being terminated due to her alleged involvement in a paper leak case. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The paper leak occurred on February 11, and an investigation led to the principal's dismissal. The sudden and chaotic removal of the principal has raised questions about the school's administration and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the Budget Session 2024 will commence on July 22 and conclude on August 12. The Union Budget will be presented in the Lok Sabha on July 23, with a focus on ease of doing business, infrastructure spending, and new tax deduction and exemption limits. President Droupadi Murmu has approved the schedule. The budget is expected to boost economic growth and provide relief to taxpayers. The session will be crucial for the government to outline its financial plans and priorities for the fiscal year.

The stage is all set for the Grand Annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, scheduled for Sunday. The festival marks the journey of Lord Jagannath and his siblings to their birthplace, Gundicha Temple, three kilometers away. Preparations are underway, with hundreds of carpenters and painters working on the three massive chariots. The Rath Yatra is observed on the second day of the bright fortnight of Ashadha month in the Hindu calendar. The nine-day festival is the most important celebration at the Jagannath Temple, attracting devotees from across sects and creeds.

A gun battle erupted in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, between security forces and terrorists, leaving one security personnel injured. The encounter began after a joint operation by the CRPF, Army, and police received intel about terrorist presence in Modergam village. Forces quickly established a cordon, trapping the militants. Initial gunfire injured one security personnel. According to Kashmir Zone Police, the encounter is ongoing, with security forces working to neutralize the terrorists. The situation is being closely monitored.