Five Indian Army personnel tragically lost their lives early Saturday during a tank exercise in Ladakh’s Nyoma-Chushul area near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The soldiers were swept away while attempting to cross the Shyok River in a T-72 tank due to a sudden surge in water levels. Despite immediate rescue efforts, the high currents thwarted attempts to save them. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Manoj Pande expressed their condolences, lauding the soldiers' dedication. The incident highlights the dangers faced by military personnel in harsh environments.

Two boys tragically drowned in a rainwater-filled ditch near a Siraspur underpass in Delhi at 2:30 p.m. The Delhi police suspect drowning as the cause. The underpass was inundated with 2.5–3 feet of water, prompting a search operation by the fire brigade that recovered their bodies. Authorities are conducting investigations under Section 174 of the CRPC. Heavy rains have inundated Delhi, with 228.1 mm recorded in the past 24 hours, leading to widespread waterlogging. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has ordered drainage desilting to mitigate further flooding risks.

Five Indian Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, lost their lives in a tragic accident near the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. The tank they were in sank due to flash floods in the Shyok River while de-inducting from a military training exercise. Rescue efforts failed due to high water levels and strong currents. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed condolences to the bereaved families. The Indian Army has regretted the loss of its brave personnel and is continuing rescue operations.

A canopy outside Rajkot airport's terminal in Gujarat collapsed on Saturday due to heavy rain, but fortunately, no one was injured. The incident occurred at the passenger pickup and drop area. This comes a day after a similar incident at Delhi airport's Terminal 1 resulted in one death and several injuries. The weather office has issued a 'yellow alert' for south Gujarat, predicting heavy showers for the next five days. The IMD has warned of a cyclonic circulation active over south Gujarat, causing widespread rains in the region. Authorities are on high alert to ensure passenger safety.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a journalist, Jamaluddin, in connection with the NEET paper leak case. The arrest was made in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, where searches are also underway. This comes after two individuals, Manish Prakash and Ashutosh, were arrested in Patna, Bihar, for allegedly providing leaked papers and answer keys to candidates. The CBI has also arrested the principal and vice principal of Oasis School in Hazaribagh in connection with the case. The agency is investigating alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, with searches ongoing at seven locations across Gujarat and Jharkhand.

In a devastating incident, five Indian Army soldiers were swept away by flash floods near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The incident occurred due to sudden and heavy rainfall in the region. Rescue operations are currently underway, but no further details have been released. This developing story is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Heavy rainfall in Ayodhya has exposed the town's infrastructure weaknesses, just six months after the grand opening of the Ram Temple. The newly built Ram Path road has suffered cave-ins and potholes, prompting authorities to repair the 14-km stretch. Three PWD engineers have been suspended for negligence. However, Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Temple Trust, claims that the temple's drainage system is excellent and no water has entered the sanctum sanctorum. He attributed apparent roof leaks to a conduit pipe from ongoing construction work. The incident raises questions about the swift overhaul of the town's infrastructure.

The annual Amarnath Yatra has begun, with the first batch of pilgrims departing from the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan. The pilgrims are headed to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The journey was flagged off by deputy commissioners, senior police, and civil administration officials. Strict security arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth and safe yatra. The officials are taking all necessary measures to prevent any untoward incidents. The yatra is expected to continue until August 11. So far, over 1.5 lakh pilgrims have registered for the yatra.

At least six people died and five others were injured in a head-on collision between two cars on the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway in Maharashtra's Jalna district. The accident occurred at around 11 pm on Friday when one of the cars entered the highway from the wrong side after refuelling and collided with the other car. The impact was severe, causing one car to fly into the air and land on the highway barricade. The injured were rushed to the hospital, and the police cleared the road for traffic after removing the wrecked vehicles.

Two injured in the roof collapse at Delhi's IGI Airport described their harrowing experiences, saying they narrowly escaped death. Arvind Goswami, who was working at Terminal 1, recounted, "Suddenly, everything started collapsing. Debris fell on my head, and I lost consciousness." Dashrath Ahirwa, also hurt in the incident, was pumping out rainwater when the ceiling fell, causing a severe head injury. The collapse, caused by heavy rain, killed one person and injured six. All injured were taken to Medanta Hospital, and flight operations at Terminal 1 are suspended .