Varun Chakaravarthy, the Indian cricketer, revealed his diverse career path before cricket success, including architecture, music, and filmmaking. He transitioned from an assistant architect earning ₹14,000 to ₹18,000 monthly to exploring music and facing entrepreneurial challenges.
An Indian Naval ship, deployed in the Gulf of Oman, swiftly responded to a distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6, a Palau-flagged vessel with 14 Indian crew members. The ship experienced a major engine room fire and power failure while traveling from Kandla, India, to Shinas, Oman.
A Pakistani couple, Ravi Kumar and Shanti Bai, who crossed the international border near Jaisalmer, tragically died of thirst and dehydration. Their bodies were discovered with an empty jerry can, highlighting their desperate struggle. Despite visa rejections and warnings, they sought a better life in India, leading them to cross illegally and become lost in the desert.
Jasmin Brown, expecting her second child with Cam Newton, shares glimpses of her pregnancy journey with fans. She balances her public persona with a desire for privacy, keeping details about her family life under wraps. As her due date approaches, Jasmin continues to inspire with her positive outlook and authentic celebration of motherhood.
In Navi Mumbai, Anup Kumar Nair, a 55-year-old man, battled severe loneliness and depression, isolating himself in his flat for three years, relying solely on online food orders. Following a concerned tip, SEAL social workers intervened, discovering Nair in dire conditions, suffering from a leg infection and profound distrust after the loss of his family
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Monday. While Nifty50 was near 25,600, BSE Sensex was down 100 points.
In northern Idaho, a suspect opened fire on firefighters responding to a blaze near Canfield Mountain, tragically killing two people. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office reported ongoing sniper fire, prompting a police operation to locate the shooter, who remains at large. Residents are urged to avoid the area as the fire continues to burn.
A sanitation worker in Bijnor, Ranjeet Kumar, was allegedly forced to lie on the floor for an X-ray at Kiratpur Community Health Centre after a garbage van overturned on him. The incident, captured in a video, sparked public outrage and prompted a probe by District Magistrate Jasjit Kaur.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are preparing for the Amarnath Yatra. A mock drill was conducted at Yatri Niwas. This drill tested emergency response for potential disasters. The first pilgrim batch will leave Jammu on July 2. Authorities are ensuring all facilities are ready. Security measures include increased surveillance and highway patrols.
Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends Federal Bank and Prince Pipes as top stock picks for the week starting June 30, 2025. Federal Bank is expected to sustain strong loan and deposit growth, driven by strategic portfolio rebalancing and a focus on CASA.
The investigation into the Air India AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 is exploring all possibilities, including sabotage, according to Junior Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is analyzing the black box data, recovered CVR and FDR, to determine the cause of the accident.