Tragedy struck early Thursday morning as Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Felipe, 26, tragically died in a car accident in Zamora, Spain. They had gone off road after their tyre burst and the car caught fire. The emergency services reached the spot but were unable to help.

Tragedy struck early Thursday morning as Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Felipe, 26, tragically died in a car accident in Zamora, Spain. They had gone off road after their tyre burst and the car caught fire. The emergency services reached the spot but were unable to help.

Reliance Industries plans to consolidate its FMCG brands into a new entity named New Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (New RCPL), a direct RIL subsidiary. This restructuring aims to attract specialized investors and facilitate a potential stock market debut for the retail division.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old Indian U-19 opener, is making waves in the Youth ODIs against England U-19. He recently smashed 86 off just 31 balls, including nine sixes, and is currently the leading run-scorer for India in the series.

Yashasvi Jaiswal made history in the second Test against England. He became the first Indian to score fifty-plus runs in seven consecutive Tests against England at the start of his career. Jaiswal also joined an elite group of batters with 900+ runs in their first seven Tests against England. He scored 87 runs. Shubman Gill remained unbeaten with 114 runs.

Kristi Noem spoke about an incident. Federal agents apprehended an unauthorised immigrant. The immigrant allegedly consumed his own arms. This happened during a deportation flight. Noem shared this during a visit with President Trump. The visit was to the "Alligator Alcatraz" deportation facility. Ron DeSantis expects initial detainees soon. The administration encourages voluntary departure.

CBSE will conduct Class 10 and 12 practical exams for compartment students from July 10 to 15, 2025. Eligible students include those marked for practical or both theory and practical reattempts. Exams will be held at respective schools or designated centres. Marks must be uploaded the same day and students must report by July 7 with necessary documents.

Following the tragic Pahalgam attack, the Kashmir Police issued an advisory for the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, emphasizing travel in designated convoys from Bhagwati Nagar, Baltal, and Nunwan base camps. Pilgrims are advised to arrive reasonably close to their scheduled yatra date.

Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are surging towards ₹99,000, fueled by global cues and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns. Silver is also bullish, eyeing ₹1,10,000, driven by industrial demand from green energy initiatives and expectations of central bank rate cuts. Experts advise a buy-on-dips strategy for gold above ₹96,500 and maintaining silver above ₹1,05,500 for potential gains.

Hina Khan, known for her role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is battling stage three breast cancer and recently married Rocky Jaiswal. Due to her cancer diagnosis and subsequent hair loss, Hina revealed she had to discard many expired hair-care products. She expressed regret over the waste but acknowledged learning a valuable lesson about prioritizing health.

Bollywood faces rising entourage costs affecting film budgets. Puneet Issar recalls Sunny Deol’s lavish yet responsible travel since Border (1997), with gym equipment and cooks, without burdening producers. He notes big stars like Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra also had large entourages, making it a longstanding industry tradition.

The Dalai Lama succession dispute has become a potential flashpoint in India-China relations, as the 14th Dalai Lama rules out any Chinese role in naming his successor. While China insists on a state-controlled selection process, India has maintained silence. The issue raises complex questions of religion, politics, and sovereignty. For students, it’s a vital example of how history, diplomacy, and spiritual autonomy intersect in global affairs, especially in the context of Tibet and regional geopolitics.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) dismantled a transnational drug trafficking syndicate smuggling controlled medicines across four continents. Operation "Med-Max" led to eight arrests and seizures, exposing a network spanning over 10 countries. The syndicate used encrypted platforms and cryptocurrency, with a kingpin operating from the UAE. Investigations revealed a clandestine pill-manufacturing facility in Australia, now dismantled.

An Air India flight AI103 en route from Delhi to Washington, DC, was grounded in Vienna due to a maintenance issue discovered during a scheduled fuel stop on July 2. The onward journey to Washington was cancelled, and passengers were disembarked.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, started trade on a flat note on Thursday. While Nifty50 was above 25,500, BSE Sensex was in red.