At least 27 dead, 23 missing in Texas floods; Thackeray brothers reunite, and more

Deadly flash floods struck Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ summer retreat after torrential rains triggered a rise in water levels late Thursday night.

After nearly two decades of political estrangement, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray shared a stage for the first time since 2005.

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Texas floods: At least 23 girls missing from Mystic Camp after deadly floods - Details inside

Deadly flash floods struck Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ summer retreat after torrential rains triggered a rise in water levels late Thursday night. Search operations have been going on as nearly two dozen girls have been missing, while at least 27 people have died.

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After nearly two decades of political estrangement, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray shared a stage for the first time since 2005 at a joint public rally titled ‘Awaj Marathicha’ in Mumbai.

Indian-origin man sentenced to life imprisonment in UK for child rape

A 24-year-old Indian-origin man was sentenced to life imprisonment after an investigation into an attempted rape and rape of a minor in London. Scotland Yard described the probe as “significant” following which Navroop Singh was jailed with a minimum term of 14 years behind bars by Isleworth Crown Court on Friday (Jul 4). He has been charged with five counts, including rape, the Metropolitan Police said.

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A man from India’s Kerala, who worked as a caregiver in Israel, was found dead at the house where he was employed, on Friday. The man identified as Jinesh P Sukumaran was a native of Wayanad, Kerala, and was found at Mevasseret Zion in Jerusalem.

US news: 7 shot in Indianapolis; police chief slams parents, says not your children

In a shocking incident, one person was killed and six others were wounded in a mass shooting in the US city of Indianapolis on Saturday. The incident took place a day after the United States celebrated the nation’s Independence Day.

‘It’s all fake’: Trump’s trade war just for show? White House insider claims tariff threats are ‘theatrical game’

As Donald Trump pushes ahead with threats of major tariffs unless new trade deals are reached, some inside the White House say it’s all just for show. According to a Politico report, the president’s tariff warnings are part of a “theatrical show” aimed at grabbing attention rather than real policy action.

India rises to 4th globally in income equality, ahead of US and China: World Bank

India has quietly emerged as one of the most income-equal countries in the world, according to the World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief. With a Gini Index of 25.5, India ranks fourth globally in income equality, behind only the Slovak Republic (24.1), Slovenia (24.3), and Belarus (24.4). The Gini Index positions India ahead of the United States (41.8), China (35.7), and all G7 and G20 countries. This shift marks a significant change in India’s economic narrative, which has historically been associated with high levels of inequality.

Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, arrested in US on India’s extradition request

Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States following an extradition request made by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), officials told news agency PTI on Saturday (Jul 5). Nehal Modi, who is also implicated in the PNB scam case, was taken into custody on Friday (Jul 4), according to the US Department of Justice.

Big releases of the week: Check out reviews of Metro...In Dino, Kaalidhar Laapata, Jurassic World Rebirth and Uppu Kappurambu

Movie reviews, be it Bollywood, Hollywood, and Regional (Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam), focus on a wide range of perspectives, from in-depth analysis to a quick take on whether a film is worth watching. Check out the reviews of Metro…In Dino, Uppu Kappurambu, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Kaalidhar Laapata.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill hits peak form in Edgbaston, becomes 1st Indian in 54 years to achieve THIS feat

There is no stopping Shubman Gill. The newly-appointed Indian Test captain is on a run-scoring spree in the UK, completing his third Test hundred on English soil in only his second Test of this five-match series. After rocking scoreboards and records with a hundred in Leeds and a career-best 269 in the first innings at Edgbaston, Gill notched up another hundred in the second innings in this Test, becoming only the second Indian batter in 54 years to unlock this feat, and ninth overall. He stays unbeaten at the crease at tea on day four, with Team India leading by 484.

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