Persistent foreign fund outflows and the rupee sliding to record lows have further dampened sentiment, prompting investors to stay cautious and intensify selling across equity markets.
Flash floods caused by a cloudburst in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, inundated hotels and huts, damaged roads, power infrastructure, and agricultural fields. Around 11 villages were affected, causing panic among locals and tourists.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah criticized the Centre's delay in restoring statehood, questioning if he should approach Donald Trump after BJP politicians dismissed protests. NC plans a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
J&K police arrested three publishers on Sunday in connection with two books allegedly glorifying separatists and anti-national elements. The books were supplied to government school libraries before being withdrawn. The probe has widened, with potential for more arrests.
The billionaire ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has expanded his 63,000-acre Scottish estate with ten luxury properties, but visits are rare due to insufficient accommodation. Local residents and conservation groups have objected to the scale of the developments, likening them to a hotel.
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and US retaliatory strikes have severely damaged US-Iran diplomacy. Analysts suggest US non-adherence to MoU terms may be responsible, while Iran views Hormuz as a core national interest, potentially leading to ongoing transit fees and harassment.
India Women are close to their first Test victory at Lord's after Yastika Bhatia's century and strong bowling. England is 130/6, chasing 457, with India needing 4 wickets.
