Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was seen vaping in the dressing room during their IPL match against Punjab Kings. The visuals of Parag vaping in the presence of teammates Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal during the 16th over of the run-chase have since gone viral on social media.
Kuljeet Kang, an Indian truck driver, is charged with reckless homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal accident after allegedly striking and killing 23-year-old Sebastian Stone on I-80 in Chicago while using his phone, then fleeing the scene.
Russia launched one of its largest combined missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing at least 18 people and injuring 60, primarily in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials cited critical air defense gaps due to a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to renew calls for more aid.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food brands, including Heritage Fresh Paneer and La Casa vegan hazelnut chocolate spread, for making misleading claims on their packaging regarding freshness, organic content, and vegan status. The regulator is cracking down on deceptive labeling practices across the food sector.
The Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission upheld an order directing Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to pay Rs 20 lakh to a car owner whose BMW 5 Series was declared a total loss after an accident, rejecting the insurer's forensic report as unreliable.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia for a state visit, met by President Prabowo Subianto. The visit, from July 6-8, aims to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on defense, maritime cooperation, and critical minerals trade.
Singapore and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to keeping the Strait of Malacca open, safe, and accessible to all during the annual Leaders' Retreat in Jakarta. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Prabowo Subianto stressed the importance of safeguarding the critical global trade route amid rising geopolitical tensions and recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
