Month: July 2026

Mudslide at Wayanad tunnel road project site; at least one dead, seven missing

July 7, 2026 admin

Rescue efforts are being severely hampered by heavy rain and thick mud, which are complicating the use of earth-moving equipment. Photo: X/ANI At least one reported dead, seven are missing, and seven are hospitalised at Kalladi near Meppadi in Wayanad following a massive mudslide triggered by torrential monsoon rains near the entrance of the under-construction…

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How El Niño could damage India’s economy | Explained

July 7, 2026 admin

After the first month of this year’s monsoon ended in a massive 40% deficit, the India Meteorological Department has forecast that rainfall in July will also be “below normal” or less than 94% of what is usual for the month. “Below-normal rainfall can pose significant challenges for agriculture, water resources, hydropower generation, ecosystem sustainability, and drinking water…

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Wayanad landslip LIVE: At least two workers rescued, several feared trapped; NDRF deployed

July 7, 2026 admin

‘Not a natural landslide, but a man-made landslide’: T. Siddique “It is not a natural landslide, but a man-made landslide. It is a clear case of lapse. Six people are seriously injured, and they are admitted to the hospital. Their condition is stable. We will continue search and rescue at the site in Kalladi. The…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium coach says Amadou Onana has ‘serious injury’

July 7, 2026 admin

Belgium’s Amadou Onana with crutches and a brace on his knee as he celebrates after the match against the U.S. on July 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said Amadou Onana suffered a “serious injury” in Monday’s (July 6, 2026) 4-1 victory ‌over the United States that will almost certainly keep…

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Introduce mandatory breathalyser tests for school transport drivers: Hyderabad Traffic Police to managements

July 7, 2026 admin

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic-II) Kajal Singh at a meeting with managements of a few private schools on July 6, 2026 | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT In the wake of recent cases of school transport drivers being booked for driving under the influence of alcohol, the Hyderabad Traffic Police on Monday (July 6, 2026) directed…

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Landslip in Bangladesh kill at least eight Rohingya refugees

July 7, 2026 admin

File image of A drone view of Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. | Photo Credit: Reuters Landslips triggered by heavy monsoon rains in eastern Bangladesh killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, officials said Tuesday (July 7, 2026). Dollar Tripura, a Fire Service and Civil Defence official in Cox’s Bazar district, told The…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Integrity of tournament questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

July 7, 2026 admin

Football leaders questioned the World Cup’s integrity on a chaotic and unprecedented day in the event’s modern history Monday (July 6, 2026). Also read | The tarnished game: Trump, FIFA, and a suspended red card The furor centered on a phone call that President Donald Trump made last week to FIFA head Gianni Infantino to…

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At least 15 killed, 9 missing as storm batters China

July 7, 2026 admin

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS Thunderstorms and strong winds have killed at least 15 people and injured 275 in central China, state media said Tuesday (July 7, 2026), as leader Xi Jinping called for “all out” rescue efforts. The central province of Hubei was hit by “severe convective weather” that left 11…

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What to know about NATO’s summit in Turkey as America steps back from its defence of Europe

July 7, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are gathering in Turkey on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) for a two-day summit that comes at a turning point in the organisation’s history as the United States steps back from its traditional security role in Europe. Ahead of the meeting in Ankara, Mr. Trump has insisted on…

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