PM Modi’s Indonesia visit: Rare earths, key minerals, BrahMos, maritime security among big gains for India

PM Modi met and held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed strategic ties, signed agreements and pledged for cooperation in various sectors like defence, security, minerals, space and more.
Monsoon Mayhem In Delhi: Mercedes gets smashed as tree collapses on it in East of Kailash

Heavy rains lashed Delhi on Tuesday, bringing relief from intense heat but triggering traffic disruptions and property damage. A tree crushed a parked Mercedes in East of Kailash as the IMD issued a red alert.
Tamil Nadu: Govt employees’ salary to increase by 25%, CM Vijay announces first TASMAC pay revision in 20 years

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a 25% salary hike for TASMAC employees to curb corruption and prevent overcharging of liquor customers.
Mumbai rains: Family dies in building collapse day before vacating their home

Six-people died and one person was injured in the incident where two to three shanties in a ‘ground-plus-three’ structure collapsed in Mankhurd’s Janata Nagar.
Ram Mandir Donation Row: Champat Rai issues first statement after theft allegations

Champat Rai has broken his silence on the Ram Temple donation controversy, urging the public to wait for the SIT’s final report before drawing conclusions.
‘Full truth will come to light’: Champat Rai addresses allegations over Ram Temple theft case amid SIT probe

Breaking silence over Ram Temple donation theft case, he said that he will open up only after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) completes the probe.
Meta responds to Centre’s notice over Instagram ads linked to child exploitation

Meta has responded to the Centre’s notice over Instagram ads allegedly linked to child sexual abuse material, saying it had already removed several violating ads and accounts.
Sabang Port: How India-Indonesia maritime partnership counters China’s Indo-Pacific ambitions

India and Indonesia on Tuesday signed a key maritime deal in a move to deepen maritime partnership in the Indo-Pacific by bolstering marine infrastructure. The two trade partners will jointly develop the strategically located Sabang Port on Weh Island.
Mumbai Rains: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall till July 9, train services hit; details inside

The weather office said rainfall activity is expected to gradually reduce from July 9 onwards. Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are also likely to receive heavy rainfall at isolated places.
Texas community colleges showing small signs of recovery after enrollment decline, report finds

Colleges are pivoting to offer students more job training and credentials as many skipped enrollment to go into the workforce, report finds.