Train Tragedy in Chhattisgarh: At least seven people were killed and several injured after a passenger train (MEMU) collided with a goods train near the Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh. Railway officials have launched an immediate inquiry into the incident, with preliminary assessments suggesting the passenger train may have passed a signal at danger.
World Cup Heroes Return: The victorious Indian Women’s Cricket Team arrived back home to a rousing reception after securing their maiden ICC ODI World Cup title. Three star players—Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma—were named in the ICC Women’s World Cup Team of the Tournament.
Supreme Court on Online Gaming: The Supreme Court orally indicated that the new online gaming law’s prohibition on real money games might exclude regular competitions and tournaments, suggesting a distinction between skill-based events and betting or gambling.
Controversial Electoral Roll Revision: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 of electoral rolls has begun in several states, prompting the ruling DMK party in Tamil Nadu to challenge the exercise in the Supreme Court, labeling it a “de facto NRC.”
Former US VP Dick Cheney Dies: Dick Cheney, the powerful and often controversial former Vice President of the United States under George W. Bush, died at the age of 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac disease.
US Elections Underway: Voters are heading to the polls in the United States, with a highly contentious New York City mayoral race between Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani and other candidates drawing national attention. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Andrew Cuomo, warning of funding cuts if Mamdani wins.
G20 Report on Inequality: A landmark G20 report led by Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz was unveiled, sounding the alarm on an ‘inequality emergency’ and proposing the creation of an International Panel on Inequality to inform global policymaking.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Strikes Philippines: The death toll has tragically risen as Typhoon Kalmaegi continues to batter the central Philippines, causing widespread flash floods, landslides, and displacing hundreds of thousands of residents.
UK Chancellor Delivers Budget Scene Setter: UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered a scene setter speech ahead of the upcoming Budget, emphasizing the need to fix the economy’s foundations amidst global pressures from tariffs and inflation.
