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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) successfully apprehends Vikram Brar, a key aide of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from the UAE. Brar's arrest is linked to his involvement in a terror-gangster conspiracy case and his alleged role in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

China's top legislature has voted to remove Qin Gang from the post of foreign minister, with President Xi Jinping signing the presidential order for the decision. Wang Yi has been appointed as the new foreign minister. Qin Gang's absence from the public eye for a month sparked speculation about his fate, leading to his removal.

A sudden and severe hailstorm in Italy's northern Veneto region left more than 100 people injured as large hailstones, some as big as tennis balls, wreaked havoc on towns and villages. The storm caught local authorities by surprise, causing significant property damage and injuries. Meanwhile, other parts of Europe grappled with a heatwave and wildfires, emphasizing the growing concerns about the unrelenting impact of climate change.

CBSE takes a significant step towards linguistic diversity and cultural inclusivity in education by permitting the use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction from pre-primary to Class 12. This move aligns with NEP 2020's focus on multilingualism and cognitive benefits for young learners, reinforcing the importance of Indian languages in the education system.

Gujarat is grappling with severe flooding as heavy rainfall causes rivers and roads to overflow, leading to cars being swept away in Junagadh. Navsari records the highest rainfall, prompting emergency measures. Meanwhile, Maharashtra faces the aftermath of a devastating landslide, and rescue operations are underway in the affected area.

A daring attempt to control his dreams led Mikhail Raduga, a man from Novosibirsk, Russia, to perform a dangerous self-surgery using a handheld drill to install a microchip in his brain. Despite nearly losing his life and significant blood loss, Raduga claims his experiment has opened up possibilities for future dream control technologies.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert in Mumbai and a 'red' alert in Thane, Raigad, Pune, and Palghar districts of Maharashtra due to heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected in the areas. The incessant downpour has caused school closures and disruptions in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar. Tragically, a landslide in Raigad resulted in 16 fatalities, and rescue operations are ongoing.

The Indian government is likely to take action against Twitter for circulating a horrifying video of two women being paraded naked and molested in Manipur. The video, which went viral on social media, has sparked waves of outrage and condemnation. Opposition parties have targeted the ruling BJP and demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Authorities are diligently working to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure the video's removal to prevent further unrest in the region.

Uttar Pradesh Police apprehends Seema Haider, a Pakistani national, who illegally entered India via Nepal with her four children to be with her partner Sachin Meena, whom she met through an online game. Investigation reveals disturbing findings, including multiple passports and suspicious documents.

A woman in Salem tragically died by suicide, hoping her death would provide financial aid for her children's college fees. The case, initially registered as death by accident, has been altered by police following the emergence of CCTV footage. Investigations are underway to determine if the woman was misled.

Mumbai police issues a 30-day prohibitory order banning the flying of drones and the gathering of five or more persons in the city, citing concerns about potential threats to public safety and law and order disturbances.

Former Indian cricketer Praveen Kumar and his son had a lucky escape after being involved in a car accident in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Tuesday when Praveen Kumar's Land Rover Defender collided with a speeding canter near the commissioner's residence in the Pandav Nagar area.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was urgently taken to Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer for medical assessments, according to a statement released by his office. The 73-year-old leader was conscious and walked into the emergency room, indicating that he was in good condition

The Yamuna River, which recently witnessed its highest recorded water level in history, is gradually receding, offering some respite to the flood-affected areas in the capital city. According to the Central Water Commission, the water level is expected to reach approximately 206.72 meters by 9-11 pm tonight, although it will still remain above the danger mark of 205.33 meters. However, concerns loom as the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh over the next five days.