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Bengaluru has set a new weather record, experiencing its coldest day of 2024 so far. On Friday, the city’s maximum temperature dropped to a chilly 23.8 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This significant temperature dip marks a deviation from the typical July temperatures in the “Garden City.”

In a notable recognition of digital influence, Elon Musk, CEO of social media platform X, congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the most followed world leader on the platform.

In a heartbreaking incident, an Indian family of four was killed in a fire that broke out in their flat in Kuwait City late Friday night. The fire, caused by a short circuit in the air conditioner, claimed the lives of Mathews Mulackal, his wife Lini Abraham, and their two children, just hours after they had returned from a vacation in Kerala.

The death toll from Thursday's derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in Gonda district has tragically risen to four. On Friday morning, the mutilated body of a 40-year-old male passenger was discovered, identified as Rajesh Rao of Maharajganj district.

In response to escalating violence and unrest in Bangladesh, over 300 Indian students have been evacuated from the country, with many crossing into India via border points in the northeast. The situation has been dire, with over 100 fatalities reported due to ongoing protests against the reintroduction of job reservations for family members of freedom fighters from the 1971 War of Independence.

Two police constables were tragically killed and four others injured in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district when suspected Maoists triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) during a security operation. The incident occurred at Tarrem, as the team of security forces, including the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), was returning from a search operation.

Bengaluru’s GT Mall is facing a seven-day closure order from the Karnataka government following an incident where an elderly farmer was denied entry for wearing a dhoti. The decision was announced by Karnataka Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh during the ongoing assembly session, citing strict action against the mall management for their discriminatory policy.

Heavy rainfall has prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Wayanad and Kannur districts in Kerala, signaling the possibility of extremely heavy rain exceeding 20 cm within 24 hours. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for eight other districts, while the remaining six districts are under a yellow alert.

The incident, which occurred on June 17, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people and left dozens more injured. The Kanchanjunga Express was en route from Agartala in Tripura to Sealdah in Kolkata when the collision took place.

In a shocking revelation, a vigilance squad from the Rajasthan Education Department uncovered a widespread cheating operation during the Rajasthan State Open School exams for Classes 10 and 12. The incident unfolded at a government middle school in Kolu village, Dechu, where teachers were caught red-handed aiding students in cheating.

In a controversial move that sparked widespread debate, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has retracted his announcement of a proposed 100% reservation for Kannadigas in Group C and Group D jobs within private companies in the state. The decision, initially heralded as a measure to prioritize local employment, faced significant criticism from various quarters, including industry leaders and opposition parties.

In a stark protest against escalating security concerns, resident doctors at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital in New Delhi have commenced an indefinite strike after a shocking incident where a 32-year-old patient was fatally shot by a teenager inside a hospital ward. The victim, Riyazuddin, had been undergoing treatment for an abdominal infection since June 23 and was attacked in front of doctors and his relatives on Sunday.

In a developing controversy, 23-year-old trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar has accused Pune Collector Suhas Divase of harassment, sparking a tumultuous investigation and public scrutiny. Ms. Khedkar, part of the 2023-batch, faces a slew of allegations including misrepresentation of her OBC status and misuse of privileges such as using a siren and government insignia on her private Audi sedan.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a directive to the Haryana government to remove barricades at the Shambhu border, escalating tensions as protesting farmers gear up for a march to Delhi. The court emphasized that the blockade was causing inconvenience to commuters, prompting the state government to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court, citing concerns over law and order.