- Fresh CCTV footage shows the
Wayanad landslide sweeping away afuel tanker , killing 3 while several are missing. - Siya Goyal, accused in Pune realtor Ketan Agrawal’s murder, secretly married her alleged lover months before the killing, as per sources.
- Blasts near French President Emmanuel Macron’s hotel in Syria wounded at least 18 people, but he said his visit would continue.
- PM Modi says India, Indonesia can shape Indo-Pacific as strategic ties deepen amid China’s regional assertiveness.
- Iran mocks US after FIFA World Cup exit, says “politics’ humiliating defeat by football.”
Here are the top 5 news of the day
Wayanad landslide: Death toll rises to 3, opposition alleges ‘negligence’ – top developments
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the deadly landslide near the Wayanad tunnel construction site and assured that the Congress and the UDF would support every affected family. Calling the incident “deeply distressing”, he said relief and rescue operations were underway and appealed to party workers to assist those affected. The landslide has claimed at least three lives, with several people injured and others still missing as rescue teams continue search operations. Read full story
Pune realtor murder: Siya ‘secretly’ married Chetan months before killing Ketan
Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agrawal, reportedly secretly married co-accused and alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary nearly four months before the crime, according to sources. Investigators are examining digital evidence, including WhatsApp chats, call records, location data and deleted social media content, while also trying to trace the couple’s alleged marriage certificate as they probe whether the marriage was concealed before the duo allegedly conspired to kill Agrawal. Read full story
‘My visit continues’: French President Macron after close shave in Syria amid explosions near hotel
Two explosions struck near the Four Seasons Hotel in central Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his visit to Syria, wounding at least 18 people. Macron was unharmed and said he would press ahead with his trip, writing on X, “Nothing can smother the aspiration of Syrian women and men to live in a fully sovereign, safe, pluralistic, and united Syria… My visit continues.” The blasts occurred while Macron was meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Read full story
‘India strong advocate of a free Indo-Pacific’: PM Modi’s strong message to China from Indonesia
Addressing the Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi said India and Indonesia can shape the future of the Indo-Pacific and strengthen global faith in democracy. Without naming China, PM Modi said India follows “the path not of expansionism, but of development.” Highlighting the deep civilisational links between the two countries, he said, “We share a common history. Our relationship is rooted in the heritage of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.” Read full story
‘Dance with me’: Iran takes swipe at Donald Trump after Belgium end US FIFA World Cup run amid Folarin Balogun row
Iran mocked the United States after its FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16. In a statement, an Iran Football Federation spokesperson said, “Now the whole world is dancing to celebrate politics’ humiliating defeat by football,” while the national team’s official Instagram account shared Belgium’s victory with the caption, “Dance with me!” The reaction came after the US, co-hosting the tournament, was knocked out despite FIFA overturning Folarin Balogun’s suspension following an appeal backed by President Donald Trump. Read full story
