Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) against violence with protesting tribals in Hasdeo forest of Chhattisgarh.

In India, snakebites represent a significant public health concern, leading to 58,000 deaths each year, which is the highest rate in the world. 

Over 30 protesters detained near Ladakh Bhawan as climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues hunger strike for greater Ladakh autonomy. New Delhi police detained over 30 protesters near Ladakh Bhawan.

Toll tax hikes in India, starting with a 5% increase in June 2024, have upset commuters. Despite better road connectivity, higher costs spurred social media memes, humorously voicing frustrations over escalating travel expenses.

In Nanning, China, a sewage pipeline burst during a pressure test, resulting in a dramatic "poo-cano" explosion that sprayed waste on nearby cars and pedestrians.

Today, some of the samples tested by the National Dairy Development Board have shown startling results. The test was conducted at NDDB's Centre of Analysis and Learning in Livestock and Food Lab at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati.

The Save NYC Parks campaign addresses severe budget cuts, advocating for restored funding and staffing to ensure NYC’s parks remain clean, safe, and green. The effort highlights the importance of parks for community health and environmental benefits.

A shooting outside the Michigan State Fair killed one teenager and injured another. The incident, treated as isolated, caused panic among fairgoers. The fair remains open with adjusted hours and enhanced security measures.

Cascade, Colorado, saw an unusual hailstorm that left feet of hail and produced rare "hail fog," a weather phenomenon reducing visibility. The NWS warns of more severe weather, emphasizing the need for caution in rapidly changing conditions.

A viral social media claim that India opened the Dumbur dam gates, leading to flooding in Bangladesh, is misleading. Tripura's Power Minister confirmed that the water release is an automatic process triggered by rising levels, not a manual intervention