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The Mumbai police wanted to banish a political party office-bearer from the city simply for organising protests and shouting slogans against the central government. Quashing the externment order, the Bombay HC said: “Are all citizens being made slaves of Indian Govt?”

India and Australia are strengthening economic ties and bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi invited Australian businesses to invest in India's expanding economy. AustralianSuper announced a significant new investment in India's infrastructure fund. Discussions covered opportunities in clean energy, critical minerals, and technology sectors. Both nations aim to expand cooperation in trade and emerging sectors.

Young Indian tennis player Arnav Paparkar reached the Wimbledon boys' singles quarterfinals. He became the first Indian in 36 years to achieve this prestigious feat. Paparkar defeated Japan's Ryo Tabata in a dominant performance on Wednesday. This historic achievement places him among elite Indian tennis players. He will now face American qualifier Jordan Lee in the next round.

Police arrested a sub-inspector in connection with the death of Amrita Kumari, wife of a block development officer. Her brother alleged her husband killed her due to an extramarital relationship and dowry harassment. The couple met while preparing for civil services and later married, but their relationship reportedly soured. Amrita was found unconscious and later died, leading to her brother filing an FIR against her husband and his family.

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The active monsoon has unleashed widespread devastation across India, bringing heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides and widespread disruption in several states. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir are among the worst-affected regions, with emergency agencies working round the clock to rescue stranded residents and restore essential services.<br /><br />One of the most critical situations has emerged in Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, where a massive mound of legacy waste collapsed onto a three-storey administrative building at a municipal waste-to-energy plant. Rescue teams, supported by the Army, NDRF, police, fire services and medical personnel, are carefully removing debris while pumping fresh air into the collapsed structure to protect those trapped from toxic gases and oxygen depletion. Officials describe the rescue mission as extremely challenging because of the unstable building and the risk of another collapse.<br /><br />Heavy rainfall has also severely affected Pune, where flooding, landslides, overflowing rivers and dam water discharge have forced hundreds of families to evacuate. In Mumbai, commuters faced delays in local train services and severe traffic congestion due to renewed heavy showers and waterlogging.<br /><br />Gujarat's Surat witnessed one of its worst flooding episodes after receiving exceptionally heavy rainfall within 24 hours. Thousands of people were rescued from submerged neighbourhoods, while stagnant floodwater continued to disrupt transport, businesses and daily life.<br /><br />In Kerala, continuous rainfall triggered landslides and prompted authorities to issue weather warnings across several districts. Rescue teams continued searching for missing people in Wayanad, while relief camps were opened for displaced families and educational institutions remained closed in some districts.<br /><br />Delhi also experienced intense rainfall that flooded roads and slowed traffic movement across the city. The IMD has issued multiple alerts warning of continued heavy rain and thunderstorms.<br /><br />With weather systems remaining active, authorities across the country are maintaining high alert, strengthening rescue operations and urging residents to avoid flood-prone areas, follow official advisories and stay prepared for further monsoon-related emergencies.<br />

Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla intensified her verbal attacks on Kylian Mbappe. She accused the French captain of disrespecting Paraguay's goalkeeper after their match. Amarilla refused to apologise for her earlier racist and dehumanising remarks. The controversy has drawn condemnation from French and international bodies. Mbappe remains focused on the World Cup despite the ongoing off-field dispute.

A high court ruled family courts must declare divorce for undisputed private talaq. The court stated such declarations are within family court powers. A couple's marriage breakdown led to a husband's talaq pronouncement. The wife acknowledged receiving all talaq notices and did not dispute it. The high court set aside the family court's dismissal and decreed the divorce.

Large parts of Surat remained submerged on Wednesday after heavy rains eased. Stagnant water choked roads, homes, and commercial complexes, causing significant disruption. Overflowing creeks spilled into neighborhoods, leaving many areas inundated with waist-deep water. Transport networks suffered as buses and vehicles remained stranded in floodwaters. Rescue operations continued, and schools and industries remained shut due to the ongoing situation.

Before the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz handled nearly 40% of India's crude oil imports, around 60% of its LNG imports and approximately 90% of its LPG supplies, underlining the country's heavy dependence on the strategic waterway.

Popular American fitness influencer and YouTuber Connor Murphy has died at the age of 32 after a drowning incident in Thailand. In the wake of his death, a video widely shared on X as his "last video" has gone viral, but the clip has since been clarified as an old recording. The video showed Murphy speaking directly to the camera, saying he felt like he was "dying every second."