Last 24 Hours

1. Oil marketing companies have increased the rate of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 39, effective from Sunday. After the hike, the retail sales price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi is Rs 1,691.50. Earlier on July 1, in a move to offer relief to businesses and commercial enterprises, oil marketing companies had announced a reduction in the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders.
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2. The Food Safety Department in Bengaluru has revealed that around 30% of kebabs contain unsafe artificial colors. The inspection also found that a percentage of fruits and vegetables tested had high pesticide traces. The department plans to introduce food testing kits in public places to help consumers check the chemical content in foods.

3. Avani Lekhara clinched her second successive Paralympic gold in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) with a record score of 249.7, overcoming health challenges. Mona Agarwal's bronze in the same event made it a historic double for India. Both displayed exceptional mental toughness and determination.

4. India has recorded trade surplus with as many as 151 countries such as the U.S. and Netherlands, while the country has a trade deficit with 75 nations including China and Russia during the first half of this year, according to think tank GTRI.

5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three Vande Bharat Express trains connecting Meerut-Lucknow, Madurai-Bengaluru, and Chennai-Nagercoil. These new services aim to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate smoother commutes for residents and professionals. The trains promise a faster travel experience across several districts, contributing to the ongoing Vikas Yatra of the nation.

6. Telangana rains: Red alert for Hyderabad, schools, colleges shut .
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy conducts an urgent emergency review meeting with officials and reviews the situation and announces red alert in the State as many areas in the state have been badly hit, the emergency services have been paralysed due to incessant rains.

7. Namibia plans to slaughter 723 wild animals, including elephants, to provide food for almost half its population facing a severe hunger crisis caused by the worst drought in a century. The strategy also seeks to reduce risky human-wildlife encounters as both compete for dwindling resources amid the drought's intensification.

8. Dhulikhel Municipality in Kavrepalanchok district has been named Nepal’s first ‘Healthy City’ and the second healthiest city in Asia by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The designation follows a rigorous monitoring process by the WHO, which began in 2021. Dhulikhel achieved a score of 65.48 points based on various health.