The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday after being suspended for a day due to heavy rains and landslides along the route. Over 2.5 lakh devotees have visited the shrine since the pilgrimage began on 3 July. The 38-day yatra will conclude on 9 August.
In Jammu, sadhus chanted religious slogans as they waited for registration at the Ram Mandir base camp on Wednesday. Meanwhile, in Anantnag, a Mountain Rescue Team member assisted a pilgrim during the ongoing yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.
Following recent cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, residents and shopkeepers in Thunag have begun clearing debris and silt.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in the US state after storm and flash flood warnings were issued across New York City.
Italy’s Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title on 13 July, 2025, defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles final. The 23-year-old claimed his fourth Grand Slam title and ended Alcaraz’s five-match winning streak against him.
As water levels rise in Prayagraj, parts of the city are submerged. Devotees take a holy dip in the swollen Ganga at Daraganj, while roads are inundated. Locals, including vendors, wade through water to move belongings to safer areas.
People gathered at a Mumbai church on 12 July to offer prayers for the late crew members of the Air India flight that crashed on 12 June. The crash killed 260 people — 241 onboard and 19 on the ground — making it the deadliest Indian aviation tragedy
President Trump to visit flood-ravaged Texas after the 4 July disaster that claimed over 120 lives. More than 170 people remain missing, with deaths reported across six counties — including 60 adults and 36 children in Kerr County.
Incessant rains have hit Delhi-NCR, causing waterlogging and traffic chaos. Himachal Pradesh reports 85 deaths amid monsoon-triggered disasters. IMD forecasts continued rainfall across North India, keeping authorities on high alert for further risks.
PM Modi arrived in Namibia on the final leg of his 5 nation tour, marking his first visit to the country and only the 3rd-ever by an Indian PM. Calling Namibia a "valued and trusted partner", Modi was received with a traditional welcome in Windhoek.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Brasilia on Monday. He interacted with children, witnessed cultural and spiritual performances, and posed for photos with artists, celebrating India’s spirit abroad.
Central Texas faces a high risk of more life-threatening floods as rescuers race to find dozens missing after devastating weekend rains killed at least 82 people, including children at summer camps.
Shia Muslims in India observed Ashura on the 10th day of Muharram, the1st month of the Islamic calendar. Muharram is a period of mourning that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE
On the eve of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, monks assisted the Tibetan spiritual leader during a long life prayer ceremony at Tsuglagkhang temple in McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh. Hollywood actor Richard Gere also joined the celebrations.
Javelin star Neeraj Chopra expressed excitement ahead of the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru, calling it a new chapter for Indian athletics. The elite tournament starts on Saturday at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
On 3 July, PM Modi was awarded Ghana’s highest national honour, ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’, by President John Mahama, recognising his global leadership. Modi dedicated it to India’s youth and vowed to strengthen India-Ghana ties.
Security personnel stood guard as the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims left Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp on 2 July, 2025. Devotees chanted religious slogans as they began the journey. LG Manoj Sinha offered prayers and flagged off the yatra.
Heavy rain has caused massive disruption in Himachal Pradesh, with 259 roads closed—129 in Mandi alone—due to cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides. Several people are missing, and key services hit.
Pride Month ended with parades and protests. In New York, a post-march fight in Washington Square Park led to arrests and pepper spray injuries, highlighting LGBTQ+ struggles.
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district caused landslides near Koti railway station on Sunday, blocking roads with debris and obstructing railway tracks with boulders, disrupting transport in the region.
Tourists flocked to Digha beach in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district on Saturday, enjoying the monsoon showers despite rain-soaked streets and overcast skies.
Lakhs of devotees thronged Puri on Friday for Lord Jagannath’s annual Ratha Yatra. Elaborate rituals, including ‘Pahandi’ and ‘Chherapahanra’, were held as the deities’ chariots stood ready at the temple’s Lion Gate.
At the SCO meet in Qingdao, Rajnath Singh condemned cross-border terrorism, cited the 22 Apr Pahalgam attack by LeT proxy TRF, highlighted Op Sindoor, and called for joint action against radicalisation, cyber threats & drone use by terror groups.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew Dragon capsule with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 25 June.
People rest and as they take shelter in an underground parking garage as a precaution against possible Iranian missile attacks, in Tel Aviv.
A US B-2 bomber returned after striking Iran’s nuclear sites, sparking mass protests in Tehran. Meanwhile, Russian attacks hit Kyiv, damaging homes and injuring civilians.
The US bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile strikes on Israel. Trump warned of more attacks if provoked, while Tehran vowed serious consequences.
On the 11th International Yoga Day, PM Modi called yoga a path to global peace and unity amid unrest, urging "Yoga for Humanity 2.0". The day was observed across India and worldwide with mass participation.
People across the country, including in Bhopal and Hyderabad, practice yoga ahead of International Yoga Day.
Ahead of International Yoga Day, people were seen participating in yoga practice sessions across the country — including Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun.