Evening news wrap
- Ram Janmabhoomi Trust advances July 6 meeting amid leadership and transparency concerns.
- Mumbai school van accident leaves 11-year-old student dead after tree collapses in heavy rain.
- FIR says Pune realtor suspected fiancée’s affair before alleged murder at Lohagad Fort.
- Trump shares AI-generated golden eagle image for White House’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
- Congress seeks privilege action against Rajnath Singh over Operation Sindoor casualty remarks.
Here are the top stories of the day:
Ayodhya Ram Temple trust to meet early amid leadership reshuffle
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has advanced its next meeting to July 6 from July 11, with key decisions expected on the resignations of general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra. The Trust is also likely to discuss restructuring its functioning to improve transparency and appoint a new member following a vacancy. Read full story
Mumbai rains: 11-year-old dies after tree falls on school van
An 11-year-old student died after a roadside tree collapsed onto a school van carrying 15 children in Mumbai’s Chembur during heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred near Heritage Pride, prompting a rescue operation by the fire brigade, police, ambulance services and BMC staff. Read full story
Pune realtor murder: FIR reveals Ketan suspected fiancée’s affair before death
The FIR in Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal’s alleged murder case reveals he had repeatedly expressed concerns about his fiancée Siya Goyal’s behaviour and suspected she was involved with co-accused Chetan Chaudhary before his death. Ketan allegedly questioned whether her background had been properly verified and told his family about frequent arguments. Read full story
Trump shares AI-generated golden eagle image for White House anniversary
US President Donald Trump shared what appeared to be an AI-generated image of a giant golden bald eagle mounted on the White House’s Truman Balcony, calling it a “Golden Gift” for America’s 250th anniversary. The White House reposted the image, though reports noted architectural inconsistencies and AI-generated metadata. Read full story
Congress seeks privilege motion against Rajnath over Operation Sindoor remarks
The controversy over defence minister Rajnath Singh’s “no casualties” statement on Operation Sindoor escalated after Congress MP KC Venugopal sought privilege proceedings against him, alleging he misled Parliament. The move comes after six fallen soldiers were honoured at the National War Memorial, prompting questions over Singh’s remarks. Read full story
