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An unladen oil tanker, MT Marivex, carrying 24 Indian crew members, was disabled and caught fire in the Gulf of Oman following a US military action. The US stated an F/A-18 Super Hornet fired a precision munition after the vessel allegedly violated a blockade of Iran's ports and ignored directions. All Indian seafarers were safely evacuated with Omani assistance.

INDIA bloc allies voiced concerns to Congress during their first post-election meeting. The CPM criticized remarks made during the Kerala polls, while others urged a more accommodating approach. Leaders called for the Congress to be 'large-hearted' towards regional partners, emphasizing unity against the BJP. Rahul Gandhi assured commitment to the alliance.

Hardik has been recovering from a back spasm, while Rohit sustained a hamstring injury during the IPL. Both players missed multiple matches during the tournament.

Tragedy struck in Dubai as a minibus carrying Indian workers collided with a truck, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Authorities revealed the truck had stopped unexpectedly due to a technical issue. Preliminary investigations suggest the bus driver's inattentive driving and failure to maintain a safe distance contributed to the devastating crash.

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya assured ISL clubs that the 2026-27 season will proceed as scheduled after a key meeting involving clubs, AIFF officials and ex-chief Praful Patel. A new proposal favouring a club-led model, under which AIFF would receive Rs 15.4 crore — higher than the projected earnings from the proposed Genius Sports partnership. Stadium costs also emerged as a topic of concern.

Trinamool Congress is experiencing a significant political shift. Several party MPs have reportedly written to the Lok Sabha Speaker expressing their support for the BJP-led NDA. This follows recent internal party challenges and a poor performance in the West Bengal elections. The move aims to align with the NDA's political course.

India will play five T20Is and three ODIs in England between July 1 and July 19. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the ECB has advanced the start times of three evening T20Is by one hour following discussions with broadcasters. The matches were originally scheduled to begin at 6.30 pm local time (11 pm IST), as announced last year. However, they will now start at 5.30 pm local time (10 pm IST), making them more viewer-friendly for Indian audiences.

Renowned actor Morgan Freeman's philosophy emphasizes confronting reality for true growth. His quote, "If you live a life of make-believe, your life isn't worth anything until you do something that does challenge your reality," highlights the importance of pushing boundaries.

A tragic accident at Vizag Steel Plant claimed eight lives and injured six workers. A hot metal ladle fell, causing a massive fire in Steel Melting Shop One. Bodies are difficult to identify due to severe burns. Injured workers are receiving treatment for extensive burns. This incident is the plant's worst since a 2012 explosion.