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The Northeastern region of India recorded a significant deficiency in monsoon rainfall during June, with seven of the eight states experiencing a massive rainfall shortage.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other officials conduct aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Arunachal Pradesh, assess damage and interact with affected residents.

Amnesty International alleges Sudan's Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in El Fasher, with widespread massacres and targeting of children and non-Arab communities.

Three people died from suffocation during mass celebrations in Mexico City after the country's World Cup victory. The victims were a 44-year-old man, a 19-year-old woman, and a 48-year-old woman.

A passenger bus collided with a truck and caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Dausa district, killing 7 people and injuring over 15 others. The cause of the collision is being investigated.

The Amarnath Yatra will be conducted with stricter security measures, including escorted pilgrim convoys and restricted travel times, following increased security concerns in Jammu and Kashmir.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reviews progress of Biochar plants in Hamirpur district, says project will promote sustainable forest management and earn carbon credits. The project is expected to generate 28,800 carbon credits over its ten-year operational period.

Punjab's acting DGP Gaurav Yadav's name has been shortlisted by the UPSC for the post of regular DGP. The AAP government is likely to pick Yadav for the position.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone of a Rs 54.76 crore road over bridge in Dhuri, aimed at easing traffic congestion and accelerating socio-economic development.

The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department will conduct Van Mahotsav from July 1 to 7, focusing on tree plantation, environmental conservation, and public awareness. The event aims to promote the distribution of mango saplings across the state.

Senior Congress leader K C Venugopal demands privilege proceedings against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly misleading Parliament about Indian soldier casualties. Venugopal claims Singh's statement was incorrect and constitutes a breach of privilege and contempt of Parliament.

Ngurang Mana presents PhD research on substance use among adolescents in Arunachal Pradesh at international conference.

Scientists from the National Research Centre on Yak have successfully demonstrated estrous synchronisation and fixed-time artificial insemination technology in yaks under field conditions in Sikkim, leading to the birth of 10 healthy yak calves. This breakthrough is expected to encourage wider adoption of assisted reproductive technologies among yak-rearing communities.

A nationwide initiative to protect soil health and secure the livelihoods of the farming communities concluded in Lower Subansiri district, promoting sustainable and natural farming practices.

A joint event in Longding saw the distribution of cherry blossom saplings and the unveiling of a child helpline number, with officials stressing the importance of community action against child exploitation and town beautification.

A review meeting in Papum Pare district identified weak foundational learning, irregular student attendance, and inadequate parental support as key factors behind poor academic performance of government schools. Strategies for improvement were discussed.

Tirap deputy commissioner Techu Aran retires from government service, along with upper division clerk Thohang Tangjang and chowkidar Ato Wangham. Aran reflects on his journey and emphasizes the importance of humility, discipline, and sincerity in public service.

The Upper Siang Narco Coordination Committee convened a meeting to review progress made by stakeholders in combating the drug menace, emphasizing sustained awareness campaigns and collective responsibility.

The Upper Subansiri district administration has issued a standing order to remove stray animals from public places, aiming to improve public safety and sanitation. Animal owners have been given a seven-day deadline to collect their livestock.

Three suspects were arrested after a CBS News Chicago television crew was attacked while setting up for a live broadcast near the Adler Planetarium in Chicago.