The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Kolkata is gearing up for its annual Rath Yatra festival, a grand celebration that will feature ornate chariots carrying deities and vibrant processions. This year’s event marks the 53rd edition of the festival and coincides with the 150th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada Maharaj. The festival is expected to draw millions of participants.
India will kick off its tour of Zimbabwe with the first T20I match against the hosts at Harare Cricket Stadium on Saturday, July 6th. The match marks India’s first T20I fixture since their World Cup victory, with notable retirements from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the format.
India and Zimbabwe will kick off a five-match T20 International series in Harare on Saturday, marking the start of a new two-year cycle leading up to the 2026 T20 World Cup. The series represents a fresh chapter for both teams, with India celebrating their recent World Cup victory and Zimbabwe aiming for future success.
South African batter Tazmin Brits was forced to leave the field during the first T20I against India due to cramps, while India’s Richa Ghosh suffered a head knock. Brits, who top-scored for South Africa with 81 runs, was carried off on a stretcher after experiencing discomfort. This injury comes after Ghosh was replaced by S. Sajana as a concussion substitute earlier in the match.
India aims to increase kharif onion acreage by 27% to 361,000 hectares this year to combat rising vegetable prices. The move comes as onion prices have surged due to adverse weather conditions. While the government is optimistic about stable onion prices due to higher releases from the rabi harvest, the monsoon’s timely arrival is crucial for robust crop production and food price stability.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. The heavy rainfall is expected to continue over northwest and east India for the next few days, bringing respite from the scorching heatwave but also raising concerns about potential flooding and landslides.
The recent change in government in the UK, with the Labour Party taking over after 14 years of Conservative rule, has sparked optimism among Indian students. The previous government’s stringent anti-immigration policies, including restrictions on student dependents and the introduction of a Rwanda deportation plan, have been met with relief and anticipation of a more welcoming environment for international students.
The Beer Café® has unveiled a special ‘Monsoon Munchies’ menu featuring an array of delicious snacks and dishes perfectly paired with their extensive beer selection. The menu, available at all outlets in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Punjab, offers a range of flavors inspired by the monsoon season, from classic street food to spicy delights.
Assam continues to grapple with severe flooding, affecting over 21 lakh people across 29 districts and claiming 52 lives. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-affected areas, assuring improvement in the situation. However, breaches in embankments continue to pose challenges. The Kaziranga National Park has reported the deaths of 31 animals due to the floods, while Morigaon district remains severely impacted, with thousands seeking refuge on embankments.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer following Labour’s landslide victory. Modi expressed anticipation for a strengthened India-UK partnership, highlighted by a free trade agreement and mutual growth. Starmer, in his victory speech, emphasized restoring Britain’s focus on working-class citizens.
