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Two pilgrims lost their lives and three others were injured after boulders, dislodged by heavy rainfall, crashed onto the Kedarnath trek route near Jangalchatti in Uttarakhand on Wednesday. The incident prompted an immediate rescue operation by police and NDRF teams. This is the second fatal landslide on the route within two days, as authorities issue fresh warnings amid ongoing heavy rains.

The escalating Iran-Israel war has raised global concerns over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz a critical chokepoint through which nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply flows. Following Israeli airstrikes on Iran, oil prices have surged, with Brent crude touching $76.37 per barrel. If Iran blocks the Strait, global oil markets could face severe disruptions, pushing prices to $120–130 per barrel. This would directly impact countries like India, which relies on this route for two-thirds of its oil imports. The conflict, if prolonged, threatens to destabilize not only regional peace but also the global economy.

Air India cancelled six international Dreamliner flights on Tuesday amid growing scrutiny of Boeing 787-8 aircraft following last week’s fatal Ahmedabad crash that killed 241 people. Additional technical snags hit other Air India and global Dreamliner flights, prompting widespread safety inspections and emergency maintenance checks ordered by DGCA.

A horrifying case of domestic violence has emerged from Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, where a man allegedly inserted chilli powder into his wife’s private parts and burned her with a hot iron over suspicions of infidelity. The woman, who was also locked without food or water for two days, was rescued by her brother and has filed an FIR against her husband and in-laws. The accused husband has been arrested, while others remain absconding.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Canada for the G7 Summit 2025 in Kananaskis, marking his first visit to the country in a decade. As part of his three-nation tour, Modi will engage with global leaders on key issues like energy security, AI innovation, and geopolitical tensions. His bilateral meetings, especially with new Canadian PM Mark Carney, are seen as a potential turning point in India-Canada relations after recent diplomatic strains.