From encounter in Jammu and Kashmir to Bhole Baba's remark in Hathras stampede: Today's top 10 morning news headlines

1. Two soldiers succumb to injuries following encounter, four terrorists neutralised

In a tragic development, an Army soldier was martyred in two separate encounters with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam on Saturday. The first encounter occurred in the Modergam area, where the soldier sustained severe injuries and was immediately transported to the nearest hospital. 

2. Nirmala Sitharaman to present first budget of Modi 3.0 govt on July 23, deets inside

As the parliamentary proceedings have started after the formation of the Modi 3.0 government, the Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25 is set to be tabled in Lok Sabha on July 23. The Budget session will be conducted between July 22 to August 12. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget. Earlier in the day, President Droupadi Murmu approved a proposal. 

Hon’ble President of India, on the recommendation of Government of India, has approved the proposal for summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session, 2024 from 22nd July, 2024 to 12 August, 2024 (Subject to exigencies of Parliamentary Business). Union Budget,…

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 6, 2024

3. Rahul Gandhi vows to defeat BJP in Gujarat after Ayodhya triumph

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed strong confidence in the Opposition INDIA bloc's ability to defeat the BJP in Gujarat, drawing a parallel with their recent success in Ayodhya during the Lok Sabha elections. He made these statements at a gathering of party workers in Ahmedabad.

4. Culprits would not be spared... Bhole Baba's first remark in Hathras stampede which claimed lives of 121 people

For the first time after the devastating stampede on July 2 has left a community reeling as 'Bhole Baba,' also known as Surajpal, conveyed his heartfelt condolences and appealed for solidarity in a recent video statement. The incident, which occurred during a religious gathering, resulted in multiple casualties and injuries, prompting an outpouring of grief and demands for accountability.

5. NEET-UG counselling called off till further notice

Amid ongoing paper leak controversy, the counselling for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Under Graduate) or NEET UG has been deferred till further notice. However, the new dates are yet to be announced.

#BreakingNews‌: NEET-UG काउंसलिंग अगली सूचना तक रद्द#NEETUG2024 #NEETUG2024Exams #NewsUpdate #Latest_News #IndiaDailyLive @palakse37796887 @Rajnees52305809 pic.twitter.com/ukaoufkxJk

— India Daily Live (@IndiaDLive) July 6, 2024

6. NDA vs INDIA: By-elections on July 10 in 13 assembly seats across seven states

Political battlefield is set once again as the NDA and the INDIA alliance gear up for the next electoral round. By-elections will take place on July 10 in 13 assembly constituencies across seven states, including four crucial seats in West Bengal. The seats in contention include Rupauli in Bihar, Raiganj, Ranaghat South, Bagdah, and Maniktala in West Bengal, Vikravandi in Tamil Nadu, Amarwara in Madhya Pradesh, Badrinath and Mangalore in Uttarakhand, and Jalandhar West in Punjab.

7. Hamas accepts US proposal for talks on Israeli hostage release: Report

Hamas has accepted a US proposal to start talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and civilians, 16 days after an initial agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war, reports claimed. Hamas has decided to drop its previous demand that Israel commit to a permanent ceasefire before signing any agreement. Instead, they are open to negotiating a ceasefire during the six-week first phase of the agreement. This change in stance is a significant development in the ongoing conflict.

8. Police detain eight in BSP chief leader's murder, Mayawati asks for strict punishment

In connection with the killing of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President K Armstrong in Tamil Nadu, Chennai Police has apprehended eight people so far. K Armstrong, BSP chief Mayawati’s close aid was killed by a six-person, unidentified mob near his Perambur, Chennai, home.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Traffic jam at Poonamallee High Road, in Chennai as Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) workers and supporters block the road outside Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital.

They are demanding a CBI inquiry into the matter. Armstrong was hacked to death by an unidentified… pic.twitter.com/FQ3YzERdGR

— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2024

9. Surat horror: 6-Storey building collapses, many feared trapped 

In Sachin Pali village, Surat, a six-storey building collapsed on Saturday. According to reports, over 15 are injured and many are trapped under the debris. Authorities from the police and fire departments have mobilized for rescue efforts, navigating through large sections of concrete in search of survivors. Officials indicated that the building's collapse was likely due to its deteriorated condition exacerbated by recent heavy rains in the area.

6-storey building collapses like a house of cards: 15 injured, 5 feared trapped

A 6-storey building in Krishnanagar, Sachin GIDC area of Surat collapsed on Saturday. Around 15 people were injured in the building collapse and were rushed to hospital for treatment. As soon as the… pic.twitter.com/rrKNtR2enw

— Our Vadodara (@ourvadodara) July 6, 2024

10. IND vs ZIM: Zimbabwe beats young star-studded India at Harare

In the first T20I cash between India and Zimbabwe, Shubman Gill led India faced an upset on Saturday. Zimbabwe won by 13 runs in Harare Sports Club at Harare. Would you believe it? Yes, World Champion India lost to Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the five-match series. 

Zimbabwe win the first T20I by 13 runs 🎉 #ZIMvIND pic.twitter.com/cy88BNqogL

— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) July 6, 2024