From hit-and-run case in Mumbai to India's Jagannath rath yatra: Today's top 10 morning news headlines

1. Shiv Sena leader's son flees hit-and-run scene in BMW, seeks refuge at girlfriend's home; Deets inside

In the early hours of a fatal collision occurred in Worli, Mumbai, involving a BMW scooter allegedly driven by Mihir Shah. The incident resulted in the grievous injury of the victim, who was rushed to hospital for emergency medical care. The father has been arrested.

2. Planning something big? Satellite image shows China digging in at Pangong Lake

As diplomatic efforts continue between India and China to resolve tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), satellite images reveal an escalation in Chinese military activities near Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh. Chinese Foreign Minister recently met with Indian counterparts to discuss the ongoing standoff, even as Chinese troops have intensified their presence near Pangong Lake.

3. Jagannath rath yatra 2024 commences in Puri, President Murmu to attend two-day festival

The highly anticipated two-day Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, is set to begin on Sunday, July 7, 2024. This year’s event, attended by President Droupadi Murmu, will attract lakhs of devotees. The Rath Yatra, typically a one-day event, will span two days this year due to rare celestial arrangements, a phenomenon last witnessed in 1971.

#WATCH | Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra chariot procession underway in Puri, Odisha

(Drone visuals) pic.twitter.com/MMbqtVjGbB

— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2024

4. Building collapse in Surat leaves 7 dead, rescue operation underway

In the Sachin area of Gujarat's Surat, a multi-storey building collapsed on Saturday afternoon amid prolonged heavy rainfall, leading to the deaths of seven individuals and leaving six to seven others feared trapped for over 12 hours. Rescue operations are ongoing as emergency responders work tirelessly to locate and free those still under the debris.

5. Avoid Hathras-like situation... Madras HC on plea to bury K Armstrong's at BSP office

The Madras High Court deliberated on Sunday over the burial arrangements for K Armstrong, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tamil Nadu chief who was tragically murdered near his residence in Chennai. The court emphasized the need to avoid a situation akin to the Hathras stampede while addressing a plea seeking burial at the BSP office in Perambur.

6. Mahua Moitra in hot water after police files case over online remarks on NCW chief; Deets inside

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra is facing legal trouble after a police case was filed against her under the new criminal law. The case pertains to a social media post she made about the chief of the Women's Commission, which has sparked significant controversy and legal scrutiny.

Come on @DelhiPolice please take action immediately on these suo moto orders. Am in Nadia in case you need me in the next 3 days to make a quick arrest.
I Can Hold My Own Umbrella . https://t.co/pXvRSVSzxa

— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) July 5, 2024

7. Delhi court denies Arvind Kejriwal's plea for wife's presence during medical checkup

The Delhi court on Saturday dismissed a plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, seeking permission for his wife Sunita Kejriwal to attend his medical consultations via video conferencing. The court ruled that such an allowance would contravene existing prison regulations. In its ruling, the court emphasized that granting Kejriwal's request would set a precedent contrary to established prison rules.

8. Gujarat: Luxury bus with 70 passengers fall in gorge, at least two children dead

A luxury bus traveling from Surat to Saputara plunged into a deep gorge at Saputara Ghat in Gujarat on Sunday evening. The bus, carrying 70 passengers, met with the tragic accident resulting in the deaths of two children and leaving several others injured.

9. Used by Hamas as command center... Isreal attacks on UN school, kills at least 16 | WATCH

At least 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families in central Gaza on Saturday, the Palestinian health ministry said, in an attack Israel said had targeted militants. Violence has also started on its northern border with Lebanon. The attack on the school in Al-Nuserirat killed at least 16 people and injured more than 50.

Israel just dropped multiple 2000 pound bombs on an UNRWA school full of displaced Palestinian children at Nasairat Refugee Camp…

Dozens of children are dead and hundreds more injured, every single government that supports these war crimes should be haul before The Hague…🇵🇸💔 pic.twitter.com/CNer6va0SQ

— Pelham (@Resist_05) July 6, 2024

10. IND vs ZIM: India thrashes Zimbabwe in Harare, levels series with 100-run victory

India responded emphatically after their series-opening loss by defeating Zimbabwe by a massive 100-run margin in Harare on Super Sunday. With this victory India leveled the series by 1-1. Abhishek Sharma notched his first T20I century in only his second international appearance. The teams will meet again for the third match at the same venue on Wednesday.