A passenger bus carrying 18 people fell into the Alaknanda River near Gholtir on the Badrinath Highway in Uttarakhand. The incident occurred when the bus lost control and plunged into the river in the Rudraprayag district. Authorities, including police spokesperson IG Nilesh Anand Bharane, confirmed the details and stated that a rescue operation is currently in progress to locate and assist the passengers.

An American Airlines flight, Flight 1665, made an emergency landing in Las Vegas after smoke and sparks were observed from one of its engines shortly after takeoff. The Airbus A321 was traveling from Harry Reid International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The airline reported a mechanical issue but confirmed no evidence of fire. Witnesses described hearing loud noises and seeing smoke. The aircraft, carrying 153 passengers and six crew members, returned safely, and the FAA is investigating the incident.

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was restored after a three-hour closure due to rain-induced mudslides near Ramban. Nine individuals trapped in the swollen Tawi river were rescued by police, SDRF, and local volunteers. The highway was blocked at Mehad and the T2 tunnel early in the morning, but prompt action allowed for the reopening of the route. Local officials are assessing emergency preparedness as heavy rains continue in J&K, with relief measures being ordered in flood-affected areas. Authorities advised commuters to exercise patience and adhere to traffic rules.

R Ashwin has urged Team India coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill to encourage Rishabh Pant to convert his centuries into double centuries after his impressive performance in the first Test against England. Despite Pant's twin centuries, India lost the match. Ashwin praised Pant's batting skills but emphasized the need for him to take the team further when scoring big. Gambhir, however, focused on the team's overall performance and results, downplaying individual achievements in light of the loss.