A five-storey building collapsed in Mathu Colony, Shimla, due to cracks caused by the construction of a four-lane road. Local residents reported that the building fell this morning, with adjacent structures also at risk. Fortunately, no casualties occurred as the building was vacant. Videos of the collapse circulated on social media, highlighting the rapid destruction. The meteorological department has issued a red alert for heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, raising concerns about safety and the lessons learned from past disasters.

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is set to announce the results for the 2nd PUC exam 3 soon. This exam provides a final opportunity for students to pass or improve their scores within the academic year. Students can check their results on the official portal, karresults.nic.in, using their registration number. The 2nd PUC exam 3 was conducted from June 9 to June 21, 2025. Previous exams showed an overall pass percentage of 81.94%, with significant participation in supplementary attempts.

Security forces conducted a joint mock drill at Yatri Niwas, the Amarnath Yatra base camp, to ensure safety for the upcoming pilgrimage. The first batch of pilgrims will depart from Jammu on July 2, with the Yatra starting on July 3. Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishy confirmed all preparations are complete and urged people to participate. The drill assessed emergency response capabilities for potential landslides and involved rescuing stranded vehicles. Enhanced security measures, including K-9 units and increased patrols, have been implemented to ensure a safe pilgrimage, which will last until August 9.

Former India cricketer Farokh Engineer criticized the England Cricket Board (ECB) for renaming the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy during the ongoing Test series. Engineer expressed disappointment over the removal of Tiger Pataudi's name, emphasizing his friendship with Pataudi and the significance of his legacy. While acknowledging the achievements of Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson, he felt the introduction of the Pataudi Medal was an afterthought. Engineer hopes the Pataudi name remains honored and that the family is invited to present the medal in future series.