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Speedboat Carrying Indian Tourists Capsizes Near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, 15 Dead
A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on July 11 amid rough seas and strong winds. Local authorities and nearby boats conducted extensive search and rescue operations, recovering 21 survivors and 15 fatalities, including two women. The Indian Embassy in Vietnam is closely coordinating with local officials, has set up control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and is assisting affected families. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
India and New Zealand Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership with 2030 Roadmap
India and New Zealand elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, unveiling a comprehensive Roadmap to 2030. The roadmap aims to deepen cooperation across trade, defence, maritime security, agriculture, education, technology, and cultural exchanges. Both countries set an aspirational target to double bilateral trade to NZD 7 billion (around Rs 35,000 crore) by 2030. Key agreements include a Free Trade Agreement, maritime security dialogue, reciprocal logistics support pact, and a Joint Working Group on counter-terrorism. The partnership also emphasizes fintech integration, traditional medicine collaboration, and enhanced people-to-people ties, reflecting shared interests in a free, open Indo-Pacific and multilateral engagement.
BJP Fields Ashutosh Tiwari for Datia Bypoll Amid Protests Over Narottam Mishra Ticket Denial
The BJP nominated Ashutosh Tiwari over former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra for the Datia Assembly bypoll scheduled on July 30, following the disqualification of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti. Mishra's supporters protested the decision, blocking National Highway-44 for nearly 12 hours and clashing with police, resulting in injuries to several officers and traffic disruptions across multiple districts. Despite the unrest, Mishra urged calm and respect for the party's decision, while BJP leaders defended the candidate choice and anticipated electoral success.