These news summaries provide a snapshot of major domestic and international events as of July 2024, ranging from humanitarian tragedies to significant policy shifts. In India, reports cover the repatriation of citizens killed in a Vietnam boating accident, legal scrutiny regarding financial embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram temple, and ongoing ethnic tensions and economic blockades in Manipur. The government is also moving toward military and administrative restructuring through the creation of new district councils in Ladakh and the finalization of integrated theater commands. On the global stage, geopolitical tensions escalate as the United States reinstates a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, while the European Union proposes strict social media regulations for minors. Finally, the sports world highlights Indian cricket achievements, including a historic Test victory at Lord’s and preparations for the next World Cup cycle.

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