The Guadalupe River rose up to 26 feet in less than two hours early morning due to the torrential rain. About 25 cm of rain poured down overnight in central Kerr County. The river gauge recording flood water stopped working after recording nearly 30 feet.
India to bid for World Athletics Championships
India will mount a “strategic” bid for both the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships when the process begins later this year, hoping to get the hosting right of one of the two editions of the showpiece, national federation spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla said on Sunday.
Kohli’s praise for Gill
The Indian cricket team scripted history with its first-ever Test match victory at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Sunday. India broke 58-year long jinx of not winning any match at the venue in the format. The side completely outplayed England by 336 runs to bag the honour and level the five-match series 1-1. India’s star player Virat Kohli took to social media to praise the performance of the visiting side and also lauded Gill for his impact in the game. He also had two special mentions in the form of Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj.
Neeraj Chopra shines at inaugural home classic
In a landmark moment for Indian athletics, the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru hosted the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic on July 5, 2025 — the country’s first-ever standalone international javelin competition. The event, spearheaded by India’s Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra, culminated with the host himself clinching gold with a season-best throw of 86.18 meters, marking both a personal and national triumph.
Sabalenka, Fritz reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
Aryna Sabalenka moved into the Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinals after beating Elise Mertens 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) on Centre Court. She will face Laura Siegemund next.
Akash Deep shines as India scripts history at Edgbaston
Akash Deep delivered a dream performance, claiming six wickets in the second innings and ten in the match, as India thrashed England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston. This historic win marked India’s first-ever Test victory at the venue and brought the five-match series level at 1-1.
‘Freedom is an engaging drama’
The cast and crew of Freedom, an upcoming Tamil thriller drama based on a real incident from the 1990s, gathered for a grand press meet in Chennai ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on July 10.
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar first look unveiled
On Ranveer Singh’s birthday, Jio Studios and B62 Studios dropped the intense first look of Dhurandhar, a high-octane action thriller set to hit theatres worldwide on December 5, 2025.
Meenakshi Dinesh makes impressive Tamil debut with Love Marriage
After gaining recognition in Malayalam cinema, actress Meenakshi Dinesh has made her entry into Tamil films with the recently released romantic drama Love Marriage, directed by Shanmuga Priyan and starring Vikram Prabhu in the lead role. The film has opened to positive reviews, with Meenakshi’s performance earning special praise from both critics and audiences.
Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil starrer Maarisan to be out July 25
The much-awaited film Maarisan, starring Tamil cinema veterans Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil, is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on July 25.
