A tragic incident occurred in Bassi Jalal village near Tanda, Punjab, where a 4-year-old girl named Gungun was killed by stray dogs. The incident took place while her parents were working in the fields and the child was sleeping under a tree nearby. Despite being rushed to the civil hospital, the girl succumbed to her severe injuries during treatment. She was the only child of her parents. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/punjab-stray-dogs-attack-maul-4-year-old-girl-sk-984904.html

Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, have resulted in at least 11 deaths and 46 injuries within a week, according to military administrator Tymur Tkachenko. The victims include five children, and residential buildings in two districts were hit. The strikes occurred just before the NATO summit in Turkey, where President Zelenskyy is expected to meet Donald Trump. Rescue operations are ongoing at over 20 sites following warnings of intensified Russian aggression. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/world/060726/at-least-11-people-have-died-in-russian-attacks-on-the-ukrainian-capit.html

Heavy rainfall in Mahabaleshwar, Satara district, caused a small bridge over the Venna River to collapse, stranding several tourists. Over 513 mm of rain was recorded in 24 hours, leading to flooding in residential areas like Venna Lake and Lingmala. Rescue teams and the local administration are on-site using cranes to move tourist vehicles to safety and evacuate those stranded in nearby hotels. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/nation/060726/a-small-bridge-built-on-the-venna-river-in-maharashtras-satara-distri.html

Uttarakhand police busted a sex racket at a resort in Ramnagar, Nainital, where the owner of a Meerut-based pesticide company had organized a 'sex party' for his employees. Police arrested 52 individuals, including 10 women from Delhi and Bengal. Counterfeit currency, cash, and liquor were recovered from the spot. The party was organized by owner Upendra Kumar with the help of Delhi-based associates. https://punjab.news18.com/news/ajab-gajab/company-owner-organize-sex-party-in-resort-for-employee-summons-10-women-transpg-984890.html

A state-level monitoring team led by Punjab Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Amrik Singh conducted raids on fertilizer dealers and plywood industries in Balachaur and Jadla. The inspection aimed to curb the illegal use of subsidized urea in the plywood and feed industries. Samples were collected, and dealers were instructed to maintain clear stocks in POS machines. Officials have been ordered to seize any industrial units found using agricultural urea illegally. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/cane-commissioner-punjab-checks-fertilizer-vendors-and-plywood-industries/

Global star Diljit Dosanjh continues to champion Punjabi culture on international stages like Coachella and Met Gala. However, his latest film 'Sutlej' (Punjab '95), based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been removed from ZEE5 following censorship issues. Diljit has a history of choosing sensitive subjects like the drug crisis in 'Udta Punjab' and the 1984 riots in 'Jogi', staying true to his roots despite global stardom. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/explainers/explainer-from-turban-punjabi-village-and-coachella-to-met-gala-how-did-diljit-dosanjh-conquer-the-world/

Five-time champions Brazil have been knocked out of the 2026 Football World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the pre-quarterfinals in New Jersey. Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway, leading them to their first-ever quarterfinal. Following the loss, Brazilian star Neymar, who scored his team's only goal, announced his retirement from international football, stating his chapter with the national team has ended. Norway will now face England in the quarterfinals. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/sports/060726/five-time-world-champion-brazil-out-of-2026-football-world-cup.html

Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has faced numerous controversies throughout his film career. His most recent film, 'Sutlej' (originally Punjab 95), based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, was recently removed from ZEE5. Other films like 'Sardar Ji 3' faced bans due to Pakistani casting, while 'Udta Punjab' underwent a massive legal battle with the Censor Board over 80 requested cuts. The article details how films like 'Jodi', 'Chamkila', and 'Surma' also encountered legal hurdles or public backlash regarding factual representations. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/entertainment/satluj-to-udta-punjab-diljit-dosanjh-controversial-films-pbs26070603262

ASI Gurpreet Singh from Tarn Taran has been transferred and faces a departmental inquiry after a video went viral showing a private individual holding his official AK-47 rifle. The incident occurred during a kabaddi match where the individual, later identified as a retired home guard, was acting as the ASI's bodyguard. SSP Surinder Lamba took swift action following the social media backlash over the security breach. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/060726/tarn-taran-asi-gurpreet-singh-hired-a-private-individual-as-a-bodyguar.html

Gold and silver prices witnessed a significant decline on July 6. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association, 24-carat gold fell by 832 rupees to 1.46 lakh rupees per 10 grams, while silver dropped by 2,046 rupees to 2.32 lakh rupees per kilogram. Despite today's dip, gold has seen a total increase of 12,000 rupees so far in 2026 compared to its price of 1.33 lakh rupees on December 31, 2025. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/business/060726/gold-became-cheaper-by-832-and-silver-by-2046-today.html