India’s steel industry is rapidly advancing toward the government’s target of achieving 300 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of crude steel capacity by FY2030-31, according to a private sector report released on Thursday.

The report highlights that the growth rate of steel production in India has outpaced both China and the global average. Between 2016 and 2024, India recorded a CAGR of about 5 per cent, compared to 2.76 per cent for China and 1.77 per cent globally.

Notably, while China’s steel production has been declining since 2020, India witnessed an accelerated CAGR of 8 per cent during this period. This divergence underscores India’s rising prominence in the global steel industry, supported by abundant raw materials, cost-effective labour, and enabling government policies, the report states.

Six people have died due to severe flooding in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, according to local flood control authorities.

Since Tuesday, the county has been hit by a severe flood not seen in 50 years, with water levels in several rivers rising rapidly. The peak flow reached 11,360 cubic metres per second.

The flood has inundated many low-lying areas and caused significant damage to infrastructure in several townships, resulting in blocked roads, disrupted communications, and stranded residents.

Currently, the water level in the county seat has fallen below the warning level.

A strategic collaboration in areas including clean and renewable energy, climate finance, Digital Public Infrastructure, trade and supply chain resilience as well as healthcare and pharma will drive a mutually beneficial growth trajectory between India and the G7 advanced countries, according to a study released here on Thursday.

The study released by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry also mentioned the importance of maritime and Indo-Pacific security as a strategic factor that further cements the relationship between India and the G7 countries.

The report highlighted that India's merchandise trade with G7 countries has surged by 61 per cent, rising from $154 billion in FY 2020–21 to $248 billion in FY 2024–25, maintaining a steady trade surplus. This reflects India's growing export competitiveness as indicated by the commodity net export price index, bolstering its external sector resilience, the report pointed out.

Delhi Police have begun an investigation into the death of a woman, who allegedly succumbed to injuries during treatment, after being sexually assaulted at a government hospital.

A police team led by Usmanpur SP reached the government-run hospital in North-East Delhi this morning to interrogate the suspects and question the hospital staff about the incident. The hospital administration has also formed a four-member team to assist the police team in cracking the case that has sent shockwaves across the national capital.

A 23-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by another patient at the Jag Pravesh Chandra hospital two days ago. She died during treatment at GTB hospital on Wednesday, police said. A complaint of molestation was filed at New Usmanpur station on June 23.

The makers of director Sri Ganesh's gripping family drama, '3BHK', featuring actor Siddharth in the lead, on Thursday released the official trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Shanthi Talkies, the production house producing the film, shared the link to the trailer of the film on YouTube on its X timeline and said, "#3BHKTrailer OUT NOW!!! Unga karuthu therinjika aavala irrukom (We are eager to know your opinion!). #3BHK #3BHKfromJULY4"

Produced by Arun Vishwa under the Shanthi Talkies banner, the film has been directed by Sri Ganesh, best known for his gripping investigative thriller '8 Thottakkal'. The bilingual film, which has been made in Tamil and Telugu, also features Sarathkumar, Devayani, Meetha Raghunath and Yogi Babu in key roles.

A young woman created a scare by driving a car on a railway track near Hyderabad on Thursday.

The woman drove the car for about seven kilometres in the Rangareddy district, disrupting railway traffic for about two hours in the morning.

At a level crossing at Kondakal, she turned the car onto the track, sending panic among passersby. Locals tried to stop her at Nagulapalli, but she allegedly threatened them with a knife and sped away.

She drove the car for a distance of about seven kilometres between Nagulapalli and Shankarpalli. A train coming on the same track was stopped after the loco pilot applied the brakes on spotting the car, averting a disaster.

The young woman's action sent the railway staff into a tizzy. Later, the railway employees, with the help of locals, managed to stop the car and overpowered her.

As the thriller film “New York” turned 16 in Hindi cinema on Thursday, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh took a trip down memory lane and shared that his character Omar in the film still holds a special place in his heart.

Neil shared a video montage featuring special moments from the film directed by Kabir Khan. The overlay text on the video read: “Three friends discovering a new world and suddenly everything has changed. 16 years of New York.”

For the caption, Neil wrote: “16 years of New York… and Omar still holds a special place in my heart.”

Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi has his diary full of work with Metro…In Dino, Criminal Justice Season 4 and an upcoming film with Amit Rai. However, the star has said that he won’t do back-to-back work to spend some quality time at home.

“So now, I have decided that I will do one thing, and I will take a month's leave for 20 days. I won't do it back to back like before. I will finish one work, take a month's leave, and then start another. Now I won't do that much. I will work less,” Pankaj told.

The actor had once said that he acts for deeper reasons beyond fame or money. Has that reason changed over the years?

“The reason has changed a little. But earlier I used to say that I am not doing it for fame or money. But deep down, if it was for fame or money, then only I would have come to become an actor. Yes. So I don't know. But now I feel that it has changed a little,” he added.

The actor currently awaits the release of “Metro…In Dino,” which delves into the complex and modern relationships, the upcoming film promises an exploration of love, heartbreak, and human connection.

A Sub-Inspector and a constable of Andhra Pradesh Police were killed when a car in which they were travelling was hit by an unidentified vehicle in Telangana's Suryapet district on Thursday.

The accident occurred on the national highway near Durgapuram on the outskirts of Kodad town.

Police said the SI and the constable died on the spot, while two others were injured.

The deceased were identified as Ashok and Jeevan Blesson, SI and constable, respectively, at Alamuru Police Station in B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh.

The police personnel were coming to Hyderabad in a car. When they reached near Kodad town, an unidentified vehicle crashed into it from the rear. The unidentified vehicle sped away after the accident.

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor rang in his 40th birthday on Thursday with love pouring in from all corners of the industry.

Among those who sent their warm wishes were Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karan Johar, who took to social media to share heartfelt messages for the actor. Taking to her Instagram stories, Bebo posted a picture with Arjun, writing, “Happy Birthday Arjjj have a fabbb year ahead… lots of love always @arjunkapoor.” In the image, Kareena and Arjun can be seen posing with a cake, their faces smeared with frosting. The actor is seen with cake smeared all over his face.

Kareena and Arjun worked together in the 2016 romantic comedy “Ki & Ka.” The two share a strong bond both on and off screen.

Filmmaker Karan Johar also took to social media to wish the '2 States' actor on his birthday with a heartfelt message. Sharing a picture of Arjun, KJo called him "the funniest guy in any room.” He wrote, “Funniest guy in any room!!! Yaaron ka Yaar and dil mei bahut saara pyaar! Happy Birthday Fubu!! @arjunkapoor have the best decade.”