Dear Indus Weekly – What’s Hot This Week?

Looking for a fast, no‑fluff rundown of the biggest headlines? You’re in the right spot. We’ve pulled together the top stories that dominated the news cycle, sorted by category, so you can skim, click, or share without digging through endless feeds.

Weather Alerts That Affected Millions

India’s monsoon kept the nation on its toes. Delhi‑NCR faced an orange alert with heavy showers expected through July 31, while parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar saw lightning warnings and orange alerts across 15 districts. Kolkata wrestled with waterlogging after a depression intensified rains, and even the IPL opener at Eden Gardens was tagged with an orange alert, threatening play between KKR and RCB. If you’re planning to travel or commute, keep an eye on local IMD updates – the next few days could bring sudden downpours.

Sports Highlights: Cricket, IPL, and More

Cricket fans got plenty to celebrate. India’s women smashed Sri Lanka in the Servo Cup final, with Smriti Mandhana’s blazing century sealing a 97‑run win. On the men’s side, Keshav Maharaj became South Africa’s first spinner to claim 200 Test wickets, a milestone that will be talked about for years. The IPL 2025 opener faced rain threats, but the tournament is still on track, and the Caribbean Premier League released full squads and venues, sparking early rivalry talk.

Don’t miss the under‑the‑radar stories: Sarfaraz Khan’s 138 in the Buchi Babu Trophy put him back on the selectors’ radar, while Fakhar Zaman’s injury ruled him out of the Champions Trophy, forcing Pakistan to reshuffle its line‑up for the upcoming India clash.

Beyond the field, the entertainment world stirred up drama. A teaser for the Tamil film “Bad Girl” sparked a heated debate over community portrayal, with director Mohan G calling out producers Anurag Kashyap and Vetri Maaran. Meanwhile, Bigg Boss 19 kicked off with Salman Khan back as host, and young star Ashnoor Kaur announced big ambitions to become the show’s youngest winner.

Financial markets also saw action. The Sensex and Nifty surged as retail inflation fell to an eight‑year low, giving investors a breather. In contrast, the U.S. slapped a 50% tariff on Indian imports over the Russia oil row, creating a fresh round of trade tension.

Bank holidays lined up across the country for Janmashtami, and digital banking kept running smoothly despite branch closures. If you need to handle payments, rest assured ATMs and UPI are still live.

All these stories and more are just a click away on Dear Indus Weekly. Whether you’re checking the weather before heading out, catching up on sports scores, or staying ahead of market moves, we’ve distilled the essentials so you can stay informed without the overload.

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