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Ukraine from attacking the Black Sea port of Sevastopol on Sunday, destroying seven aerial and two underwater drones. «This morning, an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack by seven unmanned aerial vehicles and two unmanned underwater vehicles on objects on the territory of the Crimean Peninsula near the city of Sevastopol was thwarted,» the ministry said on the Telegram messaging app.

Kyiv has not offered much detail on how it's going. Taking place mostly out of sight of impartial observers, the fighting in eastern and southern Ukraine pits troops equipped with new Western-supplied weapons against Kremlin forces that spent months digging formidable defences and honing tactics. Here's a look at what's happening after more than 16 months of war:What are Ukraine's tactics? Fighting has intensified at multiple points along the 1,500-kilometer (930-mile) front line. Ukrainian forces are making steady progress along the northern and southern flanks of the wrecked city of Bakhmut, which Russian forces have been occupying since May. Battles are also raging along the southern front in Zaporizhzhia, where Ukrainian forces are making minimal gains and coming up against formidable Russian fortifications. Hanna Maliar, Ukraine's deputy minister of defense, recently claimed that Kyiv's forces had destroyed six Russian ammunition depots in the space of 24 hours, a remark that hinted at Ukrainian tactics.

Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday informed that the Chandrawal water treatment plant is back at work. It was one of the three plants that authorities had shut in Delhi after Yamuna River's water level surged to an unprecedented level, causing floods in several parts of the city. The Chandrawal water treatment plant was shut on 13 July as the floodwater entered the pumping stations of these plants.

Here are the key highlights of this momentous event. As incessant heavy rainfall continued to pummel North India, Northern India grappled with a rising death toll caused by landslides and flash floods. Himachal Pradesh, in particular, bore the brunt of this calamity, witnessing the highest number of reported fatalities, with the count reaching 91.

US predicts that the country is set to witness an “extremely hot and dangerous weekend". The prediction indicates that the heat could remain concentrated on the West Coast this weekend, things could get hotter in the South by early next week. The US weather agency noted that Phoenix is likely to record its hottest week on record, based on the 7-day temperature average.

Prayagraj unit of the Samajwadi Party has described it as 'mere rumour', the reports that actor Abhishek Bachchan could contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls as a Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate from Prayagraj. “There has been no recommendation from our end in this connection,” a party office-bearer said.

The rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours ending 8.30 am was 13 mm, the India Meteorological Department said. The maximum temperature is likely to reach 34 degrees Celsius, it added. Heavy rains lashed different parts of Delhi on Saturday and caused waterlogging and traffic congestion across the capital. According to traffic police, vehicular movement has been affected on Ring Road due to overflow of sewer water near IP flyover from Rajghat to Nizamuddin carriageway.

inflation rate slipped to a more than two-year low, spelling relief for American consumers and moving the Federal Reserve a step closer toward ending an historic cycle of interest-rate hikes. China’s economy continues to struggle, with recent trade figures showing the largest drop in exports since early 2020. Industrial output in Europe remains weak, while strong wage growth in the UK threatens to add to inflationary pressures. Here are some of the charts that appeared on Bloomberg this week on the latest developments in the global economy:

overflowing Yamuna River continue to grapple the national capital on Sunday causing waterlogging, traffic snarls, and affecting the lives of millions of people. Commuters were witnessed pushing their motorcycles through the water. In a tweet, Delhi Police issues a traffic alert on Sunday morning and said that vehicular movement on Bhairon Marg is restricted due to waterlogging under Railway Bridge.

Delhi have continued to remain waterlogged which has affected the traffic movement. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall on Sunday that will add to the woes of thousands of people who are staying at relief camps. As per the Hindustan Times report, Livemint's sister publication, the Safdarjung Observatory recorded 12.8mm of rainfall between 5.30 pm and 8.30 pm on Saturday.

Today, Google Doodle commemorates the birthday of Zarina Hashmi, an influential Indian American artist who would have turned 86 today. The doodle, designed by guest illustrator Tara Anand from New York, pays homage to Hashmi's artistic style by incorporating her signature geometric and minimalist abstract shapes. As per media reports, Hashmi was known for her remarkable sculptures, prints, and drawings.

Belarusian soldiers on a range near the town of Osipovichi in Belarus on July 14. The Belarusian defense ministry that at least some had arrived in Belarus and were instructing local troops, according to Reuters reports.  Belaruski Hajun said, “The convoy headed toward a military base outside Osipovichi, a town 230 kilometers (142 miles) north of the Ukrainian border." Alexander Lukashenko, the authoritarian president of Belarus said at the time that Minsk could use Wagner's experience and expertise, and that he had offered the fighters an “abandoned military unit" to set up camp.  Speaking to the Associated Press, a leader of an anti-Lukashenko guerrilla group said that construction of a site for the mercenaries was underway near Osipovichi.

(Reuters) -Fighters from the Wagner group have arrived in Belarus from Russia, Ukrainian and Polish officials said on Saturday, a day after Minsk said the mercenaries were training the country's soldiers southeast of the capital.

multinationals in India have ramped up their talent search this fiscal year even as recessionary pressures and macroeconomic headwinds keep hiring muted in the West, said top industry officials. The in-house units of global companies in India across sectors such as banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), pharmaceuticals, retail, energy, automotive and telecom are set to clock half a million gross hires, including attrition refills, this fiscal year, according to data from specialist staffing firm Xpheno.

(Reuters) — Three civilians were wounded in Russian shelling of a village in Zaporizhzhia, the head of Ukraine's presidential administration said on Saturday, while Moscow-backed officials said that Kyiv's forces shelled a school there.

(Reuters) — President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Ukrainians that Russia was throwing all its resources into a campaign to stop Kyiv's troops from pressing their counter offensive and a top general reported new progress on the southern front.

Manchester City are eyeing Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard to replace Kyle Walker. Earlier Pavard has been a target of Manchester United. Kyle has been on the bench since the end of the last season after Pep Guardiola switched to a 3-2-4-1 formation. Though Kyle has been an important asset for the club since he signed in 2017 and has won five Premier League titles and the Champions Trophy, he is 33 years old, and he is left with only one year with him. Guardiola wants to sell him, and Bayern Munich have shown interest in him. Pavard quit Stuttgart to sign Bayern in 2019. He has made 162 appearances and has won four consecutive Bundesliga titles and the Champions League 2020. He is left with only one year of contract and can play as a right-back or centre-back and it suits Guardiola’s formation. Manchester United and Barcelona have shown interest in him. Manchester City have also signed Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea and they want to take centre-back Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig. Pavard made his football debut with Lillee in League 1 and then moved to VfB Stuttgart in 2016. He won two Bundesliga trophies in the first season and moved to Bayern Munich in 2019. He won six trophies in 2020-Bundesliga, Champions League, DFL Supercup, DFB-Pokal, UEFA Supercup, and FIFA Club World Cup. He made his international debut in 2017 and won FIFA World Cup2018, and UEFA Nations Leaguer in 2020-21.

Taylor Swift's Eras tour has been a massive success, projected to earn a staggering $1.4 billion, which would make it the highest-grossing tour ever, according to Forbes. The first 22 performances of the tour alone brought in over $300 million, as reported by Pollstar. After deducting concert promoters and production costs, Forbes estimates that Swift earned around $100 million from these shows.

Delhi on Saturday, causing waterlogging and traffic congestion in the city, parts of which were already facing issues due to flooding for the last few days. The national capital is facing an unprecedented flood-like situation due to the Yamuna breaching its banks following days of heavy rain in the river's upper catchment areas. The rain brought the maximum temperature in the city down a notch to 34.6 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The minimum temperature settled at 27 degrees Celsius. According to Met officials, the relative humidity oscillated between 64 per cent and 92 per cent. For Sunday, the weather office has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain and thundershowers. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 34 and 26 degrees Celsius respectively.

small towns around Delhi are set to get a New Jersey-style makeover as new-age rapid commuter trains and interference-free motorways shrink their distances from India's capital, giving top property companies commercial incentive to take self-sufficient suburban living to these once-distant locations. Brand new rapid train corridors, separate from the congested century-old railroads weighed down by traffic and time, will soon connect downtown Delhi and Noida to Meerut, Karnal, and Alwar, while tolled peripheral expressways and access-controlled motorways are already linking the likes of Palwal, Bahadurgarh and Sonepat to the capital, slashing by half the commute times from these small towns in the National Capital Region (NCR) to Connaught Place or ITO.

Kayla Nicole, who is known as a model, journalist, broadcaster, and influencer, was in a relationship with Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. Their connection began in 2017 when he reached out to her through a direct message on Instagram. Even prior to meeting Kelce, Nicole's passion for sports was evident as she pursued a degree in broadcast journalism in college. In 2013, she proudly shared on her Instagram that she had successfully earned her bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University. Following her graduation, Nicole ventured into the world of sports media, securing hosting roles at prominent organizations such as ESPN and Barstool Sports. Her versatile reporting skills allowed her to cover both NBA games courtside and provide insights into the off-field aspects of the NFL. Additionally, she had experience reporting on celebrity news. Outside of her work in media, Nicole has explored opportunities in modelling and pageantry, achieving notable accolades as stated on her Facebook page, including being the First Runner Up for Miss Malibu 2013, Top 20 for Miss CA 2013, 2nd Runner Up for Miss Southern Coast Regional 2012, Top 10 for Miss CA USA 2012, and 3rd Runner Up for Miss Malibu 2012.