Drone attacks rocked Kazan, Russia, hitting residential buildings and prompting airport closures. No casualties were reported. This follows a deadly missile exchange with Ukraine, where Russia accused Ukraine of killing five in Kursk. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have downed 57 Russian drones and intercepted missiles aimed at Kyiv, though debris caused damage and one fatality.

The state also tragically lost six of its forest department personnel this year while trying to contain a massive fire that broke out in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Almora, in June — the warmest June on record since 1901

Jaipur Gas Tanker Explosion: An eyewitness said, “I saw 3-4 people, including two women, running. Their clothes were on fire.”