Digest for 10 July, 2025
Houthi Attack Sinks Cargo Ship in Red Sea; Search for 19 Crew Continues
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship, the Eternity C, sank in the Red Sea after being attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels, killing at least three crew members. Of the 25 people aboard, which included 22 sailors and three security personnel, only six have been rescued so far—one Indian and five Filipinos. The incident marks a serious escalation in the Houthi campaign against commercial shipping, raising fresh concerns over the safety of the critical maritime trade route and its impact on global commerce.
Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Challenging Bihar Electoral Roll Revision
The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) order for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the state's Assembly elections. Opposition parties allege the move is intended to disenfranchise thousands of voters by questioning their citizenship. The ECI has defended the revision as a necessary legal process. The court's hearing will address the legality and timing of the exercise, which has significant implications for the upcoming election.
Gujarat Bridge Collapse Death Toll Rises to 15; Inquiry Ordered
The death toll from the collapse of the Gambhira bridge in Vadodara, Gujarat, has climbed to 15, with four people still reported missing. The 43-year-old bridge over the Mahisagar river gave way on Wednesday, plunging several vehicles into the water below. Rescue operations by the NDRF and SDRF are ongoing amidst rainfall. The Gujarat government has ordered an inquiry by the Roads and Building Department into the disaster and announced compensation for the victims' families and the injured.
ED Investigates 29 Celebrities in Online Betting Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money laundering case against 29 celebrities, including actors Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, and Prakash Raj, as well as social media influencers. The investigation stems from allegations that they endorsed online betting platforms that are accused of generating crores in illicit funds. The ED, which based its case on five police FIRs, is probing the endorsement fees received and the extent of the celebrities' involvement in promoting the alleged illegal gambling operations.
Supreme Court Intervenes to Save Kerala Nurse on Death Row in Yemen
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking the Indian government's urgent diplomatic intervention to save Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala on death row in Yemen. Priya was convicted of murdering her Yemeni business partner in 2017 and is reportedly scheduled for execution on July 16. The petition, filed by a support group, urges the government to explore paying "blood money" to the victim's family, a practice permissible under Sharia law that could lead to a pardon.