News Dabba for 30 June 2026: Five stories for a balanced news diet

Indie Journal brings you the daily updates that the internet is talking about through various news websites. Here's a glance through some of the National and International news updates, from monsoon fury in Assam, Arunachal, Sachin Ahire joining Shinde's Shiv Sena, to the Ebola outbreak in DRC.

Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir switches to Shiv Sena, Hindustan Times

In a setback for Shiv Sena (UBT), Hindustan Times reports, former MLA Sachin Ahir on Tuesday joined the faction led by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Ahir, a former MLA from Worli and a close confidante of Aaditya Thackeray, also filed his nomination for the post of deputy chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council. Confirming the development, Shrikant Shinde said Ahir had formally joined the Shiv Sena and was handed the nomination form for the deputy chairman's election, the report says. Read the full report here.

NDTV reports, villages cut off, bridges washed away in monsoon fury in Arunachal, Assam

Relentless monsoon rains continue to create fury across Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, triggering flash floods, landslides and widespread destruction of roads, bridges and public infrastructure. NDTV reports that while at least four people have lost their lives in Arunachal Pradesh over the past week, floodwaters have affected more than 45,500 people in Assam. In Arunachal Pradesh, the situation remains critical with 12 districts reporting extensive damage. The report says that several villages have been cut off after key roads were washed away or buried under landslides, hampering transportation and relief operations. Read the full report here.

Heavy security deployed in South Africa ahead of anti-migrant protests, BBC reports

Police officers have been deployed across South Africa because of fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged those planning to take part to do so without "intimidation, threats or ultimatums", BBC reports. The planned protests mark an unofficial deadline set by campaigners for all undocumented foreigner to leave the country. The report says that many have already fled to escape violence and intimidation. South African police say 25,000 have been repatriated so far. Most are from other African countries. Read the full report here.

Prasoon Joshi to lead I&B Ministry cinema panel as Centre pushes sweeping reforms< India Today reports

In a major move aimed at strengthening India's film industry, India Today reports that the government on Monday appointed lyricist and screenwriter Prasoon Joshi to chair a high-level study group that will help shape the future of Indian cinema. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) also announced a new regulatory framework to help states fast-track the opening of more cinema screens across the country. The decisions were taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, the report says. Read the full report here.

Al Jazeera: DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths

The Democratic Republic ⁠of the Congo (DRC) says confirmed ‌Ebola cases in the country have reached 1,307 and include ⁠377 deaths. Al Jazeera reports that in an update issued late on Monday, the country said the confirmed cases ⁠have been ⁠recorded ⁠in three provinces – Ituri, ‌North Kivu and ‌South ‌Kivu. In many cases, the virus has spread at funerals, where the highly infectious bodies of Ebola victims are handled, the report says. Read the full report here.