30th July: Earthquake Triggers Tsunami, Indian Consulate Issues Advisory and UK Warns Israel

On News At Seven this 30th of July, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings to you the day’s most crucial headlines.

A massive 8.8-magnitude quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered 4-metre tsunami waves, damaging buildings and prompting Pacific-wide alerts.

Waves later hit Alaska, Hawaii, and California.

The Indian Consulate in San Francisco issued a tsunami advisory for Indian nationals in U.S. coastal states and Hawaii. Meanwhile, UK PM Keir Starmer warned that Britain may recognise a Palestinian state at the UN in September if Israel doesn’t agree to an immediate Gaza ceasefire and take steps toward peace and aid access.

Produced By Garvit Srivastava

Sound Mix By Rohan Bharti

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is India Today podcasts.

Speaker 2 (00:06):
Hello and welcome to News at seven your daily News
RAP at seven pm. I'm Jamshath Commercadyuki and here are
the top stories for today as of Wednesday, thirtieth of July.
To headlines are massive earthquake triggers, tsunami near Russia, waves
hit US and Japan. Indian Consulate issue tsunami advisory for

(00:27):
West coast non resident Indians. UK may recognize Palestine if
Israel fails to agree to cease fire. Trump may skip
G twenty US South Africa. RAZA stands Jashenkaslam's Congress over
China Pakistan tis in parliament. The Record Journal of Civilization
flags one hundred safety laps at Air India after crash.

(00:51):
No human remains found yet in Tamastalama's burial probe. Roupee
may breach eighty seven as plants new tariffs on India.
The International Monetary Funds up India's growth forecast to six
point four percent for twenty five twenty six. And Bendett
like Beckham took confirmed by goodin the Chudhah Now News

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and details. A powerful eight point eight magnitude undersea earthquakes
struck near russia kumchut Cup Peninsula, triggering four meters tsunami
waves and evacuations in Russia and Japan. No casualties were reported,
though buildings were damaged. Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific,
including the US, Japan, and New Zealand, with waves later

(01:36):
hitting Alaska, Hawaii, and California. Authorities have verged caution as Kamchatka,
part of the Ring of Fires, remains highly sesamic. Following
the eight point eight magnitude earthquake of Russia's coumchut Cup Peninsula,
The Indian Consulate in San Francisco has issued an advisory
for Indian nationals in California, other West Coast states and

(01:59):
hawaiis isn't urge to follow local alerts wide coastal areas
and move to higher ground if needed. The US has
issued tsunami warnings, with evacuations underway in Japan and Russia.
UK PM Kirristamo says Britain may recognize a Palestinian state
at the UN in September. If Israel fails to agree

(02:20):
to a ceasefire and take steps toward peace and aid excess.

Speaker 3 (02:24):
I can confirm the UK will recognize the State of
Palestine by the United Nations General Assembly in September unless
the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling
situation in Gaza.

Speaker 2 (02:40):
The move following France recognition could deepen Israel's international isolation,
and it called announcement a reward for Hamas Starmer emphasized,
Britten decision won't be wetoed by others. US President Donald
Trump has skipped the g twenty summit in South Africa
this November disagreements with South African policies.

Speaker 4 (03:03):
I think maybe I'll send somebody else because I've had
a lot of problems with South Africa. They have some
very bad policies, very very bad policies.

Speaker 2 (03:16):
From criticized its land reforms and genocide case against Israel.
He previously cut aid and confronted President Ramafosa over alleged
white land seizures. Trensions have grown over South Africa's stands
on Gaza and its black economic empowerment policies. External Affairs
Minister as Jashanka, leading the operations in the debate in Parliament,

(03:39):
hit back at Congress over China Pakistantai's He blamed past
up policies for their growing nexus and Congress MPG ram
ramish As a China guru for coining the term.

Speaker 1 (03:51):
Are China Gurus law once at his honorable members sitting
across from affection for China So Great seronex San China India.

Speaker 2 (04:05):
Jashenka dismiss Rahugandhi's claims, saying such alliances didn't emerge overnight
but stemp for congress era decision. India's Aviation Regulator dgc
A flag nearly one hundred safety laps at Erindia, including
seven serious violations during a July audit. The airline faces
scrutiny after the June twelve AI one seventy one crash

(04:28):
killed two sixty people. Issues include crew training and rest violations.
A preliminary report found both fuel switches were mysteriously cut
off seconds after takeoff. Air India pledged corrective actions. No
human remains were found at the second suspected mass burial
site in Dhamstahala, kan Natak Police have confirmed the asit

(04:51):
has now begun digging at a third location, part of
fifteen sites flagged by a vessel blower. Meanwhile, Siti had
Rune of Bohunti has been in paneled for DGP level
roles at the Center, but may continue in his role
pending legal review. The rupee is set to breach eighty
seven per dollar after President prompts signal twenty to twenty

(05:14):
five percent tariff on Indian export. The move adds to
pressure from foreign investor outflows. India has planned trade talks
with the US in August, aiming for a deal by October.
Traders expect RBI interventions if losses persist. Meanwhile, most Asian
currencies rose slightly and print crude edged up to seventy
two point six dollars. The IMF has said that India's

(05:39):
economy is projected to grow at six point four percent
in twenty twenty five and twenty twenty six, citing strong consumption,
public investment and reforms. Growth for twenty twenty four was
pegged at six point five percent. The IMF has urged
for job creation, reskillings and trade easing. Globally, growth is
forecast at three percent in twenty twenty five. China's outlook improves,

(06:02):
while advanced economies face slower expansion. Filmmaker Grinda Chadha has
confirmed a sequel to her two thousand to hit. Branded
light Backrum is in development. The original start Perminda Nagara
and Kira Knightley, exploring identity and gender roles through football.
Chutta hopes to reunite the original cast, promising meaningful arcs

(06:24):
for returning characters, and aims to build on the film's
legacy in women's sports. These are the top stories for
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