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### Evening News Roundup: Key Stories
#### Tragic Ferry Fire in Indonesia Claims Five Lives
A passenger ferry named KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire near Madura Island in Indonesia, leading to the tragic deaths of at least five people, with 41 others now missing. The ferry was carrying about 250 people when the blaze began. Many passengers jumped into the water, and nearby boats helped in rescuing survivors. While over 200 people have been evacuated, rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities look into what caused the fire.
#### Mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s Body Found After Avalanche
The body of renowned mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja has been recovered following a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, resulting in the loss of ten climbers. Despite challenging weather, rescue teams continue their work to recover the remaining bodies. Purja is celebrated for his record of climbing all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in just 189 days and is remembered as a significant figure in the mountaineering community.
#### Karnataka CM Calls for Dialogue on Mekedatu Dam Project
Karnataka’s Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has referred to the Mekedatu dam project as a “permanent solution” to the ongoing Cauvery water dispute. He urged all involved parties to work together and highlighted recent Supreme Court decisions and the Central Government’s stance. However, Tamil Nadu opposes the project due to concerns about water availability downstream.
#### Lovlina Borgohain Addresses Missing Northeast India on Restaurant Map
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games, raised awareness about a restaurant in Glasgow that displayed a map of India missing the Northeast region. She expressed her disappointment to the restaurant’s management, which acknowledged the error and promised to fix the oversight.
#### Foreign Investors Make a Comeback in Indian Markets
After four months of withdrawals, foreign portfolio investors have made a notable return to Indian equities, investing ₹20,200 crores in July. Analysts believe this resurgence is due to attractive stock valuations, stronger corporate earnings, a stable rupee, and a positive global outlook. However, FPIs remain net sellers for the year overall, even as they also showed interest in India’s debt market.
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