BJP leader Ravinder Raina on Sunday slammed Congress over Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik's claim that he briefed then PM Manmohan Singh after the Hafiz Saeed meeting.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has expressed concern over the slow pace of slope protection work on the Chandigarh-Shimla National Highway, where frequent landslides have disrupted traffic and endangered commuters.
In line with the directives of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the State Disaster Management Department has intensified efforts to secure a special package from the Government of India to compensate for the damages caused during the 2025 monsoon season, an official release said.
Amid the ongoing heavy rains and the grave situation caused by natural calamities across the state, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the sacred Dhari Devi Temple in Pauri district on Saturday, said a press statement from the CMO.
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the aftermath of one of its deadliest monsoon seasons, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday confirming a cumulative death toll of 430 since June 20.
Taking lessons from the widespread destruction caused by heavy rains and landslides in the past three years, the Himachal Pradesh government is set to extend strict building construction norms to rural areas as well.
The monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh continues unabated, with the death toll climbing to 427 between June 20 and September 20, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
The two-match unofficial Test series between India and Australia A at the Ekana Cricket Stadium saw the first match end in a draw after rain washed out the final day's play.
A major landslide struck Shimla late last night and early this morning, blocking the city's main road and posing a threat to nearby buildings. Authorities have declared one school shut for two days as a precautionary measure.
Seasonal rains have collapsed Karachi's fragile infrastructure, worsening damaged roads and flooding. Crops across Sindh, including cotton, rice, and sugarcane, suffered major losses, fuelling inflation fears. Residents accuse authorities of neglect, with journalist Shams Kareeo saying ri
"Due to heavy rainfall causing flooding, residents in Telangana are experiencing significant damage to their homes and belongings. The government of Telangana is urged to conduct an immediate assessment and provide assistance," he said.
Terming the flooding of the State as a "Mann-made" tragedy, Badal said "the Chief Minister and his government failed Punjabis at every step, be it cleaning drains and strengthening bundhs before the monsoon rains or providing timely relief to flood-struck farmers. "Now even the compensati