Ukraine's land forces chief, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, resigned after a Russian missile strike killed 12 soldiers at a training site. He took personal responsibility for the tragedy. President Zelenskiy has called a meeting to investigate the incident and ensure troop safety.
In view of torrential rainfall triggering landslides, mudflows, and rockfalls across Aizawl district of Mizoram, authorities have ordered closure of all schools in the district on Monday, June 2, for student safety.
Triggered by intense moisture incursion, the heavy to extremely heavy rainfall has disrupted connectivity, inundated low-lying areas, and forced thousands into relief camps, even as authorities brace for more downpours in the coming days.
An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi experienced turbulence due to a duststorm, prompting the pilot to climb up again when the aircraft was about to touch down at Delhi airport.
According to officials, due to heavy outbursts of rainfall, six buildings and one Assam-type house in Chandmary and Bazar areas in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district were affected on Saturday evening. The district administration has rescued the people from the debris.
"Assam already witnessing intense rain in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm), Hailakandi (30 cm) and in nearby areas. People in low-lying and riverbank areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories. Stay safe, stay prepared," CM Sarma posted on X.
Lawmakers from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) have called for urgent legal reforms to regulate online influencers' contact with Chinese officials, warning of increasing risks to national security posed by Beijing's expanding influence operations.
The spell of rain offer a much needed respite from the heat, as the national capital recorded maximum temperatures of more than 39 C earlier in the morning. According to IMD, Safdarjung area recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 C, Ayanagar 39.5 C, Lodhi Road 39.4 C and Palam recording 3
"Incessant rainfall over the past two days has led to severe flooding across various parts of West Tripura district. As a result, nearly 1,300 families have been shifted to government shelter homes for safety. The state government is closely monitoring the flood-affected areas," Tripura C
In view of the upcoming flood threat during the monsoon season, authorities at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary have begun implementing precautionary measures to safeguard both wildlife and frontline personnel.
The event brought together international experts, policymakers, and Ministers to deliberate on urgent actions needed to safeguard glaciers, which serve as critical freshwater reservoirs and indicators of climate change.
Speaking to ANI, SP Sonam Detchu Bhutia said, "The tourists went missing after the incident in which their vehicle fell into the river. Two of them were rescued safely on the night of May 29. The remaining nine, including the driver from Sikkim, ITBP, SDRF, and NDRF, conducted a rescue opera