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Heavy rains triggered by a depression over Bangladesh and Meghalaya have caused widespread devastation across five northeastern states, resulting in at least 32 deaths due to landslides and floods. Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh are the most affected, with houses collapsing, villages inundated, and transportation disrupted.

The Bombay High Court declared Hemang Shah's arrest illegal due to the police's failure to produce him before a magistrate within 24 hours. Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan ordered his immediate release from Arthur Road Jail, citing a violation of Article 22(2) of the Constitution.

In a tragic incident in Bengal's Alipurduar, three members of a family, including a 35-day-old infant, lost their lives in an elephant attack. A herd of 20 elephants entered Kunjanagar village, and a stray tusker trampled Manoj Das to death. His mother, Makhanrani, and infant daughter, Manisha, were also killed in the attack as she rushed to help.

Vishnu Gupta, the Hindu Sena national president, has urged an Ajmer court to dismiss responses from the dargah committee and ASI denying the existence of a Shiva temple beneath the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti dargah. Gupta, in his rejoinder, reaffirmed his claim and right to worship at the site, dismissing the respondents' replies as obstructing justice.

Following the death of Maoist commander Basavaraju, Devji's granddaughter, Itlu Suma Tipiri, has made an emotional appeal for him to surrender. In a video message, Suma urges her grandfather, a potential successor to Basavaraju, to return home. She questions the state's anti-Maoist operations while expressing the family's longing for his return.

Tumakuru MP and Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna writes to CM opposing the project to supply water to from Tumakuru to Bengaluru South district

Shanti Ekambaram, Kotak Mahindra Bank's Deputy MD, will retire in October 2025 after three decades. Her departure follows Uday Kotak's exit and other senior leaders, including KVS Manian. Paritosh Kashyap is appointed as whole-time director, pending approval. Ekambaram's exit adds to the list of senior leaders who have exited since Uday Kotak's early retirement.

The civic body has initiated the process to appoint an independent engineer (IE) to supervise the implementation of the project

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's US visit focused on strengthening economic and financial ties, including FATF coordination, crucial for India's efforts to address terror financing. Discussions also covered defense partnership enhancement through co-production, joint exercises, and information sharing. Both nations reviewed trade agreements, technology cooperation, and streamlining export regulations to bolster the bilateral agenda.

Kolkata's Iskcon Rath Yatra chariot, carrying Lord Jagannath, will roll on new Sukhoi fighter jet tyres, replacing the old Boeing 747 tyres. This change comes after a steering snag last year and a two-decade search for suitable replacements. The MRF-manufactured tyres will enhance manoeuvrability, safety, and stability, especially on Kolkata's tram-tracked roads, ensuring a smoother Yatra experience.

Salman Khurshid's recent remarks backing the nullification of Article 370 have stirred unease within the Congress party, especially after Shashi Tharoor's comments on surgical strikes. Khurshid, part of an all-party delegation, defended the abrogation in Indonesia, highlighting the subsequent elections and perceived prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir.

The nurse was removing paediatric venflon from the baby’s hand when she mistakenly cut off the tip of its right thumb; the baby was then taken to the Government Stanley Hospital in Chennai where doctors performed surgery; Vellore Collector has ordered an inquiry into the incident

The new underpass will end a detour of at least one km by motorists and walkers, say officials; the facility will help decongest service lanes on both sides of the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway

During the announcement of the winner, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was invited on stage to be part of the crowning ceremony