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North India recorded its wettest monsoon in 11 years with rainfall 7.1% above normal. The entire country saw the highest rainfall since 2020, marking six consecutive years of normal to above-normal rains. Central India had the highest surplus, while East and Northeast faced deficits.

Two Meitei youths from Thoubal district disappeared after attending a recruitment test in Imphal West, Manipur. Allegedly abducted by Kuki militants, their case has drawn attention from CM N Biren Singh, who is focusing on their rescue. A third youth has been found safe, and efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining two.

A Delhi policeman died after being chased and hit by a car driven by two drunk men he had confronted for drinking. The suspects were arrested, and the incident was recorded on CCTV. Police are investigating potential connections to a liquor supplier mentioned in their diary entry.

Government must ensure that cash transfers reach all marginalised populations

India is set for its fifth winter of troop deployment in eastern Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh-Sikkim due to ongoing distrust with China. Although political-diplomatic talks indicate some progress, the trust deficit with the PLA remains significant. The Indian Army is transitioning to its winter posture and reviewing the operational situation.

CAG report points to wrong concession, irregular allowance and non-assessment of railway property  

Stalin reiterated that the achievements of his government were not solely due to his work but due to collective efforts, and underlined the role played by the Ministers in the past three years.

DGP Shankar Jiwal says enforcement of traffic rules and other road safety measures led to 5% fall in fatalities