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A 116-year-old devotee from Chennai, Navaneethamma, trekked to Tirumala on foot for darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. Impressed by her devotion, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams arranged special VIP darshan, while Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister praised her remarkable faith

The Nagaland Cabinet approved convening a special Assembly session to enact a law for the proposed Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, while seeking the Centre's approval for legislative powers and a higher development package amid delays in implementing the February agreement

Mumbai remained on high alert as the IMD forecast another day of torrential rain, prompting school closures, work-from-home advisories and emergency measures. Record rainfall over 48 hours caused widespread flooding, transport disruptions and storm damage across the city and suburbs

More than 85,000 pilgrims have completed the annual Amarnath Yatra in its first four days, with over 28,000 devotees offering prayers on Monday. Authorities have tightened security, expanded facilities and urged pilgrims to travel only on their registered dates

The Maharashtra Congress launched a statewide protest against the BJP and RSS over alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The agitation follows similar protests by Shiv Sena (UBT), with both parties demanding accountability and action over the alleged irregularities 

Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and several others injured after suspected militants ambushed their convoy in Manipur's Ukhrul district. The attack triggered an exchange of fire, while security forces launched search operations and the State government condemned the killings

Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy overnight rain damaged the Doda-Kishtwar highway and disrupted traffic in Jammu and Kashmir. Several vehicles were buried near the Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project, while authorities launched restoration work and issued safety advisories

14th Dalai Lama's 91st birthday was celebrated by Tibetans and followers worldwide with prayers for his long life and good health. Leaders across India praised his enduring message of compassion, peace, non-violence and universal human values

The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad, forecasting extremely heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities warned of flooding, transport disruptions and landslides, while the BMC deployed emergency teams and urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand for allegedly strangling his girlfriend and burying her body near the Kanchi River after suspecting she was involved with another person. Police recovered the victim's phone and solved the murder during investigation

Security forces launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after a suspected Pakistani drone briefly crossed the Line of Control before returning. No weapons, narcotics or other suspicious material were found during the area search

Six people, including five children and a woman, died after kutcha houses collapsed in Mumbai's Mankhurd, triggering a major rescue operation. Separate tree-fall incidents in Kurla and Aarey claimed two more lives amid heavy monsoon conditions across the city

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticised the Trinamool Congress after state president Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from all party posts, alleging organisational weakness and poor governance. The resignation has intensified political debate ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections

Heavy rain continued to batter Mumbai and nearby regions as the IMD retained a red alert, warning of extremely heavy showers. Widespread flooding, transport delays, landslides and civic disruptions were reported, while authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant 

Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai died at AIIMS Raipur after a prolonged illness. The 70-year-old folk icon, celebrated for taking Chhattisgarh's traditional Mahabharata-based art form to global audiences, was mourned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Investigators found a Snapchat message allegedly sent by murder accused Siya Goyal weeks before Ketan Agarwal's death, suggesting their wedding would not happen. Police are verifying the message and questioning a friend, while Agarwal's grandfather died following cardiac arrest

A counter-terror operation entered its second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian as security forces searched for two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists cornered in a dense orchard. Additional troops sealed escape routes, aiming to dismantle local militant networks and prevent further recruitment

Bengaluru Police arrested one accused and detained another in the daycare abuse case involving alleged assault of toddlers. A Special Investigation Team is probing the incident, while authorities continue searching for three absconding staff members and collecting evidence

The Supreme Court declined to stay the Meghalaya High Court's bail order for Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband during their honeymoon. The Meghalaya government challenged the bail, while the apex court scheduled further hearing after reopening

Delhi University's Centre for Independence and Partition Studies has completed 100 interviews with Partition survivors, creating a digital archive of oral histories. The initiative aims to preserve personal accounts, expand nationwide, and strengthen research on the human impact of India's 1947 Partition

Odisha will install four more Doppler weather radars to enhance forecasting of cyclones, floods and heavy rainfall. The government also reviewed disaster mitigation projects, flood and cyclone shelters, heatwave centres, and El Niño preparedness to strengthen the state's disaster management capabilities

Chennai police arrested five more people in the alleged TVK MLA bribery case, taking total arrests to eight. The accused allegedly conspired to offer ₹35 crore to MLA N Elaiyaraja to support a proposed no-confidence motion against the Assembly Speaker.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked several Army personnel, including a commanding officer, for allegedly storming a police station in Kishtwar, assaulting police personnel and damaging government property. The Army said it is examining the incident and will cooperate with the joint investigation

Five workers were killed and around 20 rescued after an under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area. As rescue operations continued for trapped workers, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered a construction audit and suspended commercial projects approved under the previous government