The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across the Northeast and the Himalayan foothills over the next 4 to 5 days, with a flash flood warning for parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand. Heavy rain is also expected in several northeastern states, including Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Kerala and parts of Karnataka remain at risk of localised flooding due to continued rainfall. The IMD has advised people in vulnerable areas to stay alert and follow instructions issued by local authorities. (PC: Mint)

The body of veteran Nepalese-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja was recovered on Sunday, three days after a devastating avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the Alpine Club of Pakistan, the 43-year-old's body was found at an altitude of around 5,700 metres. Purja was among 10 climbers swept away when the avalanche hit the mountain during an expedition. Rescue teams have so far recovered five bodies, while search operations continue for the remaining five missing climbers. Purja, regarded as one of the world's greatest mountaineers, had earned global recognition for scaling all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres in a record-breaking time during 2019. (PC: X)

The United States has advised its citizens across the Middle East to stay alert and be ready to leave if tensions with Iran worsen. The State Department warned of possible travel disruptions, flight cancellations and security risks, saying US diplomatic missions and American interests could be targeted. The advisory comes amid reports that President Donald Trump may approve fresh strikes on Iran in the coming days. Iran has warned that countries supporting US military action could face consequences. The latest alert follows weeks of escalating attacks and counterattacks between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict. (PC: BBC)

Heavy rainfall continued to batter Kerala, leaving 8 people dead, 8 missing and 13 injured as floods and landslides caused widespread destruction across the state. Chief Minister V D Satheesan said 27 houses were completely destroyed and 196 were partially damaged. Authorities evacuated 5,792 people to 209 relief camps as swollen rivers, flooded roads and overflowing dams disrupted normal life. Some areas received up to 320 mm of rainfall, with Kannur recording the highest. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for 12 districts, warning of more heavy rain and urging residents, especially in hilly regions, to remain cautious. (PC: HT)

India's Commonwealth Games boxing celebrations in Glasgow took an unexpected turn after Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain objected to an inaccurate map of India displayed at an Indian restaurant. Lovlina, who is from Assam, said the map printed on napkins and displayed outside the restaurant omitted the Northeast, calling it "hurtful." She politely urged the management to correct the depiction. Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh also noted that Jammu and Kashmir was not fully represented and asked the restaurant to replace the map. The incident came after India completed its best-ever Commonwealth Games boxing campaign with a record 7 gold medals. (PC: India Today)

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, defended New Delhi's decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, saying Pakistan had "destroyed the treaty's spirit long before India acted". In an opinion piece published in *Newsweek*, Kwatra wrote that the 1960 agreement was built on the principles of goodwill and friendship, but Pakistan gradually eroded those foundations through decades of its conduct. He also noted that the treaty allocated the 3 eastern rivers of the Indus basin to India. Kwatra said India's decision reflects the reality that the pact's original spirit had already been undermined. (PC: X)

At least 3 people were killed and 21 others injured after a homemade explosive device detonated outside the Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening. Russian authorities said a woman carrying the device was stopped by a security guard before it exploded, killing the woman, the guard and a visitor. The restaurant was hosting a private event at the time. Officials have not identified the intended target or confirmed a motive. Security forces sealed off the area and launched an investigation. The incident comes amid heightened security concerns following previous attacks in the Russian capital. (PC: BBC)

India will look to finish the Commonwealth Games 2026 on a high as athletes compete for up to 7 medals on the final day in Glasgow. India currently sit 4th in the medals table with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze. In judo, Ishroop Narang, Avtar Singh and Yash Ghanghas will fight for gold in their respective events. Track cyclists Dinesh Kumar, Harshveer Singh Sekhon, Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam and Lisha Das will also be in action, hoping to secure India's first-ever cycling medal of the Games and strengthen the country's final medal tally. (PC: NDTV)

The death toll in the Kulgam terror attack has risen to 2 after Bhupendra Bhaina (28), a migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh, succumbed to bullet injuries on Saturday. The attack took place on Friday when terrorists opened fire on 2 brick kiln workers in Kelam village. Deepak Ratre (24) was killed on the spot, while Bhaina later died during treatment. Both had travelled to Jammu and Kashmir this year for work. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered intensified anti-terror operations and stronger security for migrant workers. The Chhattisgarh government announced ₹20 lakh compensation for each victim's family. (PC: HT)

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya admitted that the party has not yet been able to eliminate extortion in the state despite being in power for 2 months. Speaking at an industry event in Kolkata, he said claiming otherwise would be false. Bhattacharya acknowledged that some people within the BJP were displaying the same tendencies the party had criticised earlier. He also warned party workers against attacking opposition leaders, saying such actions could backfire. Stressing the need to keep politics out of business, he said the government would soon consult investors, entrepreneurs and academics before finalising a new industrial policy to boost investment. (PC: India Today)