In Agra, a 24-year-old man named Roop Kishor was allegedly buried alive by four men—Ankit, Gaurav, Karan, and Akash—due to a land dispute. After being assaulted and strangled, Kishor was buried on the attackers' farm. Stray dogs dug up the area, biting Kishor's exposed flesh, which revived him. He managed to walk to a nearby area, where locals assisted and took him to the hospital. Kishor's mother claimed the men forcibly took him from their home. An FIR has been filed, and a police investigation is ongoing.

Heavy rainfall has led to significant waterlogging on the runway at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. The downpour, caused by a deep depression over Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal, also affected areas like Howrah, Salt Lake, and Barrackpore. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the rain to continue throughout the day, with a yellow alert issued for Gangetic West Bengal and an orange alert for northern districts. Despite ankle-deep water in parts of Kolkata, traffic remains unaffected. Some regions have already received up to 7 cm of rain since Friday afternoon.

Three-time Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej has criticized Air India for downgrading him from business class without a refund on a Mumbai to Bengaluru flight. Sharing his experience on X (formerly Twitter), Kej revealed this was the third time in a year he faced such an issue. He described the airline staff as "rude, clueless, and high-handed." Air India responded to Kej's complaints, offering to resolve the matter privately, but Kej demanded a clear refund and explanation, threatening legal action if not resolved. The incident has sparked significant attention on social media.

In a dramatic rescue operation, Kerala forest officials saved a tribal family, including four young children, stranded in a cave atop a hill in Wayanad. The daring 8-hour mission, led by Kalpetta range forest officer K. Hashis, involved navigating treacherous terrain and heavy rainfall. The family, from the Paniya community, had been trapped following recent landslides that devastated the region. The rescue team, overcoming severe conditions, managed to evacuate the family, highlighting Kerala's resilience in the face of natural disasters. The landslides have claimed 308 lives, marking one of the state's worst calamities.

The Delhi Police have heightened security at the Israeli Embassy and Chabad House after intelligence alerts following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. Senior officers met to plan a robust security arrangement around the two Israeli sites in the capital. A senior officer stated that a multi-layered security system, including numerous CCTV cameras, is already in place. Additional personnel may be deployed if necessary to ensure safety amid heightened tensions.

A cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Samej village has caused widespread destruction, with entire village washed away. According to survivors, the disaster occurred on Wednesday night, catching residents off guard. Anita Devi, a resident, reported that only her house remained standing, while Bakhshi Ram, an elderly villager, lost 14-15 family members in the flood. The villagers are now homeless and searching for loved ones. The authorities have yet to assess the full extent of the damage, but initial reports indicate significant loss of life and property. Relief efforts are underway to support the affected villagers.

The Kerala government has intensified rescue efforts in Wayanad, where landslides have claimed 344 lives. To aid in the search for survivors, deep search radars have been deployed, including one Xaver radar and four Reeco radars airlifted from Delhi. Over 200 people remain missing, and the Indian Army, Kerala Police, and emergency services are leading the rescue operations, assisted by private companies and volunteers. The search, now in its fifth day, is a massive effort to locate those trapped under debris and in collapsed houses, with hopes of finding survivors fading by the hour.

Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi chaired a review meeting with senior officers to discuss recent developments and challenges. He directed officers to enhance security plans, increase surveillance of anti-national elements, and boost area dominations. Birdi also emphasized the need to secure vulnerable targets and monitor social media to prevent misinformation. The meeting aimed to ensure peaceful conduct of upcoming events in the region. The officers were instructed to take necessary measures to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain law and order in the Kashmir Zone.

The death toll from cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh has reached 8, with three more bodies found during ongoing rescue operations. Flash floods triggered by these incidents have severely impacted Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla districts. Efforts to locate 45 missing individuals are ongoing, with drones and NDRF teams deployed. In Uttarakhand, rescue operations have been bolstered with military helicopters evacuating stranded pilgrims from Kedarnath. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is actively managing the relief efforts, while officials in Uttarakhand continue to assist those affected by the heavy rains.

In Wayanad, Kerala, a forest officer team led by K Hashis undertook a perilous trek to rescue a tribal family stranded in a cave following a landslide. The family, including four toddlers, was trapped atop a hill without food. The four-member team navigated dangerous, slippery terrain for over four hours to reach them. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised the officers' bravery, highlighting their critical role in saving the family. The children were provided with food and clothing upon their return to safety.