Heavy monsoon rain brought large parts of Delhi to a halt on Thursday, flooding roads, disrupting traffic and uprooting trees across the city. A newly constructed 4-storey building collapsed in Rohini, killing 3 people, while rescue teams searched the debris for survivors. Waterlogging affected several major roads, causing long traffic jams and delaying daily commuters. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of more heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel as emergency teams worked to clear flooded roads, remove fallen trees and restore normal services. (PC: India Today)

A video allegedly featuring Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Haris Dar has surfaced online, in which he threatens India, saying, **"We will stop your breathing,"** and warns of **"something big"** in 2026 over the Indus Waters issue. The video also references tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Indian security agencies are examining the authenticity of the video and assessing any potential security threat. The remarks come at a time of strained India-Pakistan ties, with New Delhi maintaining that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan takes credible action against cross-border terrorism.  

Heavy rains in Maharashtra's Raigad district washed nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders into the Patalganga River after floodwaters inundated a storage facility. Authorities have issued a public warning, asking residents to stay away from the river and avoid handling any cylinders that may drift downstream. Emergency teams and local officials have launched a search and recovery operation to retrieve the cylinders and prevent potential accidents. Officials said there have been no reports of injuries so far. The incident highlights the impact of relentless monsoon rains, which have triggered flooding and disrupted normal life in several parts of the state. (PC: India Today)

A controversy erupted after a viral video showed CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke eating bread pakodas while activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Responding to the criticism, Dipke said the clip was being shared "out of context" and claimed it was recorded before Wangchuk began his fast. He said Wangchuk joined the protest several days later after returning from a climate summit in Europe. Dipke also explained that the core organising team was not fasting because they needed to manage the protest and coordinate with authorities, while concerns over Wangchuk's health continue to grow. (PC: India Today)

At least 16 people are feared trapped after a three-storey administrative building collapsed in the Moshi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, on Wednesday. Officials said a large mound of legacy waste became unstable due to continuous heavy rainfall and slid onto the building, which housed the office of a private waste-processing company. Around 20 people were inside at the time, with four managing to escape. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade, and local authorities have launched rescue operations and established contact with some of those trapped. Rescue efforts remain underway. (PC: HT)

The mother of Prabhas Mondal, the accused in the killing of a minor girl in West Bengal's Baruipur, said her son "got what he deserved" after he died during a police operation. According to police, the accused was killed after allegedly attempting to escape custody during the investigation. His mother declined to claim his body, expressing grief while saying that anyone responsible for such a serious crime should face the consequences. The case has drawn widespread public attention and prompted discussions on child safety, criminal justice, police procedures, and the need for a fair legal process while the investigation continues. (PC: NDTV)

The prime suspect in the killing of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal died during a police operation conducted as part of the ongoing investigation. According to police, the operation was aimed at recovering evidence related to the case when the suspect allegedly attempted to escape, leading to an exchange in which he sustained injuries. He was later declared dead at a hospital. The case has drawn widespread public attention and renewed calls for timely justice and child safety. Authorities said the investigation remains active, and any remaining legal proceedings will continue in accordance with due process and the law.

    Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Zakir Ganai was killed in an encounter with security forces after a four-day anti-terror operation in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. The operation began after intelligence inputs led forces to the area, where Ganai remained trapped despite repeated attempts to escape. Security personnel maintained a tight cordon before neutralising the militant during the final assault. Officials described the operation as a significant success in ongoing counter-terror efforts in the region. Authorities recovered weapons and other incriminating material from the encounter site, while search operations continued to ensure no other militants were hiding nearby. (PC: NDTV)

A key accused in the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur was killed in a police encounter during a crime scene reconstruction, officials said. Police alleged Prabhash Mondol snatched a policeman's firearm, opened fire and attempted to escape, prompting retaliatory firing in which he was fatally injured. The case has triggered widespread outrage after the girl's body was recovered in a sack, with the post-mortem confirming sexual assault. Three people have been arrested under murder, gangrape and POCSO charges, while a Special Investigation Team is probing the case. Authorities are also investigating the lynching of another man who was allegedly mistaken for a suspect during protests. (PC: The Indian Express)

Meta has denied allegations that it knowingly targeted users in India with Instagram advertisements linked to child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM), calling the claims "categorically inaccurate." The response came after the Indian government issued a notice directing the company to immediately disable such advertisements and explain how they appeared on the platform. Meta said it has a zero-tolerance policy for child exploitation and uses technology, human reviewers and reporting tools to detect and remove such content. The controversy follows a BBC investigation that raised concerns over Instagram ads allegedly promoting access to child abuse material in India. (PC: HT)