News Highlights: Shah speaks to Punjab, Himachal CMs, takes stock of rainfall situation

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Bengal SEC, requests to ensure law & order during panchayat re-polling

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to West Bengal State Election Commission expressing concern over the violent situation in the State during the Panchayat elections and requests to ensure law & order during the re-polling for Panchayat elections on July 10. (ANI)

Bridge collapses in J&K's Udhampur

Jammu and Kashmir: A bridge connecting the three areas washed away due to heavy rains in Dudu area of ​​Udhampur. (ANI)

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Campbell Bay, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

An earthquake of Magnitude 5.3 hits Campbell Bay, Andaman and Nicobar Island: National Center for Seismology. (ANI)

Shah speaks to Punjab, Himachal CMs, takes stock of rainfall situation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Chief Ministers of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and took updates about losses due to heavy rainfall. He has also assured all possible help to both states. (ANI)

48 kgs of gold paste seized at Surat International Airport

Gujarat | As a part of Operation Goldmine, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 48 kgs of gold paste at Surat International Airport. This is one of the biggest gold seizures at airports in recent times: DRI. (ANI)

Portion of road caves in Delhi's Rohini after heavy rainfall

A large portion of road caved in Delhi's Rohini area after heavy rainfall. (ANI)

All Gurugram schools to be closed tomorrow

Gurugram district administration issues an advisory stating "All Government and Private Schools (including Play schools etc.) falling in Gurugram district are hereby directed to remain closed tomorrow i.e. on 10th of July in larger public interest and for safety & security of the students." (ANI)

40 years' rainfall record broken in Delhi: PWD Minister Atishi

"In the last 24 hours, there was a rainfall of more than 150 mm. 40 years record has been broken...now we're doing all the necessary arrangements for 150 mm rainfall...all the ministers are on field since morning...": PWD Minister Atishi. (ANI)

Himachal Pradesh: Mandi's Panchvaktra temple submerged under water

Himachal Pradesh: Mandi's Panchvaktra temple has been submerged in water due to a spate in the Beas River.

Demand re-election under CAPF security: Bengal BJP

West Bengal | "We met State Election Commission, Rajeev Sinha. Around 10,000-12,000 booths were captured in the panchayat elections. We gave the complete list to Rajiv Sinha and demanded re-election. We want this election to be held under CAPF security": Jagannath Chattopadhyay, state general secretary of BJP in the state. (ANI)

Delhi Education Minister Atishi orders physical inspections of schools following heavy rains

Keeping in view the safety of schools in the midst of incessant rains in Delhi, Education Minister Atishi issued an order directing all the regional directors, zonal directors, deputy directors, all principals and vice principals of the education department have been ordered to conduct physical inspections of schools and submit the compliance report by tonight. (ANI)

Heavy rain alert in several Himachal districts

"It has rained heavily in Himachal Pradesh in the last 24 hours. Una has received 228 MM of rain. A red alert has been issued in the state. Heavy rain alert has been issued in Kangra, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kullu, Mandi. Orange Alert has been issued for Solan, Shimla, and Sirmaur and Yellow Alert has been issued for Lahaul Spiti": Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior IMD Scientist, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. (ANI)

Mohali, Punjab: NDRF team carries out rescue ops after heavy rainfall

Mohali, Punjab: NDRF team carries out rescue operations after residential buildings in Dera Bassi got heavily flooded due to massive rainfall. (ANI)

Waterlogging at Gurugram's Sector 30 following incessant rainfall

VIDEO | Commuters, especially delivery agents, face inconvenience due to waterlogging at Sector 30, Gurugram following incessant rainfall. (PTI)

Three ballot boxes found in a drain in Bengal's Murshidabad

West Bengal | Three ballot boxes found in a drain in Murshidabad where violence broke out after panchayat elections. A local said, "The situation is not good after the elections, the general public is also not coming out due to fear. The general public is in panic. If anyone comes out, the TMC threatens them." (ANI).

Himachal Pradesh CM asks people to exercise caution given heavy rainfall situation

"I appeal to everyone not to go nearby any rivers or water bodies because there is a chance of further heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours...everyone must be cautious and we have instructed the administration as well to take all the precautions and alert the people": Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on the rain situation of the state. (ANI)

Himachal Pradesh: Mandi's Panchvaktra temple submerged under water following heavy rainfall

Himachal Pradesh: Mandi's Panchvaktra temple has been submerged in water due to a spate in the Beas River. (ANI)

Himachal Pradesh: Mandi-Kullu National Highway closed due to landslides

Himachal Pradesh: Mandi-Kullu National Highway closed due to landslides and rock-slides from mountains near Shani Mandir Aut. Mandi-Kullu road via Kataul closed due to landslides. Pandoh-Gohar-Chalchowk-Baggy-Sundernagar road open but heavy-vehicular movement restricted: Mandi Police. (ANI)

Rainfall record of last 20 years has been broken, working to address waterlogging: Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi

Delhi: "The amount of rainfall that happened in 12 hours on Saturday was 15% of the total monsoon rain. The record of the last 20 years has been broken. As far as the preparations are concerned, we were fully prepared. However, the problem of waterlogging arose because of record rainfall. I want to ensure the public of Delhi that all the officers and workers are working continuously...They have been working day and night in places where there is waterlogging," says Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi. (ANI)

IAF contingent practises in France for the Bastille Day parade

Indian Air Force contingent practises in France for the Bastille Day parade on July 14. (ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir: Ramban highway closed following heavy rainfall

Jammu and Kashmir: Road near T-5 tunnel at Panthyal in Ramban washed away due to heavy rainfall following which the highway has been closed. (ANI)

People raise slogans against police in Bengal's Rampur after rural poll violence

BJP workers again protest against rural poll violence outside State Election Commission

Police lathi-charge Congress workers protesting Bengal rural poll violence

Police baton charge BJP workers protesting rural poll rigging in East Medinipur

Kanwariyas (Lord Shiva devotees) gather to collect holy water from the river Ganga for 'Kanwar Yatra' during the holy month of Shravan, at Har Ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar.(PTI)

Amid surge in tomato prices, a smartphone shop owner in MP is giving free tomatoes with mobile phones

Atishi visits Tilak Bridge, ITO areas to review situation amid waterlogging

India opt to bowl after winning toss after winning toss in first Women's T20I against Bangladesh.

All schools and colleges in Mandi will remain closed for tomorrow due to ongoing heavy rain in the district: Arindam Chaudhary, Deputy Commissioner Mandi, Himachal

Amarnath yatra resumes after three days after weather improves

Amarnath yatra resumes after three days from J-K's Panjtarni, Sheshnag camps following improvement in weather: Officials(PTI)

Watch: Boundary wall of a Delhi government school collapses due to rain

A bridge collapse, crops were damaged amid heavy rains in Punjab's Tarn Taran

Bangalore celebrates Jawa Yezdi Day

State election commission didn't give list of sensitive, very sensitive booths: BSF DIG on Bengal poll violence

CAPF troops, armed police from 25 states not adequately used for security in Bengal rural polls, says DIG BSF

We had written several letters to West Bengal State Election Commission regarding information on sensitive polling booths, but on June 7 West Bengal govt responded with only the numbers of sensitive polling booths and did not provide the locations or other details. 59,000 troops of CAPF and state armed police from 25 states were not adequately utilised in security duties: SS Guleria, DIG BSF(ANI)

Watch: Newly built wall of school collapses amid heavy rains in Delhi

Telangana fire: One person evacuated, no casualties but shops gutted

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended for 3rd day amid inclement weather

Massive fire breaks out at Palika Bazar near Secunderabad railway station in Telangana

Rajnath Singh to reach Malaysia today on a three-day official visit

"Looking forward to holding bilateral talks with my counterpart, Mr Dato’ Seri Mohamad Hasan, and deepening the defence cooperation between the two countries," he says.(ANI)

Watch: Waterlogging in UP's Moradabad

Himachal Pradesh: Woman dies after her house collapses due to landslide

Tamil Nadu: 15 Rameswaram fishermen apprehended with two boats by Sri Lankan Navy from Delft island in Palk Strait.

Tain movement on Shimla-Kalka heritage rail track suspended due to rain, landslides

Train movement on the Shimla-Kalka heritage rail track in Himachal Pradeshis cancelled for today due to ongoing heavy rains and subsequent slides and waterlogging: HP Traffic, Tourist & Railways Police(ANI)

Rescue ops continue to trace 2 Army personnel washed away in Poshana river in Poonch

Jammu & Kashmir: Rescue operation underway to trace two Indian Army personnel washed away in the Poshana river in Poonch