Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall, prompting a yellow alert from the IMD, while Raigad was under an orange alert. In Madhya Pradesh, torrential rains caused the Narmada River to overflow, submerging a bridge and disrupting traffic. Red alerts for intense rainfall and lightning were issued for several districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Goa.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a significant high-level meeting in Parliament on Monday, with key BJP leaders in attendance. The discussions likely centered on strategizing and making crucial decisions concerning the ongoing Monsoon session, which commenced on the same day and is scheduled to continue until August 21. Modi hailed the session as a 'Vijay Utsav,' celebrating the armed forces' capabilities.
Security forces and terrorists engaged in a gunfight in Kishtwar's Dachhan area following a targeted search operation based on intelligence inputs. Suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, believed to be three in number, are trapped as reinforcements tighten the cordon.
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A devastating incident in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district resulted in the collapse of a government school building, claiming the lives of at least four children and leaving 17 injured. Rescue teams are on-site, working to free those still trapped under the debris at Piplodi Primary School. Ten children have been referred to Jhalawar for medical attention, with several in critical condition.
India's higher education is undergoing a major change. The government plans to replace the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single body, HECI. This aims to streamline regulations and improve quality. Past committees have suggested similar reforms. HECI promises efficiency and accountability. However, concerns exist about centralized control and loss of expertise.
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In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia slammed the ISL’s structure and called for a complete overhaul in Indian football. With stakeholders incurring losses, youth teams underperforming, and the country’s premier domestic league’s future in limbo, Bhutia has demanded urgent reforms to save the sport in India.
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