Torrential rains have devastated Jammu and Kashmir, causing widespread landslides and flash floods that have claimed at least 31 lives. The Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has been suspended following a deadly landslide, and transportation networks are severely disrupted with train cancellations and highway closures.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar, after resigning as Vice President citing health issues, has applied to resume his pension as a former legislator in Rajasthan. He previously received this pension until becoming the governor of West Bengal in 2019. Now 74, Dhankhar is entitled to a monthly pension of Rs 42,000, with the Rajasthan Assembly secretariat processing his application following his resignation.
Rahul Dravid will conclude his tenure with the Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, ending a long association as both player and coach. He initially joined in 2011, captained the team, and later mentored and coached, influencing many young cricketers. The Royals acknowledged his significant impact on the team's culture and values, expressing gratitude for his remarkable service.
In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps airlifted two critically ill South Korean mountaineers from a remote peak near Kongmarula in Ladakh. The challenging night evacuation was executed from an altitude of 17,000 feet, with the climbers transported to SNM Hospital in Leh. Tragically, one of the mountaineers passed away while undergoing treatment.
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Republicans in the US are worried about Apple's upcoming iOS 26 update, fearing it will hurt their fundraising and voter outreach. The update's new text filtering system, which directs messages from unknown numbers to a separate folder, could significantly impact Republican campaigns that rely heavily on text messaging.
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar faces accusations of obstructing IPS officer Anjana Krishna's efforts to curb illegal sand mining in Solapur. A video circulating online purportedly captures Pawar instructing Krishna to halt action against an NCP member involved. Opposition leaders are demanding an apology, alleging Pawar threatened the officer after she insisted on verifying his identity.
Lalit Modi's revelation of unseen footage of the 2008 Harbhajan-Sreesanth 'slap-gate' has reignited the controversy. The incident, where Harbhajan slapped Sreesanth, was captured by Modi's security camera but never released. Harsha Bhogle explained the video was suppressed to protect the nascent IPL's image, a decision now drawing criticism despite the players' reconciliation.