Southern and eastern India are bracing for a week of intense rainfall and thunderstorms, with the IMD predicting widespread showers and heavy downpours through October 26. Northeast monsoon activity is surging, prompting flash flood warnings for several districts in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. Residents are urged to exercise caution.
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JNU students protesting police inaction over alleged assault on their president were detained, with six police personnel injured during a scuffle. The Left-affiliated union accused police of not registering an FIR against ABVP members, while police stated they assured legal action but students proceeded with a 'gherao'.
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