The flood situation in Assam and Manipur has reached critical levels, with a total of 48 people reported dead across the two northeastern states due to heavy rains. Thousands have been evacuated from the affected areas. In other news, a man who had been missing for four years was found at the Bengaluru airport while boarding a flight to Thailand. The individual had disappeared after facing significant business losses in 2020. Additionally, two poachers were arrested in Kaziranga with Hog Deer meat, and the forest personnel took action based on intelligence inputs.
The Uttar Pradesh police lodged an FIR against the organizers of a religious congregation in Hathras. In Jharkhand, the Chief Justice of the High Court had a 16-day tenure due to delays by the Centre. In West Bengal, a complainant lodged a plea in the Supreme Court regarding a sexual harassment case against the Governor. A study revealed that air pollution exposure in India leads to deaths even when meeting national norms.
Meanwhile, in world news, Prince Harry expressed regret over a past decision, and a wildfire in Northern California forced 26,000 people to evacuate amid a heatwave. In UK Election 2024 updates, there is speculation about Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer becoming Prime Minister. House insiders are rallying behind Kamala Harris as a potential replacement for Joe Biden in the US presidential race. Lastly, weather and air quality updates for various cities in India including Indore, Ranchi, Mohali, Haridwar, Srinagar, Bhopal, Goa, Chandigarh, Pune, Jaipur, Shimla, Manali, Mumbai, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad are also provided.
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