Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has witnessed 23 flash floods, 19 cloudbursts and 16 landslides since the onset of monsoon on June 20, and 52 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state so far, officials said on Monday.

Hyderabad: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday engaged in a war of words on social media, with the former slamming the BJP leader over his statement that India is the only country where the minorities get more benefits and protections than the majority community, saying minority rights are fundamental rights, not charity.

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the BJP government of putting obstacles on Dalits', backwards' and Tribals' fundamental right to education.

Purnea (Bihar): Five members of a family were allegedly killed and their bodies burnt on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Bihar’s Purnea district, police said on Monday.

Mumbai: The privileges committee of the Maharashtra legislature has decided to issue a show cause notice to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, an official said on Monday.

New Delhi: In the wake of the controversy over his stay at the official residence beyond permissible time, former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Monday cleared the air saying his luggage was packed and he along with his wife and children would soon move to a paid government accommodation.

Over 3,000 Myanmarese refugees have fled to Mizoram’s Champhai district in the past four days, following intense clashes between two ethnic armed groups in Myanmar’s Chin State. This fresh influx has added to the existing population of over 32,000 refugees who have already taken shelter in Mizoram due to the ongoing civil war in the neighbouring country.

The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has issued scholarship award letters to less than 40% of the selected candidates under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) scheme for the academic year 2025–26, citing lack of funds. According to The Wire, only 40 out of 106 selected candidates have received provisional scholarship letters, while the remaining 66 are told their awards “may be issued… subject to availability of funds.”