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Manali in Himachal Pradesh faced severe flooding as heavy rainfall caused the Beas River to overflow, sweeping away buildings, shops, and vehicles. Residential areas were inundated, and highways were cut off, leaving hundreds stranded.
The torrent washed away a multi-storey hotel and four shops in Manali on Tuesday. Floodwaters entered Alu Ground, and sections of the Manali-Leh highway were blocked. In Bahang, a two-storey building, two restaurants, and two shops collapsed, while low-lying areas in Patlikuhal were submerged, including a fish farm and factory. Officials reported extensive damage but no casualties.
A heavy-duty truck was swept away by the raging waters, with no trace found. The Leh - Manali Highway remains closed, and critical sections between Kullu and Manali have been washed away. Water from Ghanvi Khud also flooded houses in Kullu.
In Mandi, two buildings housing nearly 40 shops collapsed; thankfully, they had been vacated. Flash floods were also reported in Kanvi village, Kinnaur district. The Shimla district administration ordered closure of all schools due to landslides, uprooted trees, and blocked roads.
The Meteorological Department has issued a 'red' alert for Kangra, Chamba, and Lahaul-Spiti districts, and an 'orange' alert for Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Solan, Mandi, Kullu, and Shimla, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
Since June 20, Himachal Pradesh has been battered by flash floods, landslides, and drowning incidents, leaving at least 156 people dead and 38 missing.
In Jammu and Kashmir, a landslide near Trikuta Hills in Reasi district forced suspension of the Mata Vaishno Devi yatra, leaving some injured. The Jammu-Srinagar highway also faced closures as rivers and streams swelled beyond danger marks, inundating low-lying areas.
Officials continue rescue operations, while authorities urge residents and tourists to exercise extreme caution amid ongoing heavy rains and river surges.

Manali Floods: Beas River Swells, Buildings Washed

Heavy rain triggers flash floods in Himachal, landslides disrupt roads and pilgrimages

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Multiple cloudbursts struck the Karsog division in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh overnight, leaving one person dead and at least nine others missing, according to officials on Tuesday.
The cloudbursts triggered sudden flash floods, sweeping away several houses and causing widespread destruction. Authorities confirmed that 41 people were rescued by the district administration and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
In Kuklah village, at least 10 houses and a bridge were washed away. In addition, the 16-MW Patikari Hydro-Electric Power Project, located on the Bakhli Khad &mdash; a tributary of the Beas river &mdash; was also completely destroyed.
Due to excessive water inflow, approximately 1.5 lakh cusecs of water had to be released from the Pandoh Dam. The situation escalated rapidly as intense rainfall in the upper catchment of the Beas caused a sharp surge in water levels.
Authorities have issued strict warnings to locals and tourists to avoid riverbanks, given the dangerous conditions. The Larji Hydro Electric Project in Kullu, which has a capacity of 126 MW, also witnessed an unusually high water discharge.
As a precaution, Mandi District Magistrate Apoorv Devgan ordered the closure of all schools and educational institutions in the district for Tuesday.
Meanwhile, relentless rain continues to batter the state, leading to further incidents of flash floods. On Monday, a five-storey building collapsed in a Shimla suburb; fortunately, no casualties were reported as residents had vacated the structure beforehand.
In the last 10 days, Himachal Pradesh has recorded losses amounting to ₹75.69 crore due to heavy rainfall. Between June 20 and June 30, the state has reported 23 fatalities from flash floods, cloudbursts, and drowning incidents. Additionally, 259 roads remain closed, 614 power transformers are non-operational, and 144 water supply schemes have been disrupted.
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Cloudbursts Hit Mandi: 1 Dead, 9 Missing in Floods

Flash floods after cloudbursts destroy homes, dam in Himachal's Mandi; rescue ops underway

<div>Around 50 people have gone missing after a cloud burst in Mandi, Shimla and Kullu districts on Thursday, with two bodies recovered. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Kangra, Kullu and Mandi, predicting more rain on Friday.</div>
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<div>A flood warning has been issued in six districts of Himachal Pradesh on Friday. The IMD has identified the at-risk districts as Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Chamba and Sirmaur.</div>
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<div>Himachal Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary Onkar Chand Sharma issued an alert for heavy rain till August 2 with further warnings based on IMD data.</div>
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<div>Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured all possible help and two additional NDRF teams are being dispatched. BJP chief JP Nadda is also in touch, and CM Sukhu has spoken to Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.</div>
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<div>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the situation in Mandi and has instructed top officials to ensure that all possible assistance is provided to those affected by heavy rains and cloudbursts.</div>
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<div>The Indian Army mobilized its assets for rescue operations, deploying three columns with 125 personnel, an engineer task force, and a medical team of 20 personnel to the cloudburst site in Shimla district.</div>
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<div>The IMD forecast for Himachal Pradesh indicates rain at most places in low hills/plains and mid hills and at many places in high hills. Heavy rain has been lashing some parts of the state since late Wednesday evening.</div>
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<div>Palampur recorded the highest rainfall of 212 mm, Chauri 203 mm, Dharamshala 183.2 mm, Jogindernagar 161 mm and Kangra 150 mm. Shimla received 64.6 mm of rain in the evening and 61 mm of rain in the evening.</div>

ગુરુવારે મંડી, શિમલા અને કુલ્લુ જિલ્લામાં વાદળ ફાટવાથી લગભગ 50 લોકો ગુમ થયા છે, જેમાં બે મૃતદેહો બહાર આવ્યા છે. ભારતીય હવામાન વિભાગ (IMD) એ કાંગડા, કુલ્લુ અને મંડી માટે રેડ એલર્ટ જારી કર્યું છે, જેમાં શુક્રવારે વધુ વરસાદની આગાહી કરવામાં આવી છે.
હિમાચલ પ્રદેશના છ જિલ્લાઓમાં શુક્રવારે ફ્લડની ચેતવણી જારી કરવામાં આવી છે. IMD એ જોખમ ધરાવતા જિલ્લાઓને કાંગડા, કુલ્લુ, મંડી, શિમલા, ચંબા અને સિરમૌર તરીકે ઓળખ્યા છે.
હિમાચલ પ્રદેશના અધિક મુખ્ય સચિવ ઓંકાર ચંદ શર્માએ IMD ડેટાના આધારે વધુ ચેતવણીઓ સાથે 2 ઓગસ્ટ સુધી ભારે વરસાદ માટે એલર્ટ જાહેર કર્યું હતું.
મુખ્ય પ્રધાન સુખવિંદર સિંહ સુખુએ જણાવ્યું કે કેન્દ્રીય ગૃહ પ્રધાન અમિત શાહે તમામ શક્ય મદદની ખાતરી આપી છે અને એનડીઆરએફની બે વધારાની ટીમો રવાના કરવામાં આવી રહી છે. ભાજપના વડા જેપી નડ્ડા પણ સંપર્કમાં છે, અને સીએમ સુખુએ કોંગ્રેસના નેતાઓ મલ્લિકાર્જુન ખડગે અને રાહુલ ગાંધી સાથે વાત કરી છે.
વડા પ્રધાન નરેન્દ્ર મોદી મંડીની પરિસ્થિતિ પર નજીકથી નજર રાખી રહ્યા છે અને ઉચ્ચ અધિકારીઓને સૂચના આપી છે કે ભારે વરસાદ અને વાદળ ફાટવાથી અસરગ્રસ્તોને તમામ શક્ય સહાય પૂરી પાડવામાં આવે તે સુનિશ્ચિત કરે.
ભારતીય સેનાએ બચાવ કામગીરી માટે તેની સંપત્તિઓ એકત્ર કરી છે, 125 કર્મચારીઓ સાથે ત્રણ કૉલમ, એક એન્જિનિયર ટાસ્ક ફોર્સ, અને 20 કર્મચારીઓની એક મેડિકલ ટીમ શિમલા જિલ્લામાં ક્લાઉડબર્સ્ટ સાઇટ પર તૈનાત કરી છે.
હિમાચલ પ્રદેશ માટે IMDની આગાહી નીચી ટેકરીઓ/મેદાન અને મધ્ય ટેકરીઓમાં મોટા ભાગના સ્થળોએ અને ઊંચી ટેકરીઓમાં ઘણી જગ્યાએ વરસાદ સૂચવે છે. બુધવારે મોડી સાંજથી રાજ્યના કેટલાક ભાગોમાં ભારે વરસાદ પડી રહ્યો છે.
પાલમપુરમાં સૌથી વધુ 212 મીમી, ચૌરીમાં 203 મીમી, ધરમશાલામાં 183.2 મીમી, જોગીન્દરનગરમાં 161 મીમી અને કાંગડામાં 150 મીમી વરસાદ નોંધાયો હતો. શિમલામાં 64.6 મીમી જ્યારે સાંજમાં 61 મીમી વરસાદ નોંધાયો હતો.

Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh Leave Dozens Missing

બચાવ કામગીરી તીવ્ર બનતાં છ જિલ્લાઓમાં ફ્લેશ પૂરની ચેતવણી સાથે રાજ્ય હાઇ એલર્ટ પર છે.

હિમાચલ પ્રદેશમાં વાદળ ફાટવાથી ડઝનેક લોકો લાપતા છે

गुरुवार को मंडी, शिमला और कुल्लू जिलों में बादल फटने के बाद लगभग 50 लोग लापता हो गए हैं, जिनमें से दो शव बरामद किए गए हैं। भारत मौसम विज्ञान विभाग (आईएमडी) ने शुक्रवार को और बारिश की भविष्यवाणी करते हुए कांगड़ा, कुल्लू और मंडी के लिए रेड अलर्ट जारी किया है।
हिमाचल प्रदेश के छह जिलों में शुक्रवार को बाढ़ की चेतावनी जारी की गई है. आईएमडी ने खतरे वाले जिलों की पहचान कांगड़ा, कुल्लू, मंडी, शिमला, चंबा और सिरमौर के रूप में की है।
हिमाचल प्रदेश के अतिरिक्त मुख्य सचिव ओंकार चंद शर्मा ने आईएमडी डेटा के आधार पर आगे की चेतावनी के साथ 2 अगस्त तक भारी बारिश का अलर्ट जारी किया।
मुख्यमंत्री सुखविंदर सिंह सुक्खू ने कहा कि केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने हर संभव मदद का आश्वासन दिया है और एनडीआरएफ की दो अतिरिक्त टीमें भेजी जा रही हैं। बीजेपी अध्यक्ष जेपी नड्डा भी संपर्क में हैं और सीएम सुक्खू ने कांग्रेस नेता मल्लिकार्जुन खड़गे और राहुल गांधी से बात की है.
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी मंडी की स्थिति पर करीब से नजर रख रहे हैं और उन्होंने शीर्ष अधिकारियों को यह सुनिश्चित करने का निर्देश दिया है कि भारी बारिश और बादल फटने से प्रभावित लोगों को हर संभव सहायता प्रदान की जाए।
भारतीय सेना ने बचाव कार्यों के लिए अपनी संपत्ति जुटाई, शिमला जिले में बादल फटने वाली जगह पर 125 कर्मियों, एक इंजीनियर टास्क फोर्स और 20 कर्मियों की एक मेडिकल टीम के साथ तीन कॉलम तैनात किए।
हिमाचल प्रदेश के लिए आईएमडी का पूर्वानुमान निचली पहाड़ियों/मैदानी इलाकों और मध्य पहाड़ियों में अधिकांश स्थानों पर और ऊंची पहाड़ियों में कई स्थानों पर बारिश का संकेत देता है। बुधवार देर शाम से राज्य के कुछ हिस्सों में भारी बारिश हो रही है.
सबसे अधिक बारिश पालमपुर में 212 मिमी, चौरी में 203 मिमी, धर्मशाला में 183.2 मिमी, जोगिंदरनगर में 161 मिमी और कांगड़ा में 150 मिमी दर्ज की गई। शिमला में शाम को 64.6 मिमी और शाम को 61 मिमी बारिश हुई.

बचाव अभियान तेज होने के कारण छह जिलों में अचानक बाढ़ की चेतावनी के साथ राज्य हाई अलर्ट पर है।

हिमाचल प्रदेश में बादल फटने से दर्जनों लोग लापता

State on High Alert with Flash Flood Warnings in Six Districts as Rescue Operations Intensify.

A cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district caused a flash flood in the Tosh canal, resulting in the collapse of a bridge and several shops. Fortunately there were no casualties.
Torrential rains triggered landslides in Manipur and Tamil Nadu, resulting in the death of five people, including a woman and her infant son. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rains in 20 states and some Union Territories of India.
A Red Alert has been issued for Madhya Maharashtra (1-3 August) and Coastal Karnataka (31 July-1 August), while an Orange Alert has been issued for: Konkan and Goa (30 July-3 August)
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh ( 1-3 August) Uttarakhand (30 July-1 August) Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh (31 July-1 August) Rescue operations and precautions Rescue teams have been deployed in the affected areas and people have been advised to stay away from rivers and lakes. People living near rivers and lakes have been urged to move to safer places. Lightning incident in Jharkhand On Tuesday, seven people, including two children, were killed and four others injured due to lightning in Jharkhand. The injured have been admitted to a hospital in Ranchi.

હિમાચલ પ્રદેશના કુલ્લુ જિલ્લામાં વાદળ ફાટવાના કારણે તોશ નહેરમાં અચાનક પૂર આવ્યું, પરિણામે એક પુલ અને ઘણી દુકાનો ધરાશાયી થઈ ગઈ. સદનસીબે કોઈ જાનહાની થઈ નથી.
મુશળધાર વરસાદને કારણે મણિપુર અને તમિલનાડુમાં ભૂસ્ખલન થયું, જેના પરિણામે એક મહિલા અને તેના શિશુ પુત્ર સહિત પાંચ લોકોના મોત થયા.
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અસરગ્રસ્ત વિસ્તારોમાં બચાવ ટીમો તૈનાત કરવામાં આવી છે અને લોકોને નદીઓ અને તળાવોથી દૂર રહેવાની સલાહ આપવામાં આવી છે. નદીઓ અને તળાવો નજીક રહેતા લોકોને સલામત સ્થળે ખસી જવા તાકીદ કરવામાં આવી છે.
ઝારખંડમાં વીજળી પડવાની ઘટના
ઝારખંડમાં મંગળવારે વીજળી પડવાને કારણે બે બાળકો સહિત સાત લોકોનાં મોત નીપજ્યાં અને અન્ય ચાર ઘાયલ થયા. ઘાયલોને રાંચીની હોસ્પિટલમાં દાખલ કરવામાં આવ્યા છે.

Cloud bursting in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh

હિમાચલ પ્રદેશના કુલ્લુ જિલ્લામાં વાદળ ફાટવાના કારણે તોશ નાળામાં અચાનક પૂર આવ્યું છે.

દેશમાં ઉત્તરથી-દક્ષિણ સુધી ભારે વરસાદની આગાહી

हिमाचल प्रदेश के कुल्लू जिले में बादल फटने से तोश नहर में अचानक बाढ़ आ गई, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप एक पुल और कई दुकानें ढह गईं। सौभाग्य से कोई हताहत नहीं हुआ। मणिपुर और तमिलनाडु में मूसलाधार बारिश के कारण भूस्खलन हुआ, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप एक महिला और उसके नवजात बेटे सहित पांच लोगों की मौत हो गई।
मौसम विभाग ने जारी किया अलर्ट मौसम विभाग ने भारत के 20 राज्यों और कुछ केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों में भारी से बहुत भारी बारिश की चेतावनी जारी की है.
मध्य महाराष्ट्र (1-3 अगस्त) और तटीय कर्नाटक (31 जुलाई-1 अगस्त) के लिए रेड अलर्ट जारी किया गया है, जबकि कोंकण और गोवा (30 जुलाई-3 अगस्त) मध्य प्रदेश और छत्तीसगढ़ के लिए ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी किया गया है। 1-3 अगस्त) उत्तराखंड (30 जुलाई-1 अगस्त) पंजाब, हरियाणा और चंडीगढ़ (31 जुलाई-1 अगस्त) बचाव अभियान और सावधानियां प्रभावित क्षेत्रों में बचाव दल तैनात किए गए हैं और लोगों को नदियों और झीलों से दूर रहने की सलाह दी गई है .
नदियों और झीलों के किनारे रहने वाले लोगों से सुरक्षित स्थानों पर जाने का आग्रह किया गया है। झारखंड में बिजली गिरने की घटना झारखंड में मंगलवार को बिजली गिरने से दो बच्चों समेत सात लोगों की मौत हो गई और चार अन्य घायल हो गए. घायलों को रांची के एक अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया है.

हिमाचल प्रदेश के कुल्लू जिले में बादल फटने से तोष नहर में बाढ़ आ गई है.

देश में उत्तर से दक्षिण तक भारी बारिश का अनुमान

Cloud bursting in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh has caused flash floods in the Tosh canal.

Heavy rain forecast from north to south in the country

Natural disaster in Manali: Widespread devastation due to cloudburst A devastating cloudburst has wreaked havoc in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The Solang Valley, 10 km away, has been badly affected, with the Anjani Mahadev Canal flooded around 1 am due to heavy rains.
This led to chaos in Palchan and Manali town, the water level of Vyas river rose significantly. Rocks falling from the mountains blocked many roads, adding to the chaos. Destruction and devastation A video surfaced near the Solangwali resort shows a strong current from the canal, which washed away two houses.
Many animals were also trapped in the flood waters. A 9 MW power project has been damaged and roads have turned into debris-filled tracks. Damage and disruption to infrastructure A large rock has blocked a bridge beyond Palchan, forcing locals to evacuate their homes.
MLA Gobind Singh visited the spot and efforts are on to remove the stones. The Leh Manali Highway has been closed due to damage from Dhumi Tunnel to Palchan, with the snow gallery also affected. A portion of the highway has collapsed in Lahaul Spiti, stranding travelers and halting vehicular movement.

મનાલીમાં કુદરતનો કહેર: વાદળ ફાટવાને કારણે વ્યાપક વિનાશ હિમાચલ પ્રદેશના મનાલીમાં વિનાશક વાદળ ફાટવાથી તબાહી સર્જાઈ છે.
10 કિમી દૂર આવેલી સોલંગ ખીણ ખરાબ રીતે પ્રભાવિત થઈ છે, ભારે વરસાદને કારણે અંજની મહાદેવ કેનાલમાં સવારે લગભગ 1 વાગ્યે પૂર આવ્યું હતું.
જેના કારણે પાલચન અને મનાલી શહેરમાં અરાજકતા સર્જાઈ હતી, વ્યાસ નદીના જળસ્તરમાં નોંધપાત્ર વધારો થયો હતો. પહાડો પરથી પડતાં પત્થરોએ ઘણા રસ્તાઓ બંધ કરી દીધા, જેનાથી અરાજકતા વધી ગઈ. વિનાશ અને તબાહી સોલંગવાલી રિસોર્ટ નજીક સામે આવેલ એક વિડિયોમાં નહેરમાંથી જોરદાર કરંટ જોવા મળે છે, જે બે ઘરોને વહી ગયા હતા.
અનેક પશુઓ પણ પૂરના પાણીમાં ફસાઈ ગયા હતા. 9 મેગાવોટ પાવર પ્રોજેક્ટને નુકસાન થયું છે અને રસ્તાઓ કાટમાળથી ભરેલા ટ્રેકમાં ફેરવાઈ ગયા છે. ઇન્ફ્રાસ્ટ્રક્ચરને નુકસાન અને વિક્ષેપ એક મોટી ખડકએ પલચનથી આગળ પુલને અવરોધિત કરી દીધો છે, જેના કારણે સ્થાનિકોને તેમના ઘરો ખાલી કરવાની ફરજ પડી છે.
ધારાસભ્ય ગોવિંદ સિંહે ઘટનાસ્થળની મુલાકાત લીધી હતી અને પથ્થરોને હટાવવાના પ્રયાસો ચાલુ છે. ધૂમી ટનલથી પાલચન સુધીના નુકસાનને કારણે લેહ મનાલી હાઈવે બંધ કરી દેવામાં આવ્યો છે, તેની સાથે સ્નો ગેલેરીને પણ અસર થઈ છે. લાહૌલ સ્પીતિમાં હાઇવેનો એક ભાગ તૂટી પડ્યો છે, પ્રવાસીઓ ફસાયા છે અને વાહનોની અવરજવર અટકી ગઈ છે.

હિમાચલ પ્રદેશના મનાલીમાં વિનાશક વાદળ ફાટવાથી તબાહી સર્જાઈ છે.

મનાલીમાં કુદરતનો કહેર: વાદળ ફાટવાને કારણે વ્યાપક વિનાશ

मनाली में प्राकृतिक आपदा: बादल फटने से व्यापक तबाही हिमाचल प्रदेश के मनाली में भयंकर बादल फटने से भारी तबाही मची है. 10 किमी दूर सोलंग घाटी बुरी तरह प्रभावित हुई है, भारी बारिश के कारण रात करीब 1 बजे अंजनी महादेव नहर में बाढ़ आ गई।
इससे पलचान और मनाली शहर में अफरा-तफरी मच गई, व्यास नदी का जलस्तर काफी बढ़ गया. पहाड़ों से गिरती चट्टानों ने कई सड़कों को अवरुद्ध कर दिया, जिससे अराजकता बढ़ गई। तबाही और तबाही सोलंगवाली रिसॉर्ट के पास सामने आए एक वीडियो में नहर से तेज धारा आती दिखाई दे रही है, जिसमें दो घर बह गए।
कई जानवर भी बाढ़ के पानी में फंस गये. 9 मेगावाट की बिजली परियोजना क्षतिग्रस्त हो गई है और सड़कें मलबे से भरी पटरियों में बदल गई हैं। बुनियादी ढांचे को नुकसान और व्यवधान एक बड़ी चट्टान ने पलचान से आगे एक पुल को अवरुद्ध कर दिया है, जिससे स्थानीय लोगों को अपने घर खाली करने के लिए मजबूर होना पड़ा है।
विधायक गोबिंद सिंह ने घटनास्थल का दौरा किया और पत्थरों को हटाने का प्रयास किया जा रहा है. धूमी सुरंग से पलचान तक क्षति के कारण लेह मनाली राजमार्ग बंद हो गया है, साथ ही स्नो गैलरी भी प्रभावित हुई है। लाहौल स्पीति में राजमार्ग का एक हिस्सा ढह गया है, जिससे यात्री फंस गए हैं और वाहनों की आवाजाही रुक गई है।

हिमाचल प्रदेश के मनाली में भयंकर बादल फटने से तबाही मच गई है.

मनाली में प्राकृतिक आपदा: बादल फटने से व्यापक तबाही

A devastating cloudburst has caused havoc in Manali, Himachal Pradesh.

Natural disaster in Manali: Widespread destruction due to cloudburst

Gujarat Congress Internal Dispute: The countdown to the 2027 Gujarat Assembly election has already begun. The 2029 Lok Sabha election is not far away either. The Congress high command is making claims of a change of power in Gujarat. Rahul Gandhi is talking about rebuilding the Gujarat Congress from the ground up. There is talk of removing the &lsquo;lame horses&rsquo; and putting the &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; on the field. But looking at the current state of the Gujarat Congress, one question cannot be avoided: before entering the race, will the Congress even be able to get its own team to stand in one line? Before declaring war against the BJP, the Congress is caught in a political battle within its own house. The question is bitter, but necessary: if a party cannot create unity within its own organisation, how does it expect to take on the BJP&rsquo;s formidable organisational machinery in Gujarat?
Leaders Changed, But Why Didn&rsquo;t the Problem? Keeping the 2027 Assembly and 2029 Lok Sabha elections in mind, the Congress has begun making changes to its Gujarat organisation. The high command wanted to remove the old and inactive structure and bring forward leaders with the ability to fight elections. But when a party repeatedly needs to change its state in-charge, the question becomes bigger than the capability of the individual holding the post. Mukul Wasnik was replaced by Randeep Singh Surjewala as Gujarat Congress in-charge. With the new in-charge came expectations of a new direction, a new strategy and greater discipline within the organisation. Yet, barely had Surjewala taken charge when a controversy erupted within Banaskantha Congress over the organisational structure. That is where the Congress&rsquo;s real trouble begins.
A Symptom of Congress&rsquo;s Organisational Illness Banaskantha is not an ordinary constituency. It is the only Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat that the Congress won in the 2024 general election. That makes it the biggest symbol of political hope for the Congress in Gujarat. So when differences emerge over organisational posts and responsibilities in precisely this constituency, when questions are raised over decisions taken by the state leadership, and when the district organisation itself becomes a subject of controversy, this cannot simply be dismissed as a &lsquo;local dispute&rsquo;. It is a symptom of the Congress&rsquo;s organisational illness. And if this illness continues until 2027, the BJP will be the direct beneficiary. The Congress needs to understand one basic reality: elections are not won through posters, press conferences and speeches by big leaders. Elections are won at the booth. The BJP&rsquo;s organisational machinery is active right down to the booth level. To challenge it, the Congress needs a strong network of workers, clearly defined responsibilities and a united district-level organisation. But here, the very formation of the district organisation is becoming a source of controversy. So where exactly will the Congress find the strength to challenge the BJP at the booth level?
&lsquo;Race Horses&rsquo; or Obstacles in Each Other&rsquo;s Way? Rahul Gandhi talks about identifying the &lsquo;lame horses&rsquo; in Gujarat and bringing the &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; to the forefront. It sounds attractive. But politics does not work that way. Simply choosing good horses does not guarantee victory in a race. The horses must run together rather than pull each other down. The direction of the race must be clear. And the coaching staff cannot be fighting among themselves. Only then can a team win. The Gujarat Congress&rsquo;s problem may not simply be about &lsquo;which leader should be promoted&rsquo;. The real problem is whether the leaders who are brought forward will actually work together. Mukul Wasnik is gone. Randeep Singh Surjewala has arrived. The state in-charge has changed. But if factionalism remains unchanged, internal power struggles remain unchanged, coordination between the district and state organisations remains weak, and organisational decisions themselves continue to trigger controversy, then what exactly is the Congress talking about when it talks of change? Changing faces will not change the Congress&rsquo;s fortunes. Its working style must change. Leadership accountability must be fixed. Factionalism must be brought under control. And above all, the party worker must be given confidence that the Congress is genuinely one team. Because if the Congress wants to fight the BJP, it must first stop its own leaders from fighting each other.
When Will the Political Infighting Within Gujarat Congress End? The biggest illusion for the Congress in the 2027 election would be to assume that public anger against the BJP will automatically translate into Congress votes. Politics does not work that simply. Reaching voters requires sustained ground-level work. It requires a booth-level organisation. It requires coordination among local leaders. It requires worker morale. And above all, it requires leadership running in one direction until election day. If even one of these five links is weak, the entire electoral calculation can collapse. For the Congress, this is no longer the time for experiments. It is the time for decisions. How many state in-charges will be changed? How many meetings will be held? How many times will the organisational structure be reshuffled? The question is no longer who the next Gujarat Congress in-charge will be. The real question is: when will the political infighting within the Gujarat Congress finally end? If every new in-charge is going to inherit the same old disputes, factionalism and internal resentment, then how can a new Congress emerge simply because a new face has arrived?
Will &lsquo;Race Horses&rsquo; Remain Just Another Political Slogan? If the Congress wants to win Gujarat, it must first win within its own organisation. It must win the trust of its workers. It must win the confidence of its district organisations. It must bring its leaders onto one platform. Otherwise, the Congress will lose its internal battle before its fight against the BJP has even begun. And then the talk of &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; will remain nothing more than another political slogan. The Congress has very little time left in the race for power in 2027. If it wants to take on the BJP, it must first stop its own leaders from fighting each other. Because power in Gujarat will not be won through statements from the Gandhi family. It will be won through organisational strength on the ground. The final question is simple: Is the Congress preparing to defeat the BJP, or is it still calculating whom it needs to defeat inside its own house? Want to win Gujarat? Then first, win the Gujarat Congress.

Congress has set its sights on defeating the BJP in Gujarat. But there’s a bigger battle brewing inside its own house.

Congress Wants to Defeat BJP in Gujarat, But Who Will Save Congress From Itself?

Gujarat High Court Launches Study Circle for Advocates: In a major initiative to strengthen the professional skills and legal knowledge of young advocates, the High Court of Gujarat, in collaboration with the Gujarat State Judicial Academy (GSJA), has announced the launch of a Study Circle (Symposium/Workshop) for Advocates Practicing before the High Court of Gujarat with up to 10 years of practice. The programme will be conducted at the Lecture Hall of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, High Court Campus, Ahmedabad.
Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Announces Study Circle The initiative was announced by Gujarat High Court Chief Justice and Patron-in-Chief of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, Justice Sunita Agarwal, after the Flag Hoisting Ceremony held at the High Court Lawns on August 15. The announcement was made in the presence of Justice Bhargav D. Karia, Judge of the Gujarat High Court and President of GSJA, members of the Board of Governors of GSJA, other High Court judges, Senior Advocates and members of the Bar.
Focus on Legal Education and Professional Skills The new Study Circle is being introduced as a continuous legal learning and professional development programme for young members of the Bar. The initiative aims to enhance advocates&rsquo; understanding of legal principles, legal research, drafting and advocacy skills through direct interaction with Senior Advocates and subject experts. The programme is also expected to strengthen academic engagement between the Bench and the Bar and provide advocates with an opportunity to discuss important and evolving legal issues.
Justice Sunita Agarwal Highlights Importance of Continuous Learning Addressing the gathering, Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal highlighted the indispensable role of advocates in the administration of justice. She emphasized that continuous legal education has become increasingly important in an era of rapidly evolving jurisprudence. The Chief Justice also stressed that effective advocacy and strong legal research are essential components of a robust justice delivery system. She appreciated the efforts of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy in conceptualizing and developing the Study Circle programme.
Three Key Legal Modules in First Phase The first phase of the Study Circle will feature three major academic modules covering important areas of High Court practice. Module I will focus on the expanding contours of maintainability in writ jurisdiction under Article 226, an important area of constitutional and administrative law practice. Module II will cover the basic principles of Administrative Law and Second Appeals under Section 100 of the CPC, with particular emphasis on the Doctrine of Substantial Question of Law. Module III will focus on Criminal Law Jurisdiction, particularly the inherent powers of High Courts under Section 482 of the CrPC and Section 528 of the BNSS, including their scope, limitations and principles of judicial discipline.
Study Circle to Be Held Fortnightly The Study Circle is proposed to be conducted on a fortnightly basis, providing advocates with regular opportunities for legal learning and professional interaction. Future sessions will cover a wide range of subjects, including Constitutional Law, Writ Jurisdiction, Arbitration and Conciliation Law, Commercial Law, Public Interest Litigation, Service Law, Taxation Law, Admiralty Jurisdiction, Legal Ethics and Drafting Skills. The programme will also address contemporary legal issues that are particularly relevant to advocates practicing before the Gujarat High Court.
Registration to Begin Soon Registration for the Study Circle (Symposium/Workshop Series) for Advocates Practicing in the High Court of Gujarat &ndash; Series of Academic Modules 2026 will begin shortly through the official website of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy. The programme is specifically intended for advocates practicing before the Gujarat High Court who have up to 10 years of professional practice.
Registration Fee The registration fee for the Study Circle has been fixed at ₹100 per programme, which will be paid by each participating advocate. The workshops will be conducted at the Lecture Hall of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, High Court Campus, Ahmedabad. Advocates attending the workshops will also receive Certificates of Participation.
Major Step Towards Strengthening Justice Delivery The Gujarat High Court and Gujarat State Judicial Academy's new Study Circle is being viewed as a significant step towards professional excellence and development of the legal fraternity. By bringing young advocates, Senior Advocates and legal experts together for regular academic discussions, the initiative aims to improve legal knowledge, research and advocacy skills while strengthening the Bench-Bar relationship. The broader objective is to contribute towards a more effective and efficient justice delivery system in Gujarat.

Study Circle Launched for Advocates With Up to 10 Years of Practice

Gujarat High Court Big Move

A chilling video of the accused in the Indore MBA student murder case has sparked outrage after he was seen smiling and appearing unconcerned when questioned about the crime.
The accused, Piyush Dhanotia, was arrested for allegedly raping and murdering his 25-year-old classmate in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Police said he strangled the woman on February 10 inside his rented accommodation and later locked the room before fleeing. Her partially decomposed body was discovered days later after residents complained of a foul smell.
However, what has intensified public anger is the accused&rsquo;s demeanour. In a video that surfaced online, Dhanotia is seen smiling when reporters ask him why he committed the crime. When pressed for answers, he responded dismissively, saying that what had happened had already happened and that he would speak at the right time. Throughout the interaction, he showed no visible sign of regret.
Police officials said he admitted during interrogation that he forced the woman into sexual acts and killed her when she resisted, though he has reportedly changed his version multiple times. Investigators are also examining allegations that he circulated objectionable videos of the victim in their college WhatsApp group.
The victim&rsquo;s father has accused the accused of blackmailing his daughter with obscene images and attempting to extort money.
As the investigation continues, the accused&rsquo;s apparent lack of remorse captured on camera has become a focal point of the case, drawing sharp reactions both online and offline.
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Video shows MBA student murder accused laughing amid probe

Indore Murder Accused Smiles on Camera

Galgotias University has landed in controversy after showcasing a robotic dog at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 that was widely believed to be developed by its students. The robot, however, was later identified as a commercially available product made by Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics.
The backlash began after a video from the summit went viral, in which a university professor introduced the robot dog, named &ldquo;Orion,&rdquo; and referred to it as being developed at the institution&rsquo;s Centre of Excellence. Social media users were quick to point out that the machine closely resembled Unitree&rsquo;s quadruped robots, which are already available globally for research and industrial use.
Unitree is known for manufacturing advanced four-legged robots designed for tasks such as inspection, obstacle navigation and research applications. Its products are often compared to models developed by global robotics players.
Following the uproar, the Greater Noida-based university issued a clarification stating that it never claimed to have built the robot. It maintained that the robodog was purchased as part of its AI investment initiatives and is being used as a research and learning tool for students. Another faculty member present at the summit reiterated that the display had been misinterpreted and that there was no attempt to conceal the original manufacturer&rsquo;s branding.
Despite the clarification, sources familiar with the developments said the university was asked to vacate its pavilion at the summit amid mounting criticism. The institution, however, denied receiving any formal directive from the organisers or the ministry.
Notably, the robotic dog was removed from display shortly after the controversy escalated online.

Robodog row sparks backlash at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Galgotias Asked to Exit AI Summit

Actor Sidharth Malhotra is mourning the loss of his father, Sunil Malhotra, who passed away recently. The actor shared the news with an emotional message on social media. His wife, Kiara Advani, has now also paid a heartfelt tribute to her father-in-law.
On Wednesday, Kiara took to Instagram to share pictures from her wedding reception, where she and Sidharth were seen smiling alongside his parents. In a deeply personal note, she remembered Sunil Malhotra as a warm, generous, and steady presence in the family. She reflected on how he welcomed her with open arms and unconditional love, describing his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Kiara wrote that his stories, laughter, and quiet strength would remain with her forever. She added that his legacy of integrity and gentleness lives on through his children and grandchildren. Concluding her message, she expressed that he would always be loved and remembered.
The couple is currently in Delhi with their family during this difficult period. Members of the film industry extended their condolences online. Jacqueline Fernandez offered prayers, while Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra shared messages of support.
On the professional front, Sidharth will next appear in Vvan: Force of The Forest, directed by Arunabh Kumar and Deepak Mishra and produced by Balaji Motion Pictures. The film also stars Tamannaah Bhatia and is slated for release later this year.
Kiara, meanwhile, awaits the release of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film features Yash, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles. The film is expected to release on March 19, alongside Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar.

Actor pens heartfelt note after Sunil Malhotra’s passing

Kiara Mourns Sidharth’s Father

Days after 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra lost his life in a fatal SUV crash in Delhi&rsquo;s Dwarka, the father of the 17-year-old accused has expressed regret over the incident, stating that his family is &ldquo;deeply grief-stricken.&rdquo; He also confirmed that the Scorpio SUV involved in the accident is part of his commercial transport business.
The crash occurred around 11:50 am on February 3 near Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management in Sector 11, Dwarka. According to police, the SUV rammed into a Yamaha R15 motorcycle, killing Sahil on the spot. The vehicle then struck a parked Swift Dzire, injuring cab driver Ajit Singh.
Post-mortem findings revealed that Sahil sustained a fractured skull, multiple rib fractures, and an elbow injury due to the high-impact collision.
The minor driver was detained at the scene and booked under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving, negligence causing death, and endangering life. He was later presented before the Juvenile Justice Board and sent to an observation home. On February 10, he was granted interim bail to appear for his Class 10 board examinations.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police registered a separate case against the boy&rsquo;s father under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which holds guardians or vehicle owners accountable when a minor commits a traffic offence.
Speaking to the media after being questioned, the father said he was not in the city at the time of the accident and was unaware that his son had taken the vehicle. He stated that the family has cooperated with investigators and provided all necessary documents.
Sahil&rsquo;s mother alleged that her son was killed by a &ldquo;reckless teen&rdquo; just minutes away from his workplace. The 23-year-old, who worked part-time at an insurance firm, had plans to pursue higher studies in the United Kingdom later this year.

Minor held in SUV crash; father booked under MV Act provisions

Dwarka Crash: Accused’s Father Apologises

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday set aside a March 2025 judgment of the Allahabad High Court that had ruled that grabbing a minor girl&rsquo;s breasts and dragging her under a culvert did not amount to an attempt to rape. The apex court termed the ruling a &ldquo;patently erroneous&rdquo; application of criminal law principles.
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria, held that the high court had incorrectly reduced the charges from attempt to rape under Section 376 read with Section 511 of the IPC and Section 18 of the POCSO Act to lesser offences. The court restored the original summons issued by the Special POCSO Court in Kasganj, clarifying that its observations were prima facie and would not influence the trial&rsquo;s outcome.
Rejecting the high court&rsquo;s reasoning that the accused had merely &ldquo;prepared&rdquo; to commit rape, the Supreme Court reiterated the settled distinction between preparation and attempt, noting that an attempt begins when intent moves into execution. Based on the allegations, including forcibly taking the minor on a motorcycle, dragging her near a culvert, and fleeing only after she screamed, the Bench held that a prima facie case of attempt to rape was clearly made out.
The proceedings were initiated suo motu after senior advocate Shobha Gupta raised concerns over the high court&rsquo;s reasoning. The Supreme Court had earlier stayed the controversial observations and later the entire judgment.
Beyond correcting the legal error, the court addressed a broader concern about insensitivity in judicial handling of sexual offence cases. It requested the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal to constitute a five-member expert committee to frame guidelines aimed at fostering compassion and sensitivity in courts, especially in cases involving minors and vulnerable victims.
The committee, to be chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Aniruddha Bose, has been directed to submit a report within three months. The guidelines are to be drafted in simple, accessible language and tailored to Indian realities to ensure they are understandable to victims and laypersons alike.

Top court restores rape attempt charge, seeks sensitivity guidelines

SC Sets Aside HC Order in POCSO Case

India&rsquo;s merchandise imports from Russia plunged by over 40% in January 2026, falling to about $2.86 billion from $4.81 billion a year earlier, official trade figures show, largely reflecting a steep reduction in crude oil purchases.
Crude oil typically accounts for roughly 80% of India&rsquo;s imports from Russia, and estimates suggest purchases of Russian crude last month were significantly lower than in previous years. Other goods imported from Russia include coal, fertilisers, iron, pulses, and precious stones, but these have not offset the slump in oil imports. The downturn in oil imports intensified after mid-2025, following punitive tariffs levied by the United States on Indian goods connected to purchases of Russian oil and ongoing diplomatic pressure. India&rsquo;s refiners, including some major private and state firms, have substantially reduced or halted buying Russian crude as they explore alternative sources.
In early February 2026, Washington eased the additional tariff on Indian products after New Delhi signalled a commitment to &ldquo;stop directly or indirectly importing&rdquo; Russian oil and to increase purchases of energy products from the United States, as well as broadening ties in global energy markets.
Analysts expect the shift in crude sourcing to continue, with Indian refiners eyeing other suppliers, including Middle Eastern and Venezuelan grades, as part of broader diversification strategies.

January sees 40% fall in Russia merchandise imports amid crude cutbacks

India’s Russia Imports Drop Sharply

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Andhra Pradesh&rsquo;s Annamayya district for allegedly abducting and murdering a seven-year-old girl from his neighbourhood in Madanapalle town.
The child had been playing outside her home on Sunday evening when she went missing, sparking panic among her family and local residents. A missing complaint was filed the following morning, prompting an intensive search operation led by district police.
Investigators reviewed CCTV footage from across the town, which reportedly showed the suspect, a neighbour living opposite the victim&rsquo;s house, taking the child into his residence. Acting on this lead, police searched the house on Tuesday morning.
During the inspection, officers discovered the girl&rsquo;s body concealed inside a water storage drum within the premises. The accused was present at the house at the time and was immediately taken into custody.
Preliminary findings suggest the child was killed inside the residence on Sunday night, and her body was hidden thereafter. Authorities are probing whether sexual assault occurred before the murder, with confirmation pending post-mortem and forensic examination results.
Following the discovery, tensions escalated in the area. Residents and family members staged a protest on the Madanapalle highway, briefly preventing police from shifting the body to the government hospital for autopsy and demanding strict punishment for the accused.
Police have stated that all possible angles, including prior allegations of inappropriate behaviour by the suspect, are being examined as the investigation continues.

Child’s body found in drum; protest erupts in Madanapalle town

7-Year-Old Killed, Neighbour Arrested

The United States and Iran held their second round of indirect negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, as diplomatic efforts continue amid heightened regional tensions. While both sides indicated forward movement in discussions, parallel military developments have added complexity to the fragile engagement.
Reports suggest the US has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East. Over 50 advanced fighter aircraft, including F-35, F-22 and F-16 jets, were reportedly repositioned to the region within a 24-hour window. The deployment follows Washington&rsquo;s decision to send a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to Middle Eastern waters, underscoring its strategic posture.
Despite the show of force, the Geneva discussions were described as substantive and focused. Iranian officials signalled that preliminary understandings were reached on broad guiding principles that could shape a future agreement. However, they cautioned that drafting and finalising any deal would take time.
On the American side, officials maintained that the talks unfolded largely as anticipated. Washington&rsquo;s core objective remains preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a position repeatedly emphasised by senior US leadership.
Meanwhile, regional tensions persisted. Iran temporarily restricted navigation in parts of the Strait of Hormuz during a naval drill, highlighting the waterway&rsquo;s vulnerability. Additionally, US leaders suggested that differences remain over key conditions laid out by President Donald Trump.
As diplomacy continues, both nations appear to be balancing dialogue with deterrence, leaving the broader geopolitical landscape uncertain.

Second Geneva round shows progress as military moves raise stakes

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