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New Delhi: Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena chaired a crucial meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday, emphasizing the urgent need for desilting of drains and removal of encroachments to enhance flood preparedness across the National Capital Region.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a series of searches spanning four states, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra, as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited. Former Karnataka minister and Congress leader B Nagendra, along with Congress MLA B Daddal, are among the prominent figures targeted in this probe, according to official sources.

Puja Khedkar, a trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer ranked 841 in the UPSC Civil Service Exams, faces scrutiny over alleged misrepresentations regarding disabilities and misuse of privileges. Her actions have sparked controversy and led to her reassignment after issues with using a siren on her private vehicle and unauthorized office usage came to light.

Tragedy struck in Surat as a five-storey building collapsed on Saturday, claiming the lives of seven individuals in what municipal officials have confirmed was an unauthorized construction. The incident has sparked outrage and legal action against the owners amid revelations of neglect and warnings prior to the collapse.

In the midst of devastating floods in Assam, Kaziranga National Park has reported the death of 137 wild animals, including six rhinos. The park authorities have managed to rescue 99 animals, among them two rhino calves and two elephant calves.

The Delhi Police has dismantled a major international organ transplant racket, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals, including a doctor. The mastermind behind this illicit operation is reportedly from Bangladesh, with both donors and recipients originating from the same country, according to Delhi Police Commissioner Amit Goel.

In a bizarre incident on Monday, a Mahindra Thar SUV ended up stuck on an electric pole in Gurugram after being hit by a speeding Honda Amaze. Videos and photos of the unusual scene quickly went viral on social media, showing the SUV inclined precariously on the pole.

In a significant impact of the monsoon season, Himachal Pradesh witnessed widespread disruption as heavy rainfall triggered landslides, leading to the closure of over 70 roads across the state. The affected roads include the critical Shimla-Kinnaur Road (National Highway 5), which was blocked near the Nathpa sliding point in Kinnaur district, according to officials.

In a devastating incident near Pinjore, Haryana, over 40 schoolchildren were among the 50 people injured when an overloaded Haryana Roadways mini bus overturned early Monday morning. The bus, en route from Kalka to Pinjore's hill areas, met with the accident near Nolta village at 7:15 am.

In Guwahati, Assam's largest city, Hiralal Sarkar persists in his relentless search for his eight-year-old son, Abhinash, who fell into a drain amidst heavy flooding. Despite three days passing since the tragic incident, Hiralal remains determined to find his son, while the city grapples with ongoing inundation.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended Arjun Sharma for his alleged involvement in the vandalism of a temple located in Nagrota, Jammu. According to police reports on Sunday, Sharma confessed to attempting to set fire to the temple and vandalizing its sanctum sanctorum, driven by suspicions of 'black magic' being practiced there.

Rescuers in Surat have concluded their efforts after retrieving seven bodies from the debris of a collapsed six-storey building in Sachin Pali village. The tragic incident occurred amidst heavy rains, leaving 15 others injured and prompting an overnight search operation to ensure no residents remained trapped.

A heartwarming scene unfolded at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur as South African cheetah 'Gamini' enjoyed the rain with her five adorable cubs. The delightful moment, captured in a video, showcases the familial harmony and playful antics of the cheetah family amidst nature's embrace.

A dramatic incident unfolded at Bishop Johnson Girls School in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where Principal Parul Solomon was forcibly removed from her office amidst allegations of her involvement in a multi-crore exam paper leak scandal. The chaotic scene, captured in viral videos, has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns.