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Jammu and Kashmir flash floods: 7 killed, 17 rescued, 30 still missing

SDRF, Army, and local administration are carrying out the rescue operation. NDRF is also reaching there. Our priority is to save as many lives as possible

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At least seven people have been confirmed dead and 30 others are reported missing after a flash flood hit a remote village in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.

The police officials said a cloud burst occurred in Honzar village in Dachhan tehsil of mountainous Kishtwar district at 4:30 am on Wednesday, triggering flash floods. However, the flash flood washed away many houses in the village. Twelve injured persons were rescued by the police team led by SHO at Honzar. The death toll is expected to rise.

An area with five to six houses has been completely washed away due to the cloudburst in which 30 to 40 people were washed away, so far we have recovered seven bodies whereas over 30 people continue to be missing, a senior police officer told CNN News18.

He said that the rescue and relief work has been already started and the teams from the Jammu and Kashmir police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Army have already rushed to the spot, but the continuous rainfall has been badly hampering the rescue work. Army column has also reached the spot.

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he has spoken to the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Director General Of Police of Jammu and Kashmir regarding cloudburst in Kishtwar. SDRF, Army, and local administration are carrying out the rescue operation. NDRF is also reaching there. Our priority is to save as many lives as possible, the home minister added.

However, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said he spoke to senior authorities and the Kishtwar district administration. Army and SDRF team working on war footing to rescue people and trace the missing persons. I am continuously monitoring the situation.

PM Narendra Modi tweeted, “Central Government is closely monitoring the situation in the wake of the cloudbursts in Kishtwar and Kargil. All possible assistance is being made available in the affected areas. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being.”

The Meteorological department has predicted more rains and warned of flash floods. At present, it’s cloudy at most places of Jammu and Kashmir with thunderstorms and rain at some places of Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, and neighborhood, a MeT official said, further adding that widespread intermittent rain is most likely to continue till July 30.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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