India’s Top News: Punjab Floods, Political Disputes, and International Developments

Punjab is facing a catastrophic flood situation, with 1,996 villages affected, over 46 deaths reported, and 1.75 lakh hectares of crops destroyed. The water levels in the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers are above the danger levels. The NDRF, SDRF, and the army are actively involved in rescue and relief operations. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to assess the damage on Tuesday. The BJP has claimed that Rahul Gandhi is currently vacationing in Malaysia following his voter rights yatra in Bihar. The ED has issued a notice to a BJP worker, S. Vignesh Shishir, regarding his claims about Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship, requesting supporting documentation under FEMA. AIMIM has pledged support to the India Bloc’s candidate for the Vice President post, Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy. A BJP MP workshop is scheduled, with PM Modi to be honored for GST reforms. The FATF has applauded the ED for its actions in a drug network case. Donald Trump is considering a visit to South Korea next month, potentially meeting with Xi Jinping. Peter Navarro’s criticism regarding India’s Russian oil purchases has triggered debate on X. A bomb blast in a cricket stadium in Pakistan resulted in one fatality and numerous injuries. Liam Livingstone played a match-winning knock of 85 runs off 45 balls, including 7 sixes, securing a semi-final spot for Lancashire in the Vitality Blast.