India is bracing for above-normal rainfall in July, with the IMD warning of potential floods in Uttarakhand and Haryana. Central and northern regions are expected to receive heavy showers, while the northeast and parts of the southern peninsula may experience below-normal rainfall. Landslides and infrastructure damage have already been reported in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, prompting authorities to issue alerts and suspend activities.

Rajesh Kumar, a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, succeeded Sujata Saunik, who retired on the same day

Karnataka’s Congress faces internal strife with two factions vying for power. CM Siddaramaiah insists all is well, but whispers of discord persist. As Randeep Singh Surjewala meets MLAs to assess party strength, the looming question remains: who will lead Karnataka? n18oc_indiaWatch