Himachal Pradesh is grappling with severe monsoon rains, resulting in 219 deaths and significant infrastructure damage estimated at Rs 1,988 crore since June 20. An orange warning has been issued for the next four days, anticipating further heavy rainfall and potential disruptions. Authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant, especially in vulnerable areas, as restoration efforts continue amidst unprecedented damage.

India and Pakistan will hold separate naval exercises on August 11-12 in the Arabian Sea, 60 nautical miles apart.

The CBI has dismantled a clandestine syndicate of cyber criminals masquerading as Amazon technical support centre operational at a resort in Maharashtra’s Nashik, arresting five Mumbai-based fraudsters, officials said.