Heavy rains lashed several parts of northern India, creating traffic snarls in Delhi-NCR, and extensive flash floods in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

A Chinese-owned mining company has been accused of covering up the extent of a disastrous toxic spill in Zambia that polluted a major river that millions rely on with cyanide and arsenic.

Prime Minister Modi concluded his China visit, attending the SCO Summit and engaging in key bilateral meetings with Presidents Xi and Putin. Modi emphasized cooperation with China for global welfare and unity against terrorism, subtly criticizing Pakistan and China’s BRI. The SCO condemned the Pahalgam attack, and Modi invited Putin to India for the annual summit, strengthening the strategic partnership.