Heavy rain in Bengaluru caused widespread damage, flooding main roads and redirecting traffic. Trees uprooted, flights diverted, and expectations of thundershowers with gusty winds persist in certain districts.

The Ahmedabad schools bomb threat case revealed a Pakistani connection to threats against 14 schools in Gujarat, with emails traced to a Russian domain before linking to a military cantonment in Pakistan. Tohik Liyakat, also known as Ahmed Javed, was identified as the sender, prompting swift action by Ahmedabad Police. Despite no suspects or explosives found, this incident mirrors a recent threat to 131 schools in Delhi, dismissed by the MHA as a hoax.

Rekha Sharma urged the election body to address the matter with priority, stating, “Ensure that women are not compelled to withdraw their complaints due to the threat from TMC workers”