At least 23 people have died and many others are injured after a bus fell into a 200-metre deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora district. Emergency responders have initiated search and rescue operations. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has conveyed his condolences and directed swift relief efforts for the victims.

The Opposition had raised questions about fair elections under Rashmi Shukla’s watch due to serious allegations against her.

The MoE through its letter urged the ministries and departments to “personally look into this aspect” and have appropriate initiatives taken for the same.