Security forces have launched a major crackdown on the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA), a Manipur valley-based insurgent group, arresting a total of 15 including two key suspects directly involved in last month’s ambush on Assam Rifles.

Heavy overnight rain caused landslides and flooding in North Bengal. At least 28 people died, mostly in Mirik. Bridges collapsed, isolating towns and stranding tourists. Rescue operations are ongoing in affected areas. The Chief Minister announced immediate assistance. Rivers are flowing above danger levels. Animals fled submerged forests.

Madhya Pradesh’s cough syrup tragedy deepened as three more children died in Chhindwara, raising the toll to 14. A doctor was arrested for prescribing Coldrif, now banned after diethylene glycol was confirmed. An SIT is formed, and a child’s body exhumed for autopsy. The manufacturer is also booked as eight children remain hospitalized, highlighting a grave public health crisis.