Part of the multi-storey building on Indonesia’s Java island suddenly collapsed on Monday as students gathered for afternoon prayers.

Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal’s demand for the verification of burqa-clad voters during the upcoming Bihar election has sparked a massive row, with the RJD accusing the BJP of resorting to the politics of “hatred”.

Kalimpong faced multiple landslides on Saturday after continuous heavy rainfall, disrupting traffic on NH10 and NH717A. Authorities confirmed no major damage or casualties, with teams actively clearing debris to restore connectivity. Heavy rain is predicted for West Bengal until October 6 due to a Bay of Bengal depression, urging vigilance.