Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of the National Capital, causing severe waterlogging in many areas across Delhi.The downpour inundated key stretches of the city, including Shastri Park, Barakhamba Road, and Raisina Road. Parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), such as Noida and Ghaziabad, also reported flooding and traffic disruptions. n18oc_india

Former Pakistani foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar faced scrutiny defending a man identified as LeT leader Hafiz Abdul Rauf, who led funeral prayers for terrorists killed in India’s Operation Sindoor. Khar denied his identity, but the interviewer pointed out a matching US Treasury-listed ID number. Khar then claimed the Pakistani army wasn’t defending a US-proscribed individual.

Hamas said on Wednesday it has agreed to release 10 hostages under ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, saying ongoing talks for a truce were “tough” due to Israel’s “intransigence.”