As the pivotal federal election in Canada nears, focus is back on the leader of the country’s left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP), Jagmeet Singh, who is looking to be the kingmaker in the country’s next government.

A 33-year-old engineer in Uttar Pradesh’s Etawah has died by suicide after accusing his wife and in-laws of harassment.

Flash floods and landslides, triggered by heavy rain, have caused devastation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, resulting in at least three fatalities and widespread damage to homes. Rescue operations are underway amidst challenging weather conditions, with over 100 people rescued from flood-hit areas.