Northeast Floods Updates: 6.3 lakh people affected in Assam as flood fury continues; no relief for Manipur, Sikkim

At least 1,65,787 people have been affected, and 115.59 hectares of crops have been damaged due to floods in Manipur, according to latest official records available on Wednesday.

The Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of icons associated with Lord Vishnu at the Badrinath temple complex as part of its redevelopment master plan.

An acclimatisation centre at 15th Mile near the Indo-China border has been prepared as the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nathu La resumes after a long hiatus. The facility is designed to help pilgrims gradually adapt to high-altitude conditions, ensuring their safety and well-being during the sacred journey.

RK Sinha, Assistant Divisional Officer, Delhi Fire Service, says, " Around 4:15 pm, we got information that in Rohini Sector 7, a house has collapsed...all govt agencies reached here on time...search operation is underway...4-5 people are feared trapped..."

At least three people are feared dead after a stampede took place at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium after thousands of people gathered to greet RCB and celebrate their win against PKBS in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "Glad to meet Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles. Had a productive discussion on deepening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which marks its fifth anniversary today. Our shared vision for a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific continues to guide our collaboration."

In response to the devastating landslides in Sikkim, Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopters rapidly launched Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Ops -dropping relief supplies, inserting NDRF teams, and evacuating 33 stranded individuals, including two US nationals, from the remote Chaten region: Indian Air Force

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, arrives in Ayodhya. Visuals from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport as he touches down in the holy city.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reached HAL airport to receive IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on Wednesday. This comes after RCB's big win over PBKS in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night.

Errol Musk, father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, is set to visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by his daughter, Alexandra Musk, officials confirmed.

As per Ayodhya Commissioner Gaurav Dayal, the visit includes a stop at the Ram temple followed by a visit to the nearby Hanumangarhi temple. “Errol Musk is scheduled to visit Ayodhya in the afternoon today,” Dayal told PTI.

Security has been heightened across the temple town with a pre-existing three-tier system already in place.

This includes 24/7 anti-drone technology capable of detecting and neutralising aerial threats, CCTV surveillance, visitor screening, and specially trained personnel deployed throughout key areas.

Police officials clarified that no additional security will be arranged specifically for this visit, as the existing measures are considered sufficient.

An encounter broke out between the Delhi Police Special Cell and a wanted shooter from the Bhau gang in the Alipur area late Tuesday night, resulting in the arrest of the accused, identified as Deepak.

According to Delhi Police, Deepak sustained a bullet injury to his leg during the exchange of fire and was apprehended shortly after. The police team recovered a stolen motorbike, a pistol, and live cartridges from his possession. These items are believed to have been used in a recent crime in Ghazipur.

Deepak is a known associate of the Bhau gang and is wanted in connection with a murder case, officials said. He is currently receiving treatment under police custody.

An investigation is underway to ascertain further links and the extent of Deepak’s involvement in other criminal activities

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee, who returned from a five-nation parliamentary delegation tour led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, announced that he will not attend a scheduled meeting with the MEA today.

Speaking to the media after arriving in India late Tuesday night, Banerjee said, “We visited five countries as part of the delegation. Discussions were held, and now the Ministry of External Affairs has called a meeting for tomorrow. However, I will not be able to attend due to prior commitments related to the Kaliganj by-election.”

He added that he has already informed the MEA of his unavailability and will also submit his remarks in writing.

The delegation’s visit was part of India’s ongoing diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor

Meanwhile, in Kerala, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team led by Command Inspector Prasanth GC conducted a reconnaissance operation in Devikulam tehsil of Idukki district on Tuesday.

The area has been identified as vulnerable to landslides amid ongoing heavy rainfall.

During the recce, the NDRF team visited multiple high-risk locations and held discussions with local officials.

The team met with Tehsildar of Devikulam, and the inspection was carried out in coordination with Tehsildar (Land & Revenue) and village officers.

The operation is part of a broader preparedness effort as Kerala continues to face the threat of monsoon-triggered disasters. Authorities have ramped up monitoring in hilly regions prone to soil erosion and land slippage to ensure timely evacuation and response, if required.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been closely monitoring the situation and held separate discussions with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla. The PM assured them of full central support for relief and recovery efforts.

In Tripura, the government has converted schools in Agartala into relief camps.

Ambedkar School and Vivekananda School are currently sheltering nearly 700 displaced people.

Authorities are providing essential services such as food, clean drinking water, medical care, and nutrition support for children. Medical teams are also attending to the elderly and vulnerable groups.