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Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with senior ministers and officials to take stock of the situation while Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge sought relief from the PM CARES Fund for the rain-hit states. Several rivers, including the Yamuna in Delhi, in north India are in spate.

₹2,000 currency notes without any requisition slip and ID proof.  The apex court cited ‘executive policy decision’ in refusing to entertain the PIL filed by lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay. “Allowing exchange of ₹2000 currency notes is matter of executive policy decision" the court said. Upadhyay had said the ₹2,000 banknotes are being exchanged without any requisition slip and ID proof like an Aadhaar card by criminals and terrorists also.

Delhi Metro has witnessed a rising trend of women dancing inside its carriages, capturing attention and frustrating passengers. The latest Instagram reel by vlogger Seema Kanojiya has ignited a new level of exasperation within the online community, pushing the limits of this controversial phenomenon. In the viral clip, Seema Kanojiya can be seen grooving to the melodious tunes of Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan's 'Andekhi' while adorned in a pink crop top and pleated skirt.

heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread chaos and claiming the lives of more than 28 individuals over the past three days. The aftermath of the deluge has left cities and towns in disarray, as roads and buildings remain submerged in knee-deep water. Even the capital city of Delhi, which is currently grappling with the dire situation, is anticipated to face further deterioration as the weather department predicts additional downpours in the coming days.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with senior ministers and officials to take stock of the situation following heavy downpour in parts of the country, the prime minister’s office said in a statement. Local administrations, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are working to ensure the well-being of those affected, it added.

Arvind Kejriwal called for a meeting on Monday to address the waterlogging situation in the city caused by heavy rains and the rising levels of the Yamuna River, according to officials. The meeting took place this afternoon at the Delhi Secretariat and was attended by Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, Education Minister Atishi, and other officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Speaking at a press conference, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured that while a flood-like situation is unlikely in Delhi, the government is fully prepared to handle any unforeseen circumstances.

Arvind Kejriwal said that Delhi's systems are not designed to take such unprecedented rain, so people faced troubles. As per CM Kejriwal, the city received 153mm of rain on 8th and 9th July.  While speaking on the situation arising out of heavy rains in northern India, CM Kejriwal said, “This is not the time to point fingers at each other.

Sun Group has rejected any possibility of an amicable settlement with the other party. The case relates to a seven-year-old share transfer dispute between SpiceJet's chairman and managing director Ajay Singh and Maran and his KAL Airways. «We hope SpiceJet complies with the Supreme Court's order and pay us interest amount of Rs 386 crore, media reported citing a statement by the group issued on July 10.

Yamuna inched closer to the warning mark in Delhi as Haryana released more water into the river from the Hathnikund barrage amid persistent rains in the upper catchment areas. According to a flood bulletin, the water level at the Old Railway Bridge increased from 203.18 metres at 1 pm on Sunday to 203.58 metres at 10 am on Monday. The warning level is 204.5 metres. The water level is anticipated to rise to 205.5 metres between 10 am and 12 noon on Tuesday, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 metres. The irrigation and flood control department said the flow rate at the Hathnikund barrage gradually increased from 1,05,453 cusecs at 4 pm on Sunday to 2,54,806 cusecs at 10 am on Monday. Normally, the flow rate at the barrage is 352 cusecs, but heavy rainfall in the catchment areas increases the discharge. The water from the barrage takes around two to three days to reach Delhi. The Delhi government issued a flood warning on Sunday and started shifting people living close to the river banks to safer areas.

Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan's 'Andekhi,' dressed in a pink crop top and pleated skirt. Surprisingly, she continues dancing even when the train halts at a station, briefly stepping out of the train.

Heavy rainfall brought common operations to a standstill in states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, etc. Owing to severe water-logging, flood like situations and landslides, twenty trains were cancelled in the region, said Northern Railway. Till now, more than 20 people lost their lives due to torrential rain in northern part of India, that lead to landslides, flash floods in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, etc.

Also read: Delhi issues order to save govt school buildings amid heavy rain to ensure school children's security In response to the heavy rains, the Delhi government issued a flood warning, coinciding with Haryana's release of over one lakh cusecs of water into the Yamuna River from the Hathnikund barrage. The irrigation and flood control department announced the first warning, with 1,05,453 cusecs of water discharged at 4 pm on Sunday.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss waterlogging caused by torrential rains in the city and Yamuna's rising water levels, officials said. The meeting will be held at the Delhi Secretariat.

education minister's order, implemented on July 9, aims to address potential risks and safeguard the well-being of students and staff members amidst adverse weather conditions. "As we are aware that during the last few days, the city has faced continuous heavy rainfalls and it might have affected the conditions of government school buildings," ANI quoted the order as stating.

North Indian states witnessed an intense spell of monsoon rain, resulting in significant damage, loss of life, and property. The rain continue to lash in several parts of the North India today too. On Saturday, IMD issued a red alert for seven districts of Himachal Pradesh and an orange alert for three districts for the next 48 hours.

IMD has predicted severe rainfall in these regions and issued a red alert for Himachal's seven districts and orange alert for three for next 2 days. People are also alerted of flash floods, landslides in the state.

Arvind Kejriwal has announced that schools in Delhi will be closed on July 10 due to the continuous heavy rainfall experienced in the national capital. The decision comes as a response to the significant downpour witnessed since July 8.

Also read: Monsoon Fury LIVE Updates: Heavy rains lashes Delhi, water-logging reported in several parts The heavy rainfall led to significant waterlogging in various parts of the national capital, causing traffic disruptions. Social media platforms were inundated with pictures and videos of commuters wading through knee-deep water, highlighting concerns about the effectiveness of the city's drainage infrastructure.

north India on Sunday with 19 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents, while most rivers, including the Yamuna in Delhi, were in spate. In cities and towns across the region, many roads and residential areas were submerged in knee-deep water with the civic system unable to hold on in the face of record rains.

schools and colleges would remain closed in on 10 and 11 July. Heavy downpour warnings have been issued for certain areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, while in Delhi, which recorded its highest rainfall in a single day in July since 1982, authorities have cautioned over rising water level of the Yamuna.

Amarnath Yatra. Heavy downpour is causing the water levels in the Beas river rise continuously. This has resulted in flash floods in various districts.