Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said efforts are being made to defame kanwar pilgrims who are subjected to a media trial and termed terrorists and rioters ...

Several states witnessed flooding, traffic jams, and power outages due to continuous downpours and river overflow. Some states have even declared holidays for schools and colleges.

The Central Water Commission reported severe to above-normal flood situations at 17 sites across India, particularly in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where the Ganga and its tributaries are rising. The ...