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Delhi records wettest early August in 16 years, flooding streets and disrupting services

Delhi experienced its heaviest early-August rainfall in sixteen years, causing widespread urban flooding at the start of the month. Streets turned into waterlogged channels and several underpasses became completely impassable due to the deluge. Daily commutes were severely disrupted and essential civic services were thrown into disarray across the city. Despite claims by municipal authorities of upgraded drainage infrastructure, the flooding exposed persistent gaps in the city's ability to handle heavy rainfall. The episode has renewed concerns about Delhi's overall resilience and preparedness for extreme weather events.

Injured Shubman Gill to skip warm-up match, targeting fitness for Galle Test

Indian captain Shubman Gill sustained a finger injury during a training session and is set to miss the upcoming warm-up match. The team management opted to rest him as a precautionary measure to ensure he is fit for the Galle Test. Despite sitting out of the warm-up game, Gill was seen watching from the dugout and also participated in a net practice session. The decision reflects the management's priority of having their captain available and ready for the main Test assignment.

Rijiju dares Rahul Gandhi to back Women's Reservation Bill unconditionally

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has challenged Rahul Gandhi to extend unconditional support to the Women's Reservation Bill. The appeal followed Gandhi's remarks stressing the importance of women's freedom of expression for India's overall development. While the opposition has expressed general support for the bill, it disputes the government's position linking its implementation to delimitation. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, is awaiting implementation after receiving parliamentary approval.